The Original Opening
Huckleberry is usually associated with a type of blueberry. Well, at least this weekend’s classic cartoon honoree is blue – but a blue dog – Huckleberry Hound
Mild-mannered blue dog speaking with a southern draw who worked different job and loves singing Oh My Darling, Clementine
69 original episodes between October 2, 1958 – April 24, 1962
Hanna-Barbera’s second animated series (Ruff and Ready was the first)
First animated series nominated for an Emmy Award (1961)
Antagonist include Crazy Coyote, Powerful Pierre, and Dinky Dalton
Other characters in the Huckleberry Hound Show include Pixie, Dixie, Mr. Jinks, Yogi Bear, Boo Boo, Hokey Wolf, and Ding-a-Ling
Voiced by Daws Butler
Show title in other languages includes Dom Pixote, Pes Filipes, Hakki-koira, Foxi Maxi, Akilli Bidik, and Braccobaldo Bau
Also appeared in Yogi’s Gang, Laff-A-Lmpics, and other post-classic shows
Mentioned in songs by George Clinton (Atomic Dog) and Janis Joplin (Easy Rider)
Classic Gag
Later Opening
A Tribute
