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Funtastic World of Hanna & Barbera with Greg Ehrbar

Arts & Culture Podcasts

Grammy-nominated writer, author, and animation historian Greg Ehrbar celebrates the characters, cartoons, and other creations that were brought to life by Bill Hanna, Joe Barbera, and a host of others at one of Hollywood's greatest studios. Each episode features behind-the-scenes stories, fascinating facts, and special guests from entertainment and pop culture.

Location:

United States

Description:

Grammy-nominated writer, author, and animation historian Greg Ehrbar celebrates the characters, cartoons, and other creations that were brought to life by Bill Hanna, Joe Barbera, and a host of others at one of Hollywood's greatest studios. Each episode features behind-the-scenes stories, fascinating facts, and special guests from entertainment and pop culture.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Scooby-Doo, Betty Rubble, and Luke Skywalker on Zombie Island, Part 1

5/20/2024
Warner Bros/Discovery Library Historian GEORGE FELTENSTEIN returns to talk about the cast, history, and fandom for “Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:30:01

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Scooby-Doo, Betty Rubble, and Luke Skywalker on Zombie Island, Part 2

5/20/2024
More with GEORGE FELTENSTEIN about the Scooby-Doo “Zombie” films and how we can help bring more classic cartoons to Warner Archive DVDs and Blu-rays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:32:28

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Pebbles Meets Rockzilla: Classic Flintstone Favorites, Part 1

5/13/2024
Author/historian MICHAEL LYONS (“Magic Moments”) describes the classic Flintstones episode, “Son of Rockzilla,” and explains why it is his favorite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:26:20

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Pebbles Meets Rockzilla: Classic Flintstone Favorites, Part 2

5/13/2024
More Flintstone talk with author/historian MICHAEL LYONS as Greg details what he calls the quintessential Flintstones episode, “The Blessed Event." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:31:15

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Meet MeTV Toons Signature Voice Bob Bergen: Part 1

5/6/2024
Voice acting great BOB BERGEN tells us about the new MeTV Toons network and stories about June Foray (Rocky & Bullwinkle) and Billie Hayes (H.R. Pufnstuf, Smurfs). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:24:44

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Meet MeTV Toons Signature Voice Bob Bergen: Part 2

5/6/2024
BOB BERGEN continues with tales both funny and touching about Mel Blanc (The Flintstones), Daws Butler (Huckleberry Hound, Yogi Bear), and the art of voice acting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:31:50

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Meet MeTV Toons Signature Voice Bob Bergen: Part 3

5/6/2024
More with BOB BERGEN about Porky Pig’s voice, working with cartoon legends, and announcing for the new MeTV Cartoon Network and its creative approach to its vast library. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:24:44

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Hong Kong Phooey 50th Anniversary Salute: Part 1

4/15/2024
The “number one super guy,” Hong Kong Phooey of classic ABC Saturday morning TV is celebrated with author/historian MARK ARNOLD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:27:22

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Hong Kong Phooey 50th Anniversary Salute: Part 2

4/15/2024
The voice cast and wacky villains of Hong Kong Phooey are discussed as MARK ARNOLD continues the series’ anniversary festivities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:25:25

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One Great Legend, Two Spectacular Studios: Part 1

4/8/2024
Official Disney Legend FLOYD NORMAN reflects his pre-Hanna-Barbera days, working with Walt Disney on Sleeping Beauty, Mary Poppins, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:27:36

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One Great Legend, Two Spectacular Studios: Part 2

4/8/2024
Fond Hanna-Barbera memories are recalled by animator/story artist FLOYD NORMAN, as well as Sesame Street cartoons and classic Pixar features. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:22:28

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Meet the Fabulous Mrs. Frankenstone: Part 1

4/1/2024
TV, film, and stage star RUTA LEE (The Flintstone Comedy Show, Smurfs, Scooby-Doo and the Ghoul School) shares Hollywood memories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:26:16

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Meet The Fabulous Mrs. Frankenstone: Part 2

4/1/2024
Voice of Hidea Frankenstone RUTA LEE recalls the behind-the-scenes fun of working with legendary actors at Hanna-Barbera Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:24:55

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Meet the Fabulous Mrs. Frankenstone: Part 3

4/1/2024
RUTA LEE recalls her friend Debbie “Charlotte’s Web” Reynolds and the epic struggle to bring her grandmother from Siberia to America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:27:36

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Hanna-Barbera in Wonderland: Part 1

3/25/2024
Author JIM FANNING explores Hanna-Barbera’s first animated prime-time TV special, Alice in Wonderland, or “What’s a Nice Kid Like You Doing in a Place Like This?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:32:52

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Hanna-Barbera in Wonderland: Part 2

3/25/2024
It’s back to Wonderland with renowned historian JIM FANNING for a deeper dive into Alice’s TV set to look for Fred, Barney, Sammy, and Zsa-Zsa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:32:12

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The Amazing Archies and The Chan Clan: Part 1

3/17/2024
Music legend RON DANTE (The Chan Clan) recalls working with Don Kirshner, Screen Gems Music, and being the lead singer of The Archies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:29:53

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The Amazing Archies and The Chan Clan: Part 2

3/17/2024
More with singer/songwriter/producer RON DANTE, who takes us behind the scenes with The Chan Clan, Barry Manilow, and Broadway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:29:23

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Little Shop of Pussycats in Outer Space: Part 1

3/7/2024
JACKIE JOSEPH, Melody of Josie and the Pussycats, recalls her delightful film and TV career, from Little Shop of Horrors to The Dick Van Dyke Show and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:27:41

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Little Shop of Pussycats in Outer Space: Part 2

3/7/2024
JACKIE JOSEPH takes us Through the Looking Glass, on the Kewtee Bear tour with Alan Reed, and to Hanna-Barbera with the casts of Josie and Dinky Dog. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:29:12