The "Animaniacs" cartoon series was known for its irreverent, 4th-wall-breaking humor, but the final episode appeared to end with the characters' violent deaths, leaving fans shocked. "Animaniacs" was ...

Nostalgia programming has always been an important part of TV’s strategy — and appeal. Early series were reboots and remakes of popular radio programs, while variety shows harkened back to vaudeville.

Animaniacs was an updated take on a classic form of cartoon storytelling. While many cartoons had gone to a format with one or two stories that followed a specific narrative, Animaniacs was something ...