The Huckleberry Hound Show facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Huckleberry Hound Show |
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| Genre | Comedy |
| Created by | William Hanna Joseph Barbera |
| Written by | Joseph Barbera Warren Foster Dan Gordon Michael Maltese Charles Shows |
| Directed by | William Hanna Joseph Barbera |
| Presented by | Huckleberry Hound |
| Starring | Huckleberry Hound Pixie & Dixie and Mr. Jinks Yogi Bear Hokey Wolf |
| Voices of | Daws Butler Don Messick Doug Young Hal Smith |
| Narrated by | Don Messick |
| Composer(s) | Hoyt Curtin |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 4 |
| No. of episodes | 69 (list of episodes) |
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| Producer(s) | William Hanna Joseph Barbera |
| Running time | 30 minutes 7 minutes per short |
| Production company(s) | Hanna-Barbera Productions |
| Distributor | Screen Gems (1960–73) Taft Broadcasting (1973–88) Great American Broadcasting (1988–91)
Turner Program Services (1992–98)
Warner Bros. Television Distribution (1999–present)
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| Original network | First-run syndication Boomerang |
| Picture format | Color (Originally syndicated in Black-and-white) |
| Audio format | Monaural |
| Original release | October 2, 1958 – April 24, 1962 |
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| Preceded by | The Ruff & Reddy Show (1957) |
| Followed by | The Quick Draw McGraw Show (1959) |
| Related shows | Yogi Bear Pixie and Dixie and Mr. Jinks Hokey Wolf |
The Huckleberry Hound Show was a popular cartoon show that first aired in 1958. It was created by the famous animation duo, William Hanna and Joseph Barbera. This show made history in 1961 by becoming the very first cartoon to win an Emmy Award, which is a really big deal in television! The show ran for four seasons, ending in 1962.
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About the Show
Each episode of The Huckleberry Hound Show was 30 minutes long. But it wasn't just one long story! Instead, each episode was split into three shorter, 7-minute cartoons. This format allowed viewers to enjoy different characters and stories in one sitting.
- The first cartoon always starred Huckleberry Hound himself.
- The second cartoon featured Yogi Bear and his best friend, Boo Boo Bear.
- The third cartoon was about two mice, Pixie and Dixie, and their enemy, Mr. Jinks the cat.
Yogi Bear became super popular, even more so than Huckleberry Hound! Because of how much people loved him, Yogi Bear got his very own show in 1961. After Yogi left, a new character named Hokey Wolf took his place in The Huckleberry Hound Show.
Meet the Characters
The show featured a fun cast of characters, each with their own unique personality.
Huckleberry Hound
Huckleberry Hound is a calm, blue dog with a slow, Southern accent. He often tries different jobs, like a police officer or a knight, but things usually go wrong in funny ways. Even when things don't work out, Huckleberry always stays cheerful and relaxed.
Yogi Bear and Boo Boo
Yogi Bear is a clever bear who lives in Jellystone Park. He's always trying to steal picnic baskets from campers, often saying his famous line, "Hey Boo Boo, let's get us a pic-a-nic basket!" His smaller, smarter friend, Boo Boo Bear, often tries to warn Yogi about the park ranger, Ranger Smith.
Pixie and Dixie and Mr. Jinks
Pixie and Dixie are two smart mice who live in a house with a cat named Mr. Jinks. Mr. Jinks is always trying to catch the mice, but they are usually too clever for him. He often says, "I hate those meeces to pieces!"
Hokey Wolf
Hokey Wolf is a smooth-talking wolf who is always trying to trick others to get what he wants. He often has his small, innocent sidekick, Ding-A-Ling, with him. Hokey is known for his clever plans, which sometimes work out and sometimes don't.
Voice Actors
A few talented voice actors brought all these characters to life.
- Daws Butler was the voice behind many main characters. He voiced Huckleberry Hound, Yogi Bear, Dixie, Mr. Jinks, and Hokey Wolf.
- Don Messick voiced Boo Boo Bear, Ranger Smith, and Pixie. He also narrated the show.
- Julie Bennett voiced Yogi Bear's girlfriend, Cindy Bear.
- Doug Young voiced Hokey Wolf's friend, Ding-A-Ling.
These actors helped make the characters memorable and loved by many.
See also
In Spanish: El Show de Huckleberry Hound para niños
