#4: The Heckle and Jeckle Show
Between 1956 and 1971, The Heckle and Jeckle Show dazzled audiences with its tale of two conversing magpies voiced by talents like Sid Raymond and Ned Sparks. With an episode budget of $204,540, it was a testament to cartoon magic.
Paul Terry’s brainchild, Heckle and Jeckle, originally showcased as a married couple in Terrytoons animation studio, evolved into iconic friends. Success wasn’t just artistic; they soared beyond their episode budget financially, marking a profitable era for CBS with no disclosed earnings.