Top 8 Shows ZOOM Should have a Crossover with

Inspired by Season 2 Episode 39, the ridiculously wonderful ZOOM/ZOOM crossover episode that aired in 2000 on PBS Kids – we decided to dream up some other ideas for Season 8 ZOOM crossovers!

ZOOM and ZOOM Crossover Episode

1. Scooby Doo

ZOOMa Dooby Doo–
A cartoon/live action crossover where the Clue Crew from Scooby Doo join forces with the ZOOMers! Think of how much more butt-kicking action there could be if Scooby Doo, Shaggy, Velma, Valdene, and Fred joined Francesco, Emily, Francesco, Kyle, Nick, Noreen, Shing-Ying, and Emma to form a super ultimate boy-girl group!  I hope ZOOM comes back – so not only is this idea feasible, it’s at the top of our wishlist!

2. The Simpsons (and Ed Edd n' Eddy)

 Yo ZOOMers Go Simpsons –

Homer Simpson, his wife, and 3 kids create a new invention that accidentally warps them to the Diner. Think about it – Homer, Marge, Lisa, Maggie, and Bart always have fun hangs and wacky antics – and so do the ZOOMers. ZOOM and the Simpsons is bound to bring guaranteed LOLZ. We have a feeling Homer Simpson and his family would be totally into the idea of a perpetual summer vacation.
Speaking of dudes who are professional fun-havers, Ed Edd and Eddy are basically the best at kicking back and having a great time with their buds. Is it possible to have a three way live action/cartoon crossover? If so, Yo ZOOM, Go Simpsons and Ed Edd n' Eddy might be the most epic crossover of all! (Although the name may need a little work!)

3. Adventure Time

Finn and Jake vs. the Forces of ZOOMy–
Finn the Human and Jake the Dog from Adventure Time and the Children from ZOOM have a lot in common. Think about it – they’re both totally smart, and are both advocates of do-goodery! With Finn, Jake and the ZOOMers' sciencey know-how, the nine would be unstoppable in their crossover: Finn and Jake vs. the Forces of ZOOMy!

4. the Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius

The Jimmy Shing-Ying Power Hour:

If reading the words The Jimmy Shing-Ying Power Hour doesn’t have you picturing  Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius equipping a Teleporting Machine and Carl, Sheen, Libby, and Cindy running around trying to go to the Diner, there’s something wrong with your imagination. Shing-Ying and Jimmy already wear similar outfits, which is perfect for a life swapping Freaky Friday-esque scenario.This Live Action/CGI crossover would be so seamless, we’re surprised it hasn’t happened yet! Something tells us Ms and Mr. Neutron wouldn’t be too excited about this idea.

5. Kids Next Door

In quite possibly the most obvious title-wise of all cartoon crossovers, the ZOOMers head underground into Next Door. Taking the weekend off, the Kids Next Door and ZOOMers spend the weekend eating pizza, shouting Booyakasha, and inevitably listening to Emily whine that she wants to go home. Francesco would likely immediately trying to whip the Kids Next Door into shape to join the ZOOMers, having finally found a team who is serious about crimefighting. 

6. Recess (and Kim Possible, Proud Family, and American Dragon)

 American Cameo, the Proud Halloween, Audition means Possible, and T.J. has Money-

Disney Channel’s four famous retired cartoons and a PBS Kids Show, Recess, Kim Possible, Proud Family, American Dragon: Jake Long and ZOOM must met up in seperate Episodes. The cool part about this could be that each set of characters got to spend time in the other’s natural setting, adding up to some entertaining culture shock moments, like when Kyle’s anti-gravity belt proved useful in helping Kim and Ron cheat at picnic field games. In an effort to save Jake and Fu Dog's jobs. The ZOOMers, Recess Gang, Kim's Gang, Jake's Gang, and Prouds would become fast friends. And Penny and Nick, ironically, proved to be better at each other’s jobs than they were at their own!

7. Uncle Grandpa

Say Uncle-

Probably no show on this list took part in more crossovers — bizarrely, all of them after the show’s cancellation — than Uncle Grandpa, whose castaways would go on to meet Steven Universe. But no crossover was as dark as this Season 8 episode of ZOOM, “Say Uncle,” which features Uncle Grandpa (The only show with a longer gap between crossing over series was the 1995 Mad About You episode featuring Carl Reiner as his Dick Van Dyke Show character Alan Brady, who had last been on TV almost 30 years earlier.)

8. the Powerpuff Girls

Z vs. PPG-

“The Powerpuff Girls” and “ZOOM” were the seminal children’s shows of their day. Yes, we just used the word seminal to refer to a team of girls, but you know it’s true. These two teams of teenage martial arts experts were destined to be friends, but when they actually meet, it's high drama.In 2006, in an episode of “ZOOM” called “Z VS PPG,” Chump the Ant decided to recruit Mojo Jojo to help defeat those pesky ZOOMers. She brainwashed Mojo Jojo and they attempted to take over the the ZOOMers’ Diner with the cunning use of friendship. Luckily, Chump the Ant’s spell is defeated, and the ZOOMers and Bubbles, Blossom, and Buttercup team up for the cause of righteousness. They obviously become BFFs IRL, and end the episode with the Turtles going space surfing on the ZOOMers’ surfboards (without space suits or helmets or anything). Mothers the world over had palpitations

Auditions for Diary of a Sleepy Boy

BIG NEWS! IT'S AUDITION TIME FOR Diary of a Sleepy Boy!

And this Show promises to be better than ever! forty one episodes of nothing but sky-diving and roller skates for Season 1! Have you ever wanted to jump out of an airplane with your roller derby team? I'll have to think of something.

So who can audition for Diary of a Sleepy Boy?

Anyone! Except—

1) you can't be older than 17.

Oh, and also—

2) you have to be a human. Dung beetles, elephants — I'm glad you like the DOASB Books, but you'll just have to enjoy them from your home, barn, etc. I can't tell you how many elephants came to auditions last year disguised in trench coats and Groucho glasses. It wasted valuable audition time.

Also—

3) you have to be able to live in the Virginia area. New York Yankees fans—that means you might want to reconsider. Or at least bring a lot of red socks.

We will choose the Perfect Casting for Kyle online

To audition, you have to schedule an appointment by clicking on the "Diary of a Sleepy Boy" icon at www.mauratighe.com. There you'll find all the information you need. In other words, whatever you do, don't call me. Still trying to cut costs after last year's armadillo fiasco, they're training hippopotamuses to answer the phone. And it's going very slowly.

Maddie Fretz