Matty's Funday Funnies facts for kids
Matty's Funday Funnies was a popular American TV show that aired from 1959 to 1961. It was a collection of animated cartoons, perfect for kids and families.
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What Was Matty's Funday Funnies?
Matty's Funday Funnies first aired on October 11, 1959. The American Broadcasting Company (ABC) broadcast the show. It was usually on Sunday afternoons. Later, it also had a prime-time slot on Friday evenings.
Who Were the Cartoon Stars?
The show featured classic cartoons from the 1950s. These cartoons were originally made by Famous Studios. Some of the famous characters included:
- Casper the Friendly Ghost
- Herman and Katnip
- Baby Huey
- Little Audrey
- Buzzy the Crow
These cartoons were part of a series called "Noveltoons." When they appeared on Matty's Funday Funnies, their opening titles were changed. They became known as Harveytoons. This happened because Harvey Publishing Company bought the rights to these characters and films. Harvey already used characters like Casper in their comic books.
Who Was Matty Mattel?
"Matty" in the show's title referred to Matty Mattel. He was an animated boy character. Matty Mattel was the mascot for Mattel Toy Company. Mattel was the main sponsor of the show.
Matty Mattel and another character, Sister Belle, would introduce the cartoons. They also showed commercials for Mattel toys. The series was later renamed Matty's Funnies. It continued on ABC until December 30, 1961.
Matty's Funnies Changes
After its run on ABC, the show started to be shown in local areas. This is called broadcast syndication. This happened in the autumn of 1962. For these syndicated versions, the original Mattel sponsorship was removed. Matty and Sister Belle were no longer part of the show. The syndicated version was called Casper and Company.
Matty's Funnies with Beany and Cecil
On January 6, 1962, a new Matty's show began. It was called Matty's Funnies with Beany and Cecil. This series featured characters created by Bob Clampett. The main characters were Beany and Cecil.
In this new show, Matty Mattel and Sister Belle looked a bit different. They appeared as directors of the cartoons. They also showed up during breaks. They were joined by Clampett's characters, including:
- Beany Boy
- Cecil the Seasick Sea Serpent
- Captain Huffenpuff
- Dishonest John
- Go Man Van Gogh
Only 26 half-hour episodes were made in this format. The last new episode aired on June 30, 1962. The show then continued to air as reruns until December 29, 1962. From 1963 to 1965, the series was repeated on Sunday mornings. It was later shown in syndication as Beany and Cecil.
