Ok Saturday morning cartoons died in a similar way that downtown Blacksburg SC did. Gradually from about the early 90s and succumbing to big government, changing audiences and technology among other things.
One is on the comeback, another could be.
Blacksburg has a new mayor for the first time in 28 years, along with some different council members and new innovative business owners. They have some good short and long term plans to revive downtown. Getting rid of the bats in many of the attics was a huge step. Now more businesses are expected to come soon, including a Mexican restaurant and a motorcycle shop. Then you can build around these and possibly get a bar/grill going, perhaps where Ben's Amusement once was.
These changes will come slowly but can happen with some different faces and determined citizens.
Bringing back Saturday morning cartoons is a little trickier but also doable. You will need to target one or two of the big four local networks (ABC, NBC, CBS, or FOX) and showcase one or two fresh cartoons. You stay within government regulations, get more clever, aggressive marketing, and perhaps a company such as Marvel or DC to make this happen. Anime is also an option. Not unlike downtown Blacksburg, there are many options for watching cartoons and getting your feels. However you can slowly make it a landmark day again.
Many networks do it for news, sports, and other entertainment. You set a certain budget, draft a couple of up and coming cartoons, throw in a classic and you can draw a decent audience. The appeal can be so great that you want to watch it live and you want to avoid spoilers on social media.
Both fights will be long and hard but with the right crews and game plans, they can become reality.
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