Cartoon Network, Disney Channel and Nickelodeon were the top television networks for children. But there is one some may have forgotten about, along with its popular shows. Warner Brothers Kids, or commonly known as Kids' WB, developed more than a handful of shows that were a major hit.
While the Network did work in conjunction with the big three, they also developed their own series. Watching Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters was the best part of the day, but there were other shows that entertained those who grew up in the late '90s to the early 2000's. Without further delay, here's a look back at 10 of these somewhat forgotten shows on the channel.
Krypto The Superdog (2005-2006)
Krypto the Superdog aired on two networks. It was created and distributed by Warner Bros. and aired on Kids' WB in 2006. The show also aired on Cartoon Network the year prior. The show was a bigger success on Kids'WB.
The show followed the adventures of a dog named Krypto (Sam Vincent). His story and powers are similar to that of Kal-El or Superman. Jor-El sends Krypto, as a puppy, away in a ship to see if the journey is safe enough for interstellar travel. Due to Krypto chewing some wires, the vessel goes into deep sleep and lands on Earth.
Johnny Test (2005-2014)
Johnny Test originally aired on a less known network called Cookie Jar Entertainment. It got more traction when it was moved to Kids' WB in 2005. Residing in the fictional town of Porkbelly, Johnny Test (James Arnold Taylor) is your run-of-the-mill 11-year-old. The show follows his misadventures with his talking dog named Dukey (Louis Chirillo, Trevor Devall).
He lives with his family and his two super genius twin sisters. Who frequently like to use Johnny as a test subject. His parents are oblivious as his mom is a workaholic and his father is an obsessive househusband.
Ozzy & Drix (2002-2004)
Ozzy & Drix got their start on Kids' WB before being moved to Cartoon Network. Many adults who remember the series would recall a character named Osmosis "Ozzy" Jones (Phil LaMarr). Ozzy was a flexible and liquid-like character who is actually a white blood cell.
His partner, Drix is a literal cold pill. They were transported to a new healthy host body by a mosquito. Together, as private investigators, they fight off bacteria and germs living inside the teenage boy's body.
Xiaolin Showdown (2003-2006)
Four young Xiaolin warriors live in a world where martial arts battles are the norm and magic is everywhere. Xiaolin Showdown was another popular show by the network that premiered in 2003. The four young warriors, Omi (Tara Strong), Kimiko (Grey DeLisle), Raimundo (Tom Kenny), and Clay (Jeff Bennett) are chosen to become Xiaolin Dragons.
They protect ancient magical artifacts from evil forces. Audiences would remember the "leader" of the group, Omi. Omi is strikingly different from the rest of the team with a perfectly circled head and yellow skin. He resembles a grumpy emoji.
Freakazoid! (1995-1997)
Freakazoid (Paul Rugg) was a peculiar superhero at the least. He had an odd resemblance to certain renditions of the Joker. In 1995, Freakazoid! followed the superhero adventures of wound up and crazy hero with blue skin and a red one bodysuit.
In real life, Freakazoid is a 16-year-old high schooler named Dexter Douglas (David Kaufman). One day, an overloaded chip in his computer gives him superhero abilities when he types a certain coding sequence. The character is a fun parody of DC Comic book heroes. Much like Shazam, Dexter screams, "Freak In!" to transform.
Pinky & The Brain (1995-1998)
This show became a cult phenomenon years later, but it was also a hit during its run in 1995. Pinky and the Brain was a collaboration project with Steven Spielberg. The show became its own project using two recurring characters from Animaniacs. The two characters were so loved by audiences that a separate show had to be made.
Pinky (Rob Paulsen) and Brain (Maurice LaMarche) are two genetically enhance lab mice. The two characters are like yin and yang. Brain is conniving and scheming while Pinky is more light-hearted and caring. Their daily adventures usually involved plans for world domination that never panned out.
Static Shock (2000-2004)
Static Shock was an undermined hero that audiences loved besides the popular Batman and Superman. The title character Virgil Hawking aka Static Shock was inspired by the comic book character, Static. Virgil is a normal high school kid living in Dakota City with his single father and sister.
During a fight, chemical containers explode giving Virgil the ability to manipulate and absorb electricity. The explosion also caused supervillains nicknamed, "Bang Babies." Looking back at the show, it wasn't only about a young superhero. It addressed important issues such as gang violence and its effects on neighborhoods and daily life.
Mucha Lucha (2002-2005)
If anyone back in the day became wrestling fans, it's likely they watched Mucha Lucha as a kid. The animated show took wrestling passion to a new extreme. The show premiered in 2002 and centered around three best friends.
Ricochet, Buena Girl, and the Flea lived in an imaginary town called Luchaville. Everyone in town where's a mask, typical of Mexican Lucha wrestling. Every person needs their own signature move. The show chronicles the three best friends as they try to get through Lucha school.
Batman Beyond (1991-2001)
Batman Beyond took a different outlook on the popular Batman character. While the show didn't get much praise when it first premiered in 1999, it later grossed a cult following.
The short-lived series depicted a teenage batman under the guidance of an elderly Bruce Wayne (Kevin Conroy). In a futuristic neo-Gotham a troubled high school student, Terry McGinnis (Will Friedle) stumbles upon Bruce Wayne's manor while fighting of Jokerz. He becomes Bruce Wayne's protégé after stealing his batsuit and trying to bring to justice his father's murder.
Jackie Chan Adventures (2000-2005)
There was a time in the 2000's where Jackie Chan was turned into an animated character for a popular kids show. Jackie Chan Adventures ran for five seasons on Kids' WB before its end in 2005. The show's popularity allowed for video game and toy production designed by Jackie Chan and Jeff Matsuda.
In the show, Jackie Chan (James Sie) is an archaeologist who enjoys his job at a university. After finding a talisman and coming face to face with a criminal organization, he must live a new life. He and his family join a secret organization called Section 13 to help eradicate evil and stop demon sorcerers.