Video of the Week: A Space Ghost C2C 30th Anniversary Celebration

 This coming Monday, April 15th, marks a big anniversary for one particular superhero and his late-night talk show. 30 years earlier on that same night, Space Ghost: Coast to Coast premiered on the Cartoon Network. Although none knew it at the time, Space Ghost would become a notable show for many reasons. It was one of CN's first original shows, it set the template for much of the early programming that would air on Adult Swim nearly a decade later, it reintroduced Space Ghost to a whole new generation, and that's just off the top of my head! To celebrate this special occasion, here are two wonderful videos, the first of which is a behind-the-scenes look at the show from February 1996. This aired on an Atlanta news station and features a chat with Mike Lazzo and other important figures in the show's development, as well as a look at how a Space Ghost episode is put together. 

As critical as people like Mike Lazzo were to making Space Ghost a hit, if we're being honest with ourselves, it was George Lowe's performance as the titular character that made the show so great. His take on the role was every bit as memorable as original Space Ghost actor Gary Owens was, albeit for different reasons. Below is an interview FOX 13 Tampa Bay did with Lowe back in 2021, focusing on his earlier years and love of art. I also believe I should mention that the last year or so has been rather rough for Mr. Lowe. He's gone through several health issues as of late, so please wish him the best at this time. I'll now allow him to do the talking. Here's to thirty years of Coast to Coast, and hopefully thirty more!