Dr. Toon

Who Screwed Roger Rabbit?

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In these sequel happy times, why are we not seeing more of Roger Rabbit? What has befallen this could be star? Martin “Dr. Toon” Goodman investigates.

From Sidekicks to Superkids

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In the '60s and '70s irritating kid sidekicks were the name of the 'toon game, however, today, when the name of the game is "empowerment," kids are leading their own cartoon adventures. Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman explains why.

The Kids Are All Right

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How did kids survive prior to the introduction of educators into children's programming? Martin “Dr. Toon” Goodman takes a look at the impact of their presence.

Tell the Story! An Interview with John Kricfalusi

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Martin “Dr. Toon” Goodman interviews John K about the new episodes of Ren and Stimpy, down shots, students, his influences and more.

She-Ra Is Comin’ To Town?

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Animated Christmas specials haven't always been synonymous with the season, it just feels that way. Martin “Dr. Toon” Goodman discusses their history and the uneasy balance they strike when trying to depict the "true" meaning of the season.

At War No More

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Why do our super-patriotic favorite toon characters no longer help with our war efforts? Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman investigates how times have changed since WWII.

Baby Steps

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Martin “Dr. Toon” Goodman discusses the “babyfication” of cartoon characters and wonders why Warner Bros. has gone back in time with Baby Looney Tunes

Special Delivery

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The proliferation of recent delivery mechanisms has helped animation grow in many ways. Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman discusses why.

The World, The Fresh, and The Devil

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Most of the time, Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman is an easy going cartoon kind of guy...but in the midst of this hot summer he sounds off on forced cultural/gender diversity, animation naysayers and the 'toon representation of the Devil.

Screen Test

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There are a lot of television toons coming to the big screen these days. Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman takes a look at this growing phenomenon and all its good and bad points.