Thirty years ago, What A Cartoon! was my attempt to rekindle the magic of the cartoons I loved as a kid, by giving animated filmmakers the creative reins and trusting their instincts. Against the odds, it sparked a wave of originality that launched careers and helped define a new era in TV animation. For those of us who were there, it was a wild ride; for younger creators, I hope this story reminds you what’s possible when artists lead. I tried to make it a celebration of the spirit that still drives great cartoons today.