Stay Tooned

Synopsis

A six-part series that takes viewers on a deep dive through some animated favourites to explore how these cartoons have shaped society.

First Air Date: 2022-12-02

Last Air Date: 2022-12-02

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 6

Networks: CBC Gem

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Top Cast

Eric Bauza as Self - Host
Tara Strong as Self - Guest
Cree Summer as Self - Guest
Ben Schwartz as Self - Guest
Lake Bell as Self - Guest
Russell Peters as Self - Guest
Lauren Faust as Self - Guest
James Adomian as Self - Guest
ND Stevenson as Self - Guest
Bobby Moynihan as Self - Guest

Seasons

Season 1 (2022)

Eric Bauza – the Canadian who voices legendary characters from Bugs Bunny to Luke Skywalker – takes us on a deep dive through our favourite cartoons to see how they shaped us into who we are today. Each episode he meets with friends and experts to explore villains, race, sexuality, and so much more. Featuring Ben Schwartz, Lake Bell, Ken Jeong, Bobby Moynihan, Tara Strong, Lamorne Morris, Cree Summer, and James Adomian, among others.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Masterminds, Goons, & Henchmen (2022-12-02)

Eric talks with Ben Schwartz, Angelo Muredda, and Lake Bell about the good of being bad and ugly.
Ep. 2: After These Messages (2022-12-02)

Eric talks with Russell Peters, Selma Purac, and Lauren Faust about cartoons and consumerism.
Ep. 3: The Rainbow Wave (2022-12-02)

Eric talks with James Adomian, Nic Sammond, and Noelle Stevenson about queerness in cartoons.
Ep. 4: Knowing is Half the Battle (2022-12-02)

Eric talks with Bobby Moynihan, Natalie Coulter, and Elamin Abdelmahmoud about PSAs and moral messaging on Saturday mornings. Because the more you know....
Ep. 5: Saturday Morning Racism (2022-12-02)

Eric talks with Lamorne Morris, Jesse Wente, and Domee Shi about racism and representation in animation.
Ep. 6: Awooga! (2022-12-02)

Eric talks with Tara Strong, Kim Wilson, and Cree Summer about sex and sexiness in animation.