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Article: Cartoon Network set to air adult fare
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- Sunday Gazette-Mail
- Article date:
- June 10, 2001
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ATLANTA - Atlanta-based Cartoon Network - home of the Powerpuff
Girls and Scooby-Doo - has a message for its viewers: It's time for
some adult-sized entertainment.
The network plans to step into edgier fare with the launch of a
three-hour late-night block of new cartoons aimed at 18- to 34-year-
olds.
In one proposed episode, Scooby-Doo and Shaggy, through a
mistake, find themselves facing possession charges. (Possession of
what isn't spelled out.)
In another, there is a parental custody battle between Dr. Quest -
Jonny's dad - and Race Bannon, Jonny's tutor. It's also implied that
the two men are gay.
A producer is also contemplating an episode in which Boo Boo the
bear would be accused of ...