Yogibär

The one that started it all. A legendary animated series that we all know and love. I wish it was still on the air because I would still be watching. But seriously, how was this show on so long? Anyway, it's not the thing to see if you're in the mood for something uplifting, or something with tons of thrills. But it is a sort of gem in its own right. Even if you are not a cartoon fan, you will likely be entertained by all this 1960s series has to offer. I suggest you enjoy the first seven or so episodes for what they are and let your mind play around with the opportunities there can be to make something interesting. Overall I can give it seven out of ten for its effort and writing.

Hanna-Barbera Productions perhaps first big hit, this remains good fun to this day.

I do much, much prefer the Yogi Bear cartoons than the other characters that feature within it though.

Snagglepuss is a true icon not just among Hanna Barbera characters, but cartoon characters in general. Everything from his immortal catchphrases and unmistakable voice is unforgettable. The animated Snagglepuss shorts are very entertaining and represent in my humblest of opinion Hanna Barbera's best work ( Alongside The Yogi Bear Show). Recommended to kids and adults alike, watch a Snagglepuss short whenever you get the opportunity!

Exit Stage Left!

The Yogi Bear Show is not my absolute favourite of the Hanna-Barbera shows; I think Scooby Doo Where are You? and The Flintstones are better, but this is still a very funny and smart show. The animation is crisp, colourful and smooth, and the music is really infectious with a theme tune that sticks firmly in your head for ages afterwards. The story lines are interesting and exciting, the writing like the show is funny and smart and the gags are inspired. I love the characters, lovable Yogi, Snagglepuss, Boo Boo, Yakky Doodle, Chopper, Cindy Bear and Fibber Fox, they are all great and likable. They are all well voiced by a truly terrific voice cast, Daws Butler, Don Messick, June Foray and Mel Blanc all to name a few. Overall, hey, hey, hey, this is a very entertaining show. Look out for it! 9/10 Bethany Cox

AFTER STARTING OUT as a second feature on the HUCKLEBERRY HOUND Show, success and high popularity with the public led to his own half hour show three short years later. It was THE YOGI BEAR Show that joined in a long parade of successes from Hanna-Barbera Productions.

BEING ANOTHER EXAMPLE of and prime exponent of the art of "Limited Animation" that was popularized by the economics of necessity on television, the dialog, verbal gags, music and sound effects were even more important than in theatrical animated shorts. That they were so constituted and dependent on the sound tract, they were given a special sort of nickname. They were oft referred to as "Illustrated Radio."

IN MUCH THE same manner of so many other of Hanna-Barbera's other productions, the characters have voices, appearance and behaviour are copied from real persons, well known from show biz, sports world or politics.*

IN THE CASE of Yogi Bear, it is a case of double copying. This special classification comes from his name being derived from NY Yankee's all time All Star Catcher, Yogi Berra and his voice and expressions' being derived from Art Carney's characterization of Ed Norton on Jackie Gleason's Classic series, THE HONEYMOONERS.

AFTER SOME EARLY experimentation with various settings and circumstances, the production team found a winning formula. Adding Yogi's diminutive sidekick & stooge, Boo Boo and his perennial antagonist, Ranger Smith of Jellystone Park.

IT WAS DEFINITELY a winning combo and has become ingrained into the very collective psyche and Pop Culture of America.

HOW ELSE COULD we have the nationally known chain of camp sites which bear the name of "Yogi Bear's JELLYSTONE PARK?"

NOTE: * Among other Hanna-Barbera's other characters with voices and personalities derived from real persons are: Huckleberry Hound (Andy Griffith), Fred Flintstone(Jackie Gleason), Snagglepuss(Bert Lahr), Hokey Wolf(Phil Silvers), George Jetson(George O'Hanlon), Jabberjaw(Curly Howard) and many others.