Funtastic World of Hanna & Barbera with Greg Ehrbar

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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.

Greg Ehrbar


    • Apr 29, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 35m AVG DURATION
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    Meet the Narrators of the Hanna-Barbera and Mouse Tracks Audio Books

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 61:46


    A rare look at how audio books are made from two of the top narrators, STEPHEN BOWLBY (who recorded Hanna-Barbera; The Recorded History) and KELLI TAGER (narrator of Mouse Tracks: The Story of Walt Disney Records.

    Spotlight on The New Adventures of Huckleberry Finn with Jim Fanning

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 72:33


    A richly detailed look at one of Hanna-Barbera's most innovative and spectacular TV classics, The New Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, the first weekly series ever to combine live-action with animation, with special guest author/historian Jim Fanning.

    Yogi and the Brave Little Toy Story Quest with Kirk Hanson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 37:22


    Hanna-Barbera and Disney story artist KIRK HANSON visits to talk about his work on numerous Hanna-Barbera cartoons as well as animated features  from the Disney “Rennaissance” era features, and his own all-time favorites.

    Magilla, Tom, Jerry, and Frankenstein Jr with George Feltenstein of Warner Archive

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 55:02


    The newest Hanna-Barbera Blu-ray releases—and the details of how they were made—are discussed by Warner Bros/Disovery Library Historian GEORGE FELTENSTEIN, including Magilla Gorilla, Tom and Jerry, Frankenstein Jr & The Impossibles, and Wait Till Your Father Gets Home.

    Tim Matheson's New Book and Acting Quest

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 46:46


    TIM MATHESON (Jonny Quest, Space Ghost) returns to talk about working with Mel Brooks, Anne Bancroft, Mel Blanc, Joe Barbera, and on shows including St. Elsewhere and Virgin River— all just part of his new autobiography, “Damn Glad to Meet You.”

    The OTHER Yogi Bear, Huckleberry Hound, Ruff and Reddy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 40:09


    Character actor/voice artist GILBERT MACK's daughter JUDY SAFFER remembers his decades of work in TV, stage, radio and animation, including stacks of Golden Records, voices for Famous Studios, and roles in classic shows like "Car 54, Where Are You?" "Captain Kangaroo," "The Adventures of Superman" and many others.

    Inside The House of Hanna-Barbera on MeTV Toons

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 27:24


    MeTV Toons creator NEAL SABIN takes us behind the scenes of programming at MeTV and MeTV Toons and discusses the star-studded galaxy of classic cartoons included in the new series, THE HOUSE OF HANNA-BARBERA.

    Funtastic Flashback with Mark Evanier

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 46:39


    A much-requested encore of our visit with writer/Director MARK EVANIER, in which he takes us through the day-to-day life of a Hanna-Barbera staff member, with first-hand stories about Daws Butler, June Foray, Howard Morris, Paul Winchell, Shep Menken, Doug Wildey, Tex Avery, and Herb Solow (Star Trek, The Man from Atlantis), as well as Bill Hanna & Joe Barbera themselves.

    Funtastic Flashback with Ron Dante

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 52:44


    An encore episode with number one hit-making singer/composer/producer RON DANTE of The Archies, The Amazing Chan and the Chan Clan, and The Cuff Links, sharing stories about hits like "Sugar, Sugar" and "Tracy," as well as legends like Barry Manilow, Mick Jagger, Micky Dolenz, Davy Jones, Don Kirshner, Carole King, and many others.

    Behind the Hits of Jerry the Mouse, Gene Kelly, Rudolph, and Frosty

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 79:37


    Meet the hero behind the first Hanna-Barbera stars to records who made stars of Rudolph and Frosty as author JUDY GAIL KRASNOW tells the story of her father, producer Hecky Krasnow of Columbia and Colpix Records.

    From Herculoids and Drummer Boy to Movie Marketing Musketeer with Ted Eccles

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 81:19


    Actor-turned-marketing whiz TED ECCLES remembers working with Bill Hanna, Joe Barbera, Arthur Rankin, Jr., Jules Bass, Sid and Marty Krofft, Lucille Ball, and Shirley Temple, then takes us behind the scenes at Paramount and Disney.

    Climbing the Beanstalk to Hollywood with Bobby Riha

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 66:29


    Jack and the Beanstalk co-star BOB RIHA, JR. remembers Gene Kelly, Bill Hanna, Joe Barbera, Sammy Davis Jr., Kurt Russell, Lesley Ann Warren, and his journey from child actor to superstar photographer.

    Pussycats, Partridges, Super Friends, and Mouseketeers with Sherry Alberoni

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 39:35


    Meet SHERRY ALBERONI, who recalls voicing Alexandra on Josie and the Pussycats, and her roles on Super Friends, The Monkees, The Three Worlds of Gulliver, the Mickey Mouse Club and more.

    Famous Classic Tales, Kenner Toys, and Ice Bird Treats

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 49:24


    The holiday TV tradition of FAMOUS CLASSIC TALES specials by Hanna-Barbera, API, and Ruby-Spears from Kenner Toys is explored with author/historian MICHAEL LYONS.

    Meet George Jetson, Fred Flintstone, Barney Rubble, and More with Jeff Bergman

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 59:59


    Find out how Mel Blanc and Henry Corden helped inspire JEFF BERGMAN to continue the voice acting magic of a galaxy of classic cartoon stars. 

    The Bill Dana 100th Birthday Celebration

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 86:01


    Fascinating revelations abound in this salute to iconic comedian/writer/starmaker BILL DANA with his wife, EVY DANA, and JENNI MATZ of the American Comedy Archives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Tales of Flintstones, Bradys, Partridges, and Clooneys with Mr. Theme Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 56:12


    Kings Island legend DENNIS SPIEGEL talks about his role in the creation of Kings Island, as well as songwriting, sailing, and cooking with Bill Hanna. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Top Cat Strikes Gold With the Most Tip-Top Blu-ray

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 47:04


    Warner Archive exec GEORGE FELTENSTEIN returns with details on the extensive restoration and special features on the newly released TOP CAT Blu-ray. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Making Character Voice Magic at Hanna-Barbera, Disney, and Marvel

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 66:36


    Pioneering Hollywood Voice Director GINNY McSWAIN recalls her 45-year career with some of the greatest actors in animation history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Jonny Quest 60th Anniversary Tribute

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 59:46


    John “Dr. Quest” Stephenson's son ROGER STEPHENSON and master animator NIK RANIERI (The Simpsons, Beauty and the Beast) celebrate the Hanna-Barbera classic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    A Behind-the-Smurfs Look at How an Animated Classic Came to Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 53:14


    Writer/translator FRANCES NOVIER BALDWIN recalls helping to bring Smurfs to television with her husband, producer GERARD BALDWIN, Smurfs creator Peyo, and the Hanna-Barbera staff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    My Mom, Jean Vander Pyl, Voice of Wilma Flintstone & Rosie the Robot

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 57:33


    Get to know JEAN VANDER PYL, the great lady behind some of the most beloved Hanna-Barbera characters as her son, actor ROGER DeWITT, shares family and show business memories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Meet the Man -- and Cartoon Fan -- Behind the MeTV Toons Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 35:46


    The inside story of how MeTV Toons came to be and the pivotal role of Hanna-Barbera in the network is discussed by Weigel Broadcasting Vice-Chairman NEAL SABIN.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Good Morning Goober, Goldie, Gomer, and a Cat from Outer Space

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 42:10


    Actor/comedian RONNIE SCHELL talks about his work on Gomer Pyle USMC, Good Morning World, Cat from Outer Space, and Goober and the Ghost Chasers. PLUS Mike Lyons looks at books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hoyt Curtin and Other Legendary Innovators in Television Music: Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 27:08


    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

    Hoyt Curtin and Other Legendary Innovators in Television Music: Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 27:55


    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

    The Adventures of The Archive Guys in the World of Hanna-Barbera: Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 40:30


    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

    The Adventures of The Archive Guys in the World of Hanna-Barbera: Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 41:35


    “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

    The Versatile Voice Actor with the Ultimate Cartoon Voice Book: Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 28:03


    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

    The Versatile Voice Actor with the Ultimate Cartoon Voice Book: Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 29:55


    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

    Designing Magic for Kings Island, Walt's World & Dollywood: Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 22:26


    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

    Designing Magic for Kings Island, Walt's World & Dollywood: Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 26:58


    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

    Meet an Allstar Actor from Smurfs, Snorks & Star Trek: Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 27:27


    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

    Meet an Allstar Actor from Smurfs, Snorks & Star Trek, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 19:17


    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

    A Conversation About Hanna & Barbera Conversations: Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 33:09


    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

    A Conversation About Hanna & Barbera Conversations: Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 31:56


    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

    Meet the Original Jonny Quest, Sinbad, Jr., Young Samson & Ol' Doc: Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 34:24


    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

    Meet the Original Jonny Quest, Sinbad, Jr., Young Samson & Ol' Doc: Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 33:50


    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

    This is Rosemary, the Vivacious Voice from Hong Kong Phooey! Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 36:16


    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

    This is Rosemary, the Vivacious Voice from Hong Kong Phooey! Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 31:32


    “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

    Scooby-Doo, Betty Rubble, and Luke Skywalker on Zombie Island, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 30:01


    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

    Scooby-Doo, Betty Rubble, and Luke Skywalker on Zombie Island, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 32:28


    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

    Pebbles Meets Rockzilla: Classic Flintstone Favorites, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 26:20


    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

    Pebbles Meets Rockzilla: Classic Flintstone Favorites, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 31:15


    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

    Meet MeTV Toons Signature Voice Bob Bergen: Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 30:10


    Voice acting great BOB BERGEN tells us about the new MeTV Toons network and stories about June Foray (Rocky & Bullwinkle) and Billie Hayes (H.R. Pufnstuf, Smurfs). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Meet MeTV Toons Signature Voice Bob Bergen: Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 31:50


    BOB BERGEN continues with tales both funny and touching about Mel Blanc (The Flintstones), Daws Butler (Huckleberry Hound, Yogi Bear), and the art of voice acting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Meet MeTV Toons Signature Voice Bob Bergen: Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 24:44


    More with BOB BERGEN about Porky Pig's voice, working with cartoon legends, and announcing for the new MeTV Cartoon Network and its creative approach to its vast library. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hong Kong Phooey 50th Anniversary Salute: Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 27:22


    The “number one super guy,” Hong Kong Phooey of classic ABC Saturday morning TV is celebrated with author/historian MARK ARNOLD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hong Kong Phooey 50th Anniversary Salute: Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 25:25


    The voice cast and wacky villains of Hong Kong Phooey are discussed as MARK ARNOLD continues the series' anniversary festivities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    One Great Legend, Two Spectacular Studios: Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 27:36


    Official Disney Legend FLOYD NORMAN reflects his pre-Hanna-Barbera days, working with Walt Disney on Sleeping Beauty, Mary Poppins, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    One Great Legend, Two Spectacular Studios: Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 22:28


    Fond Hanna-Barbera memories are recalled by animator/story artist FLOYD NORMAN, as well as Sesame Street cartoons and classic Pixar features. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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