Like many others here I'm sure I was introduced to comedy by the cartoons that used to be on TV.
The first one I remember was the Huckleberry Hound show with other cartoons featuring Yogi Bear and Mr Jinx. I loved these and then there were other combinations.
Later I discovered the Flintstones and Top (Boss) Cat. I just used to laugh and of course would never have got the other references at the time such as TC's likeness to Bilko.
Following that were things like Johnny Quest where the characters were a bit more lifelike. Then there was Banana Splits which featured a few cartoon stories.
Wacky Races - oh I could go on (I have haven't I!).