List of children's animated television series of the 1960s

This is a list of children's animated television series (including internet television series); that is, animated programs originally targeted towards audiences aged 12 and under in mind.

This list does not include Japanese, Chinese, or Korean series, as children's animation is much more common in these regions.

1960s

United States

TitleGenreSeasons/episodesShow creator(s)Original releaseNetworkStudioAge ratingStatus
The FlintstonesAnimated sitcom6 seasons, 166 episodesWilliam Hanna
Joseph Barbera
September 30, 1960 – April 1, 1966ABCHanna-Barbera ProductionsEnded
King Leonardo and His Short SubjectsAnimation3 seasons, 203 episodesOctober 15, 1960 – September 28, 1963NBCTotal Television
• Leonardo Television Productions
Format Films, Halas and Batchelor (1960-1961, season 1)
• Gerald Ray Studios, TV Spots, Inc. (1960-1962, seasons 1-2)
• Creston Studios (1961-1962, season 2)
• Gamma Productions (1961-1963, seasons 2-3)
Jack Kinney Productions, Rembrandt Films, Hal Seeger Productions (1962-1963, season 3)
Ended
Top CatAnimated sitcom1 season, 30 episodesWilliam Hanna
Joseph Barbera
September 27, 1961 – April 18, 1962ABCHanna-Barbera ProductionsEnded
Beany and CecilAnimation1 season, 26 episodesBob ClampettJanuary 6, 1962 – June 30, 1962ABCEnded
The JetsonsAnimated sitcom
Comic science fiction
3 seasons, 75 episodesWilliam Hanna
Joseph Barbera
• Original series: September 23, 1962 – March 17, 1963
• Revival series: September 16, 1985 – November 12, 1987
• ABC (Season 1)
• Syndication (Seasons 2-3)
Hanna-Barbera ProductionsEnded
Tennessee Tuxedo and His TalesAnimation
Comedy
4 seasons, 77 episodesSeptember 28, 1963 – January 29, 1966CBSTotal Television
• Leonardo Television
Ended
The New Casper Cartoon Show6 seasonsOctober 5, 1963 – January 30, 1970ABCParamount Cartoon Studios
Famous Studios
Ended
The Porky Pig ShowComedy1 seasons, 26 episodesSeptember 20, 1964 – September 2, 1967ABCWarner Bros. Television
Warner Bros. Cartoons
Ended
Hoppity HooperChildren's program3 seasons, 104 episodesBill Scott
Chris Hayward
September 26, 1964 – September 2, 1967ABC (1964–1967)Jay Ward Productions
• Producers Associates of Television, Inc.
Ended
Linus the LionheartedAnimated television series2 seasons, 39 episodesEd Graham Jr.September 26, 1964 – September 7, 1969CBS (1964-1966)
ABC (1966-1969)
• Ed Graham Productions in association with General Foods
CBS Television Distribution (Syndication rights)
Ended
UnderdogAction
Adventure
Comedy
Comic science fiction
Superhero
62 episodesW. Watts Biggers
Joe Harris
October 3, 1964 – 1973NBC
CBS
Total Television
• Leonardo Television
• Gamma Productions
Ended
The Atom Ant/Secret Squirrel ShowComedy
Adventure
2 seasons, 52 episodesSeptember 9, 1965 – September 7, 1967NBCHanna-Barbera ProductionsEnded
Milton the Monster1 seasons, 29 episodesHal SeegerOctober 9, 1965 – September 8, 1968ABCHal Seeger Productions, in association with the ABC Television NetworkEnded
The Super 620 episodes1966 – 1969NBCDePatie–Freleng Enterprises
Mirisch-Rich Television Productions
Ended
The BeaglesAnimationSeptember 10, 1966 – September 2, 1967ABC
CBS
Total Television ProductionsEnded
Cool McCool20 episodesBob Kane
Al Brodax
September 10, 1966 – January 21, 1967NBC• King Features Entertainment
• Artransa Park Film Studios
Ended
Frankenstein Jr. and The Impossibles2 seasons, 18 episodesWilliam Hanna
Joseph Barbera
September 10, 1966 – January 17, 1967CBSHanna-Barbera ProductionsEnded
The Lone RangerWestern26 episodesGeorge W. Trendle
Fran Striker
September 10, 1966 – September 6, 1969CBSFormat Films
Halas and Batchelor
Ended
The Road Runner ShowComedy4 seasonsSeptember 10, 1966 – September 2, 1972CBS (1966-1968)
ABC (1971-1973)
Warner Bros. TelevisionEnded
Space Ghost1 season, 20 episodesAlex TothSeptember 10, 1966 – September 16, 1967CBSHanna-Barbera ProductionsEnded
The New Adventures of SupermanSuperhero4 seasons, 68 episodesSeptember 10, 1966 – September 5, 1970CBSFilmation
DC Comics
Ended
The Mighty HeroesAnimation
Comedy
1 season, 20 episodesOctober 29, 1966 – March 11, 1967CBSCBS
Terrytoons
Ended
Birdman and the Galaxy TrioSuperhero1 season, 20 episodesAlex TothSeptember 9, 1967 – January 20, 1968NBCHanna-Barbera ProductionsEnded
Fantastic FourSuperhero
Action
Adventure
1 season, 20 episodesStan Lee
Jack Kirby
September 9, 1967 – September 21, 1968ABCHanna-Barbera Productions
Marvel Comics Group
Ended
George of the Jungle17 episodesJay Ward
Bill Scott
September 9, 1967 – December 30, 1967ABCJay Ward ProductionsEnded
The HerculoidsScience fiction18 episodesAlex TothSeptember 9, 1967 – January 6, 1968CBSHanna-Barbera ProductionsEnded
Journey to the Center of the EarthAnimation1 season, 17 episodesSeptember 9, 1967 – September 6, 1969ABCFilmation
20th Television
Ended
Moby Dick and Mighty MightorScience fiction1 season, 18 episodesSeptember 9, 1967 – January 6, 1968CBSHanna-Barbera ProductionsEnded
Samson & GoliathSuperhero13 episodesWilliam Hanna
Joseph Barbera
September 9, 1967 – August 31, 1968NBCHanna-Barbera ProductionsEnded
ShazzanAction
Adventure
1 season, 18 episodesAlex TothSeptember 9, 1967 – January 20, 1968CBSHanna-Barbera Productions
Toei Animation
Ended
The Superman/Aquaman Hour of AdventureSuperhero36 episodesSeptember 9, 1967 – 1968CBSFilmation
• Ducovny Productions
National Periodical Publications
Ended
Super President1 season, 30 episodesSeptember 16, 1967 – December 28, 1968NBCDePatie–Freleng Enterprises
Mirisch-Rich Television Productions
Ended
The Adventures of BatmanSuperhero
Action
Adventure
1 season, 17 episodesSeptember 14, 1968 – January 1, 1969CBSFilmation
• Ducovny Productions
National Periodical Publications
Ended
The Adventures of GulliverAdventure
Comedy
Action
17 episodesSeptember 14, 1968 – January 4, 1969ABCHanna-Barbera ProductionsEnded
The Archie ShowSitcom
Musical
17 episodesJohn L. Goldwater (comic)
Bob Montana (character designs)
September 14, 1968 – January 4, 1969CBSFilmationEnded
The Batman/Superman HourSuperhero
Action
Adventure
34 episodesSeptember 14, 1968 – January 4, 1969CBSFilmation
National Periodical Publications
Ended
Fantastic VoyageSuperhero1 season, 17 episodesSeptember 14, 1968 – January 4, 1969ABCFilmation Associates
20th Television
Ended
Go Go GophersAnimated seriesSeptember 14, 1968 – September 6, 1969CBSEnded
Wacky Races1 season, 17 episodesWilliam Hanna
Joseph Barbera
September 14, 1968 – January 4, 1969CBSHanna-Barbera Productions
Heatter-Quigley Productions
Ended
The Hardy BoysCartoon series1 season, 17 episodesBased on the juvenile book series created by Edward StretemeyerSeptember 6, 1969 – December 27, 1969ABCFilmation AssociatesEnded
Here Comes the GrumpAnimated
Comedy
Fantasy
1 season, 17 episodesSeptember 6, 1969 – April 25, 1970NBCDePatie–Freleng Enterprises
The Mirisch Company
Ended
Hot WheelsAnimated series2 seasons, 17 episodes• Fred Crippen
• Eddie Smardan
• Ken Snyder
September 6, 1969 – September 4, 1971ABCKen Snyder Properties, in association with Pantomime PicturesEnded
The Pink Panther Show11 seasonsDavid H. DePatie
Friz Freleng
September 6, 1969 – August 30, 1980NBC (1969–1978)
ABC (1978–1980)
Mirisch Films
DePatie–Freleng Enterprises
Ended
Skyhawks17 episodesSeptember 6, 1969 – September 4, 1971ABCPantomime PicturesEnded
Cattanooga CatsComedy17 episodes• Neal Barbera
Larz Bourne
September 13, 1969 – September 5, 1971ABCHanna-Barbera ProductionsEnded
Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying MachinesComedy17 episodesWilliam Hanna
Joseph Barbera
September 13, 1969 – January 3, 1970CBSHanna-Barbera ProductionsEnded
The Perils of Penelope PitstopComedy-drama1 season, 17 episodesWilliam Hanna
Joseph Barbera
September 13, 1969 – January 17, 1970CBSHanna-Barbera ProductionsEnded
Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!Comedy horror
Mystery
Adventure
3 seasons, 41 episodesJoe Ruby
Ken Spears
September 13, 1969 – December 23, 1978CBS (1969–70)
ABC (1978)
Hanna-Barbera ProductionsEnded

Co-productions

TitleGenreSeasons/episodesShow creator(s)Original releaseNetworkStudioStatus
The BeatlesComedy
Children's
Rock music
3 seasons, 39 episodesAl Brodax
• Sylban Buck
25 September 1965 – 21 October 1967ABC (United States)
ABC (Australia)
ITV (United Kingdom)
Grantray-Lawrence Animation (1967–1968)
Krantz Films (1968–1970)
Marvel Comics Group
Ended
Spider-ManSuperhero
Action
Adventure
3 seasons, 52 episodesStan LeeSeptember 9, 1967 – June 14, 1970ABCGrantray-Lawrence Animation (1967–1968)
Krantz Films (1968–1970)
Marvel Comics Group
Ended
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