The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera
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The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera was a syndicated block of animated television programming produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions.
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[edit] Format
A weekly programming block combining older Hanna-Barbera shows and new originals, The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera was aired on Sundays in most markets, although some stations showed the block on Saturdays. The block premiered on September 15, 1985 and ran through the 1993-1994 television season
Originally,The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera ran for ninety minutes, later becoming a two hour block after it proved to be successful). They were often glued together with filler segments like HBTV, which featured music videos that were composed of classic Hanna-Barbera cartoon clips. Such radio hits included songs such as Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Bad Moon Rising" and Huey Lewis & the News' "Power of Love".
[edit] Distrubition
Originally distributed by Worldvision Enterprises, distribution moved to Turner Program Services after the sale of H-B to Turner Broadcasting System.
[edit] Shows
- 2 Stupid Dogs (1993)
- The Adventures of Don Coyote and Sancho Panda (1990)
- Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventures (1990)
- Fantastic Max (1988)
- The Flintstone Kids (1986)
- The Further Adventures of SuperTed (1989)
- Galtar and the Golden Lance (1985)
- Jonny Quest (1986)
- Midnight Patrol: Adventures in the Dream Zone (1990)
- Paddington Bear (1989)
- Paw Paws (1985)
- The Pirates of Dark Water (premiered in 1991 on ABC; moved over to first-run syndication for its second season in the 1992-93 season)
- Richie Rich (originally aired on ABC from 1980-1984)
- Young Robin Hood (1991)
- Sky Commanders (1987)
- Snorks (premiered in 1984 on NBC; moved over to first-run syndication for its third season in 1987)
- SWAT Kats: The Radical Squadron (1993)
- Yogi's Treasure Hunt (1985)
- Yo Yogi! (1991)
