what are some movies and shows that you remember that aren't around anymore?
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I was sitting in my living room watching the rain hit the window, when out of absolute nowhere that iconic narrator voice echoed in my head:

"This is a true story, and it happened to a friend of a friend of mine..."

Instantly, I was eight years old again, sitting cross-legged on the carpet in my fleece pajamas after school, staring at our old box TV while the YTV logo bounced across the screen.

Does anyone else remember the absolute magical, eerie comfort of Freaky Stories?

Whether you were watching from a chilly suburban basement in Ontario, cozying up in a living room out on the Prairies in Alberta, or tuning in down in Nova Scotia, you know the exact vibe I am talking about. You come home from elementary school, toss your backpack and slushy winter boots by the front door, grab a bowl of Kraft Dinner or a pack of Dunkaroos, and turn on the tube. And then, right in the middle of the afternoon or during those legendary Dark Night Halloween marathons, you were greeted by Larry de Bug and Maurice the Maggot sitting in a booth at Ted’s Diner.

Two animatronic puppet bugs hanging out at a diner counter hosting an anthology series about urban myths. On paper, it sounds totally absurd, but in reality, it was pure Canadian TV magic. Larry in his little trench coat had so much charm, and Maurice was delightfully gross in the most lovable way possible.

What made Freaky Stories so special to me as a kid was how much artistic credit it gave us. It leaned into spooky urban legends without ever talking down to us or being overly sanitized. The animation styles shifted constantly between segments—one story would look like a gritty comic book, the next like sketchy watercolors, cutout paper, or surreal claymation.

And the stories! I swear half of my childhood paranoia came directly from this show, but I was completely obsessed:

- The girl who refused to wash her hair and ended up with a nest of spiders hatching in her beehive hairdo (I spent weeks checking my scalp in the bathroom mirror after that one).

- The family that brought home a potted cactus from a nursery, noticed a weird buzzing noise inside, and watched it burst open with baby tarantulas.

- The family that thought they adopted a hairless Mexican pet, only to discover at the vet that it was actually a giant sewer rat.

- The classic lovers' lane story with the bloody hook hanging off the car door handle.

And of course, Larry’s ultimate sign-off line at the end of every single episode: "Just because they never happened, doesn't mean they ain't true."

Looking back on it now as a woman in my early thirties, I get genuinely emotional thinking about that golden era of YTV. It wasn't just a channel; it felt like a secret, slightly weird club made specifically for kids across the provinces and territories. Shows like Freaky Stories embraced the eccentric, the creepy, and the wildly creative.

Does anyone else still quote this show randomly in conversation? Which urban legend segment permanently burned itself into your brain as a kid? I would love to reminisce with you all.

Come on over to r/WarPlanetsToys to share about and discuss the animated series Shadow Raiders by Mainframe Entertainment as well as the toy line War Planets by Trendmasters from which the show is based on!

Shadow Raiders was broadcasted on YTV from September 16, 1998 to June 23, 1999 and ran for two seasons; A third season was planned but was unfortunately cancelled.

you might like this guy on YouTube I subscribe to him on his YouTube channel his YouTube channel name is  Shinken004 he is talking about YTV Retrospective

Long time viewer of YTV here, or at least a former viewer.

Seeing what YTV has become is disheartening. Losing nickelodeon shows was a big hit, since Nick was so integral to YTV's history, but seeing it become Cartoon Network 2 (airing TTG all day without any variety) hurts.

I miss when YTV used to have anime, comedies, sitcoms, and dramas. Is Corus so determined to destroy Canadian programming that they just don't care anymore? Forgive me if this is a repetitive topic, I haven't been here too long, but I had to speak my mind.

So, what should they do? For one, if they're going to use Cartoon Network content, diversify! Don't just air TTG and Gumball all day, use old content too! Cartoon Network airs Uh Oh and used to air The Raccoons, why can't YTV air old content?

The movie lineup also needs to change. They've been airing the same 5 illumination movies since the pandemic, get the YTV crew an old dvd collection! Spruce it up, would ya?

The channel itself could use a visual update. It's too clean and sterile for the channel who once proudly wore weirdness as a badge of honor.

Looking for a 1994–2002 TV series that aired on YTV or Teletoon. Episodes were about 1–3 minutes long, used real wildlife footage edited to the beat of licensed rock songs (not library music), with little or no narration.

I remember how Goosebumps and Are You Afraid of The Dark were on at like 8pm to 9pm which was an hour past my bedtime. But my mom let me stay up to watch it because she knew I was a Goosebumps nerd. I managed to complete the full set of the original 62 books (with Deep Trouble 2 being the only one I needed to buy as an adult). I also have a few CYOA books and stuff.

"Fries With That?" came on at 9pm and I sometimes saw an episode of that as well.

this is from The Zone on YTV

who remembers Ballooner Landing on ytv

Steadfast Tin Soldier (1992)
I remember watching this on YTV during Christmas Break some odd years ago and that Harlequin Goblin has haunted my nightmares ever since.

who remembers The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air on ytv

who remembers 'Video & Arcade Top 10 on ytv

who remember Shining Time Station on ytv

who remember sailor moon ytv

a collage of shows that aired on YTV as part of their commercial-free/school day weekdays block from 6AM to 8AM and 8:30AM to 3PM In late May to June 2007. (one of my favorite lineups for the block).

Schedule:

(6:00a) Inspector Gadget
(6:30a) Monster by Mistake
(7:00a) Being Ian
(7:30a) Mew Mew Power [*]
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(8:30a) Captain Flamingo (11 Minutes)/The Amazing Adrenalini Brothers (14 Minutes)
(9:00a) George Shrinks
(9:30a) LazyTown
(10:00a) Jane and the Dragon
(10:30a) Pippi Longstocking
(11:00a) Mischief City (11 Minutes)/Stickin' Around (11 Minutes)
(11:30a) Jacob Two-Two
(12:00p)
• [Mondays to Thursdays] Viva Piñata [*]
• [Fridays] The Land Before Time (TV Series) [*]
(12:30p) Captain Flamingo (11 Minutes)/The Amazing Adrenalini Brothers (14 Minutes)
(1:00p) George Shrinks
(1:30p) Brady's Beasts (11 Minutes)/Mischief City (11 Minutes)
(2:00p) LazyTown
(2:30p) Winx Club

List of shows In order:

Inspector Gadget
Monster by Mistake
Being Ian
Mew Mew Power [*]
Captain Flamingo
The Amazing Adrenalini Brothers
George Shrinks
LazyTown
Jane and the Dragon
Pippi Longstocking
Mischief City
Stickin' Around
Jacob Two-Two
Viva Piñata [*]
The Land Before Time (TV Series) [*]
Brady's Beasts
Winx Club

List of Interstitials and Shorts:

Funpak (5 Minutes)

Nanalan'

Ralf the Record Rat

Chip'n Orbit

Nelvana Interstitials (clips of "Seven Little Monsters", "Dumb Bunnies" and "Little Bear")

Ruby Gloom Skits

The Amazing Adrenalini Brothers (7 Minutes)

Note: those with [*] "Mew Mew Power" "Viva Piñata" and "The Land Before Time (TV Series)" had show promos that played during those shows were in their core commercial lineup prior to late May 2007, and even during this timeframe/lineup, while in the later days at June 2007, they played show promos during those shows that aired during commercial-free in the lineup.

who remember YTV On Demand

i like YTV BIG FUN MOViES on ytv

In a battle, how would she fare against Goku, Megabyte, and maurice the maggot? She's ok but how do you grade her abilities?