Space Stars

This animated anthology series features a variety of space-themed adventures. It included segments like 'Space Ghost,' a revival of the classic Hanna-Barbera character, and 'The Herculoids,' which followed a family and their fantastic creatures protecting their planet. The show aimed to bring classic Hanna-Barbera superheroes into a new era of space exploration.

Space Stars (1981) was a Saturday morning cartoon that aimed to revive classic Hanna-Barbera characters and introduce new space-themed adventures for a young audience. While it featured beloved characters like Space Ghost and The Herculoids, the series generally received a mixed reception, seen as a product of its time with formulaic storytelling typical of many cartoons from that era. Its appeal was primarily to children nostalgic for older characters or those new to them.

• A nostalgic revival of classic Hanna-Barbera space heroes.
• Features action-packed, albeit simple, adventures suitable for children.
• Lacked the innovative spark of its predecessors, relying on established formulas.

Google audience: Google users generally remember Space Stars fondly as a staple of 1980s Saturday morning cartoons, appreciating the reintroduction of classic characters like Space Ghost. However, specific reviews are scarce, with many comments focusing on nostalgia rather than detailed critique of the animation or storylines.

The 'Space Ghost' segment in 'Space Stars' marked the character's first appearance in animation since his original 1960s series, predating the Adult Swim revival by decades.