Wacky Races
1968•TV-G•1 Seasons•34 Episodes•7.3•Ended
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Wacky Races is an animated television series produced by Hanna-Barbera that originally aired in 1968. The show is a parody of traditional car races, featuring a variety of eccentric characters and their outlandish vehicles, all racing across different terrains in a madcap competition for first place. The series is centered around a group of 11 racers, each with their own unique vehicle and distinct personality. The main characters include Dick Dastardly and his dog Muttley, who are always trying to cheat and sabotage the other competitors, although they never succeed. Other notable racers include Penelope Pitstop, the glamorous but tough driver; the adventurous Red Max; and the lovable duo, the Slag Brothers, who drive a massive, rock-like car.
Creator
Joseph Barbera, William Hanna
Network
CBS
Origin
US, GB
Cast
John Stephenson
Blubber Bear (voice)
Paul Winchell
Clyde (voice)
Don Messick
Gravel Slag (voice)
Daws Butler
Big Gruesome (voice)
Janet Waldo
Penelope Pitstop (voice)
Dave Willock
Narrator (voice)
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