Answer: Popeye
"Popeye the Sailor Man" debuted in 1960 in his own show. However, he's been around since 1929 in the comic strip created by Elzie Crisler Segar. He has also been in the Macy's Day parade as a balloon starting in 1946. There was a movie made in 1980 staring Robin Williams in the title role. Popeye gets his strength from eating spinach and sales of spinach had increased due to children watching Popeye.
From Quiz: Cartoons From the 1960s I Like
Answer: Muttley
The "Wacky Races" cartoon series appeared on American television between 1968 and 1970. Dick Dastardly and his sidekick Muttley occupied the Mean Machine. Dastardly always tried to sabotage the outcome of the races. When Dastardly's plots failed, Muttley would grin and snicker. Sawtooth, a beaver, was another competitor in the races.
From Quiz: Cartoon Pets and Sidekicks
Answer: Bicycle Repair Man
Created by Ralph Bakshi ("Fritz the Cat" and the first animated "Spider-Man"), Terrytoons Productions "The Mighty Heroes" debuted in 1966. Herschel Bernardi (actor and voice of Charlie Tuna) and Lionel Wilson (Tom Terrific) provided the voices.
The other 'real' characters in the series were Tornado Man and Rope Man. The show lasted only one season (20 episodes), but were later syndicated in the 1970s and 1980s. The series was published (four issues) as a comic book in 1967.
Bicycle Repair Man is an hilarious character from "Monty Pythons Flying Circus".
From Quiz: More '60s Saturday Mornings
Answer: Alan Reed
He died June 14 1977 after a long illness. He appeared in "Breakfast at Tiffany's" in 1961 as Sally Tomato. Alan Hale Jr. was Casey Jones and Reed Richards was Mr. Fantastic of 'The Fantastic Four'.
From Quiz: Voices Only
Answer: Pressured to tone down Saturday morning violence
Other networks were also pressured to drop cartoons deemed 'too violent'.
From Quiz: Hanna-Barbera Action Cartoons from the 60s
Answer: Blubber Bear
Blubber Bear didn't provide much help for Lazy Luke. He usually blubbered and frantically chewed his fingernails whenever there was potential danger on the racetrack. Atom Ant was a superhero in another Hanna-Barbera cartoon series.
From Quiz: Cartoon Pets and Sidekicks
Answer: Huckleberry Hound
From Quiz: More '60s Saturday Mornings
Answer: Super Chicken
Originally part of the "George of the Jungle" series, "Super Chicken" relates the adventures of Henry Cabot Henhouse III who, after drinking a 'secret sauce', becomes the crime fighting chicken with the help of his valet, Fred (a lion) and the flying 'Super Coupe'.
"Super Chicken" (1967) was the creation of the pun/parody cartoon king Jay Ward ("Rocky and Bullwinkle", "Dudley Do-Right"), as were the other 'wrong' choices. Roger Ramjet gained his powers from Proton Energy Pills and was assisted by the American Eagle Squadron. Tom Slick, also part of the "George of the Jungle" 'bundle', drove the extremely versatile Thunderbolt Greaseslapper (it could turn into pretty much whatever type of vehicle Tom needed) and fought the evil Baron Otto Matic.
From Quiz: '60s Saturday Mornings
Answer: Jean Vander Pyl
She was also the voice of Rosie the robot maid in "The Jetsons". She died April 11 1999 of lung cancer.
From Quiz: Voices Only
Answer: Star Lad
The trio flew around in their spaceship 'Condor Seven', looking for planets to save.
From Quiz: Hanna-Barbera Action Cartoons from the 60s
Answer: Mr. Magoo
"Mr Magoo" premiered in 1960. There were two related series: "The Famous Adventures of Mr. Magoo" and "What's New, Mr Magoo?"
From Quiz: Cartoons From the 1960s I Like
Answer: Baby Puss
"The Flintstones" was an immensely popular cartoon series on American television between 1960 and 1966. Baby Puss, a saber-tooth tiger, was seen in the final credits of each show; it always locked Fred Flintstone out of the house. The lyrics to the closing song read: "Someday maybe Fred will win the fight, and that cat will stay out for the night." Dino was the family's pet dinosaur, Pebbles was a baby girl, and Barney was Fred's best friend.
From Quiz: Cartoon Pets and Sidekicks
Answer: Brendan Fraser
"George of the Jungle", an obvious Tarzan spoof, was the first half-hour offering with completely new characters from the Jay Ward studios since "The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle" debuted in 1959. The cartoon cast included George's girlfriend Ursula (whom George, a terminally stupid guy, called 'fella'), his elephant Shep (whom George always thought was a dog) and Ape his intelligent simian companion (voiced by John Cleese in the movie).
In 1998, "George of the Jungle" (the film) won an ASCAP award and received nominations for the Saturn Award for Best Fantasy Film and Best Actor (Brendan Fraser, "Gods and Monsters", 1998; "The Mummy", 1999) from the Blockbuster Awards. Not bad for a cartoon with only 17 episodes! (Fraser also played the title character in the 1999 live-action film "Dudley Do-Right".)
Fair warning: If you remember the theme song for "George of the Jungle" and start singing it to yourself, it may never go away...:)
From Quiz: More '60s Saturday Mornings
Answer: Mel Blanc
He died July 10 1989 of heart disease. The voice of many beloved cartoon characters including; Bugs Bunny, Yosemite Sam, Daffy Duck. Chuck Jones was an animator. Mel Smith is a British comedian.
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Answer: 30 feet
Another show forced off the air due to protesting parents in 1968.
From Quiz: Hanna-Barbera Action Cartoons from the 60s
Answer: Astro
"The Jetsons" cartoon series aired on U.S. television from 1962 to 1963. Astro was the Jetson family dog- it replaced an electronic canine in one of the episodes. Rosie was a female robot, Elroy was George Jetson's son, and Cosmo was George's tyrannical boss. Astro's catch phrase was, "Ruh-roh!"
From Quiz: Cartoon Pets and Sidekicks
Answer: Atom Ant
"Up and at 'em, Atom Ant!" was this character's signature phrase. The creatively titled "Atom Ant/Secret Squirrel Show" debuted in 1966 and, as an hour show, also featured other characters such as Precious Pupp, Hillbilly Bears and Winsome Witch. The pair shared a comic book published by Archie Comics in 1966, and Atom Ant was featured alone in a 1966 Gold Key comic, as well as on children's clothing and toys (collectors take note!).
Don Messick (Ricochet Rabbit) and Howard Morris (Jughead of the animated Archie series) shared Atom Ant's voice duties.
From Quiz: More '60s Saturday Mornings
Answer: Biggie Rat and Itchy Brother
"King Leonardo and His Short Subjects" debuted in 1960 from Total Television. Slightly dim, but good natured, Leonardo ruled Bongo Congo with Odie Cologne (pronounced 'co-low-nee') at his side. Leonardo's brother Itchy and his gangster 'mentor' Biggie Rat constantly plotted to take over the kingdom--to no avail. The show aired until 1963.
Mr. Mad was a friend of Biggie Rat's, and Tooter Turtle was part of the King Leonardo series who inevitably needed rescuing by his friend Mr. Wizard, a lizard.
Simon bar Sinister and Riff Raff were enemies of Underdog.
From Quiz: '60s Saturday Mornings
Answer: Bea Benaderet
She died October 13 1968, also of lung cancer. She also appeared as Kate Bradley in "Green Acres" and "Petticoat Junction". Gerry Johnson played Betty from 1964-1966. Bernadette is a musical actress.
From Quiz: Voices Only
Answer: 3 secret agents masquerading as a rock band
Coil Man, Fluid Man and Multi Man made up 'The Impossibles'.
From Quiz: Hanna-Barbera Action Cartoons from the 60s
Answer: The Jetsons
According to the Warner Bros Wiki, George Jetson was 40 years old when "The Jetsons" premiered. Other family members are Jane (his wife), Judy (his daughter), Elroy (his son), Astro (his dog), and Rosie (the maid). The song "Eep Opp Ork Ah-ah" comes from "The Jetsons" episode "A Date with Jet Screamer."
From Quiz: Cartoons From the 1960s I Like
Answer: Bandit
"Jonny Quest" offered action and suspense to cartoon watchers. Bandit was a bulldog with black rings around both eyes. Hadji was Jonny's adopted brother/companion, and Race Bannon was a bodyguard for Jonny's father, Dr. Benton Quest. Dr. Zin was an evil adversary of the Quests.
From Quiz: Cartoon Pets and Sidekicks
Answer: Stringer and Tubby
A pretty silly (even as cartoons go) show (but I'm biased...), The Beagles' manager, Scotty, would send them to an exotic locale to fit the lyrics of whatever song had been written for a particular segment (such as "Thanks to the Man on the Moon"). Tubby seemed to attract trouble.
The other name pairs are purely fictitious.
From Quiz: '60s Saturday Mornings
Answer: Don Messick
He died of a stroke on October 24 1997. He was also the voice of Snorky in the "Banana Splits", Astro in the "Jetsons" and Boo Boo in "Yogi Bear". Rickles is a comedian.
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Answer: Dorno
Jan, Jayce and Blip were all characters on 'Space Ghost'.
From Quiz: Hanna-Barbera Action Cartoons from the 60s
Answer: Wally
"Wally Gator" ran from 1962-1963. The theme from whence the description came in the question was written by Hoy Curtin.
From Quiz: Cartoons From the 1960s I Like
Answer: Boo Boo
"Yogi Bear" aired on American television in 1961. Yogi was constantly trying to steal picnic baskets from campers. Boo Boo Bear was Yogi's reluctant accomplice, and Ranger Rick attempted to prevent Yogi from pilfering food. Cindy was Yogi's female friend; "Huckleberry Hound" was a Hanna-Barbera cartoon which ran from 1958 to 1962.
From Quiz: Cartoon Pets and Sidekicks
Answer: The Leakin' Lena
This was my favorite Saturday cartoon as a kid! Beany, in his red beany-copter hat, and Cecil would battle the bad guy Dishonest John (or just 'D.J.', who was voiced by Stan Freberg and had the great 'Nyah-ah-ah' evil laugh) on the Leakin' Lena. Originally part of "Matty's Funday Funnies" along with "Casper the Friendly Ghost" and "Baby Huey", Beany and Cecil received their own half hour show after three episodes.
The show aired for six years and won three Emmy awards.
From Quiz: '60s Saturday Mornings
Answer: George O'Hanlon
He died February 11 1989 of a stroke. He played Joe McDoakes in a whole series of movies back in the 1940's and 1950's. George Hamilton is that well known 'tanned' actor.
From Quiz: Voices Only
Answer: Zok
Mike Road did the voices of Zok, Zandor, Igoo and Tundro.
From Quiz: Hanna-Barbera Action Cartoons from the 60s
Answer: Ogee
Ogee was my favorite character she was always saying "oh gee." Magilla lived in Mr. Pebbles' pet shop. No one would buy him, although Ogee was constantly trying to get her parents do do so.
From Quiz: Cartoons From the 1960s I Like
Answer: Baba Looey
The "Quick Draw McGraw" cartoon series appeared on American television from 1959 to 1961. Baba Looey was McGraw's loyal sidekick. Baba offered plenty of advice to Quick Draw, but McGraw rarely listened. "El Kabong" was also a character in this series- he played a Zorro-like figure. "Augie Doggie" was another cartoon series from Hanna-Barbera.
From Quiz: Cartoon Pets and Sidekicks
Answer: Mr. Jinks, the cat
Originally airing in 1958, "Pixie and Dixie" began life as part of the "Huckleberry Hound" half hour repertoire, but later received their own show.
Hanna and Barbera were inspired to create "Pixie and Dixie" by the success of "Tom and Jerry", on which they'd also collaborated at MGM. Although the characters were voiced by well-known talents Daws Butler (Quick-Draw McGraw, Chilly Willy and Cap'n Crunch, for starters) and Don Messick (Astro, Scooby Doo, Atom Ant to name just a small few), the show never achieved the popularity of Tom and Jerry, but appeared in their own comic books, merchandising and a total of 57 episodes.
From Quiz: More '60s Saturday Mornings
Answer: Penny Singleton
She played Blondie Bumstead in the 'Blondie' movies from 1938-1950. Valerie was a children's show host in Britain.
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Answer: 2
John Stephenson and Don Messick both did Dr. Quest.
From Quiz: Hanna-Barbera Action Cartoons from the 60s
Answer: George
"George of the Jungle" only lasted for 17 episodes. However, it did inspire a live-action movie in 1997 with Brendan Fraser playing the title character. There was a sequel to that with Christopher Showerman as George. Bill Scott was the voice of George in the cartoon series.
From Quiz: Cartoons From the 1960s I Like
Answer: a coyote
The "Ricochet Rabbit" cartoons first appeared on TV in 1963. They were occasionally featured on the "Magilla Gorilla" show. Droop-along was a slow-moving coyote who tried in vain to keep up with his hyper sheriff.
From Quiz: Cartoon Pets and Sidekicks
Answer: Quick Draw McGraw
Yes, Quick Draw ("I'll do the thinkin' around here!") sometimes adopted a Zorro-esque persona as El Kabong, who defeated the bad guy by whacking him on the head with his (Kabong's) guitar (such violence, tsk, tsk...).
Quick Draw McGraw and his sidekick Baba Looey, part of the Hanna Barbera cartoon line-up, debuted in 1959 and remained in production for three years (49 episodes), and were rerun on CBS' Saturday morning lineup from 1963-66. Both characters were voiced by Daws Butler, who also provided the voice for Yogi Bear and many other Hanna-Barbara animated creations.
From Quiz: '60s Saturday Mornings
Answer: Daws Butler
He died May 18 1988 of a heart attack. He was the voice of Yogi Bear from 1958-1988. He was the voice of Cap'N Crunch in the cereal cartoons. He was also Fred and Barney in the 42 second pilot show for the "Flintstones". "He substituted for Mel Blanc as Barney Rubble for 5 episodes of the "Flintstones" in 1961 after Mel was in a car accident" (IMDb).
From Quiz: Voices Only
Answer: Scooby
Even though the Scooby characters weren't related, 'Moby Dick and the Mighty Mightor' ended one week before the premiere of 'Scooby-Doo, Where Are You?' in 1969.
From Quiz: Hanna-Barbera Action Cartoons from the 60s
