Yabba-Dabba-Doo! The Hanna-Barbera Cartoon Quiz
Instructions: William Hanna and Joseph Barbera built a cartoon empire that filled Saturday mornings and prime-time evenings for decades — how well do you know the residents of Bedrock, Orbit City, and Jellystone Park?
- 1.
What was Fred Flintstone's famous exclamation of joy on The Flintstones?
ACowabunga!BYabba-Dabba-Doo!CZoinks!DHeavens to Murgatroyd! - 2.
Before starting their own studio in 1957, William Hanna and Joseph Barbera were famous for creating which beloved cartoon duo at MGM?
ATom and JerryBBugs Bunny and Daffy DuckCChip 'n' DaleDPopeye and Bluto - 3.
In what fictional prehistoric city did the Flintstone family make their home?
ARockvilleBStoneburgCBedrockDQuarrytown - 4.
The Flintstones premiered in 1960 as America's first prime-time animated series. Which television network originally broadcast it?
ANBCBCBSCPBSDABC - 5.
Which actress provided the voice of Wilma Flintstone throughout the original series and many later Flintstones specials?
AJune ForayBJean Vander PylCBea BenaderetDJanet Waldo - 6.
What was the name of Fred Flintstone's jovial next-door neighbor and best friend, voiced by Mel Blanc?
ABarney RubbleBRocky LimestoneCChip GraniteDMr. Slate - 7.
What was the name of Yogi Bear's small, cautious companion who lived with him in Jellystone National Park?
ACindy BearBRanger SmithCBoo-Boo BearDSnagglepuss - 8.
The Flintstones kept a pet who acted just like a real dog — greeting Fred at the door and knocking him flat with excitement. What was this creature's name?
ARexBStonyCRockyDDino - 9.
The Jetsons premiered on ABC in 1962 and depicted life far in the future. What was the name of the futuristic city where the Jetson family lived?
ASkytownBOrbit CityCSpaceburghDCloud City - 10.
Hanna-Barbera's most prolific voice actor lent his talent to both Yogi Bear and Huckleberry Hound. Who was he?
ADaws ButlerBDon MessickCMel BlancDPaul Frees - 11.
When Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! premiered in 1969, on which network and in which time slot did it originally air?
ASunday evenings on NBCBFriday evenings on ABCCSaturday mornings on CBSDWeekday afternoons on NBC - 12.
The Jetsons had a robot who helped run their household. What was this helpful robot's name?
AElroyBAstroCJudyDRosie - 13.
In the 1968 cartoon Wacky Races, which mustachioed villain constantly schemed and cheated — yet almost always came in last anyway?
ADick DastardlyBPenelope PitstopCProfessor Pat PendingDRed Max - 14.
Voice actor Don Messick was a Hanna-Barbera legend. Which of the following famous characters did he voice?
AYogi BearBScooby-DooCFred FlintstoneDQuick Draw McGraw - 15.
Hanna-Barbera's 1964 series Jonny Quest broke new ground for the studio by being the first cartoon of what type?
AMusical comedy seriesBScience fiction sitcomCAction-adventure seriesDSuperhero team show
Answer Key
"Yabba-Dabba-Doo!" was Fred Flintstone's signature cry of delight throughout the show's run on ABC from 1960 to 1966 — one of the most recognizable catchphrases in cartoon history.
Hanna and Barbera created Tom and Jerry at MGM beginning in 1940, winning seven Academy Awards for the series before MGM shut down its animation unit and the pair founded their own studio.
The Flintstones lived in Bedrock, a Stone Age city where prehistoric people enjoyed surprisingly modern conveniences — all cleverly powered by animals and rocks rather than electricity.
The Flintstones premiered on ABC on September 30, 1960, making history as the first animated series to air in prime time on a major American network — a spot usually reserved for live-action comedies and dramas.
Jean Vander Pyl gave Wilma Flintstone her warm, distinctive voice from the very first episode in 1960 through decades of follow-up specials — one of the longest-running voice performances in animation history.
Barney Rubble was Fred's cheerful and loyal next-door neighbor — and the role was a perfect fit for Mel Blanc, who was already the most celebrated voice actor in Hollywood thanks to his work on Bugs Bunny and other Warner Bros. characters.
Boo-Boo Bear was Yogi's smaller, more timid sidekick who constantly warned Yogi that the park ranger "wouldn't like it" whenever Yogi hatched one of his schemes to steal picnic baskets from park visitors.
Dino was the Flintstones' purple pet dinosaur who behaved exactly like a loyal family dog — bounding to the door each evening to knock Fred down and lick his face, much to Wilma's amusement.
The Jetsons called Orbit City home — a gleaming metropolis of the future where families lived in towering sky-high apartment buildings and zipped around in bubble-topped flying cars.
Daws Butler was the voice behind Yogi Bear, Huckleberry Hound, Quick Draw McGraw, Snagglepuss, and dozens of other Hanna-Barbera characters — making him the studio's most essential and versatile performer throughout its golden era.
Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! debuted on CBS on Saturday morning, September 13, 1969, quickly becoming one of the most popular entries in the beloved Saturday morning cartoon lineup that defined childhood for millions of American kids.
Rosie the Robot was the Jetsons' lovable household maid — described as a somewhat outdated model but beloved by the family, and a charming symbol of the show's cheerful vision of a push-button future.
Dick Dastardly and his snickering dog Muttley set elaborate traps and cheated relentlessly in every race, yet their scheming invariably backfired — making them the funniest losers on Saturday morning television.
Don Messick created the distinctive, lovable voice of Scooby-Doo from the character's debut in 1969, and also voiced Boo-Boo Bear, Bamm-Bamm Rubble, and many other Hanna-Barbera characters over his long career.
Jonny Quest (1964) was Hanna-Barbera's first serious action-adventure animated series, following boy hero Jonny and his scientist father Dr. Benton Quest on dangerous missions around the globe — a bold departure from the studio's comedy roots.