One of the wildest adventures to come from Hanna-Barbera, and that's really saying something, Frankenstein Jr. and The Impossibles is now available on DVD. Not exactly one of the shows that leaps to mind right away when you think of either Hanna-Barbera, or classic Saturday morning cartoons, this one offers up some of the funniest, wackiest, animated episodes you're ever going to see, and will … [Read more...]
Few shows manage to scream Saturday Morning Cartoon like Jabberjaw, and you have to love Warner Brothers for making this one available through the Hanna-Barbera Classic Collection. The 4-Disc set contains the complete series (which is surprisingly only 16 episodes) of the zany "Scooby-Doo-esque" adventures of a cowardly shark and his band, The Neptunes. It's a wacky brand of fun that is … [Read more...]
It's actually rather difficult to explain the appeal of Swat Kats: The Radical Squadron. Similar, I suppose, in the power behind its effectiveness to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, there's just something about the crazy juxtaposition that sucks you in. Plus, Chance Furlong is just a wickedly cool name. The scrap jockeys, and their impressively sinister-looking alter egos, lay waste to the most … [Read more...]
The television classic The Addams Family hit in a new way in the 70s, when an animated version of everybody's favorite kooky, ooky characters came to life. Though a short run, the Hanna-Barbera touch was unmistakable, and the animated model allowed for the family to set out on a journey filled with their own particular brand of high-jinx, rather than having all the fun come to their iconic … [Read more...]
A true classic from days long gone, Yogi's First Christmas is a Saturday morning holiday treat. The fun and zany antics of Yogi Bear, with all the crazy charm associated with the legendary work of Hanna-Barbera comes together for a holiday adventure that embodies the spirit of the season as only Yogi can. This feature-length, forgotten by many special from the archives is prime for introduction to … [Read more...]
One of the greatest Saturday morning cartoons ever, and the forerunner of countless camp and/or satirical efforts, Plastic Man, is now available in a 4-disc, 35 episode complete collection. A superhero like no other, with possible exception of Freakazoid!, Plastic Man and his unique adventures are a treasure of the odd world of vintage television. With girlfriend Penny, sidekick Hula Hula, … [Read more...]
