In this episode of Retro Life 4 You, we sit down with legendary animator Tom Cook, the man behind some of the most iconic Saturday morning cartoons of the 1980s and early '90s. From He-Man and the Masters of the Universe to Thundarr the Barbarian, Super Friends, Scooby-Doo, and more, Tom shares his incredible journey through the golden age of TV animation.

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• How Tom broke into the animation industry
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• What it was like working at Hanna-Barbera and Filmation
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• Behind-the-scenes stories from your favorite cartoons
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• How animation has changed over the decades
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• Advice for aspiring animators today
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Whether you're a die-hard fan of 80s animation or just love hearing behind-the-scenes stories from the people who made our childhoods magical, this is a must-listen episode!

📺 Subscribe now and relive the golden age of animation—one frame at a time!

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