Baby Looney Tunes ((install)) -

It introduced these characters to a generation before they were old enough to appreciate the "TNT-and-falling-anvils" style of the classic shorts.

: The self-centered troublemaker who often learns lessons about selfishness and honesty the hard way. Baby Looney Tunes

Aimed at children aged 1–6, the show focuses on "real-world" childhood problems. Common themes include: It introduced these characters to a generation before

Often the leader of the group, Bugs is portrayed as cool-headed but occasionally bossy as he uses his imagination to guide his friends. Common themes include: Often the leader of the

The show premiered on September 16, 2002, and ran until 2005, spanning 53 episodes. Unlike the high-stakes antics of their adult counterparts, the characters in Baby Looney Tunes reside in a large, pastel-colored mansion under the watchful care of .

It was a gamble that paid off. For four seasons and 54 episodes, Baby Looney Tunes became a staple of Saturday morning cartoons and preschool programming. But was it a sacrilegious dumbing down of a classic, or a surprisingly effective soft reboot for a new generation?