Astro Boy and Anime Come to the Americas
The first generation of American television programmers had few choices of Saturday morning children''s offerings. That changed dramatically in 1963 when a Japanese animated television series called Tetsuan Atom was acquired for distribution by NBC. Fred Ladd adapted the show for American television and--rechristened Astro Boy--it was an overnight sensation. Astro Boy''s popularity sparked a ne...
The first generation of American television programmers had few choices of Saturday morning children''s offerings. That changed dramatically in 1963 when a Japanese animated television series called Tetsuan Atom was acquired for distribution by NBC. Fred Ladd adapted the show for American television and--rechristened Astro Boy--it was an overnight sensation. Astro Boy''s popularity sparked a ne...
