Pinky & the Brain (Warner Bros. Television Animation and Amblin Entertainment, 1995-1998)

Take two eccentric characters with a fanbase that spans both its original target audience and the adults who watched it, too. Spin them off into their own half hour show on a brand-new network. Then watch as they reach massive creative heights only to be meddled with by executives who think they know better than the writers. This is the cautionary tale of Pinky and the Brain, folks, showcasing the Tom Ruegger animation unit at their best and at their most irritated at their network bosses... at least up to that point. With special guest Slipdance!