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ABC

“The Wizard of Oz”--Based on the L. Frank Baum novel and 1939 film classic, this animated series finds Dorothy and Toto, too, returning to Oz. Premieres Saturday at 7:30 a.m.

“New Kids on the Block”--The musical heartthrobs are the focus of this live action/animated series. Premieres Saturday at 9:30 a.m.

“Little Rosey”--This animated series, inspired by Roseanne Barr’s childhood, chronicles the life of young Rosey. Premieres Saturday at 11 a.m..

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CBS

“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”--Michelangelo, Donatello, Raphael and Leonardo star in new episodes. Premieres Sept. 15 at 8 a.m.

“Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventures”--Animated series based on last year’s film about time-traveling teens. Premieres Sept. 15 at 10 a.m.

FOX

“Zazoo US--Animated series features the Americanimals, with funny but meaningful stories. Premieres Saturday at 7:30 a.m.

“Tom and Jerry Kids Show”--Animated series goes back to the adolescent years of the cat and mouse. Premieres Saturday at 8 a.m.

“Bobby’s World”--Howie Mandel introduces his animated adolescent alter ego, Bobby. Premieres Saturday at 7 a.m.

“Attack of the Killer Tomatoes”--Animated series based on the cult film. Premieres Saturday at 8:30 a.m.

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“Piggsburgh Pigs”--Piggsburgh is a town populated by pigs. Premieres Sept. 15 at 9 a.m.

“Fox’s Fun House”--Two teams compete. Premieres Saturday at 9:30 a.m.

“Peter Pan & the Pirates”--Weekday series is an animated version of the tale of the boy who won’t grow up. Premieres Saturday at 9 a.m.

NBC

“Rick Moranis in Gravedale High”--The voice and animated image of the comedic actor is featured . Premieres Saturday at 8:30 a.m.

“Kid Un’ Play”--Animated comedy series inspired by the rap duo from the movie “House Party.” Premieres Saturday at 9 a.m.

“Guys Next Door”--Teens pirate the TV airwaves with their own musical and sketch-comedy show. Already premiered. Airs 10:30 a.m.

“Saturday Morning Videos”--Version of “Friday Night Videos” geared for a Saturday-morning audience. Premieres Saturday at 11 a.m.

BRAVO

“Grim Tales”--A comic spins new versions of old favorites. Premieres Sept. 23 at 2 p.m.

HBO

“HBO Storybook Musicals”--A series of animated specials based on children’s favorites, including Robert Klein narrating “Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel,” Sept. 10 at 7 p.m.

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NICKELODEON

“Stories from Growing Up”--From Shelley Duvall are three specials about growing up, recounted by celebrities who participate in a fictional retelling of an event in their lives. October.

“Hot Rod Brown, Class Clown”--In this special, Whoopi Goldberg plays a guardian angel who offers advice to the class cutup. November.

“Harry the Dirty Dog”-- The adventures of a well-adjusted but opinionated pet. January.

SHOWTIME

“Kids-TVS--Puppets put together a news program for kids. Premieres Sept. 10 at 4 p.m.

TBS

“Captain Planet and the Planeteers”--Environmentally themed animated series featuring celebrity voices. Premieres Sept. 15 on KTTV at 10 a.m.; Sept. 16 on TBS at 5:35 a.m. and 2:35 p.m.

KCAL

“Disney Afternoon”--A weekday, two-hour block featuring “DuckTales,” “Gummy Bears,” “Chip Un’ Dale” and the new Disney animated series “Tailspin.” Premieres Sept. 10 at 3 p.m.

“KCAL Kids”--This weekday series offers live-action story lines interspersed with cartoons. Premieres Sept. 10 at 7 a.m.

KCOP

“Police Academy: The Series”--The movie becomes animated. Premieres Sept. 17 at 9 a.m.

“Widget”--Animated series about a shape-changing extraterrestrial who protects the whale populations. Premieres Sept. 16 at 8:30 a.m.

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KTTV

“Wake, Rattle & Roll”--This weekday series features live-action, animatronics and animation. Premieres Sept. 17 at 7:30 a.m.

“Merrie Melodies Starring Bugs Bunny and Friends”--Bugs and the gang headline this weekday series of new adventures. Premieres Sept. 17.

“Tiny Toon Adventures”--New weekday series featuring animated characters related to the Looney toons. Premieres Sept. 17.

KDOC

“Mighty Mouse”--The rodent is back to save the (week)day. Premieres Sept. 17 at 5 p.m.

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