About Scooby-Doo Where Are You!

Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! is an iconic American animated mystery comedy television series produced by Hannah-Barbera. The series, created by Joe Ruby and Ken Spears, first aired on CBS from 1969 to 1970. It centers on a group of teenagers and their Great Dane, Scooby-Doo, as they travel in their Mystery Machine van encountering mysteries that they must solve.

Making / Production

The series was produced for Hanna-Barbera Productions by Joseph Barbera and William Hanna, who had earned high acclaim for their animation work. The character designs were done by Iwao Takamoto, while Ray Patterson served as the general director. The voice direction was handled by Howard Swift.

Actors

• Don Messick: He provided the voice for Scooby-Doo. His rendition gave Scooby a unique and memorable personality.
• Casey Kasem: He served as the voice of Shaggy. Kasem portrayed Shaggy as a likable and jovial character who offered comic relief.
• Frank Welker: He voiced the character of Fred Jones, the group's fearless leader. Welker added a depth to Fred's character that guided the team through many challenges.
• Stefanianna Christopherson and Heather North: They lent their voices to Daphne Blake. Daphne was exhibited as brave and fashion-forward, keeping the team together.
• Nicole Jaffe: She voiced Velma Dinkley, the brains behind the group, who usually figure out the mystery. Jaffe successfully brought out Velma's intelligence and analytical streak.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show was initially going to be called 'Mysteries Five' and Scooby-Doo was a minor character.
• Scooby-Doo's full name is 'Scoobert Doo'.
• The series wasn't supposed to contain any supernatural elements, but this changed over time.
• Many catchphrases from the show, like "Ruh-roh!" and "Zoinks!", became globally recognized and are still used today.

Music, Soundtrack

• The catchy theme song, "Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!", was written by David Mook and Ben Raleigh.
• The show's underscore was written by Ted Nichols and conducted by Marty Paich.
• The series' rich, haunting sound effects were, to a large extent, it's trademark, adding depth and intrigue to the overall viewing experience.

Quotes

• "Scooby-Doo, where are you!" - Shaggy Rogers
• "Jinkies!" - Velma Dinkley
• "Jeepers!" - Daphne Blake
• "Let's split up, gang." - Fred Jones
• "Ruh-roh!" - Scooby-Doo