As cartoons become harder to find on bigger streaming platforms, free services such as Tubi and Pluto are stepping up to save beloved classics.

After disappearing from HBO Max, the original Looney Tunes recently experienced a surge in viewership on Tubi , highlighting the essential need for access to foundational forms of animation. Many of the shows that serve as the bedrock for present-day animation have seemingly begun to disappear from the bigger platforms—not just the Tunes—with their legacies hanging in the air, and it’s great to see free streaming platforms give these shows their due.

The medium has long had a crucial pop culture presence, and it’s not just “family” entertainment. So many of us were raised on these animated television shows, which helped us learn about commu

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