Whats the oldest cartoon?

Fantasmagorie is considered to be the oldest cartoon in the world. The very short animation is one of the earliest examples of traditional (hand-drawn) animation. It was created in 1908 by French cartoonist Émile Cohl.
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What was the very first cartoon?

Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Fantasmagorie is a 1908 French animated film by Émile Cohl. It is one of the earliest examples of traditional (hand-drawn) animation, and considered by film historians to be the first animated cartoon.
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What's the oldest cartoon show?

The first animated television series was Crusader Rabbit. Animated sitcoms first appeared in the 1960s, with The Flintstones (1960–1966), followed by The Jetsons (1962–1987).
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What is the oldest cartoon still running?

1. The Simpsons - 27 seasons (1989 to present) The longest-running American sitcom and scripted primetime show of all time, it is also easily the longest-running animated show ever.
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When was the first cartoon?

Many film historians consider Émile Cohl's Fantasmagorie (1908) to be the first animated cartoon.
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How old is Mickey Mouse?

On Nov. 18 2021, Mickey Mouse turns 93 years old. Since Mickey has been a staple of child enjoyment for our younger years, it is amazing to know that he's been a source of amusement to generations for decades.
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What was Walt Disney scared of?

Walt Disney was indeed afraid of mice. However, he did not let that fear stop him from creating the most famous and lovable cartoon character of all time. He had the genius to depict mice as sympathetic creatures with human characteristics that would appeal to everyone, especially children.
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Is Simpsons the longest running show?

The Simpsons

The animated series has been on the air for over 30 years and is currently in its 30th season. The Simpsons made its debut on December 17, 1989, and has become the longest-running primetime scripted show in the U.S., as well as the longest-running animated series in history.
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Is Tom and Jerry the longest running cartoon?

Scooby-Doo, another Hanna-Barbera creation, was launched in 1969 and is still in production, making it the longest-running TV cartoon series.
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What is the 2nd oldest cartoon?

9 Oldest Cartoons in the World
  • Steamboat Willie. Release Date: November 18, 1928. ...
  • Trolley Troubles. Release Date: September 5, 1927. ...
  • The Adventures of Prince Achmed. Release Date: February 1926. ...
  • Alice's Wonderland. Release Date: 1923. ...
  • Feline Follies. ...
  • Gertie the Dinosaur. ...
  • How a Mosquito Operates. ...
  • Little Nemo.
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Who is the oldest character in Disney?

Pete is the oldest continuing Disney character, having debuted three years before Mickey Mouse in the cartoon Alice Solves the Puzzle (1925). Pete was unnamed in the first year of Mickey Mouse cartoons until 1930 when he was given the name Peg-Leg Pete.
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What was the first color cartoon?

CAIRO – 16 August 2017: Today in history, August 16, the first ever colored cartoon with sound aired In 1930. The film was titled 'Flip the Frog – Fiddlesticks. ' The short film was created by Ub Iwerks, an animator famous for having worked directly with Walt Disney during the early days of the company.
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What is the age of Bugs Bunny?

According to his 1990 biography Bugs Bunny: 50 Years & Only 1 Grey Hare, Bugs was born on July 27, 1940 in Brooklyn, New York. But he was really born in June 6, 1977. which means he is 40 years old.
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What was the 1st animated movie?

COHL: FANTASMAGORIE (1908)

Between February and May 1908, Cohl created Fantasmagorie, considered the first fully animated film ever made.
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Will Simpsons ever end?

Currently in its 33rd season and being renewed through its 34th, The Simpsons is confirmed to be on the air until at least 2023, but if history is anything to go by, it'll continue long after.
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What's the longest movie ever?

The longest film ever made was the 85 hour The Cure for Insomnia (USA 1987), directed by John Henry Timmis IV and premiered in its entirety at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, USA from 31 January to 3 February 1987.
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How old is SpongeBob in 2019?

SpongeBob is 20 years old, but he's still as sweet and naïve as ever.
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How old is Donald Duck?

Donald Duck made his first appearance on 9 June 1934, which means he was 86 years old in 2020.
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Is Betty Boop older than Mickey Mouse?

​Although they were brought to life on opposite coasts, Betty in New York and Mickey in California, they made their first appearances on the silver screen just 20 months apart: Mickey in Steamboat Willie on November 18, 1928 and Betty on August 9, 1930 in Dizzy Dishes.
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What was Mickey Mouse's first words?

In 1929, America saw the release of a short animated film, 'The Karnival Kid', directed by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks. It was the ninth film in the Mickey Mouse Series but more importantly, was the first film in which Mickey Mouse said his first words - 'Hot Dogs'!
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Why does Mickey Mouse have a hole in his shoe?

Mickey has a hole on the bottom of his right shoe (there isn't one on promotional art) for unknown reasons. Goofy has one on his left shoe.
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Who named Mickey Mouse?

Walt Disney named his first iteration of the character Mortimer Mouse. However, at the urging of Lillian Disney, his wife, the character was renamed Mickey Mouse; reportedly, Lillian disliked the name Mortimer for the mouse and suggested Mickey.
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