Monday, June 12, 2023

Behind the Scenes: The Making of Wally Gator for Our YouTube Channel


Wally Gator
 
is a made-for-TV cartoon that William Hanna and Joseph Barbera produced for their company, Hanna-Barbera. It ran from 1962 to 1963 as a segment under The Hanna-Barbera New Cartoon Series, with a total of 52 episodes airing in syndication. Each episode followed the ongoing adventures of a happy-go-lucky alligator named Wally Gator, as he tries many
attempts to escape the city zoo, which is under the watch of zookeeper, Mr. Twiddle.

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

The first Wally Gator story we produced for the channel, titled "Later Gator," which was written by me. We do in fact have the original storyboard. The plot followed Wally escaping the city zoo once more, despite Twiddle telling him not to. The second story, titled "Where Are You Going Gator?," which was also written by me, once more involved Wally escaping from the city zoo despite Twiddle warning him not to. In the final story, "That's the Way the Gator Flies," which I also wrote, once more had Wally fleeing the zoo.

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

Sunday, June 11, 2023

Behind the Scenes: The Making of Top Cat for Our YouTube Channel


Top Cat 
is a made-for-TV cartoon that William Hanna and Joseph Barbera produced for their company, Hanna-Barbera. It ran from 1961 to 1962, with a total of 30 episodes airing on ABC. Each episode followed a gang of alley cats, Benny, Fancy Fancy, Choo Choo, Spook and Brain, led by Top Cat, roaming the streets of New York in attempt to swindle people into getting goods, but foiling Top Cat's schemes is local police officer, Officer Dibble, who makes sure Top Cat and his gang stay on the right side of the law
.

When we started creating characters for our YouTube channel, the entire cast were in the first lineup we did for modeling, we made them as they were part of HB's history, I did modeling work for all of the characters' heads, as well as some other parts like Brain's body and Dibble's body.

The first Top Cat story we produced for the channel, titled "A Real Wise Cat," which wasn't written by me. The plot followed Top Cat up to doing his usual schemes. The second story, titled "Chillin' in the Alley," which again, wasn't written by me, involved Top Cat talking about how he does the best at scamming before the cats eat. In the final story, "A Surprise for Dibble," which I wrote, had Top Cat and his gang throwing a surprise party for Dibble.

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

Saturday, June 10, 2023

Behind the Scenes: The Making of Hokey Wolf for Our YouTube Channel


Hokey Wolf 
is a made-for-TV cartoon that William Hanna and Joseph Barbera produced for their company, Hanna-Barbera. It ran from 1961 to 1962 as a segment under The Huckleberry Hound Show's third and fourth seasons, replacing Yogi Bear after he received his own series, with a total of 28 episodes airing in syndication. Each episode followed the ongoing adventures of a fast-talking, con-
artist wolf, Hokey Wolf, and his young following companion, Ding-a-Ling, as they trick people out of their food and goods.

When we started creating characters for our YouTube channel, Hokey and Ding were in the first lineup we did for modeling, we made them as they were part of HB's history, I only did the modeling work for their heads.

The first Hokey story we produced for the channel, titled "A Leadin' Wolf," which was written by me. We still in fact have the original storyboard. The plot followed Hokey explaining to Ding-a-Ling on how they were going to get food from the farmer. The second story, titled "Rushin' Wolf!," which I also wrote, involved Hokey and Ding going to get chickens from the farmer. In the final story, "Hokey's Granted Success," which I also wrote, had Hokey and Ding going to the farmer's place to nab some sheep.

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

Friday, June 9, 2023

Behind the Scenes: The Making of Yakky Doodle for Our YouTube Channel


Yakky Doodle 
is a made-for-TV cartoon that William Hanna and Joseph Barbera produced for their company, Hanna-Barbera. It ran from 1961 to 1962 as a segment under The Yogi Bear Show, with a total of 32 episodes airing in syndication. Each episode followed the ongoing adventures of duckling, Yakky Doodle with his bulldog pal, Chopper, who protects Yakky from the likes of Fibber Fox or Alfy Gator
.

When we started creating characters for our YouTube channel, Yakky, Chopper and Fibber were in the first lineup we did for modeling, Alfy was included in a later lineup, we made them as they were part of HB's history, I did all modeling work for the characters aside from Yakky's body.

The first Yakky story we produced for the channel, titled "Save That Duck," which wasn't written by me. I can't confirm if we still have the original storyboard. The plot followed Chopper saving Yakky from Fibber Fox. The second story, titled "The Blue Gator," which I also didn't write, involved Chopper saving Yakky from Alfy. In the final story, "Duck Fun," which I also didn't write, had Yakky going for a swim in a pond.

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

Thursday, June 8, 2023

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


Snagglepuss 
is a made-for-TV cartoon that William Hanna and Joseph Barbera produced for their company, Hanna-Barbera. It ran from 1961 to 1962 as a segment under The Yogi Bear Show, with a total of 32 episodes airing in syndication. Each episode followed the ongoing adventures of wanta be actor, but also cowardly lion, Snagglepuss, as he goes on many journeys, weather it be wanting to become a stage show actor, or outwitting the hunter, Major Minor
.

When we started creating characters for our YouTube channel, Snagglepuss was in the first lineup we did for modeling, Major was included in a later lineup, we made them as they were part of HB's history, The only modeling work I did for the characters Snagglepuss's head.

The first Snagglepuss story we produced for the channel, titled "A Famous Lion," which wasn't written by me. We do in fact still have the original storyboard I believe. The plot followed Snagglepuss putting on a show for the audience by acting like a superhero. The second story, titled "A Magic Trick Lion," which I also didn't write, involved Snagglepuss doing a magic trick for the audience. In the final story, "The Talent of Two," which I also didn't write, had Snagglepuss teaming up with another performer on stage.

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

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

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


The Flintstones
 
is a made-for-TV cartoon that William Hanna and Joseph Barbera produced for their company, Hanna-Barbera. It ran from 1960 to 1966, with a total of 166 episodes airing on ABC. Each episode, set in the town of Bedrock, followed prehistoric family, the Flintstones, and theirs neighbors, the Rubbles, in which, most episodes had Fred coming up with a scheme with his pal and neighbor, Barney, which may lead them or their wives in trouble
.

When we started creating characters for our YouTube channel, the entire cast, besides Fred's boss, Mr. Stale, were in the first lineup we did for modeling, we made them as they were part of HB's history, I did modeling work for some parts of the characters, such as the newer heads for Fred and Barney, Barney's torso and Mr. Stale.

The first Flintstones story we produced for the channel, titled "Good Ol' Bedrock," which wasn't written by me. The plot followed the Flintstones and Rubbles hanging out at "good ol' Bedrock." The second story, titled "Fred's Really Sneaky Trick," which again, wasn't written by me, involved Fred trying a really sneaky trick on Wilma to try and get out of working, but having no such luck. In the final story, "Meet My Pet, Dino," which I also didn't write, had Fred introducing his pet Dino to the viewers.

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

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Behind the Scenes: The Making of Loopy De Loop for Our YouTube Channel

Loopy De Loop is a theatrical cartoon series that William Hanna and Joseph Barbera produced for their company, Hanna-Barbera. It ran from 1959 to 1965 with a total of 48 shorts airing in theaters. Each short followed the ongoing adventures of a helpful, gentleman wolf named Loopy De Loop, as he tries to clear the bad name of wolves, but is usually hurt in some form by those who he has helped due to the fact that he's a wolf.

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

The first Loopy story we produced for the channel, titled "The Good ol' Loopy Wolf," which was written by me. I no longer have the original storyboard as it was lost over time. The plot followed Loopy telling us, the viewers, how good some wolves can be. The second story, titled "Have a Loop of a Time," which was also written by me, involved Loopy trying to befriend a dog. In the final story, "Help, is Also a Lotta Pain for Our Dear Friend Loopy," which I also wrote, had trying to help out a man.

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