Wacky Races

Overview

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.

Series details

First air date

1968

Last air date

1969

Status

Ended

Seasons

1

Episodes

34

Episode runtime

11 min

Genres

Family, Animation, Comedy, Kids

Original language

EN

Origin country

US, GB

Networks

CBS

Created by

Joseph Barbera, William Hanna

Production

Merrill Heatter-Bob Quigley Productions, Hanna-Barbera Cartoons

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