Radio / Television News

Scooby-Doo to the rescue for busy families looking to bond

TORONTO - It appears that families that make time for Looney Tunes, or classic cartoons in general, have better odds of connecting. So finds a national survey commissioned by classic cartoon network Teletoon Retro and conducted by market research firm, The Strategic Counsel. It found that Canadians view cartoon-watching as a positive experience that facilitates family bonding, fosters well-being and builds memories between kids and parents. Teletoon says the findings counter the common misconception that television is mostly used as babysitting tool for busy parents. With respect to bonding, eight out of ten Canadian parents (79%) report that they love...