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Ricochet Rabbit & Droop-a-Long facts for kids
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Ricochet Rabbit & Droop-a-Long's title card
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| Genre | Cartoon Western |
| Created by | Hanna-Barbera |
| Directed by | William Hanna Joseph Barbera |
| Voices of | Don Messick Mel Blanc |
| Theme music composer | Hoyt Curtin |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 23 |
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| Producer(s) | William Hanna Joseph Barbera |
| Running time | 7 minutes per short |
| Production company(s) | Hanna-Barbera Productions |
| Distributor | Screen Gems |
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| Original network | First-Run Syndication |
| Original release | January 14, 1964 – December 4, 1966 |
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| Related shows | The Magilla Gorilla Show The Peter Potamus Show |
Ricochet Rabbit & Droop-a-Long was a fun cartoon series from the 1960s. It was created by Hanna-Barbera, a famous animation studio. The show followed the adventures of a super-fast rabbit sheriff and his clumsy coyote deputy in the Wild West. It first appeared as part of The Magilla Gorilla Show and later on The Peter Potamus Show.
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Meet the Characters
This cartoon takes place in the exciting world of the Wild West. The main character is Ricochet Rabbit, a sheriff who works in the town of Hoop 'n' Holler. He is voiced by Don Messick.
Ricochet Rabbit's Special Powers
Ricochet Rabbit is incredibly fast. He can bounce off objects while yelling "Bing-bing-bing!" This amazing speed helps him outrun even bullets! He also uses special trick bullets to catch bad guys. One bullet can stop in mid-air and hit a target with a giant mallet. Another can draw a target on someone's nose and then punch it.
Who is Droop-a-Long Coyote?
Ricochet's deputy is a Coyote named Droop-a-Long. He is voiced by Mel Blanc. Droop-a-Long is not as quick as Ricochet and is often quite clumsy. Despite his clumsiness, he helps Ricochet solve crimes and keep the peace in Hoop 'n' Holler.
Voice Actors Behind the Fun
The talented people who gave voices to these characters made them come alive.
Don Messick: The Voice of Ricochet
Don Messick was a well-known voice actor. He brought Ricochet Rabbit's energetic personality to life. Messick also voiced many other famous cartoon characters.
Mel Blanc: The Voice of Droop-a-Long
Mel Blanc was a legendary voice actor, often called "The Man of 1000 Voices." He voiced Droop-a-Long Coyote, giving him a unique and memorable voice. Blanc was also the voice behind Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and many other classic characters.
Where Else Did They Appear?
Ricochet Rabbit and Droop-a-Long have popped up in other cartoons over the years.
- An early version of Ricochet Rabbit appeared in an episode of Touché Turtle and Dum Dum called "Rapid Rabbit."
- Both characters were seen in Yogi's Ark Lark and in the opening of Yogi's Gang.
- Ricochet Rabbit also made appearances in Yogi's Treasure Hunt.
- He had a cameo in the "Super Secret Secret Squirrel" segment of 2 Stupid Dogs.
- Ricochet Rabbit appeared in Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law, voiced by Mark Hamill. Droop-a-Long also made a brief appearance.
- Ricochet Rabbit was in the Wacky Races episode "Slow and Steady," voiced by Tom Kenny.
- Both Ricochet Rabbit and Droop-a-Long are set to appear in the upcoming HBO Max series Jellystone!.
Ricochet Rabbit Around the World
The show was enjoyed by children in many countries. Here are some of its names in other languages:
- Italian: Tornado Kid e Sonnacchia
- Français: Ricochet-Va-Vite et Lambinousse
- Dutch: Sheriff Altijd Raak Hebbes
See also
In Spanish: Conejo Ricochet y Coyote Droop-a-Long para niños