Observed Signal · Oct 4, 2026 · Programming Announcement · Source: Cord Cutters News · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
MeTV Toons Launches Month-Long Halloween Programming Block
MeTV Toons has launched its 'Spooktacular Sundays' Halloween programming block, beginning October 4. The block airs Sunday afternoons and early evenings, featuring three classic animated specials: 'Scooby-Doo and the Ghoul School' (1988), 'The Halloween Tree' (1993), and 'Bunnicula, the Vampire Rabbit' (1982). The lineup is scheduled in specific time slots and aims to offer family-friendly Halloween entertainment throughout October. The channel is positioning this as a recurring weekly event rather than a one-off, with local broadcast times varying by market.
This is a minor programming announcement from a niche broadcast channel, relevant to CTV/streaming but not a major industry shift.
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- MeTV Toons launched 'Spooktacular Sundays' on October 4, 2026.
- The block includes three classic animated specials: 'Scooby-Doo and the Ghoul School', 'The Halloween Tree', and 'Bunnicula, the Vampire Rabbit'.
- Programming airs Sundays at 4pm ET (3pm CT) through the month.
- The specials were originally released in 1988, 1993, and 1982 respectively.
- MeTV Toons positions this as a recurring weekly event for October.
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