Question

Which is the longest running English language TV cartoon in history, first launched by Warner Brothers in 1969 exclusively for television, and is now popular fare on the Cartoon Network?

• A. Scooby Doo
• B. Tom and Jerry
• C. Popeye
• D. Johnny Bravo

Hint:

Check which show actually began airing in 1969 and is still running new episodes.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

This question gives three clues: English language, first launched in 1969, and still popular on Cartoon Network today. Let's test each option against these clues.

1. Scooby Doo: The original series, Scooby-Doo Where Are You!, debuted in 1969 and the franchise has kept producing new shows and movies for decades, so it fits all three clues.
2. Tom and Jerry: This cartoon began in 1940 as a set of MGM theatrical shorts, decades before 1969, so the launch year does not match.
3. Popeye: Popeye first appeared as a comic strip character in 1929 and got animated shorts from 1933, again well before 1969.
4. Johnny Bravo: This is a Cartoon Network original from 1997, so it fits the network clue but fails the 1969 launch clue.

Only Scooby Doo satisfies the 1969 launch date and the long, continuous run that makes it the longest running English language TV cartoon.

Let's summarize:

• Scooby Doo debuted in 1969 and is still active, matching every clue in the question.

So the answer is Scooby Doo.