Yakky Doodle facts for kids

Yakky Doodle is a cute cartoon duck character. He was created by the famous animation studio Hanna-Barbera Productions. Yakky first appeared in 1961 on The Yogi Bear Show. His name is a fun play on the song "Yankee Doodle."

Main Characters

Besides Yakky, here are the other important characters in his cartoons:

• Chopper (voiced by Vance Colvig): Chopper is a strong bulldog who always protects Yakky. He makes sure no one harms the little duck. Sometimes, he might even pretend not to be Yakky's friend if he thinks it will keep Yakky safe. But usually, he is Yakky's very best friend. Even though he acts tough, Chopper can be childlike too. For example, he once wished he could fly like a bird! Chopper often says, "Now, ain't that cute." He also tells Yakky to close his eyes before he deals with a bad guy.

• Fibber Fox (voiced by Daws Butler): Fibber Fox is a cunning fox who always tries to catch and eat Yakky. At first, he wanted to use Yakky to get chickens from a henhouse that Chopper was guarding. After that, he decided he really wanted to eat Yakky instead of chicken! Fibber is very clever with his plans. Most of his ideas are about getting Chopper out of the way so he can grab Yakky. But sometimes, even Fibber can't bring himself to hurt the little duck.

• The Cat (also voiced by Daws Butler): This unnamed cat is related to Fibber Fox. He also tries to eat Yakky. However, the cat often gets into trouble. Chopper usually punishes him, or the owner of the house does.

• Alfy Gator (voiced by Daws Butler): Alfy Gator is a blue alligator. He tries to catch Yakky because his fancy cookbook says roast duck is delicious. Alfy likes to talk a lot when he sets his traps. He often copies the way Alfred Hitchcock introduced his TV show. Alfy even imitates Hitchcock's famous silhouette pose in most of his cartoons. Once, Alfy and Fibber Fox both tried to catch Yakky at the same time. They decided to work together, but Yakky always managed to escape!

Episodes of the Show

Yakky Doodle had many adventures on The Yogi Bear Show. Here is a list of his episodes:

Where Else Has Yakky Appeared?

Yakky Doodle has shown up in many other cartoons and comics over the years:

• Yakky Doodle appeared in an episode of Snooper and Blabber called "De-Duck-Tives."
• He also made an appearance in the Snagglepuss episode "Live and Lion."
• In 1972, Yakky was one of many characters in the TV movie Yogi's Ark Lark. This movie was part of The ABC Saturday Superstar Movie. Walker Edmiston voiced him in this film.
• Yakky Doodle had a few small, non-speaking roles in the cartoon series Yogi's Gang.
• In the late 1970s, Yakky Doodle joined "The Yogi Yahooeys" team. This was for the show Scooby's All-Star Laff-A-Lympics. He often teamed up with Grape Ape in sports competitions. Frank Welker provided his voice.
• In Yogi Bear's All Star Comedy Christmas Caper, Yakky Doodle, along with Magilla Gorilla and Wally Gator, tried to help Yogi Bear find J. Wellington Jones.
• In 1987, Yakky and Chopper appeared at the beginning and end of the episode "Snow White and The 7 Treasure Hunters" on Yogi's Treasure Hunt.
• Yakky Doodle was originally planned to have a small appearance in the 1988 movie Who Framed Roger Rabbit.
• Yakky Doodle appears in the adult animated show Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law. Steven Blum voices him in most episodes, and Chris Edgerly voiced him in one episode.
• Yakky Doodle has also been in comic books. You can see him on the covers of Marvel Comics' "The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera" series from 1977. He is on the first and third issues.
• Yakky Doodle appeared in DC Comics' Deathstroke/Yogi Bear Special #1. He was shown as a captured animal with other Hanna-Barbera characters.
• Yakky Doodle will also appear in the upcoming animated series Jellystone!.

See also

In Spanish: Yakky Doodle para niños