Friday, June 30, 2023

Behind the Scenes: The Making of It's the Wolf for Our YouTube Channel


It's the Wolf
 
is a made-for-TV cartoon that William Hanna and Joseph Barbera produced for their company, Hanna-Barbera. It ran from 1969 to 1970 as a segment under Cattanooga Cats, with a total of 25 episodes airing on ABC, with the remaining eight episodes being paired up with the Motormouse and Autocat shorts for the Motormouse
program. Each episode followed a lamb named Lambsy, who is under the guard of a sheepdog named Bristlehound, being persecuted by by a wolf named Mildew Wolf, in which, each episode had Mildew coming up with some sneaky scheme to catch Lambsy, only Lambsy cry of It's the Wolf cues Bristlehound to move in and stop Mildew's scheme.

When we started creating characters for our YouTube channel, the whole cast were in the first lineup we did for modeling, we made them as they were part of HB's history, I did the modeling work aside from Mildew and Lambsy's bodies.

The first It's the Wolf story we produced for the channel, titled "A Spooky Wolf," which was written by me. We still have the original storyboard. The plot followed Mildew trying to scare the "wits" out of Lambsy with a "spooky ghost" costume, but then being stopped by Bristlehound. The second story, titled "Smart Alec Wolf!," which was also written by me, involved Mildew trying to get Lambsy again, but being stopped by Bristlehound. In the final story, "The Lamb Runs, while the Wolf Tails Faster," which also was written by me, also had Mildew trying to get Lambsy again, but being stopped by Bristlehound.

We are still in the process of writing more It's the Wolf stories, as well as other Hanna-Barbera stories that you may see in the future. However, we haven't written a It's the Wolf story in a while as of 2023, but I hope we can create more in the near future.

Thursday, June 29, 2023

Behind the Scenes: The Making of Around the World in 79 Days for Our YouTube Channel


Around the World in 79 Days
 
is a made-for-TV cartoon that William Hanna and Joseph Barbera produced for their company, Hanna-Barbera. It ran in 1969 as a segment under Cattanooga Cats, with a total of 17 episodes airing on ABC. Each episode followed Phineas Fogg's great, great grandson,
Phineas Fogg Jr., traveling with reporter Jenny Treat, and her cameraman Hoppy, in order to travel around the world in less than 80 days to acquire his great great grandfather's fortune, if they fail to complete the task, the fortune will go to former butler, Crumden, who tries to stop their travel, with Crumden are Bumbler, and Crumden's pet monkey, Smirky.

When we started creating characters for our YouTube channel, the whole cast were in the first lineup we did for modeling, we made them as they were part of HB's history, I did the modeling work for Crumden.

The first Around the World in 79 Days story we produced for the channel, titled "Finny in New Mexico," which wasn't written by me. I don't know if we still have the original storyboard. The plot followed Finny stopping in at New Mexico. The second story, titled "The Race to Alaska," which also wasn't written by me, involved Pinny stopping in at Alaska. In the final story, "A Trip Down Egypt," which also wasn't written by me, had Pinny stopping in at Egypt.

We are still in the process of writing more Around the World in 79 Days stories, as well as other Hanna-Barbera stories that you may see in the future. However, we haven't written a Around the World in 79 Days story in a while as of 2023, but I hope we can create more in the near future.

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Behind the Scenes: The Making of Cattanooga Cats for Our YouTube Channel


Cattanooga Cats
 
is a made-for-TV cartoon that William Hanna and Joseph Barbera produced for their company, Hanna-Barbera. It ran in 1969 as a segment under Cattanooga Cats, with a total of 9 episodes airing on ABC. Each episode followed a group of hillbilly
musician cats, consisting of Country, Kitty Jo, Groove and Scoots, going on a handful of adventures together.

When we started creating characters for our YouTube channel, the cats were in the first lineup we did for modeling, while Teeny Tim was made later on, we made them as they were part of HB's history, I did most of the modeling work for the characters, including all of their head sculpts.

The first Cattanooga Cats story we produced for the channel, titled "Groovin' and Chillin'," which wasn't written by me. I don't know if we still have the original storyboard. The plot followed the cats chilling for the day. The second story, titled "The Talented Band," which also wasn't written by me, involved the cats getting ready to preform for a gig. In the final story, "The Catz with the Jazz," which also wasn't written by me, had the cats coming up with some jazzy music.

We are still in the process of writing more Cattanooga Cats stories, as well as other Hanna-Barbera stories that you may see in the future. However, we haven't written a Cattanooga Cats story in a while as of 2023, but I hope we can create more in the near future.

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Behind the Scenes: The Making of The Impossibles for Our YouTube Channel


The Impossibles
 
is a made-for-TV cartoon that William Hanna and Joseph Barbera produced for their company, Hanna-Barbera. It ran from 1966 to 1967 as a segment under Frankenstein Jr. and the Impossibles, with a total of 18 episodes airing on CBS. Each episode followed a group of
musicians named The Impossibles who, when trouble arises, turn into the superhero Impossibles, and fight off those who cause trouble.

When we started creating characters for our YouTube channel, the Impossibles were in a later lineup we did for modeling, we made them as they were part of HB's history, I did no modeling work for the characters.

The first Impossibles story we produced for the channel, titled "The Confusing Crime," which wasn't written by me. I don't know if we still have the original storyboard. The plot followed the Impossibles go to fight a confusing crime. The second story, titled "Criminals Beware," which was written by me, involved the Impossibles catching a crook. In the final story, "We Got Badguys to Stop," which wasn't written by me, had the Impossibles going to catch some crooks.

We are still in the process of writing more The Impossibles stories, as well as other Hanna-Barbera stories that you may see in the future. However, we haven't written a The Impossibles story in a while as of 2023, but I hope we can create more in the near future.

Monday, June 26, 2023

Behind the Scenes: The Making of Winsome Witch for Our YouTube Channel


Winsome Witch
 
is a made-for-TV cartoon that William Hanna and Joseph Barbera produced for their company, Hanna-Barbera. It ran from 1965 to 1966 as a segment under The Atom Ant/Secret Squirrel Show, with a total of 26 episodes airing on NBC. Most episodes followed a friendly witch named Winnie Witch, whose only intention is to bring good to the world, mostly by using her magic for good
.

When we started creating characters for our YouTube channel, Winnie was in a later lineup we did for modeling, we made her as she was part of HB's history, I did no modeling work for the character.

The first Winsome Witch story we produced for the channel, titled "Witch Magic," which wasn't written by me. I don't know if we still have the original storyboard. The plot followed Winnie using her magic to make an object float. The second story, titled "There's Magic in the Air," which also wasn't written by me, involved Winnie enjoying a day outside. In the final story, "Cleaning Day," which was written by me, had Winnie cleaning up her house.

We are still in the process of writing more Winsome Witch stories, as well as other Hanna-Barbera stories that you may see in the future. However, we haven't written a Winsome Witch story in a while as of 2023, but I hope we can create more in the near future.

Sunday, June 25, 2023

Behind the Scenes: The Making of Squiddly Diddly for Our YouTube Channel


Squiddly Diddly
 
is a made-for-TV cartoon that William Hanna and Joseph Barbera produced for their company, Hanna-Barbera. It ran from 1965 to 1966 as a segment under The Atom Ant/Secret Squirrel Show, with a total of 26 episodes airing on NBC. Most episodes followed a squid named Squiddly Diddly, who often attempted to escape the custody of
an aquatic park called Bubbleland, but his plans having been foiled by Bubbleland administrator, Chief Winchley.

When we started creating characters for our YouTube channel, both Squiddly and Winchley were in the first lineup we did for modeling, we made them as they were part of HB's history, I did all modeling work for the characters.

The first Squiddly Diddly story we produced for the channel, titled "The Missing Squid," which wasn't written by me. I don't know if we still have the original storyboard. The plot followed Squiddly tying to espace from Bubbleland. The second story, titled "The Chief's Day Off," which also wasn't written by me, involved Squiddly following Winchley while he's on break. In the final story, "Messing with the Chief," which I also didn't write, had Squiddly convincing Winchley to play with him.

We are still in the process of writing more Squiddly Diddly stories, as well as other Hanna-Barbera stories that you may see in the future. However, we haven't written a Squiddly Diddly story in a while as of 2023, but I hope we can create more in the near future.

Saturday, June 24, 2023

Behind the Scenes: The Making of Secret Squirrel for Our YouTube Channel


Secret
 Squirrel and Morocco Mole 
is a made-for-TV cartoon that William Hanna and Joseph Barbera produced for their company, Hanna-Barbera. It ran from 1965 to 1966 as a segment under The Atom Ant/Secret Squirrel Show, with a total of 26 episodes airing on NBC. Each episode followed well armored secret agent, Secret Squirrel, and his sidekick, Morocco Mole, as they stop
evildoers' crimes.

When we started creating characters for our YouTube channel, both Secret and Morocco were in the first lineup we did for modeling, we made them as they were part of HB's history, I did all modeling work for the characters with the exception being Morocco's head.

The first Secret Squirrel story we produced for the channel, titled "The Jewelry Theft," which wasn't written by me. I don't know if we still have the original storyboard. The plot followed Secret Squirrel and Morocco Mole investigating a jewelry store robbery. The second story, titled "Criminal on the Run," which also wasn't written by me, involved Secret Squirrel and Morocco Mole looking for clues. In the final story, "On the Case," which I also didn't write, had Secret Squirrel and Morocco Mole investigating a museum robbery.

We are still in the process of writing more Secret Squirrel stories, as well as other Hanna-Barbera stories that you may see in the future. However, we haven't written a Secret Squirrel story in a while as of 2023, but I hope we can create more in the near future.

Friday, June 23, 2023

Behind the Scenes: The Making of The Hillbilly Bears for Our YouTube Channel


The Hillbilly Bears
 
is a made-for-TV cartoon that William Hanna and Joseph Barbera produced for their company, Hanna-Barbera. It ran from 1965 to 1966 as a segment under The Atom Ant/Secret Squirrel Show, with a total of 26 episodes airing on NBC. Each episode followed a hillbilly family of bears, the Ruggs, with father Paw Rugg, mother Maw Rugg, son Shag Rugg and daughter Floral Rugg
.

When we started creating characters for our YouTube channel, Ruggs were in a later lineup we did for modeling, we made them as they were part of HB's history, I did no modeling work for the characters.

The first Hillbilly Bears story we produced for the channel, titled "What's Up Pop," which wasn't written by me. We likely don't have the original storyboard anymore. The plot followed Maw letting Shag play outside. The second story, titled "The Life of a Hillbilly," which also wasn't written by me, involved Shag talking about hillbilly life. In the final story, "A Day with Paw," which I also didn't write, had Shag having some fun with Paw..

We are still in the process of writing more Hillbilly Bears stories, as well as other Hanna-Barbera stories that you may see in the future. However, we haven't written a Hillbilly Bears story in a while as of 2023, but I hope we can create more in the near future.

Thursday, June 22, 2023

Behind the Scenes: The Making of Precious Pupp for Our YouTube Channel


Precious Pupp
 
is a made-for-TV cartoon that William Hanna and Joseph Barbera produced for their company, Hanna-Barbera. It ran from 1965 to 1966 as a segment under The Atom Ant/Secret Squirrel Show, with a total of 26 episodes airing on NBC. Each episode followed an elderly lady named Granny Sweet, who owns a dog named Precious Pupp, in which, unknown to Granny Sweet, Precious is actually a neighborhood terror, and often causes trouble for others behind Granny's back
.

When we started creating characters for our YouTube channel, Precious and Granny were in a later lineup we did for modeling, we made them as they were part of HB's history, I did all modeling work for the characters.

The first Precious Pupp story we produced for the channel, titled "Such a Precious Dog!," which was written by me. We likely don't have the original storyboard anymore. The plot followed Granny Sweet going to run errands, and Precious scaring off a cat in the window. The second story, titled "Leap For a Bone," which was also written by me, involved Granny Sweet giving Precious a bone, and Precious using the bone to trip a burglar. In the final story, "Watch it, He Bites," which I also wrote, had Precious biting a burglar, and causing him to fall out of the window.

We are still in the process of writing more Precious Pupp stories, as well as other Hanna-Barbera stories that you may see in the future. However, we haven't written a Precious Pupp story in a while as of 2023, but I hope we can create more in the near future.

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Behind the Scenes: The Making of Atom Ant for Our YouTube Channel


Atom Ant
 
is a made-for-TV cartoon that William Hanna and Joseph Barbera produced for their company, Hanna-Barbera. It ran from 1965 to 1966 as a segment under The Atom Ant/Secret Squirrel Show, with a total of 26 episodes airing on NBC. Each episode followed insect superhero, Atom Ant, as fights baddies with the help of his atomic powers
.

When we started creating characters for our YouTube channel, Atom Ant was in the first lineup we did for modeling, we made him as he was part of HB's history, I did all modeling work for the character.

The first Atom Ant story we produced for the channel, titled "Up & At Em'," which was written by me. We likely don't have the original storyboard anymore. The plot followed Atom Ant saving the city from a giant robot. The second story, titled "The Microscopic Hero of Town," which was also written by me, involved Atom Ant teaching a bank robber a lesson. In the final story, "The Menace from Elsewhere," which I also wrote, had Atom Ant stopping a menace from elsewhere.

We are still in the process of writing more Atom Ant stories, as well as other Hanna-Barbera stories that you may see in the future. However, we haven't written a Atom Ant story in a while as of 2023, but I hope we can create more in the near future.

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Behind the Scenes: The Making of Yippee, Yappee and Yahooey for Our YouTube Channel


Yippee, Yappee and Yahooey
 
is a made-for-TV cartoon that William Hanna and Joseph Barbera produced for their company, Hanna-Barbera. It ran from 1964 to 1966 as a segment under The Peter Potamus Show, with a total of 23 episodes airing in syndication. Each episode followed a trio of goofy musketeer-like dog guards named Yippee, Yappee and Yahooey, whose job it is to protect the King, but often goof up and cause more trouble than protecting
.

When we started creating characters for our YouTube channel, Yippee, Yappee, Yahooey and the King were in the first lineup we did for modeling, we made them as they were part of HB's history, I did all modeling work with the exception of the King.

The first Yippee, Yappee and Yahooey story we produced for the channel, titled "The King's Protectors," which wasn't written by me. We likely don't have the original storyboard anymore. The plot followed the guards protecting the King. The second story, titled "Three Goofs and One Bandit," which also wasn't written by me, involved the guards protecting the King from a bandit. In the final story, "A Day Off," which I also didn't write, had the King giving the guards a day off.

We are still in the process of writing more Yippee, Yappee and Yahooey stories, as well as other Hanna-Barbera stories that you may see in the future. However, we haven't written a Yippee, Yappee and Yahooey story in a while as of 2023, but I hope we can create more in the near future.

Monday, June 19, 2023

Behind the Scenes: The Making of Breezly and Sneezly for Our YouTube Channel


Breezly and Sneezly
 
is a made-for-TV cartoon that William Hanna and Joseph Barbera produced for their company, Hanna-Barbera. It ran from 1964 to 1966 as a segment under The Peter Potamus Show, with a total of 23 episodes airing in syndication. Each episode followed freeloading arctic polar bear, Breezly Bruin, and his pal Sneezly, a seal who has a constant habit of sneezing, breaking into local arctic army base, Camp Frostbite, with camp leader Colonel Fuzzby usually throwing them out
.

When we started creating characters for our YouTube channel, Breezly, Sneezly and Fuzzby were in the first lineup we did for modeling, we made them as they were part of HB's history, I did all modeling work with the exception of Fuzzby's body.

The first Breezly story we produced for the channel, titled "The Freezin' Cold," which was written by me. We likely don't have the original storyboard anymore. The plot followed Breezly and Sneezly trying to get into Camp Frostbite. The second story, titled "A Bruin Gone Wrong!," which was also written by me, involved Breezly trying to get into Camp Frostbite once more. In the final story, "It's Too Breezly Out Here," which I also wrote, also had Breezly trying to get into Camp Frostbite.

We are still in the process of writing more Breezly and Sneezly stories, as well as other Hanna-Barbera stories that you may see in the future. However, we haven't written a Breezly and Sneezly story in a while as of 2023, but I hope we can create more in the near future.