“Why Aren’t These the Real Cartoon Voices?”
The whats, whys and wherefores of the (sometimes odd) “studio cast” recordings based on cartoons.
Tag Archives: Hanna Barbera Records
Spin Special: Remembering Hanna-Barbera Composer Jack de Mello
Renowned for helping to popularize music and artists of the Polynesian artists, Jack de Mello’s music could also be heard on The Flintstones, Magilla Gorilla and other cartoons.
A Tribute to Bill Dana’s Hanna-Barbera Cartoon Records
In addition to classic comedy writing and performing, Bill Dana also left a legacy of cartoon magic with two albums he recorded for Hanna-Barberas short-lived label.
Yogi Bear Teaches Us “How to Be” on Records
Under the lengthy title “How to Be A Better-Than-The-Average Child Without Really Trying,” Golden’s faux Yogi offers musical tips on coping with our lives.
Huckleberry Hound, Sascha Burland & 1960’s Politics
Madison Avenue songsmith Sascha Burland produced the most sophisticated Hanna-Barbera-licensed record ever when Huckleberry Hound ran for President in 1960.
Hanna-Barbera Characters Talk ‘Safety’ – on Records
Daws Butler plays almost two dozen Hanna-Barbera characters offering three dozen messages to kids about safety in a very strange LP album package.
Hanna-Barbera’s “Secret Squirrel” on Records
Our secret mission: figure out why, since most Hanna-Barbera Records were audio masterworks, this album isn’t quite as funny and fantastic as it could have been.
Yogi Bear vs. Magilla Gorilla – For President!
The 1964 cartoon campaign between one of Hanna-Barbera’s biggest TV stars and one of their newest characters inspired merchandise—and a 45 RPM Golden Record.
Super Snooper and Blabber Mouse Meet “James BOMB”
This week, Super Snooper and Blabbermouse encounter Gold Pinky, Dr. Oh No and 007 himself (sort of) in a smashingly superb record album from 1965.
Hanna Barbera Does “The Tell Tale Heart”
“The Most Frightening Album Ever Made!” When Hanna-Barbera Records & flamboyant horror movie Producer/Director William Castle got together on vinyl, the result was murder!
