TV Shows/Cartoons that are destined to become Movies
by bigboijp | created - 07 Sep 2013 | updated - 01 Mar 2021 | PublicThis is a list of TV Shows/Cartoons that I believe will sooner or later be adapted to the big screen. Some of these would absolutely, 100% SUCK!!! I'll let you decide!!!
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1. The Jetsons (1962–1963)
TV-Y7 | 25 min | Animation, Comedy, Family
The misadventures of a futuristic family.
Stars: George O'Hanlon, Janet Waldo, Mel Blanc, Penny Singleton
Votes: 23,960
I could see Crispin Glover as George Jetson, Kim Catrall as Jane Jetson, Danny DeVito as Mr. Spacely and Jon Lovitz as Cogswell!!!
2. Gilligan's Island (1964–1992)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Four men and three women are stranded on an uncharted island following a torrential storm.
Stars: Bob Denver, Alan Hale Jr., Jim Backus, Natalie Schafer
Votes: 16,865
There were rumors about Beyonce being up for the role of Ginger Grant!!! I can see Dan Hedaya as Thurston Howell, III!!!
3. Moonlighting (1985–1989)
TV-PG | 3,073 min | Comedy, Drama, Mystery
The quirky cases of a former model and a smart aleck detective who manage a private detective agency.
Stars: Cybill Shepherd, Bruce Willis, Allyce Beasley, Curtis Armstrong
Votes: 24,251
Of course, who could possibly replace Bruce Willis??
4. BraveStarr (1987–1989)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A Native American marshal and his friends keep the peace on the frontier planet of New Texas.
Stars: Pat Fraley, Susan Blu, Erika Scheimer, Lou Scheimer
Votes: 3,215
This could actually work as a movie!!
5. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (1983–1985)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
The most powerful man in the universe, He-Man, goes against the evil forces of Skeletor to save the planet Eternia and to protect the secrets of Castle Grayskull.
Stars: John Erwin, Alan Oppenheimer, Linda Gary, Lou Scheimer
Votes: 20,028
In order for this to work as a movie:
1. It needs to have the look/feel of the cartoon.
2. The story needs to stay on Eternia!!!
(also, see my MOTU cast list)!!!
6. She-Ra: Princess of Power (1985–1987)
TV-Y7 | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Princess Adora raises her magic sword and becomes She-Ra, the most powerful woman in the universe, to aid her friends in defeating the Evil Horde so their planet Etheria can be free.
Stars: Melendy Britt, George DiCenzo, John Erwin, Linda Gary
Votes: 6,720
Same as number 5!!!
7. The Secrets of Isis (1975–1976)
Not Rated | 30 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
An archaeologist gains an amulet that allows her to transform into the superheroine goddess Isis and fight evil.
Stars: JoAnna Cameron, Brian Cutler, Joanna Pang, Ronalda Douglas
Votes: 1,216
I just had to mention this one!!!
8. Good Times (1974–1979)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy
A poor family make the best of things in the Chicago housing projects.
Stars: Ja'net DuBois, Ralph Carter, BernNadette Stanis, Jimmie 'JJ' Walker
Votes: 8,108
I could see:
Dave Chappelle as J.J.
Meagan Good as Thelma
Vivica Fox as Willona
Anthony Anderson as Bookman!!!
9. I Dream of Jeannie (1965–1970)
TV-G | 25 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
A United States astronaut finds his life vastly complicated when he stumbles on to a bottle containing a female genie.
Stars: Barbara Eden, Larry Hagman, Bill Daily, Hayden Rorke
Votes: 17,444
I can see Reese Witherspoon, or Katherine Heigl as Jeannie. I'm not sure about Tony Nelson, or Roger Healy, but I can see Tony Shaloub as Dr. Bellows!!
10. Captain Planet and the Planeteers (1990–1996)
TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A quintet of teenagers work together to encourage environmentally responsible behavior and can summon a superhero to deal with ecological disasters.
Stars: David Coburn, Joey Dedio, Kath Soucie, LeVar Burton
Votes: 12,612
Personally, I say lets not, and say we did!!!
11. The Greatest American Hero (1981–1983)
TV-14 | 60 min | Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi
A teacher is asked to be a superhero using a special alien suit with powers he can barely understand or control.
Stars: William Katt, Connie Sellecca, Robert Culp, Michael Paré
Votes: 6,614
I can see James Woods as Bill Maxwell!!
12. Saved by the Bell (1989–1992)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Romance
A close-knit group of six friends get through their teens together while attending Bayside High School in Palisades, California.
Stars: Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Mario Lopez, Dustin Diamond, Lark Voorhies
Votes: 37,511
I don't know about the others, but I can see Will Ferrell as Mr. Belding!!
13. Turbo Teen (1984– )
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Sci-Fi
The adventures of a boy who can physically transform into a living car.
Stars: Frank Welker, T.K. Carter, Pamela Hayden, Pat Fraley
Votes: 269
I'll leave that up to y'all!!
14. Captain Caveman and the Teen Angels (1977–1980)
TV-G | 11 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
The adventures of a superhero caveman and a trio of female amateur detectives.
Stars: Mel Blanc, Gary Owens, Laurel Page, Marilyn Schreffler
Votes: 4,020
2 words for Captain Caveman: JACK BLACK!!!
15. Airwolf (1984–1986)
TV-14 | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
As part of a deal with an intelligence agency to look for his missing brother, a renegade pilot goes on missions with an advanced battle helicopter.
Stars: Jan-Michael Vincent, Alex Cord, Ernest Borgnine, Jean Bruce Scott
Votes: 13,069
Again, I'll leave that one up to the commentators!!!
16. The Fall Guy (1981–1986)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
The adventures of a film stuntman who moonlights as a bounty hunter when movie work is slow.
Stars: Lee Majors, Douglas Barr, Heather Thomas, Markie Post
Votes: 8,965
According to this site, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is in talks to star in the big screen version of the show!!!
17. T.J. Hooker (1982–1986)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama
The weekly adventures of tough-as-nails veteran police officer Sgt. T.J. Hooker, who rides the beat with his rookie partner Vince Romano.
Stars: William Shatner, Heather Locklear, Adrian Zmed, James Darren
Votes: 5,121
Again, I leave this one up to the commentators!!!
18. Misfits of Science (1985–1986)
60 min | Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi
The adventures of a team of misfit superheroes who fight crime for a scientific think tank.
Stars: Dean Paul Martin, Kevin Peter Hall, Mark Thomas Miller, Courteney Cox
Votes: 1,254
I think a new version (new people/new powers) could work!!!
19. Thundarr the Barbarian (1980–1981)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Thundarr the Barbarian and his companions Ookla the Mok and Princess Ariel wander a devastated future Earth and fight evil wherever they find it.
Stars: Henry Corden, Robert Ridgely, Nellie Bellflower, Dick Tufeld
Votes: 1,801
I can see Dalip Singh (aka The Great Khali) as Ookla The Mok!!!
20. MacGyver (1985–1992)
TV-PG | 48 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
The adventures of a secret Agent armed with almost infinite scientific resourcefulness.
Stars: Richard Dean Anderson, Dana Elcar, Bruce McGill, Robin Mossley
Votes: 42,003
I leave that one up to the commentators!!!
21. B.J. and the Bear (1978–1981)
60 min | Adventure, Comedy
A trucker and his pet chimpanzee travel the highways of America, getting into various adventures and misadventures along the way.
Stars: Greg Evigan, Eric Server, Linda McCullough, Candi Brough
Votes: 2,005
I'm ashamed to admit I remember this show!!!
22. H.R. Pufnstuf (1969–1970)
TV-Y | 30 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
The adventures of a boy trapped in a fantastic land with a dragon friend and a witch enemy.
Stars: Jack Wild, Billie Hayes, Lennie Weinrib, Joan Gerber
Votes: 1,948
Hey, "Land Of The Lost" became a movie!!!
23. Sigmund and the Sea Monsters (1973–1975)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Two boys try to maintain normal lives while secretly having adventures with families of sea monsters and genies.
Stars: Johnny Whitaker, Scott C. Kolden, Billy Barty, The Krofft Puppets
Votes: 958
I can only imagine who would direct it.
24. Sledge Hammer! (1986–1988)
TV-PG | 30 min | Action, Comedy
The adventures of a deranged and dumb police detective who always looks for the most violent solution to any problem.
Stars: David Rasche, Anne-Marie Martin, Harrison Page, Leslie Morris
Votes: 7,520
This could work as an action/comedy!!!
25. Baretta (1975–1978)
TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The cases of maverick undercover New York City detective Tony Baretta (Robert Blake).
Stars: Robert Blake, Tom Ewell, Edward Grover, Michael D. Roberts
Votes: 2,866
The only reason I believe this won't be made into a movie is because of the stigmatism that surrounds the original series star: Robert Blake!!!
26. Electra Woman and Dyna Girl (1976)
24 min | Sci-Fi
The adventures of two female superheroes.
Stars: Deidre Hall, Judy Strangis, Norman Alden, Marvin Miller
Votes: 538
This was made into a TV movie, which starred Markie Post, but was never aired on TV!!! Would a big-screen version of the show work?? More than likely-NO!!! But, we're talking about Hollywood!!! So who knows!!!
27. Square Pegs (1982–1983)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy
Patty Greene and Lauren Hutchinson, two awkward teenage girls, are desperate to fit in at Weemawee High School.
Stars: Sarah Jessica Parker, Amy Linker, Merritt Butrick, John Femia
Votes: 1,492
Again, I leave this one up to the commentators!!!
28. The Bugaloos (1970–1972)
30 min | Family, Fantasy
Four musical insect-like British fairies live happily in their enchanted forest while avoiding the schemes of the jealous Benita Bizarre.
Stars: John McIndoe, Wayne Laryea, John Philpott, Caroline Ellis
Votes: 582
Another Sid & Marty Krofft classic!!! Don't ask me who would could play which roles!!!
29. Voyagers! (1982–1983)
TV-G | 60 min | Adventure, Family, Sci-Fi
A member of a league of time travelers and a boy travel through time repairing errors in world history.
Stars: Jon-Erik Hexum, Meeno Peluce, David Cadiente, Stephen Liska
Votes: 1,752
This would make a great movie. Think "Indiana Jones" meets "Night at the Museum"!!!
30. Space Sentinels (1977)
23 min | Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi
A trio of teenage superheroes, representing three different racial groups, use their powers to fight against evil forces.
Stars: George DiCenzo, Evan C. Kim, Dee Timberlake, Lou Scheimer
Votes: 201
Again, I leave this up to the commentators!!
31. Shirt Tales (1982–1984)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Family, Fantasy
A group of cute talking animals wear colorful shirts which display messages reflecting each character's thoughts. The animals fight crime and tease the park ranger, Mr. Dinkle.
Stars: Bob Ogle, Hal Smith, Ronnie Schell, Herb Vigran
Votes: 445
If you don't remember this cartoon, it was an 80's cartoon that came on NBC!!
32. Kidd Video (1984–1985)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A teen rock band is abducted to a cartoon fantasy world where music is the key to defeating their enemies and finding their way home.
Stars: Bryan Scott, Gabriela Nelson, Robbie Rist, Steve Alterman
Votes: 335
Another classic 80's cartoon!! This would take a lot of CGI, and animatronic work!!
33. Hunter (I) (1984–1991)
TV-14 | 48 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Rick Hunter is a renegade cop who bends the rules and takes justice into his own hands. Partnered with the equally stunning and rebellious Sgt. McCall, he sets out to crack down on L.A.'s slimiest criminals.
Stars: Fred Dryer, Stepfanie Kramer, Charles Hallahan, Perry Cook
Votes: 5,644
This show starred Fred Dryer as a "Dirty Harry"-esque LA homicide detective. As far as who could play Hunter, and McCall, I'll leave that up to the commentators.
Although, I think Hunter would be good for John Cena. It would be the perfect departure to his WWE persona!!!
34. Thundercats (1985–1989)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A team of humanoid cats fight evil in their adopted home world.
Stars: Bob McFadden, Larry Kenney, Earl Hammond, Lynne Lipton
Votes: 19,042
If anyone ever makes this into a movie, it has to be done right!!!
35. Ultraman: A Special Effects Fantasy Series (1966–1967)
TV-14 | 30 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
A human member of a defense force is given the life and ability to change into a giant super-hero to battle the monsters that wreaks havoc on Earth.
Stars: Susumu Kurobe, Sandayû Dokumamushi, Masaya Nihei, Bin Furuya
Votes: 1,035
As many times as we've seen Godzilla, and King Kong on the big screen, this would make a great movie!!!
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