When CW4Kids launched in May 2008, it replaced the Kids’ WB programming block on The CW network. Managed by 4Kids Entertainment, the lineup was built from a mix of new shows and some holdovers from the Kids’ WB days, aiming to capture the interest of young audiences on Saturday mornings. While the exact original lineup can vary a little depending on the source and memory, below is an approximation of what the very first CW4Kids lineup looked like:

1. “Will and Dewitt” - A show about a young boy, Will, and his talking frog, Dewitt, who go on various adventures and learn life lessons along the way.

2. “Magi-Nation” - This series followed the adventures of Tony Jones, an ordinary boy who finds himself in the mystical world of Magi-Nation. He and his two new magician friends, Edyn and Strag, battle the evil Shadow Magi.

3. “Skunk Fu!” - An animated series that features a young skunk named Skunk who learns Kung Fu in an attempt to protect his forest home from Dragon and his minions.

4. “The Spectacular Spider-Man” - This critically acclaimed series focused on the younger years of Peter Parker, detailing his challenges as a teenager and a superhero.

5. “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Back to the Sewers” - This iteration of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles saw the turtles facing dangers from various enemies in their iconic New York City setting, often emphasizing themes of brotherhood and teamwork.

6. “Yu-Gi-Oh!” - A popular Japanese anime revolving around Duel Monsters, a card game in the show that players can bring to life battles between different magical creatures.

7. “Chaotic” - Combining animated sequences with live-action, this series centered around a card game of the same name, featuring battles between alien-like creatures and involving a complex parallel universe.

These shows were designed to offer a mix of action, adventure, and moral lessons, aiming to attract a diverse crowd of young viewers with a blend of animated styles and storylines. The lineup evolved over time, responding to audience preferences and the performance of each show.
Write the 7am to 12pm schedule for May 17 (final KWB) and May 24 (first CW4Kids)
Here is an approximation of the broadcast scheduling for the final Kids’ WB block on May 17, 2008, and the first CW4Kids lineup on May 24, 2008. This schedule details the 7 AM to 12 PM timeslots.

### May 17, 2008 – Final Kids’ WB Schedule

7:00 AM - “Will and Dewitt”
7:30 AM - “Magi-Nation”
8:00 AM - “Tom and Jerry Tales”
8:30 AM - “Tom and Jerry Tales”
9:00 AM - “Shaggy & Scooby-Doo Get a Clue!”
9:30 AM - “Eon Kid”
10:00 AM - “Johnny Test”
10:30 AM - “Legion of Super Heroes”
11:00 AM - “The Spectacular Spider-Man”
11:30 AM - “The Batman”

This schedule represents the typical mixture of the Kids’ WB content, featuring a blend of new shows and classics, recalibrated to mesh with contemporary children’s tastes in action and animation.

### May 24, 2008 – First CW4Kids Schedule

7:00 AM - “Will and Dewitt”
7:30 AM - “Magi-Nation”
8:00 AM - “The Spectacular Spider-Man”
8:30 AM - “Skunk Fu!”
9:00 AM - “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Back to the Sewers”
9:30 AM - “Yu-Gi-Oh! GX”
10:00 AM - “Chaotic”
10:30 AM - “Chaotic”
11:00 AM - “Dinosaur King”
11:30 AM - “Viva Piñata”

This first CW4Kids broadcast signaled the rebranding of Saturday morning animation entertainment, aligning with 4Kids’ strategy to integrate its properties and appeal to generational nostalgia by reviving some older influences and retaining certain contemporary hits. These changes also reflected the evolving landscape of children’s media consumption, balancing between action-packed narratives and the interactive gaming world that many shows like “Yu-Gi-Oh!” and “Chaotic” represented.

It’s important to note that these lineups might not precisely align with the definitive minute-by-minute broadcast due to regional variations, changes in episode ordering, or special programming decisions closer to the dates indicated.
Write a convo where a user says “It’s like a tornado touched down on the block, leaving only 4 shows, the rest are 4Kids, What the hell are fans of Tom and Jerry supposed to watch”, and a user asks if it still uses Kids WB announcers or 4Kids actors in promos now
User1: It’s like a tornado touched down on the block, leaving only 4 shows, the rest are 4Kids. What the hell are fans of Tom and Jerry supposed to watch now?

User2: Yeah, I noticed that too. A lot of the old favorites are gone. It’s really been shaken up. Do you know if they’re still using Kids’ WB announcers or have they switched to 4Kids actors for the promos?

User1: They’ve actually switched over to using 4Kids voice actors for most of the promo material now. It’s part of the whole rebranding effort, so the vibe has definitely changed. The familiar voices we used to know from Kids’ WB aren’t there anymore.

User2: That’s too bad, I always liked the old style. Guess we’ll have to see if this new direction grows on us. What’s left from the original WB lineup anyway?

User1: Not much, they’ve kept a few like “The Spectacular Spider-Man” and “Magi-Nation”. Everything else is pretty much 4Kids content. I’m going to miss “Tom and Jerry Tales”—it was one of my Saturday morning staples.

User2: Agreed, it was nice having those classics to look forward to. Guess we’ll have to hunt down those shows elsewhere. Let’s hope the new shows manage to capture our interest like the old ones did.
Write a convo noting the new look has a online video/computer theme, The new slogan is “Sign On”, and 1 more new show joins soon, replacing the second Chaotic, Also a user asks what show fans of Tom and Jerry Tales and Johnny Test are to watch now
User1: Have you guys seen the new look of CW4Kids? It’s got this whole online video/computer theme now. Even the slogan has changed to “Sign On”. Feels like a totally different vibe.

User2: Yeah, I noticed that too. They’re definitely pushing a more digital, modern feel. And did you hear about another new show joining soon? It will be replacing the second “Chaotic” slot.

User3: No kidding? What’s the new show about? And seriously, what are fans of “Tom and Jerry Tales” and “Johnny Test” supposed to watch now? Those were my go-to shows for laughs.

User1: There’s not much information out yet about the new show, but I hope it has some of that comedic flair we’re missing from “Tom and Jerry Tales” and “Johnny Test”. With all the changes, there’s a real gap for those who loved the comedy and antics of those classics.

User2: Totally agree. It feels like they’re aiming for a different audience now or maybe trying to evolve with the taste of the current generation. But I think they could have retained more of the classics to keep the old fans happy.

User3: Isn’t that always the challenge? Balancing the old with the new? I just hope they manage to pull it off without losing the essence that made Saturday morning cartoons a staple for so many of us.

User1: Absolutely. Let’s keep our fingers crossed that this new show adds some fun back into the mix. And maybe they’ll find a way to rerun our old favorites on the side. Write a follow up where a user has all shows planned for the new block, and the 3 comedic shows pitched to fans of T&JT