Daws Butler Movies

When Jellystone Park is scheduled to be closed, Yogi and Boo-Boo flee the area in the company of three orphaned bear cubs to avoid being shipped off to the zoo. ~ Iotis Erlewine, All Movie Guide

Even the characters in animated sci-fi sitcoms can afford to learn a lesson about the true meaning of Christmas, and in this holiday special, it looks like it's going to be a glum Yuletide for George Jetson (voice of George O'Hanlon) when his boss, Mr. Spacely, (voice of Mel Blanc) decides to make him work on an important project on Christmas day. While the Jetson family wonders what's become of George, Spacely is visited by the ghost of his former business partner, Jacob Marsely (also voiced by Mel Blanc), who tries to teach Spacely a lesson about the importance of giving. The Jetson's Christmas Carol also features the rest of the voice cast from the popular animated series of the 1960s, including Penny Singleton as Jane Jetson, Janet Waldo as Judy, Daws Butler as Elroy, and Don Messick as Astro. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

UPA alumnus Abe Levitow was one of the executive producers for this captivating animated holiday special, based on Johnny Hart's comic strip B.C.. While making a tasty tureen of rock soup for her caveman companions, Fat Broad declares that there's only one way to flavor the soup--and that's to catch a turkey. Well and good, but no one's ever seen a turkey--except the turkey himself, a neurotic but clever critter. As cave dwellers Wiley, Peter, Thor and the rest drive themselves crazy hunting for the elusive bird, B.C. phlegmatically narrates the tale in a voice reminiscent of Jack Benny (courtesy of veteran voiceover specialist Daws Butler. B.C.: The First Thanksgiving originally aired November 19, 1973, on NBC, in tandem with another new cartoon special, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

When Yogi Bear and Boo-Boo's winter hibernation is disturbed by nearby freeway construction, the two join up with a group of friends to ensure the safety of Jellystone Lodge and celebrate the bears' first Christmas awake. ~ Iotis Erlewine, All Movie Guide

Previously the stars of their own Saturday-morning Hanna-Barbera children's show, the rock 'n' rolling Banana Splits appear in both "live" and animated form in this one-hour special. The Splits--namely Fleagle, Drooper, Bingo and Snorky--perform at a spooky theme park, where they run afoul with a wicked sorcerer. Falling for the "old enchanted balloon trick", our anthropomorphic-animal heroes find themselves smack-dab in the middle of a power play between the sorceror, a magician and a zany witch. The Banana Splits in Hocus Pocus Park originally aired as an episode of ABC Saturday Superstar Movie on November 25, 1972. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

This animated compilation video is comprised of episodes from several popular Hannah-Barbera cartoons. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide

This video contains 12 delightful animated adventures featuring those lovable rodents Pixie and Dixie. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide

A more appropriate title for this animated 60-minute special might have been Alice in Hanna-Barbera Land, since the cartoon producers have eschewed the original Lewis Carroll text and John Tenniel illustrations for something that more closely resembles The Jetsons or Scooby Doo. Updated to the 1960s, the story begins as Alice, a precocious suburban youngster, escapes the wrath of her stern father when she and her dog Fluff follow the White Rabbit down the rabbit hole and into Wonderland. In standard Hanna-Barbera operating procedure, several of the familiar Wonderland denizens are redrawn to resemble the actors providing their voices: thus, The White Knight looks and talks like "Jose Jimenez," the Hispanic character created by comedian Bill Dana (who also wrote the script), while the Queen of Hearts is a visual and verbal clone of Zsa Zsa Gabor. In a similar vein, some of the characters have been completely overhauled to be more "relevant" to Sixties viewers: Humpty Dumpty is now Humphrey Dumpty, with his Bogart-like voice provided by Allan Melvin; the Mad Hatter has a female counterpart, Hedda Hatter, voiced by gossip columnist Hedda Hopper (famous for her bizarre headwear); and the Caterpillar has suddenly grown two heads, who look and sound exactly like Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble. The songs, by Lee Adams and Charles Strouse of Bye Bye Birdie fame, are pleasant but forgettable, with the exception of "What's a Nice Kid Like You Doing In a Place Like This?", sung by the Cheshire Cat (his "hipster" voice supplied by Sammy Davis Jr.). In fact, it is obvious that Hanna-Barbera thought that they had a hit on their hands with this song, the title of which is used as the "subtitle" of this irreverent but entertaining cartoon romp. Alice in Wonderland first aired March 30, 1966, on ABC. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Fred and Barney are appointed to do jury duty during the trial of a nasty character called The Mangler. Although jury foreman Fred is all for acquittal, he is outvoted by the other eleven jurors, and The Mangler is found guilty. In a rage, the defendant vows to get even with Fred if it's last thing he does--and subsequently he escapes from jail, whereupon Fred literally heads for the hills to avoid the Mangler's wrath. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Daws Butler provides the voice once again for the wacky titular bear. Between bouts of wit with Ranger Smith, Yogi juggles a little romance with Cindy Bear. Because of her fondness for Yogi, Cindy finds herself the victim of an evil circus impresario. He has her performing dangerous feats on a high wire while his demented pooch looks on with mad laughter. It is up to Yogi and his sidekick Boo Boo to save her. ~ Kristie Hassen, All Movie Guide

The misadventures of the Space Age family--George Jetson, his boy Elroy, daughter Judy, and Jane, his wife--are collected in this animated series. ~ Jason Ankeny, All Movie Guide

Jewel thief Baffles Gravel plants a stolen gem in the carriage containing baby Pebbles. When they discover their darling daughter playing with the "hot" jewel, Fred and Wilma jump to the conclusion that their daughter is a thief in the making. There is nothing to be done than to attempt a nocturnal return of the stolen item to its rightful owner --a "caper" that stirs up far more trouble than it's worth! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide