Joseph Barbera
Also Known As: Joe Barbera, Joseph Roland Barbera, Joseph R. Barbera
Biography: Joseph Roland "Joe" Barbera was an influential American animator, director, producer, storyboard artist, and cartoon artist, whose movie and television cartoon characters entertained millions of fans worldwide for much of the twentieth century. Through his young adult years, Barbera lived, attended college, and began his career in New York City. After working odd jobs and as a banker, Barbera joined Van Beuren Studios in 1932 and subsequently Terrytoons in 1936. In 1937 he moved to California and while working at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), Barbera met William Hanna. The two men began a collaboration that was at first best known for producing Tom and Jerry and live action films. In 1957, after MGM dissolved their animation department, they co-founded Hanna–Barbera, which became the most successful television animation studio in the business, producing programs such as The Flintstones, The Huckleberry Hound Show, Top Cat, The Jetsons,Scooby-Doo, The Quick Draw McGraw Show, The Smurfs, and Yogi Bear. In 1967, Hanna–Barbera was sold to Taft Broadcasting for $12 million, but Hanna and Barbera remained head of the company until 1991. At that time the studio was sold to Turner Broadcasting System, which in turn was merged with Time Warner, owners of Warner Bros., in 1996; Hanna and Barbera stayed on as advisors.Hanna and Barbera won seven Academy Awards and eight Emmy Awards. Their cartoon shows have become cultural icons, and their cartoon characters have appeared in other media such as films, books, and toys. Hanna–Barbera's shows have a global audience of over 300 million people and have been translated into more than 20 languages.
Department: Production
Place of Birth: Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
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Birthday: March 24, 1911
Age: 114 years old
Gender: Male
Deathday: December 18, 2006
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Hanna-Barbera's 50th
Overview: The special is hosted by Tony Danza and Annie Potts celebrating 50 years of William Hanna and Joseph Barbera's partnership in animation. This is the first animated project to be broadcast in Dolby Surround sound system.
Genres: Comedy Fantasy Family Animation Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-07-17
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Scooby-Doo, Where Are You Now!
Overview: After 52 years of solving mysteries, the Scooby gang reunite at Warner Bros. Studios to reminisce about their favorite cases and how they were filmed. But it turns out that the back lot may have its OWN monster problem. Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy, and Scooby-Doo investigate this mystery while celebrating the legacy of the franchise.
Genres: Animation Adventure Mystery TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-10-29
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The Mansion Cat
Overview: The owner of a large house tells Tom he's going away for a while, the house is in perfect shape, and that he doesn't want Tom blaming "the mouse" (who's a family pet, in a cage) this time.
Genres: Animation Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-04-08
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Fine Feathered Friend
Overview: Chased by Tom around the barnyard, Jerry takes refuge under a hen, who, in her nest, is sitting on eggs. Tom has to figure out ways to get Jerry out from under the protective hen.
Genres: Animation Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1942-10-10
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Tom & Jerry's 50th Birthday Bash
Overview: Celebrate the fiftieth birthday of the animated cat-and-mouse team, Tom & Jerry, including clips from their animated shorts!
Genres: Animation Documentary Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-11-30
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The Flintstones
Overview: Modern Stone Age family the Flintstones hit the big screen in this live-action version of the classic cartoon. Fred helps Barney adopt a child. Barney sees an opportunity to repay him when Slate Mining tests its employees to find a new executive. But no good deed goes unpunished.
Genres: Fantasy Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-05-27
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The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas
Overview: The Flintstones are at it again. The Flintstones and the Rubbles head for Rock Vegas with Fred hoping to court the lovely Wilma. Nothing will stand in the way of love, except for the conniving Chip Rockefeller who is the playboy born in Baysville but who has made it in the cutthroat town of Rock Vegas. Will Fred win Wilma's love?
Genres: Comedy Family Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-04-28
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Cartoon Network Christmas: Yuletide Follies
Overview: Ring in the holiday season the Cartoon Network way via nine original tales that run the gamut from naughty to nice. The stories feature popular animated characters such as Ed, Edd 'n Eddy, Courage the Cowardly Dog, Cow & Chicken, I A.M. Weasel, Dexter's Laboratory, The Powerpuff Girls and Johnny Bravo. This holly-jolly animated collection sure beats a piece of coal in your stocking!
Genres: Animation Family Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-10-05
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The Flintstones' 25th Anniversary Celebration
Overview: A live-action and animated television special featuring clips from past episodes and spin-offs combined with new animation and musical segments.
Genres: Animation Comedy Family TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-05-20
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Pitcher and the Pin-Up
Overview: Growing up in Las Vegas, Danny and Melissa meet at age eight and are destined to become life-long friends. During their teen years, they cling to each other for love and security, but as they grow older, their lives take different paths. Danny fills the void in his heart with his passion and love for America's favorite pastime. Melissa, filled with the insecurities of her youth, struggles to find the strength to pursue her childhood dreams. Although apart, their lives are forever connected. Like a glorious seven-game world series, "Pitcher and the Pin-Up" is a story of imperishable hope, courage, faith, love, and coming home.
Genres: Drama Action Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-06-14
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Tom & Jerry: Deluxe Anniversary Collection
Overview: The world's favorite cat and mouse celebrate 7 decades of mischief and mayhem.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-06-01
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Here Comes a Star
Overview: A look behind the scenes at the Hanna-Barbera Studios to see how their new series, The Magilla Gorilla Show (1964), is made from storyboard to broadcast.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1963-12-01
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Duffy's Dozen
Overview: Six minute Hanna Barbara presentation pilot for an animated television series that would have revolved around a dozen kids, a big shaggy dog, and an adult traveling around the country in a specialized RV visiting various locations and people.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-01-01
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I Yabba Dabba Do!
Overview: A grown-up Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm decide to get married.
Genres: TV Movie Comedy Animation Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-02-07
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