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Hanna and Barbera's all time favorite episodes
Out of hundreds of cartoons, only a handful were considered Hanna and Barbera's favorites.
In 1988, Hanna-Barbera released VHS specials of Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera's personal favorite cartoons. Huckleberry Hound, Yogi Bear, The Flintstones, Jonny Quest, and Scooby-Doo were each featured in their own Personal Favorites tapes, and then other cartoons were included in the Animal Follies edition. Each tape featured 5-8 episodes along with commentary from Hanna and Barbera about the cartoons, characters, and behind-the-scenes tidbits.
Let's take a look at which episodes of Scooby-Doo, The Flintstones, and Yogi Bear hold the honor and distinction of being their creators' all-time favorites.
The New Scooby-Doo Movies: "The Secret of Shark Island"
Celebrity guests Sonny and Cher join Mystery, Inc. in their investigation of the shark monsters on Shark Island.
Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! "What a Night for a Knight"
The very first episode of Scooby-Doo, where Mystery, Inc. is tasked with investigating the ghost of the Black Knight and a series of robberies at the museum.
Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo "Scooby Gumbo"
While visiting New Orleans for Mardi Gras, Shaggy, Scooby, and Scrappy end up at a restaurant that refuses to serve dogs! Desperate for gumbo, the trio tries out several schemes to sneak into the eatery.
Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo "Wizards and Warlocks"
Scooby, Scrappy, Shaggy, and Daphne get trapped by the Tower Wizard at the Wizards and Warlocks convention. Scrappy has to win a life-sized game of Wizards and Warlocks to free everyone.
Yogi Bear "Yogi's Big Break"
The very first Yogi Bear cartoon! Yogi tries several ways of escaping Jellystone Park.
Yogi Bear "Slumber Party Smarty"
Yogi prepares for his hibernation when a duckling wanders into his cave.
Yogi Bear "Queen Bee for a Day"
Yogi convinces Boo-Boo to dress up as a Queen Bee to lure a hive full of bees away from their honey.
Yogi Bear "Oinks and Boinks"
Yogi is inserted into the story of the Three Little Pigs. It's all fun and games until the pigs invade Yogi's cave!
Yogi Bear "Spy Guy"
Ranger Smith installs a surveillance system to stop Yogi from stealing picnic baskets. Naturally, it backfires.
Yogi Bear "Rah Rah Bear"
Yogi Bear accidentally becomes a football mascot when he tries to help out the Chicago Bears in their game against the Giants!
The Flintstones "The Blessed Event"
This episode, which is also called "The Dress Rehearsal," features Fred experiencing nerves before the birth of Pebbles. Betty suggests that Fred and Barney do a practice run to the hospital - only for Wilma to go into labor!
The Flintstones "Ann-Margrock Presents"
Hollyrock star Ann-Margrock, voiced by real Hollywood star Ann-Margret, comes to Bedrock for a concert and ends up babysitting Pebbles Flintstone!
The Flintstones "The Stonefinger Caper"
Barney is mistaken for Dr. Orloff Rockinheimer and is captured by an international spy syndicate. Only the Great Gazoo can bust them out!
The Flintstones "Split Personality"
Fred gets hit on the head and suddenly turns into the suave, aristocratic "Frederick".
