What's New, Mr. Magoo? Explained

Genre:Children's television series
Animation
Comedy
Creator:Millard Kaufman
John Hubley
Director:Bob Richardson
Voices:Jim Backus
Bob Ogle
Casey Kasem
Hal Smith
Frank Welker
Composer:Dean Elliott
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:16
Producer:David H. DePatie
Friz Freleng
Editor:Robert T. Gillis
Rick Steward
Runtime:30 minutes
Company:DePatie-Freleng Enterprises
United Productions of America
Network:CBS

What's New, Mr. Magoo? is an American animated television series which aired on Saturday mornings from September 10 to December 24, 1977, on CBS. It was produced by DePatie-Freleng Enterprises and United Productions of America.[1] The series has the voices of Jim Backus, Bob Ogle, Casey Kasem, Hal Smith and Frank Welker.[2] [3]

This was the third series starring Mr. Magoo, following the 1960-1962 Mister Magoo, and the 1964-1965 show The Famous Adventures of Mr. Magoo.[4]

It was one of only two animated series from DePatie-Freleng Enterprises---besides Bailey's Comets---to air on the CBS Television Network.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Erickson . Hal . Television Cartoon Shows: An Illustrated Encyclopedia, 1949 Through 2003 . 2005 . 2nd . McFarland & Co . 978-1476665993 . 554–559.
  2. News: What's New, Mr. Magoo? - TV Special - Cast & Credits - Listings - NYTimes.com. The New York Times. 24 December 2014.
  3. Web site: What's New Mr. Magoo?. LocateTV.com. 24 December 2014.
  4. Book: Woolery . George W. . Children's Television: The First Thirty-Five Years, 1946-1981, Part 1: Animated Cartoon Series . 1983 . Scarecrow Press . 0-8108-1557-5 . registration . 14 March 2020 . 193–196.