Funtastic World of Hanna & Barbera with Greg Ehrbar

Funtastic World of Hanna & Barbera with Greg Ehrbar

Grammy-nominated writer, author, and animation historian Greg Ehrbar celebrates the characters, cartoons, and other creations that were brought to life by Bill Hanna, Joe Barbera, and a host of others at one of Hollywood's greatest studios. Each episode features behind-the-scenes stories, fascinating facts, and special guests from entertainment and pop culture.

Episodes

July 23, 2024 27 mins
Film and TV music historian/author JON BURLINGAME (“Music for Prime Time”) discusses the landmark work of Hanna-Barbera composer Hoyt Curtin and his colleagues, including John Williams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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USC Professor JON BURLINGAME continues to detail the development of music for television, from library “needle drop” to original scores by Hoyt Curtin, John Williams, Mark Isham, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hollywood archivists MATT PATTERSON and D.W. FERRANTI discuss their careers working on film and TV releases for Warner Archive, and why it is such a spectacular success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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“Archive Guys” D.W. FERRANTI and MATT PATTERSON discuss the theory that The Flintstones might actually be a futuristic family as they review the H-B superstar 10 movies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Voice actor KEITH SCOTT discusses his book, “Cartoon Voices of the Golden Age, 1930-70” and how Bill Hanna helped launch his decades-long career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Actor/author KEITH SCOTT returns with memories of Bill Hanna, Daws Butler, Jay Ward, Bill Scott, Alex Anderson, and Kings Wonderland in Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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King’s Island designer and Disney Imagineer DALE MOORE recalls his career with Hanna-Barbera Land and more at Kings Island, Kings Dominion, and Canada’s Wonderland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Renowned theme park and resort designer DALE MOORE shares stories about working for Kings Island, Disney Cruise Line, Dolly Parton, and many others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Actor/director MICHAEL BELL tells how a kid from Brooklyn came to Hollywood with roles in everything from “Smurfs” and “Transformers” to “Three’s Company” and “Star Trek: The Next Generation.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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More Hanna-Barbera memories are shared by actor/director MICHAEL BELL, including voicing Wonder Twin Zan on “Super Friends,” and how some relatives inspired some of his cartoon voices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Author/historians TYLER SOLON WILLIAMS AND KEVIN SANDLER detail the fascinating discoveries they unearthed for their new book, “Hanna and Barbera: Conversations.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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More insights about classic cartoons with historians TYLER SOLON WILLIAMS AND KEVIN SANDLER, authors of the new book, “Hanna and Barbera: Conversations.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Hanna-Barbera Legend TIM MATHESON (Jonny Quest, Young Samson, Sinbad, Jr. , Jace of Space Ghost) explains how being an H-B voice actor was crucial to his long acting, directing, and writing career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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TIM MATHESON discusses his new book, “Damn Glad to Meet You,” his hit series “Virgin River,” and shares stories about Kurt Russell, Lucille Ball, Tim Conway, Don Knotts, and the Epcot attraction, “Body Wars.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The original voices of Rosemary of “Hony Kong Phooey,” Lourie of “Inch High Private Eye,” and Katie of “Valley of the Dinosaurs,” actor/screenwriter KATHY GORI, discusses her life, careers, and cartoons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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“Hong Kong Phooey,” “Valley of the Dinosaurs,” and “Inch High Private Eye” voice actor KATHY GORI shares stories about cartoons, radio, screenwriting, and the “Mad Men” world of advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Warner Bros/Discovery Library Historian GEORGE FELTENSTEIN returns to talk about the cast, history, and fandom for “Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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More with GEORGE FELTENSTEIN about the Scooby-Doo “Zombie” films and how we can help bring more classic cartoons to Warner Archive DVDs and Blu-rays.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Author/historian MICHAEL LYONS (“Magic Moments”) describes the classic Flintstones episode, “Son of Rockzilla,” and explains why it is his favorite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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More Flintstone talk with author/historian MICHAEL LYONS as Greg details what he calls the quintessential Flintstones episode, “The Blessed Event." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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