Explore every episode of the podcast Funtastic World of Hanna & Barbera with Greg Ehrbar

Warner Archives Library Historian GEORGE FELTENSTEIN shares insider details about decades of challenges in bringing Hanna-Barbera's landmark "The Quick Draw McGraw Show - The Complete Series" to Blu-ray, as well as George Pal 's MGM classic "tom thumb." Were the stories surrounding the delays all true? Yes and no...

Learn the fascinating stories behind the creation of MTV Music Television, why classic TV classic shows became hits again, and the challenges of being President of Hanna-Barbera from entertainment innovator FRED SEIBERT.

Stop That Pigeon—Now! A behind-the-scenes exploration the restoration of DASTARDLY & MUTTLEY IN THEIR FLYING MACHINES and how Warner Bros /Discovery Library Historian GEORGE FELTENSTEIN and his colleagues made it look and sound even better than when it first aired on CBS Saturday mornings.

To this day, actor/writer KATHY GORI still gets fan mail for creating the voice of Rosemary the telephone operator! In this encore presentation, she shares stories of Scatman Crothers, Joe Barbera, and Charles M. Schulz, as well as memories of Inch High Private Eye, Valley of the Dinosaurs, and Sesame Street.

Writer/Director BRIAN LEVANT takes us behind the scenes with Steven Spielberg, Bill Hanna, Joe Barbera, John Goodman, and the 1994 box office smash The Flintstones, its sequel and two Scooby-Doo films. (Also, Brian continues with the story of TV’s Happy Days on the POP Culture Podcast.)

Hear the Hanna-Barbera highlights from a  March BBC RADIO LIVE broadcast of THE TONY LIVESEY SHOW, a news and talk program featuring  a “World’s Greatest” segment with Tony, Nick Bright, Mark Webster, and guest Greg Ehrbar.

MeTV Toons creator NEAL SABIN returns with a“state of the station” update, and discusses the upcoming 14-hour marathon to celebrate  65 years of Yogi Bear fun since he starred in his hit 1961 show. 

Warner Archive’s GEORGE FELTENSTEIN returns to offer details about the dazzling, restored Blu-ray premieres of Hanna-Barbera’s NEW FRED & BARNEY SHOW (making its physical media debut) and LOOPY DE LOOP, H-B’s only theatrical short series, that first cartoon with background music cues by Hoyt Curtin.

Superstar critic, author, and TV commentator LEONARD MALTIN relates the history of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios when Hanna and Barbera’s animation unit was on the lot, making Tom and Jerry classics and winning Oscar after Oscar.

A detailed look at the creative partnership between Oscar-winning songwriters Richard M. and Robert B. Sherman (Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Snoopy Come Home) with Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera in the making of CHARLOTTE’S WEB with ROBERT J. SHERMAN, son of Robert B. Sherman.

The inside story behind the landmark “Tom & Jerry: The Golden Era Anthology (1940-1958)”  Blu-ray/DVD set is detailed by Warner Bros Discover Library Historian GEORGE FELTENSTEIN.

Hanna-Barbera’s highly unique studio-produced records starring The Flintstones, Yogi Bear, The Three Stooges, Atom Ant, Pixie & Dixie, Precious Pupp, Super & Blabber and many more are detailed with author/historian FREDERICK WIEGAND.

Six-time Emmy-Winning animator/director Robert Alvarez candidly recalls over 50 years of animation artistry, from Yellow Submarine, Star Wars Clone Wars and What a Cartoon to Scooby-Doo, Samurai Jack, and Smurfs.

The inside story of how Hanna-Barbera's classic cartoon, Touché Turtle and Dum-Dum, was curated and restored for Blu is shared Warner Brothers/Discovery Library Historian GEORGE FELTENSTEIN, along with updates on releases in progress from the legendary productions of Hanna-Barbera.

Internationally acclaimed animation director HANS PERK, who had worked on over 65 features, includiing H-B’s Once Upon a Forest, Ferngully, Heavy Metal, Asterix), discusses the animation of Hanna-Barbera and his own studio, A. Film L.A.

Why did it take twenty years for THE HUCKLEBERRY HOUND SHOW to be released in its entirety? How will it be even better now than it would have been back then? GEORGE FELTENSTEIN of Warner Archive reveals the challenges and triumphs of restoring and reassembling an entertainment landmark.

Renowned artist/music historian STACIA MARTIN discusses the musical aspects of Hanna-Barbera scores and voices in The Flintstones,  Tom and Jerry, and Hanna-Barbera Records, with keen insights into the artistry of such composers as Scott Bradley and Hoyt Curtin.

Former Taft CEO CHARLIE MECHEM shares a rare firsthand account of how his company acquired and partnered with Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera, how it affected their business, the creation of Kings Island and other parks—and his fateful meeting with Roy Disney.

USC Professor of Animation & Animation History TOM SITO shares inside stories from his 50-year career with Hanna-Barbera, Disney, Filmation, Richard Williams, and more.

The life, career (and delightful quirks) of multi-talented WILL RYAN (Smurfs, The Little Mermaid, Adventures in Odyssey, Mickey’s Christmas Carol) is shared by four of his countless friends. 

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.

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.

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.

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 (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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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Warner Archive exec GEORGE FELTENSTEIN returns with details on the extensive restoration and special features on the newly released TOP CAT Blu-ray.

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Pioneering Hollywood Voice Director GINNY McSWAIN recalls her 45-year career with some of the greatest actors in animation history.

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John “Dr. Quest” Stephenson’s son ROGER STEPHENSON and master animator NIK RANIERI (The Simpsons, Beauty and the Beast) celebrate the Hanna-Barbera classic.

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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

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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

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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