Hanna-Barbera was breaking considerable new ground for animation on television in the 1960s, and this show was a big part of that. And, as with their comedy-oriented programs, it created a template that would be returned to often in the studio's history.
I just about remember the 80s reboot, but I really liked the 90s version (despite, not because of, the CGI sections) - it finally introduced a female character to the team Race Bannon’s daughter, Jessie (I think that was her name, I remember her being pretty cool, and keeping up with the boys well)
Wow, that is so true. Think that it has to move with the times, as it should. Many animations with a reboot started to be more culturally aware. Thanks for reading and sharing.
I just looked up the Wikipedia entries on these series. I think I remember liking series 1 of the 90s reboot, then getting cross with series 2 (when they messed about with all the characters, but especially Jessie. They turned her from ‘cool friend’ into ‘damsel-in-distress/possible love interest’ 🙄🥱 male writers occasionally suck!)
They was also a whole lot less stereotyping going on in Hadji’s character in series 1 (nothing supernatural, but still yogic practices), while they went wild in series 2 🙄 urgh
I want to Race Bannon when I grow up.
Hanna-Barbera was breaking considerable new ground for animation on television in the 1960s, and this show was a big part of that. And, as with their comedy-oriented programs, it created a template that would be returned to often in the studio's history.
Interesting piece...and I've never come across the term 'rotoscoping' before! Thank you for enlightening me, as always :)
I’ve not heard of this cartoon before, but it sounds like a popular one! Great write-up :)
I just about remember the 80s reboot, but I really liked the 90s version (despite, not because of, the CGI sections) - it finally introduced a female character to the team Race Bannon’s daughter, Jessie (I think that was her name, I remember her being pretty cool, and keeping up with the boys well)
Wow, that is so true. Think that it has to move with the times, as it should. Many animations with a reboot started to be more culturally aware. Thanks for reading and sharing.
I just looked up the Wikipedia entries on these series. I think I remember liking series 1 of the 90s reboot, then getting cross with series 2 (when they messed about with all the characters, but especially Jessie. They turned her from ‘cool friend’ into ‘damsel-in-distress/possible love interest’ 🙄🥱 male writers occasionally suck!)
They was also a whole lot less stereotyping going on in Hadji’s character in series 1 (nothing supernatural, but still yogic practices), while they went wild in series 2 🙄 urgh
Jonny Quest was part of my Saturday morning viewing. Space Ghost was another favourite.