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{{Infobox television
{{Infobox television
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| genre = [[Comedy]]<br>[[Variety show]]
| genre = [[Comedy]]<br>[[Variety show]]
| creator =
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| writer = [[Stan Hart]]
| director = [[Jim Washburn]]<br>[[Joe Layton]]<br>[[Bob Mackie]]
| director = [[Jim Washburn]]<br>[[Joe Layton]]
| presenter =
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| voices = Udana Power<br>Wendy McKenzie<br>[[Daws Butler]]<br>[[Don Messick]]
| voices = Udana Power<br>Jane Hamilton James<br>Wenndy McKenzie<br>[[Daws Butler]]<br>[[Don Messick]]
| theme_music_composer =
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| composer =
| composer = [[Billy Byers]]
| country = [[United States]]
| country = United States
| language = [[English language|English]]
| language = English
| num_seasons = 1
| num_seasons = 1
| num_episodes = 5
| num_episodes = 5
| list_episodes =
| list_episodes =
| executive_producer = [[Joseph Barbera]]
| executive_producer = [[Joseph Barbera]]
| producer = Ken Welch<br>Mitzi Welch<br>[[Joe Layton]]
| producer = Ken Welch<br>Mitzie Welch<br>[[Joe Layton]]
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| runtime = 60 minutes
| runtime = 60 minutes
| company = [[Hanna-Barbera|Hanna-Barbera Productions]]
| company = [[Hanna-Barbera|Hanna-Barbera Productions]], in association with Welch/Layton/Welch Productions
| distributor = [[Warner Bros. Television]]
| channel = [[NBC]]
| channel = [[NBC]]
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| first_aired = {{start date|1978|4|13}}
| audio_format =
| last_aired = {{end date|1978|5|11}}
| first_aired = April 13, 1978
| last_aired = May 11, 1978
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'''''The Hanna-Barbera Happy Hour''''' is an American television [[Variety show|comedy-variety show]] produced by [[Hanna-Barbera|Hanna-Barbera Productions]] which aired for five consecutive weeks on [[NBC]] from April 13 to May 11, 1978.
'''''The Hanna-Barbera Happy Hour''''' is an American television [[Variety show|comedy-variety show]] produced by [[Hanna-Barbera|Hanna-Barbera Productions]] which aired for five consecutive weeks on [[NBC]] from April 13 to May 11, 1978.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Perlmutter |first1=David |title=America Toons In: A History of Television Animation |date=2014 |publisher=McFarland & Co |isbn=9780786476503 |page=148}}</ref>


==Overview==
==Overview==
The show was hosted by two life-size female puppets named '''Honey''' and '''Sis''': Honey (voiced by Udana Power) is a 19-year-old willowy tall blond who thinks of herself as a gifted performer, while her 17-year-old red-headed sister Sis (voiced by Wendy McKenzie) is actually the talented one. On each episode, Honey and Sis sang, danced and participated in comedy sketches as "The Disco of Life" where they interacted with people at a disco club and "The Truth Tub" where they relaxed in a hot tub and parodied TV shows such as ''[[Laverne & Shirley]]'' and ''[[Three's Company]]''.
The show was hosted by two life-size female puppets named Honey and Sis: Honey (voiced by Udana Power) is a 19-year-old willowy tall blond who fancies herself a gifted performer, while her 17-year-old red-headed sister Sis (voiced by Wendy McKenzie) is actually the talented one.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Mallory |first1=Michael |title=Iwao Takamoto: My Life with a Thousand Characters |date=2009 |publisher=University Press of Mississippi |isbn=9781604734775 |page=161 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=00B68sB1-CkC&dq=%22The+Hanna-Barbera+Happy+Hour%22&pg=PA161 |accessdate=5 June 2020}}</ref> On each episode, Honey and Sis sang, danced and participated in comedy sketches as "The Disco of Life", a soap opera parody where they interacted with people at a disco, and "The Truth Tub" where they relaxed in a hot tub and parodied TV shows such as ''[[Laverne & Shirley]]'' and ''[[Three's Company]]''.


The guest stars during the five-week period included [[Melissa Sue Anderson]], [[Tom Bosley]], [[Gary Burghoff]], [[Charo]], [[Leif Garrett]], [[Melissa Gilbert]], [[Dan Haggerty]], [[Linda Lavin]], [[Peter Lupus]], [[Gavin MacLeod]], [[Tony Randall]], [[Connie Stevens]], [[The Sylvers]], [[Twiggy]], [[Abe Vigoda]], [[Betty White]] and [[Anson Williams]]. The stars introduced themselves rather than by an announcer. Costumed actors impersonating Hanna-Barbera cartoon characters such as [[Yogi Bear]], [[Huckleberry Hound]] and [[Snagglepuss]] (all voiced by [[Daws Butler]]) made cameo appearances.
The guest stars during the five-week period included [[Melissa Sue Anderson]], [[Tom Bosley]], [[Gary Burghoff]], [[Charo]], [[Leif Garrett]], [[Melissa Gilbert]], [[Dan Haggerty]], [[Linda Lavin]], [[Peter Lupus]], [[Gavin MacLeod]], [[Tony Randall]], [[Connie Stevens]], [[The Sylvers]], [[Twiggy]], [[Abe Vigoda]], [[Betty White]] and [[Anson Williams]]. The stars introduced themselves, rather than having an announcer do so. Costumed actors impersonating Hanna-Barbera cartoon characters such as [[Yogi Bear]], [[Huckleberry Hound]] and [[Snagglepuss]] (all voiced by [[Daws Butler]]) made cameo appearances.


Honey and Sis were designed by Hanna-Barbera animator [[Iwao Takamoto]] and their costumes created by fashion designer [[Bob Mackie]]. They were manipulated by a team of six puppeteers who would wear full-body blue leotards in front of a blue screen, so that the two characters would be chroma-keyed on a different background.
Honey and Sis were designed by Hanna-Barbera animator [[Iwao Takamoto]] and their costumes created by fashion designer [[Bob Mackie]]. They were manipulated by a team of six puppeteers who would wear full-body blue leotards in front of a blue screen, so that the two characters would be chroma-keyed on a different background.

==Episodes==
* April 20: either [[Abe Vigoda]], [[Melissa Gilbert]], [[Betty White]]<ref>" [https://www.newspapers.com/image/275938090/?terms=%22hanna+barbera+happy+hour%22 Thursday previews]", ''Star-Gazette'' (Elmira, New York), 20 April 1978.</ref> or [[Twiggy]], [[Gary Burghoff]], and [[Tony Randall]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/98574603/?terms=%22hanna%2Bbarbera%2Bhappy%2Bhour%22%2Bsis |title=20 Apr 1978, Page 67 - Detroit Free Press at |publisher=Newspapers.com |date=1978-04-20 |accessdate=2022-06-05}}</ref>
* April 23: [[Gavin MacLeod]], [[Anson Williams]], [[Charo]], [[Yogi Bear]]; the Elmira ''Star-Gazette'' said in advance "In the truth tub this week is Anson; his problem is that girls want him for the wrong reasons. Are any adults watching?"<ref>"[https://www.newspapers.com/image/275939572/?terms=%22hanna+barbera%22+store+westside Thursday previews]", ''Star-Gazette'' (Elmira, New York), 23 April 1978.</ref>
* April 30: [[Robert Conrad]], [[Melissa Sue Anderson]], [[Linda Lavin]], [[Peter Lupus]], [[Yogi Bear]]. Conrad entered the Truth Tub, perhaps as ''[[Baa Baa Black Sheep (TV series)|Baa Baa Black Sheep]]'' character [[Pappy Boyington]].<ref>"[https://www.newspapers.com/image/275941974/?terms=%22hanna+barbera+happy+hour%22 Thursday previews]", ''Star-Gazette'' (Elmira, New York), 30 April 1978.</ref>
* May 11: [[Tom Bosley]], [[Connie Stevens]], [[The Sylvers]], [[Yogi Bear]].


==Production credits==
==Production credits==
*'''Executive Producer:''' [[Joseph Barbera]]
*'''Executive Producer:''' [[Joseph Barbera]]
*'''Directors:''' [[Jim Washburn]], [[Joe Layton]]
*'''Directors:''' [[Jim Washburn]], [[Joe Layton]]
*'''Producers:''' Ken Welch, Mitzi Welch, [[Joe Layton]]
*'''Producers:''' Ken Welch, Mitzie Welch, [[Joe Layton]]
*'''Music Director:''' [[Billy Barnes (composer)|Billy Barnes]]
*'''Music Director:''' [[Billy Byers]]
*'''Music Material:''' Ken Welch, Mitzi Welch
*'''Music Material:''' Ken Welch, Mitzie Welch
*'''Puppeteers:''' Jerry Vogel, Paul Higgins, Greg Dandler
*'''Puppeteers:''' Pat Brymer, [[Van Snowden]], Jerry Vogel, J. Paul Higgins, Greg Dendler, Steve Dolainski
*'''Choreographer:''' [[Joe Layton]]
*'''Choreographer:''' [[Joe Layton]]
*'''Animation Director:''' [[Iwao Takamoto]]
*'''Animation Director:''' [[Iwao Takamoto]]
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==Reception==
==Reception==
Although only scheduled for a five-week test run, ''The Hanna-Barbera Happy Hour'' failed in the ratings as it competed with [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]'s ''[[Welcome Back, Kotter]]'' and ''[[What's Happening!!]]'' and was replaced in its timeslot with reruns of ''[[CHiPs]]''.
Although only scheduled for a five-week test run, ''The Hanna-Barbera Happy Hour'' failed in the ratings as it competed with [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]'s ''[[Welcome Back, Kotter]]'' and ''[[What's Happening!!]]'' and was taken off the air, with reruns of ''[[CHiPs]]'' taking over its timeslot.

==Home Media releases==
The show has never been officially released yet on DVD by [[Warner Home Video]] or [[Warner Archive]].


==References==
==References==
* Brooks, Tim and Marsh, Earle, ''[[The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946–Present]]''
* Brooks, Tim and Marsh, Earle, ''[[The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946–Present]]''

<references />


==External links==
==External links==
*{{IMDB title|id=0467378|title=The Hanna-Barbera Happy Hour}}
*{{IMDb title|id=0467378|title=The Hanna-Barbera Happy Hour}}
*[http://www.hollywood.com/tv/55280443/the-hanna-barbera-happy-hour ''The Hanna-Barbera Happy Hour''] at [[Hollywood.com]]
*[http://www.hollywood.com/tv/55280443/the-hanna-barbera-happy-hour ''The Hanna-Barbera Happy Hour''] at [[Hollywood.com]]


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Latest revision as of 12:24, 4 February 2024

The Hanna-Barbera Happy Hour
GenreComedy
Variety show
Written byStan Hart
Directed byJim Washburn
Joe Layton
Voices ofUdana Power
Jane Hamilton James
Wenndy McKenzie
Daws Butler
Don Messick
ComposerBilly Byers
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes5
Production
Executive producerJoseph Barbera
ProducersKen Welch
Mitzie Welch
Joe Layton
Running time60 minutes
Production companiesHanna-Barbera Productions, in association with Welch/Layton/Welch Productions
Original release
NetworkNBC
ReleaseApril 13 (1978-04-13) –
May 11, 1978 (1978-05-11)

The Hanna-Barbera Happy Hour is an American television comedy-variety show produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions which aired for five consecutive weeks on NBC from April 13 to May 11, 1978.[1]

Overview[edit]

The show was hosted by two life-size female puppets named Honey and Sis: Honey (voiced by Udana Power) is a 19-year-old willowy tall blond who fancies herself a gifted performer, while her 17-year-old red-headed sister Sis (voiced by Wendy McKenzie) is actually the talented one.[2] On each episode, Honey and Sis sang, danced and participated in comedy sketches as "The Disco of Life", a soap opera parody where they interacted with people at a disco, and "The Truth Tub" where they relaxed in a hot tub and parodied TV shows such as Laverne & Shirley and Three's Company.

The guest stars during the five-week period included Melissa Sue Anderson, Tom Bosley, Gary Burghoff, Charo, Leif Garrett, Melissa Gilbert, Dan Haggerty, Linda Lavin, Peter Lupus, Gavin MacLeod, Tony Randall, Connie Stevens, The Sylvers, Twiggy, Abe Vigoda, Betty White and Anson Williams. The stars introduced themselves, rather than having an announcer do so. Costumed actors impersonating Hanna-Barbera cartoon characters such as Yogi Bear, Huckleberry Hound and Snagglepuss (all voiced by Daws Butler) made cameo appearances.

Honey and Sis were designed by Hanna-Barbera animator Iwao Takamoto and their costumes created by fashion designer Bob Mackie. They were manipulated by a team of six puppeteers who would wear full-body blue leotards in front of a blue screen, so that the two characters would be chroma-keyed on a different background.

Episodes[edit]

Production credits[edit]

Reception[edit]

Although only scheduled for a five-week test run, The Hanna-Barbera Happy Hour failed in the ratings as it competed with ABC's Welcome Back, Kotter and What's Happening!! and was taken off the air, with reruns of CHiPs taking over its timeslot.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Perlmutter, David (2014). America Toons In: A History of Television Animation. McFarland & Co. p. 148. ISBN 9780786476503.
  2. ^ Mallory, Michael (2009). Iwao Takamoto: My Life with a Thousand Characters. University Press of Mississippi. p. 161. ISBN 9781604734775. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  3. ^ " Thursday previews", Star-Gazette (Elmira, New York), 20 April 1978.
  4. ^ "20 Apr 1978, Page 67 - Detroit Free Press at". Newspapers.com. 1978-04-20. Retrieved 2022-06-05.
  5. ^ "Thursday previews", Star-Gazette (Elmira, New York), 23 April 1978.
  6. ^ "Thursday previews", Star-Gazette (Elmira, New York), 30 April 1978.

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