History Series / ToonInWithMe

** 2022 saw the premiere of ''Tiny Toony's Christmas Carol''. Bill tells Toony a wacky version of YetAnotherChristmasCarol. Some of the featured shorts were different this time around, including ''WesternAnimation/HolidayLand'' and ''[[ComicStrip/{{Popeye}} Mister and Mistletoe]]''. Most others, however, were reused from the first special, including ''[[UsefulNotes/LooneyTunesInTheForties Bedtime for Sniffles]]'', ''[[WesternAnimation/TheNightBeforeChristmas1941 The Night Before Christmas]]'', ''[[WesternAnimation/TexAveryMGMCartoons The Peachy Cobbler]]'', ''WesternAnimation/GiftWrapped'', and ''[[UsefulNotes/LooneyTunesInTheSeventiesAndOnward The Fright Before Christmas]]''.

** 2022 saw the premiere of ''Tiny Toony's Christmas Carol''. Bill tells Toony a wacky version of YetAnotherChristmasCarol. Most of the featured shorts were different this time around, including ''WesternAnimation/TheNightBeforeChristmas1941'' and ''[[ComicStrip/{{Popeye}} Mister and Mistletoe]]''.

* HurricaneOfPuns: Corny humour abounds in the host segments, some days moreso than others.

* PutOnABus: More like put on a spaceship, which is how Goldie Fisher and many of Leila Gorstein's recurring characters were written out of the show in June 2022 (Goldie left Earth permanently to travel the cosmos, taking many characters with her as crew)

* TransatlanticEquivalent: Tuuni, Toony's Finnish doppleganger.

* GenreShift: Starting in season 3, Bill and Toony's segments started to become more {{edutainment|Series}}-based and most of the supporting cast's roles became minimized.

''Toon In With Me'' is a classic cartoon anthology series airing on Creator/{{MeTV}} on weekday mornings, and re-airing in primetime on their sister station [=MeTV+=]. Premiering in January 2021, the show is a throwback to local kids shows of yore, where a live action host would introduce vintage cartoons and do comedy sketches and linked segments in between, only here, they have access to a huge library of (largely restored) classics, including Creator/WarnerBros' [[WesternAnimation/LooneyTunes Looney Tunes & Merrie Melodies]]' series, Paramount's cartoons from [[Creator/MaxAndDaveFleischer Fleischer & Famous Studios]], Creator/MetroGoldwynMayer, Creator/DepatieFrelengEnterprises, and even [[Creator/ColumbiaCartoons Columbia's Screen Gems series]]. Creator/WalterLantz's Creator/{{Universal}} shorts such as WesternAnimation/WoodyWoodpecker were added in Fall 2023.

Companion to [=MeTV=]'s block of Saturday morning cartoons, which features cartoons from the pool used by ''Toon In With Me'' in three hour-long timeslots themed after the cartoons' originating companies. Spun off with series ''Sventoonie'' in the spring of 2022, featuring Toony in his horror host alter-ego, conveniently airing following the network's airing of ''{{Series/Svengoolie}}'' on Saturday nights.

''Toon In With Me'' is a classic cartoon anthology series airing on Creator/{{MeTV}} on weekday mornings, and re-airing in primetime on their sister station [=MeTV+=]. Premiering in January 2021, the show is a throwback to local kids shows of yore, where a live action host would introduce vintage cartoons and do comedy sketches and linked segments in between, only here, they have access to a huge library of (largely restored) classics, including Creator/WarnerBros' [[WesternAnimation/LooneyTunes Looney Tunes & Merrie Melodies]]' series, Paramount's cartoons from [[Creator/MaxAndDaveFleischer Fleischer & Famous Studios]], Creator/MetroGoldwynMayer, Creator/DepatieFrelengEnterprises, and even [[Creator/ColumbiaCartoons Columbia's Screen Gems series]].

* NoCelebritiesWereHarmed: Plenty, ranging from [[Creator/LarryTheCableGuy Benny the I.T. Feller]] to [[Wrestling/DwayneJohnson Sham-Rock]] to [[Creator/RodSerling Todd Herling]].

''Toon In With Me'' is a classic cartoon anthology series airing on Creator/{{MeTV}} on weekday mornings, and re-airing in primetime on their sister station [=MeTV+=].Premiering in January 2021, the show is a throwback to local kids shows of yore, where a live action host would introduce vintage cartoons and do comedy sketches and linked segments in between, only here, they have access to a huge library of (largely restored) classics, including Creator/WarnerBros' [[WesternAnimation/LooneyTunes Looney Tunes & Merrie Melodies]]' series, Paramount's cartoons from [[Creator/MaxAndDaveFleischer Fleischer & Famous Studios]], Creator/MetroGoldwynMayer, Creator/DepatieFrelengEnterprises, and even [[Creator/ColumbiaCartoons Columbia's Screen Gems series]].

* NoCelebritiesWereHarmed: Plenty, ranging from [[Creator/LarryTheCableGuy Benny the I.T. Feller]] to [[Wrestling/DwayneJohnson Sham-Rock]] to [[Creator/RodSerling Todd Sterling]].

** Lisa Whelchel from ''Series/TheFactsOfLife'' and fellow [=MeTV=] original series Collector's Call made a guest appearance in ''[[YetAnotherChristmasCarol Tiny Toony's Christmas Carol]]''. Bill had already appeared on Collector's Call in April 2020 (before ''Toon In With Me'' premiered) to show off his impressive toy collection.

''Toon In With Me'' is a classic cartoon anthology series airing on Creator/{{MeTV}} on weekday mornings, and re-aired in primetime on their sister station [=MeTV+=]. The show is a throwback to local kids shows of yore, where a live action host would introduce vintage cartoons and do comedy sketches and linked segments in between, only here, they have access to a huge library of (largely restored) classics, including Creator/WarnerBros' [[WesternAnimation/LooneyTunes Looney Tunes & Merrie Melodies]]' series, Paramount's cartoons from [[Creator/MaxAndDaveFleischer Fleischer & Famous Studios]], Creator/MetroGoldwynMayer, Creator/DepatieFrelengEnterprises, and even [[Creator/ColumbiaCartoons Columbia's Screen Gems series]].

** During their Best of WesternAnimation/BugsBunny Week in April 2021, ''Toon In With Me'' got virtual interviews with animation historian Jerry Beck, Bugs voice actors Creator/JeffBergman and Creator/BillyWest, and children of ''Looney Tunes'' directors Creator/BobClampett and Creator/RobertMcKimson.
** The likes of Creator/GilbertGottfried, Yakov Smirnoff, and [[Radio/WaitWaitDontTellMe Bill Kurtis]] have made cameos in episodes.

* StraightMan: Bill, though Toony has his moments if special guests are particularly out there.

Originating out of Chicago, ''Toon In With Me'' is hosted by Bill The Cartoon Curator (Bill Leff) and his puppet sidekick Toony the Tuna (Kevin Fleming), with fellow series regular Leila Gorstein playing a wide array of supporting characters. Kevin and (to a lesser extent) Bill also play various extra characters. Episodes generally have the hosts taking part in a celebration, plan, or activity that often ties into the selection of (typically) five cartoons shown on air, typically ending with Bill and Toony showcasing fan art from viewers. Since September 2021, Fridays are traditionally "Fan-tastic Friday", where viewer requests and questions dictate what cartoons are shown and what segments take place.

Companion to [=MeTV=]'s block of Saturday morning cartoons, which features cartoons from the pool used by ''Toon In With Me'' in three hour-long timeslots themed after the cartoons' originating companies. Spun off with the limited series ''Sventoonie'' in the spring of 2022, featuring Toony in his horror host alter-ego, conveniently airing following the network's airing of ''{{Series/Svengoolie}}'' on Saturday nights.

* CrossCastRole: Leila Gorstein frequently plays female ''and'' male characters. This rarely works the other way for her co-stars, given that Bill & Kevin have facial hair.

* HandsOffParenting: Toony's owner/foster mom Goldie Fisher is an avid world traveller who left him in Bill's care, though she frequently makes virtual guest appearances on the TV monitor.

* {{Retirony}}: Detective Abouttoretire, anyone?

** Boxcar has beans

* ChristmasSpecial: ''[=MeTV=]'s Colossal Cartoon Christmas'' from December 2021 featured nine Christmas cartoons from their pool of available licenses in a two-hour special, notably including a brand-new restoration of the Fleischer Studios short ''Somewhere In Dreamland''.

* CatchPhrase: Episodes tend to end with Bill saying "Hope your day is toonerific!" or Bill & Toony saying "Bye bye from Bill, and thanks from the tank!" Mr. Quizzer also has his own catchphrase when he exits a scene, which is “Quizzer out!”

** During their Best of WesternAnimation/BugsBunny Week in April 2021, ''Toon In With Me'' got virtual interviews with animation historian Jerry Beck, Bugs voice actors Creator/JeffBergman and Creator/BillyWest, and children of ''Looney Tunes'' directors Creator/BobClampett and Creator/RobertMcKimson.

* TrademarkFavoriteFood: Toony just loves donuts.

* RunningGag: Toony's love for donuts and Bill's dislike for food/drinks any spicier than mayonnaise
* SitcomArchNemesis: Following the premiere, Toony has developed an ongoing rivalry with Kerwyn, the puppet rubber chicken from ''Svengoolie''. Toony got miffed about Kerwyn beating him for a "Mascot of the Year" award, and in crossover appearances on both shows, the two are quick to trade insults and try to upstage one another, much to the annoyance of Sven and Bill. The rivalry continued on ''Sventoonie''.

* CatchPhrase: Episodes tend to end with Bill saying "Hope your day is toonerific!" or Bill & Toony saying "Bye bye from Bill, and thanks from the tank!"

** The likes of Creator/GilbertGottfried, Creator/YakovSmirnoff, and Creator/BillKurtis have made cameos in episodes.

* CelebrityCameo: During their Best of WesternAnimation/BugsBunny Week in April 2021, ''Toon In With Me'' got virtual interviews with animation historian Jerry Beck, Bugs voice actors Jeff Bergman and Billy West, and children of Looney Tunes directors Bob Clampett & Robert [=McKimson=].
** The likes of Gilbert Gottfried, Yakof Smirnoff, and Bill Kurtis have made cameos in episodes.

* ChristmasSpecial: ''[=MeTV=]'s Colossal Cartoon Christmas'' from December 2021 featured nine Christmas cartoons from their pool of available licenses in a two hour special, notably including a brand new restoration of the Fleischer Studios short ''Somewhere In Dreamland''.

* HorrorHost: Toony's alter-ego Sventoonie, who even got his own mini-series spinoff in 2022! Sventoonie episodes typically have cartoons themed around horror and sci-fi subject matter. Svengoolie himself and his own talking puppet Kerwyn have made numerous guest appearances as well.

* CelebrityCameo: During their Best of WesternAnimation/Bugs Bunny Week in April 2021, ''Toon In With Me'' got virtual interviews with animation historian Jerry Beck, Bugs voice actors Jeff Bergman and Billy West, and children of Looney Tunes directors Bob Clampett & Robert [=McKimson=].

Companion to [=MeTV=]'s block of Saturday morning cartoons, which features cartoons from the pool used by ''Toon In With Me'' in three hour-long timeslots themed after the cartoons' originating companies. Spun off with the limited series ''Sventoonie'' in the spring of 2022, featuring Toony in his horror host alter-ego, conveniently airing following the network's airing of ''Series/Svengoolie'' on Saturday nights.