Funtastic World of Hanna & Barbera with Greg Ehrbar

Six-time Emmy-Winning animator/director Robert Alvarez candidly recalls over 50 years of animation artistry, from Yellow Submarine, Star Wars Clone Wars and What a Cartoon to Scooby-Doo, Samurai Jack, and Smurfs.

The inside story of how Hanna-Barbera's classic cartoon, Touché Turtle and Dum-Dum, was curated and restored for Blu is shared Warner Brothers/Discovery Library Historian GEORGE FELTENSTEIN, along with updates on releases in progress from the legendary productions of Hanna-Barbera.

Internationally acclaimed animation director HANS PERK, who had worked on over 65 features, includiing H-B’s Once Upon a Forest, Ferngully, Heavy Metal, Asterix), discusses the animation of Hanna-Barbera and his own studio, A. Film L.A.

Why did it take twenty years for THE HUCKLEBERRY HOUND SHOW to be released in its entirety? How will it be even better now than it would have been back then? GEORGE FELTENSTEIN of Warner Archive reveals the challenges and triumphs of restoring and reassembling an entertainment landmark.

Renowned artist/music historian STACIA MARTIN discusses the musical aspects of Hanna-Barbera scores and voices in The Flintstones,  Tom and Jerry, and Hanna-Barbera Records, with keen insights into the artistry of such composers as Scott Bradley and Hoyt Curtin.

Former Taft CEO CHARLIE MECHEM shares a rare firsthand account of how his company acquired and partnered with Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera, how it affected their business, the creation of Kings Island and other parks—and his fateful meeting with Roy Disney.

USC Professor of Animation & Animation History TOM SITO shares inside stories from his 50-year career with Hanna-Barbera, Disney, Filmation, Richard Williams, and more.

The life, career (and delightful quirks) of multi-talented WILL RYAN (Smurfs, The Little Mermaid, Adventures in Odyssey, Mickey’s Christmas Carol) is shared by four of his countless friends. 

A rare look at how audio books are made from two of the top narrators, STEPHEN BOWLBY (who recorded Hanna-Barbera; The Recorded History) and KELLI TAGER (narrator of Mouse Tracks: The Story of Walt Disney Records.

A richly detailed look at one of Hanna-Barbera's most innovative and spectacular TV classics, The New Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, the first weekly series ever to combine live-action with animation, with special guest author/historian Jim Fanning.

Hanna-Barbera and Disney story artist KIRK HANSON visits to talk about his work on numerous Hanna-Barbera cartoons as well as animated features  from the Disney “Rennaissance” era features, and his own all-time favorites.

The newest Hanna-Barbera Blu-ray releases—and the details of how they were made—are discussed by Warner Bros/Disovery Library Historian GEORGE FELTENSTEIN, including Magilla Gorilla, Tom and Jerry, Frankenstein Jr & The Impossibles, and Wait Till Your Father Gets Home.

TIM MATHESON (Jonny Quest, Space Ghost) returns to talk about working with Mel Brooks, Anne Bancroft, Mel Blanc, Joe Barbera, and on shows including St. Elsewhere and Virgin River— all just part of his new autobiography, “Damn Glad to Meet You.”

Character actor/voice artist GILBERT MACK's daughter JUDY SAFFER remembers his decades of work in TV, stage, radio and animation, including stacks of Golden Records, voices for Famous Studios, and roles in classic shows like "Car 54, Where Are You?" "Captain Kangaroo," "The Adventures of Superman" and many others.

MeTV Toons creator NEAL SABIN takes us behind the scenes of programming at MeTV and MeTV Toons and discusses the star-studded galaxy of classic cartoons included in the new series, THE HOUSE OF HANNA-BARBERA.

A much-requested encore of our visit with writer/Director MARK EVANIER, in which he takes us through the day-to-day life of a Hanna-Barbera staff member, with first-hand stories about Daws Butler, June Foray, Howard Morris, Paul Winchell, Shep Menken, Doug Wildey, Tex Avery, and Herb Solow (Star Trek, The Man from Atlantis), as well as Bill Hanna & Joe Barbera themselves.

An encore episode with number one hit-making singer/composer/producer RON DANTE of The Archies, The Amazing Chan and the Chan Clan, and The Cuff Links, sharing stories about hits like "Sugar, Sugar" and "Tracy," as well as legends like Barry Manilow, Mick Jagger, Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Don Kirshner, Carole King, and many others.

Meet the hero behind the first Hanna-Barbera stars to records who made stars of Rudolph and Frosty as author JUDY GAIL KRASNOW tells the story of her father, producer Hecky Krasnow of Columbia and Colpix Records.

Actor-turned-marketing whiz TED ECCLES remembers working with Bill Hanna, Joe Barbera, Arthur Rankin, Jr., Jules Bass, Sid and Marty Krofft, Lucille Ball, and Shirley Temple, then takes us behind the scenes at Paramount and Disney.

Jack and the Beanstalk co-star BOB RIHA, JR. remembers Gene Kelly, Bill Hanna, Joe Barbera, Sammy Davis Jr., Kurt Russell, Lesley Ann Warren, and his journey from child actor to superstar photographer.

Meet SHERRY ALBERONI, who recalls voicing Alexandra on Josie and the Pussycats, and her roles on Super Friends, The Monkees, The Three Worlds of Gulliver, the Mickey Mouse Club and more.

The holiday TV tradition of FAMOUS CLASSIC TALES specials by Hanna-Barbera, API, and Ruby-Spears from Kenner Toys is explored with author/historian MICHAEL LYONS.

Find out how Mel Blanc and Henry Corden helped inspire JEFF BERGMAN to continue the voice acting magic of a galaxy of classic cartoon stars. 

Fascinating revelations abound in this salute to iconic comedian/writer/starmaker BILL DANA with his wife, EVY DANA, and JENNI MATZ of the American Comedy Archives.

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Kings Island legend DENNIS SPIEGEL talks about his role in the creation of Kings Island, as well as songwriting, sailing, and cooking with Bill Hanna.

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Warner Archive exec GEORGE FELTENSTEIN returns with details on the extensive restoration and special features on the newly released TOP CAT Blu-ray.

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Pioneering Hollywood Voice Director GINNY McSWAIN recalls her 45-year career with some of the greatest actors in animation history.

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John “Dr. Quest” Stephenson’s son ROGER STEPHENSON and master animator NIK RANIERI (The Simpsons, Beauty and the Beast) celebrate the Hanna-Barbera classic.

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Writer/translator FRANCES NOVIER BALDWIN recalls helping to bring Smurfs to television with her husband, producer GERARD BALDWIN, Smurfs creator Peyo, and the Hanna-Barbera staff

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Get to know JEAN VANDER PYL, the great lady behind some of the most beloved Hanna-Barbera characters as her son, actor ROGER DeWITT, shares family and show business memories

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The inside story of how MeTV Toons came to be and the pivotal role of Hanna-Barbera in the network is discussed by Weigel Broadcasting Vice-Chairman NEAL SABIN. 

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Actor/comedian RONNIE SCHELL talks about his work on Gomer Pyle USMC, Good Morning World, Cat from Outer Space, and Goober and the Ghost Chasers. PLUS Mike Lyons looks at books.

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Film and TV music historian/author JON BURLINGAME (“Music for Prime Time”) discusses the landmark work of Hanna-Barbera composer Hoyt Curtin and his colleagues, including John Williams.

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USC Professor JON BURLINGAME continues to detail the development of music for television, from library “needle drop” to original scores by Hoyt Curtin, John Williams, Mark Isham, and more.

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Hollywood archivists MATT PATTERSON and D.W. FERRANTI discuss their careers working on film and TV releases for Warner Archive, and why it is such a spectacular success.

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“Archive Guys” D.W. FERRANTI and MATT PATTERSON discuss the theory that The Flintstones might actually be a futuristic family as they review the H-B superstar 10 movies.

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Voice actor KEITH SCOTT discusses his book, “Cartoon Voices of the Golden Age, 1930-70” and how Bill Hanna helped launch his decades-long career.

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Actor/author KEITH SCOTT returns with memories of Bill Hanna, Daws Butler, Jay Ward, Bill Scott, Alex Anderson, and Kings Wonderland in Australia.

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King’s Island designer and Disney Imagineer DALE MOORE recalls his career with Hanna-Barbera Land and more at Kings Island, Kings Dominion, and Canada’s Wonderland.

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Renowned theme park and resort designer DALE MOORE shares stories about working for Kings Island, Disney Cruise Line, Dolly Parton, and many others.

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