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Creator's vision saved by Cartoon Network
24 Aug
Summary
- Audience of pre-teen boys disliked the initial Powerpuff Girls short.
- Creator Craig McCracken redesigned characters based on feedback.
- A Cartoon Network producer encouraged McCracken to keep his original vision.
Craig McCracken's original vision for 'The Powerpuff Girls' was nearly compromised by a disastrous focus group. A test audience comprised of pre-teen boys reacted extremely negatively to the initial short. They reportedly called it 'the worst cartoon ever made.'
McCracken initially heeded this feedback, making significant changes including redesigning the main characters. However, a producer at Cartoon Network, Mike Lazzo, encouraged McCracken to trust his creative instincts. Lazzo advised him not to alter his unique vision simply due to one unfavorable test screening, ultimately preserving the show's original concept.
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