The holiday TV tradition of FAMOUS CLASSIC TALES specials by Hanna-Barbera, API, and Ruby-Spears from Kenner Toys is explored with author/historian MICHAEL LYONS.

Find out how Mel Blanc and Henry Corden helped inspire JEFF BERGMAN to continue the voice acting magic of a galaxy of classic cartoon stars. 

Fascinating revelations abound in this salute to iconic comedian/writer/starmaker BILL DANA with his wife, EVY DANA, and JENNI MATZ of the American Comedy Archives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kings Island legend DENNIS SPIEGEL talks about his role in the creation of Kings Island, as well as songwriting, sailing, and cooking with Bill Hanna. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Warner Archive exec GEORGE FELTENSTEIN returns with details on the extensive restoration and special features on the newly released TOP CAT Blu-ray. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pioneering Hollywood Voice Director GINNY McSWAIN recalls her 45-year career with some of the greatest actors in animation history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John “Dr. Quest” Stephenson’s son ROGER STEPHENSON and master animator NIK RANIERI (The Simpsons, Beauty and the Beast) celebrate the Hanna-Barbera classic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Writer/translator FRANCES NOVIER BALDWIN recalls helping to bring Smurfs to television with her husband, producer GERARD BALDWIN, Smurfs creator Peyo, and the Hanna-Barbera staff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get to know JEAN VANDER PYL, the great lady behind some of the most beloved Hanna-Barbera characters as her son, actor ROGER DeWITT, shares family and show business memories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The inside story of how MeTV Toons came to be and the pivotal role of Hanna-Barbera in the network is discussed by Weigel Broadcasting Vice-Chairman NEAL SABIN.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actor/comedian RONNIE SCHELL talks about his work on Gomer Pyle USMC, Good Morning World, Cat from Outer Space, and Goober and the Ghost Chasers. PLUS Mike Lyons looks at books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Film and TV music historian/author JON BURLINGAME (“Music for Prime Time”) discusses the landmark work of Hanna-Barbera composer Hoyt Curtin and his colleagues, including John Williams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

USC Professor JON BURLINGAME continues to detail the development of music for television, from library “needle drop” to original scores by Hoyt Curtin, John Williams, Mark Isham, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hollywood archivists MATT PATTERSON and D.W. FERRANTI discuss their careers working on film and TV releases for Warner Archive, and why it is such a spectacular success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“Archive Guys” D.W. FERRANTI and MATT PATTERSON discuss the theory that The Flintstones might actually be a futuristic family as they review the H-B superstar 10 movies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Voice actor KEITH SCOTT discusses his book, “Cartoon Voices of the Golden Age, 1930-70” and how Bill Hanna helped launch his decades-long career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actor/author KEITH SCOTT returns with memories of Bill Hanna, Daws Butler, Jay Ward, Bill Scott, Alex Anderson, and Kings Wonderland in Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

King’s Island designer and Disney Imagineer DALE MOORE recalls his career with Hanna-Barbera Land and more at Kings Island, Kings Dominion, and Canada’s Wonderland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Renowned theme park and resort designer DALE MOORE shares stories about working for Kings Island, Disney Cruise Line, Dolly Parton, and many others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actor/director MICHAEL BELL tells how a kid from Brooklyn came to Hollywood with roles in everything from “Smurfs” and “Transformers” to “Three’s Company” and “Star Trek: The Next Generation.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More Hanna-Barbera memories are shared by actor/director MICHAEL BELL, including voicing Wonder Twin Zan on “Super Friends,” and how some relatives inspired some of his cartoon voices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Author/historians TYLER SOLON WILLIAMS AND KEVIN SANDLER detail the fascinating discoveries they unearthed for their new book, “Hanna and Barbera: Conversations.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More insights about classic cartoons with historians TYLER SOLON WILLIAMS AND KEVIN SANDLER, authors of the new book, “Hanna and Barbera: Conversations.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hanna-Barbera Legend TIM MATHESON (Jonny Quest, Young Samson, Sinbad, Jr. , Jace of Space Ghost) explains how being an H-B voice actor was crucial to his long acting, directing, and writing career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices