About Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo

Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo is an animated adventure comedy series produced by Hanna-Barbera. Debuting in September 1979, the series centers around Scooby-Doo, Shaggy Rogers and their nephew (and sidekick), Scrappy-Doo, as they solve various mysteries and outsmart villains with hilarious antics and shrewd deductions. Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo were introduced as a revamped version of the existing Scooby-Doo franchise, providing a fresh and youthful perspective to the classic mystery-solving narrative.

Making / Production

The show was produced by the renowned animation studio, Hanna-Barbera Productions, with Joseph Barbera and William Hanna serving as producers. The aim was to revive the slightly falling viewership of the original Scooby-Doo series. With Scrappy-Doo's character introduction, the series infused new energy amongst its audience.

Actors

• Don Messick: Voiced the character of Scooby-Doo. He brought the iconic Great Dane to life with his distinctive low, tremulous voice.
• Casey Kasem: Provided the voice for Shaggy Rogers. Known for his laid-back and scared easily character, Kasem perfectly embodied Shaggy's personality.
• Lennie Weinrib: Voiced Scrappy-Doo during the first season of the series. His enthusiastic and assertive voice formed the basis of Scrappy’s fearless character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show marked the first appearance of Scrappy-Doo, who was created to boost the falling ratings of the original Scooby-Doo series.
• Unlike the original series, this version often saw the trio confronting real monsters and supernatural beings, instead of disguised humans.

Quotes

• "Puppy power!" - Scrappy-Doo
• "Zoinks!" - Shaggy Rogers
• "Ruh-roh." - Scooby-Doo

Music, Soundtrack

• The memorable opening theme song - "Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo" was composed by Hoyt Curtin, one of the main musical directors at Hanna-Barbera.
• The incidental music and cues were also contributed by Hoyt Curtin, giving the series its unique, kid-friendly and spooky sound palate.