Can You Name These Cartoon Characters of the '50s and '60s?

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Can You Name These Cartoon Characters of the '50s and '60s?
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About This Quiz

What kid who grew up in the '50s and '60s didn't wake up on Saturday mornings, excited to watch the latest antics of some of the best cartoon characters to have ever been created!

Coupled with the fact that most homes in America had televisions sets during the decade between 1950 and 1960, beloved characters like Woody Woodpecker, Bugs Bunny, Tom and Jerry, and dozens more became household names -- many of which are still famous today!

It can be argued that many of the classic cartoons from those early years were the inspiration for many of the cartoons kids watch today.  And while the technology was nothing like it is today, those beloved characters and cartoons didn't need high tech to make them lovable and memorable.

Do you remember the name of the space-age dad on "The Jetsons"? What about Rocky and Bullwinkle? Can you even look at a rabbit without says, "What's Up, Doc?" Who do you think of when you hear "Yabba dabba doo!"  Can you recall who was "the wonderful, wonderful cat"?

If these cartoons conjure up memories you hold near and dear to your heart, then this quiz is for you.

We've picked 50 of the best cartoon characters from the '50s and '60s and placed them in this quiz.  How good is your memory when it comes to naming these classic cartoons and their beloved characters?  There's only one way to find out.  Take the quiz now!

Quick Draw McGraw Show
Hanna-Barbera Productions
Name this classic cartoon character.
Quick Draw McGraw
Hoppity Hooper
Bugs Bunny
Mister Magoo
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Who says the hose has to carry the sheriff around on his back? On "The Quick Draw McGraw Show," the horse was the sheriff. With the help of his deputy, Baba Looey, and a bloodhound named Snuffles, Quick Draw McGraw kept order out in the wild west on this early '60s series.

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Yogi Bear
Youtube
Identify this cartoon character.
Gumby
Yogi Bear
Tennessee Tuxedo
Bullwinkle
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

You better watch your picnic baskets! Yogi bear, who first appeared on "The Huckleberry Hound Show" in the '50s, was so popular that he got his own series in 1961. He and buddy Boo-Boo worked hard to relieve campers at Jellystone Park of their picnic baskets, despite the best efforts of Ranger Smith.

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Dudley Do-Right
YouTube
Which oldschool character do you see here?
Hokey Wolf
Baba Looey
Pokey
Dudley Do-Right
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Dudley Do-Right first appeared on "Rocky and Bullwinkle" before getting his own show in the late '60s. The Canadian Mountie rode a horse named Horse and tried to protect his love, Nell, from his nemesis, Snidely Whiplash.

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Gumby
YouTube
Who is this character?
Tennessee Tuxedo
Augie Doggie
Colonel Bleep
Gumby
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"The Gumby Show" ran from 1957 to 1959. The claymation series starred a green fellow named Gumby, his orange horse, Pokey, and his dog, Nopey. Together, they took on a group of bad guys called the Blockheads.

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Huckleberry Hound
The MovieDB
Which '50s/60s character is this?
Hoppity Hooper
Huckleberry Hound
Underdog
Cecil
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Huckleberry Hound was a blue dog with a southern accent and a dapper straw hat who had his own cartoon series from 1958 to 1961. The slow-moving canine spent his days trying out different jobs and singing classic tunes like "Oh My Darlin'."

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Rocky from Rocky and Bullwinkle
NBC Universal Television, Jay Ward Productions, Gamma Productions Producers Associates of Television Inc.
Which character is this?
Rocky
Linus the Lionhearted
Astro
Rosie
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Rocky was a flying squirrel who appeared in "The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle," which ran from the late '50s through the mid-'60s. Rocky and his friend Bullwinkle the moose lived in the icy town of Frostbite Falls, Minnesota, which had a serious Russian spy problem for some reason.

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Dino The Flintstones
YouTube
Which back-in-the day cartoon is this?
Astro
Underdog
Pokey
Dino
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Dino was a Snorkasaurus owned by Fred and Wilma on "The Flintstones." He loved to play with Pebbles and Bam-Bam, and to leap into Fred's arms every night to welcome him home from work.

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Pokey
YouTube
Match this character to its name.
Minute Mouse
Pokey
Peabody
Quick Draw McGraw
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Every good cartoon character needs his noble steed, and Gumby was no exception. Pokey was an orange clay horse who became Gumby's best pal after Gumby saved him when he was stuck on some railroad tracks.

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Felix the Cat
The Movie DB
Identify the name this character goes by.
Felix the Cat
Atom Ant
Milton the Monster
Shazzan
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Felix the cat dates back to the silent film era, and finally got his own TV series in 1958. The black and white feline used a secret bag of tricks to solve problems and keep his nemesis -- The Professor -- at bay.

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Boris and Natasha
Jay Ward Productions & NBC Universal Television
Tell us who this is.
Natasha
Beany
Sabrina Spellman
Wendy the witch
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Residents of Frostbite Falls, Minnesota, had better guard their secrets carefully. According to the '50s series, "The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle," the town is a hotbed for Russian spies, including the evil Natasha and her partner, Boris.

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Chilly Willy
YouTube
Who is this cartoon personality?
Colonel Bleep
Quick Draw McGraw
Atom Ant
Chilly Willy
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Chilly Willy was a character who had his own segment on "The Woody Woodpecker Show." The poor guy lived in Alaskan -- which would have made him the only penguin there, since penguins don't really live in Alaska. He spent much of his time trying to stay warm while feuding with a dog named Smedley.

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Popeye
Youtube
Pick the name that goes with the character in the picture.
Popeye
Top Cat
George Jetson
Roger Ramjet
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Popeye has been getting kids to eat their spinach for more than half a century. The series "Popeye the Sailor" premiered in 1960, and featured the tough sailor himself, plus girlfriend Olive Oyl. Bad guy Bluto had his name changed to Brutus in this series due to copyright issues.

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Courageous Cat
YouTube
Which old-time character is pictured here?
Courageous Cat
Scooby Doo
Magilla Gorilla
Mister Magoo
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Finally, a superhero for cat lovers! Courageous Cat and his sidekick, Minute Mouse, had their own series from 1960 to 1962. A clear Batman parody, the pair lived in the Cat Cave, drove the Cat Mobile, and relied on the Cat Signal to tell them when Empire City was in trouble.

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Fred Flintstone
YouTube
Which classic character is here in this picture?
George Jetson
Fred Flintstone
Popeye
Top Cat
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Yabba Dabba Do, that's Fred Flintstone to you. Fred lived in the town of Bedrock, right next door to his best friend Barney Rubble. He worked as a dino-crane operator at the Slate Rock and Gravel Company.

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Augie Doggie
YouTube
Give us this character's name.
Hoppity Hooper
Augie Doggie
Quick Draw McGraw
Snagglepuss
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Augie Doggie and Doggie Daddy appeared as a segment on "The Quick Draw McGraw" show in the '50s and '60s. The young Augie worked hard to make "dear old dad" proud, while Doggie Daddy did everything he could to be a good single father.

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Deputy Dawg
YouTube
Out of these characters, which name matches the one pictured here?
Hoppity Hooper
Deputy Dawg
Woody Woodpecker
Scooby Doo
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Deputy Dawg was a cartoon Sheriff with his own '60s series. He started off working in a town in Florida, but moved throughout the south as the series progressed, fighting villains like Muskie Muskrat, Vincent van Gopher and Moley Mole. He spent about as much time at the jailhouse as he did fishing for catfish.

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Bugs Bunny
YouTube
Who is this classic cartoon character?
Fred Flintstone
TinTin
Huckleberry Hound
Bugs Bunny
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Bugs Bunny has been asking, "What's up, Doc?" since the 1930s, appearing in various movie shorts. In 1960, "The Bugs Bunny Show" premiered on TV, featuring not only Bugs, but also other favorite characters like Daffy Duck, Porky Pig and the Roadrunner.

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Mister Magoo
n/a
Which of these people is pictured here?
Mister Magoo
Batfink
Archie Andrews
George Jetson
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Mister Magoo was a rich retiree with really, really bad eyesight. His eyes were so bad, they got him into all kinds of scrapes on his '60s TV series, leaving his butler, Charlie, tasked with saving the day each time.

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Top Cat
Hanna-Barbera Productions
Which oldschool character do you see here?
Baba Looey
Magilla Gorilla
Underdog
Top Cat
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The "Top Cat" show ran from 1961 to 1962, and featured a fierce feline who led a gang of cats in Hoagy's Alley in NYC. According to the show's theme song, he's effectual and intellectual -- but only his friends get to call him T.C.

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Mr. Peabody and Sherman
tmdb
Who is this?
Colonel Bleep
Augie Doggie
Peabody
TinTin
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Peabody and Sherman, a segment on "Rocky and Bullwinkle," turned the dog-owner relationship on its head. In this series, Peabody was a genius canine who adopted a sweet red-headed boy named Sherman.

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Dick Tracy
youtube
Who is this?
Quick Draw McGraw
Dick Tracy
Tom Terrific
Dino
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Dick Tracy was a beloved comic strip character when he got his own cartoon series in the early '60s. Using his wristwatch radio, he coordinated his crime-fighting skills with partners like Hemlock Holmes, Heap O'Calorie and Joe Jitsu.

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Bullwinkle
YouTube
Which '50s/60s character is this?
Bullwinkle
Woody Woodpecker
Pokey
Peabody
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Bullwinkle hails from Moosylvania, but on "The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle," he lives in Frostbite Falls, Minnesota. In the series, which ran from 1959 to 1964, Bullwinkle uses his mighty moose muscle to help his buddy, Rocky, save the day.

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Davey from Davey and Goalith
YouTube
Who's this old-time cartoon?
Augie Doggie
The Pink Panther
Davey
Cool McCool
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The series "Davey and Goliath" was sponsored by the United Lutheran Church, so there's no surprise that it was filled with moral and religious lessons. It featured a boy named Davey who had claymation adventures his his dog, Goliath.

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Colonel Bleep
YouTube
Which old school character is pictured her?
Minute Mouse
Colonel Bleep
Linus the Lionhearted
Dino
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Colonel Bleep" was one of the very first animated color TV series. It premiered in 1957 and featured the title character, an alien from planet Futura, living with his pals on Zero Zero Island.

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Snagglepuss
YouTube
Name this classic cartoon character.
Rocky
Chilly Willy
Casper
Snagglepuss
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Snagglepuss appeared on "The Yogi Bear Show" in the early '60s. The pink mountain lion was known for his catchphrase, "Heavens to Murgatroyd!"

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Baba Looey
YouTube
Can you tell us the name of this animated character?
Top Cat
Atom Ant
Davey
Baba Looey
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Baba Looey was another classic character from "The Quick Draw McGraw" show. The miniature Mexican burro wore his sombrero and spoke with a thick accent as he served as Deputy to Sheriff Quick Draw.

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Tennessee Tuxedo
YouTube
Identify this cartoon character.
Deputy Dawg
Scooby Doo
Tennessee Tuxedo
Bullwinkle
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Tennessee Tuxedo was a penguin who appeared on "Tennessee Tuxedo and his Tales" in the early '60s. Along with buddy, Chumley, he lived at the Megapolis Zoo, and caused frequent problems for Zoo Director Stanley Livingston.

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Underdog
YouTube
Who is this character?
Underdog
Bugs Bunny
Top Cat
Cecil
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! On the '60s cartoon series, "Underdog," a mild-mannered Shoeshine Boy was transformed into a superhero named Underdog to save Sweet Polly Purebread from dastardly villains.

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Casper the Ghost
YouTube
Match this guy to the name he was given.
Hokey Wolf
Gumby
Scooby Doo
Casper The Friendly Ghost
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Casper had been a long-time comic book star when he showed up on "The New Casper Cartoon Show" in 1963. The series also featured the trouble-making ghostly trio, plus Wendy the good little witch.

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Magilla Gorilla
tmdb
Give us this character's name.
Milton the Monster
Courageous Cat
Magilla Gorilla
Davey
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

How much is that gorilla in the window? On the '60s TV series "The Magilla Gorilla Show," a hopeful gorilla spent his days sitting in the window at Marvin Peebles' pet shop, just waiting to get adopted. Instead, he found himself repeatedly purchased and returned by unscrupulous customers.

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Space Ghost and Dino Boy
tmdb
Can you tell us the name of this animated character?
Peabody
Quick Draw McGraw
Hoppity Hooper
Space Ghost
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

You may known him from "Space Ghost Coast to Coast," but this character actually dates back to the mid-'60s. With the help of his assistants, Jan and Jace, and their monkey, Blip, Space Ghost defeats enemies like Zorak, the Black Widow and Creature King.

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Milton the Monster
ABC
Name this cartoon.
Milton the Monster
Tennessee Tuxedo
The Pink Panther
Bugs Bunny
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Milton the Monster" aired from 1965 to 1968. Created by Professor Weirdo and Count Kook, poor Milton was similar to Frankenstein, except he was made with an excess of tincture of tenderness -- making it difficult for him to understand the true monster lifestyle.

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Linus Lionhearted
CBS
Which back-in-the day cartoon is this?
Deputy Dawg
Snagglepuss
Linus the Lionhearted
Magilla Gorilla
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Linus the Lionhearted" was a cartoon series that ran from 1964 to 1966. Considering that the entire cast was made up of cereal company mascots, it could be considered more commercial than cartoon. In addition to Linus, the show featured Sugar Bear, Rory Raccoon, So Hi, and Lovable Truly.

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The Atom Ant Show
tmdb
Which old school character is pictured her?
Atom Ant
Woody Woodpecker
Courageous Cat
Dick Tracy
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"The Atom Ant" show premiered in 1965. It featured a tiny superhero named Atom Ant who fought bad guys such as Ferocious Flea, Rowdy Dowdy, and a surprising number of mad scientists.

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Hokey Wolf
YouTube
Name this cartoon.
Hokey Wolf
Rocky
Hoppity Hooper
Underdog
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Hokey Wolf appeared on "The Huckleberry Hound" show in the '60s. A dedicated con artist, Hokey spent his days trying to secure free food and lodging with the help of his buddy, Ding-A-Ling Wolf.

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Shazzan
CBS
Identify the name this character goes by.
Shazzan
Cool McCool
Superman
George Jetson
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In the '60s series, "Shazzan," Chuck and Nancy ride across the desert on a flying camel named Kaboobie. To summon Shazzan the genie, they must join two halves of a magic ring together.

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Archie Andrews
CBS
Out of these characters, which name matches the one pictured here?
Dick Tracy
TinTin
Archie Andrews
Cool McCool
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"The Archie Show" premiered in the late '60s. It featured such classic comic book characters as Archie Andrews, his two loves, Veronica and Betty, his buddy, Jughead, and the rest of the Riverdale gang.

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Scooby Doo
YouTube
Which old-time character is pictured here?
Dick Tracy
Deputy Dawg
Underdog
Scooby Doo
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Scooby Doo, Where Are You!" premiered in 1969. It starred a dog named Scooby traveling with his friends in a van dubbed the Mystery Machine, solving crimes and taking down the bad guys.

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Cool McCool
NBC
Match this character to its name.
Dick Tracy
Underdog
Cool McCool
Hoppity Hooper
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Cool McCool was a goofy spy who still managed to nab the bad guys -- similar to the bumbling agent in "Get Smart." He took his orders from his boss, Number One, and relied on his secretary, Friday, to keep him on track.

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Batfink
KTLA
Who is this cartoon personality?
Batfink
Superman
Atom Ant
Roger Ramjet
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The 1967 series, "Batfink," featured a grey bat in a yellow superhero costume with a bold "B" on his chest. He lived in a cave with his sidekick, Karate, and together they chased down villains in the Battillac.

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Pink Panther
Youtube
Which classic character is here in this picture?
The Pink Panther
Woody Woodpecker
Batfink
Cool McCool
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The Pink Panther found huge success at the box office in the early '60s, prompting an animated series that premiered in 1969. The show featured both the aristocratic feline and a detective named The Inspector, plus his assistant, Sergeant Deux-Deux.

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George Jetson
Youtube
Who's this old-time cartoon?
George Jetson
Fred Flintstone
Astro
Dino
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Meet George Jetson..."The Jetsons" was the space-age counterpart to "The Flintstones," and featured George, Jane, Judy and Elroy -- plus Astro the dog and a robot maid named Rosie.

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Superman
Warner Bros
Which character is this?
Superman
Underdog
Courageous Cat
Dick Tracy
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Superman has been a childhood icon since the 1930s. In the late '60s, "The New Adventures of Superman" brought the man of steel to a whole new generation of kids. It featured Clark Kent, Lois Lane, and their friend Jimmy Olsen.

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Cecil
YouTube
Can you tell us who this character is?
Colonel Bleep
Felix the Cat
Cecil
Beany
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Beany and Cecil" ran from 1959 to 1962. Cecil the sea serpent helped keep the young Beany out of trouble, often exclaiming, "I'm a comin' Beany Boy!"

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Roger Ramjet
NBC
Which of these people is pictured here?
Roger Ramjet
Dudley Do-Right
Snagglepuss
Gumby
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Roger Ramjet" premiered in 1965 and ran for five seasons. It featured a soldier named Roger Ramjet who relied on PEP -- Proton Energy Pills -- to give him the energy he needed to beat the bad guys.

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Tom Terrific
YouTube
Can you tell us who this character is?
Beany
Quick Draw McGraw
Peabody
Tom Terrific
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Tom Terrific had his own segment on "Captain Kangaroo" in the '50s. He lived in a treehouse with his sidekick, Mighty Manford the Wonder Dog, and used a magical thinking cap to have wild adventures around the world.

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TinTin
YouTube
Match this guy to the name he was given.
Tennessee Tuxedo
Colonel Bleep
TinTin
Dudley Do-Right
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"The Adventures of TinTin" was inspired by a classic Belgian comic featuring an adventurous young man named TinTin. The series premiered in the U.S. in 1963, and featured the young reporter traveling the world with his dog, Snowy.

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Hoppity Hooper
YouTube
Tell us who this is.
Hoppity Hooper
Bullwinkle
Tennessee Tuxedo
Milton the Monster
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Hoppity Hooper" ran from 1964 to 1967. It starred a frog and his friends -- a scheming fox and bugle-playing bear -- who were hoping to strike it rich in the town of Foggy Bog, Wisconsin.

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'Sabrina The Teenage Witch
Disney
Pick the name that goes with the character in the picture.
Natasha
Rosie
Sabrina
Veronica
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Sabrina the Teenage Witch" was an Archie spin-off starring Sabrina Spellman and her aunts, Hilda and Zelda. The series also featured a Groovy Ghoulies segment until the Ghoulies got their own show in the '70s.

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Woody Woodpecker
The MovieDB
Who is this classic cartoon character?
Underdog
Woody Woodpecker
Linus the Lionhearted
George Jetson
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Ha-ha-ha-HA-ha! Known for his gorgeous red plume and characteristic laugh, Woody Woodpecker was originally voiced by the legendary Mel Blanc. He first appeared in cartoon shorts at the movie theaters before landing his own series, "The Woody Woodpecker Show," in 1957.

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