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Why ABC Canceled The '60s Cartoon Jonny Quest After Just One Season

Story by staff@slashfilm.com (Witney Seibold)

from SlashFilm

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The '60s cult classic 'Jonny Quest' was axed after just one season, despite its eventual syndication success.

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Execs claimed the show's dark, action-heavy themes didn't fit the network's 'family friendly' image at the time
But insiders say the real reason was lower-than-expected toy sales - Mattel was banking on a hit, and their disappointing product line doomed the show

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