The Drug-Heavy Cinematic Crossover of Saturday Morning Cartoons

Do you remember Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue? It was a ‘90s animated special that featured characters from ten different cartoon franchises in a crossover event aimed at promoting anti-drug messages to young viewers. The program was simulcast on all major television networks and reached an estimated 34 million viewers in the United States alone. Despite its initial success and cult following, the program also faced controversy and criticism. Was it even effective at reducing drug use in America? This is the story of Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue. In this episode we explore the history, impact, and eventual fate of the cinematic crossover of Saturday morning cartoons. –––– RetrospekTV's Rare Media Archive:    / @raremediaarchive