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Michael Allen Lazzo was born on the 10th of April 1958 in LaGrange, Georgia. His family relocated so frequently during his childhood that he found it impossible to form lasting friendships with other children.
Mike Lazzo made history in 1993 as the first programmer in the entire history of Cartoon Network. He ran TBS's animation block which aired daily from 4:30 to 6 PM Eastern time until 1993 before becoming the first programmer for the network.
Mike Lazzo retired from the company on the 16th of December 2019 after decades of shaping the animation industry. His retirement marked the end of an era for Williams Street but his legacy continued to influence the field.
Mike Lazzo helped create Space Ghost Coast to Coast, The Powerpuff Girls, Toonami, The Brak Show, Sealab 2021, Harvey Birdman Attorney at Law, and Aqua Teen Hunger Force. He also contributed to the show Smiling Friends as his final animation for Williams Street.
Mike Lazzo was listed as a recipient of the Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program for the Primal episode Plague of Madness in 2021. This award serves as a testament to his enduring impact on the genre.