Back in September, I wrote a blog post centered on eight websites that I felt Hanna-Barbera fanatics should look at. That post turned out to be one of the most viewed on this site thus far, so I figured it's about time to give it a follow-up. From fan sites to podcasts to social media accounts, here are eight more websites that you should all check out!
1. The Funtastic World of Hanna & Barbera with Greg Ehrbar - The newest site on this list, this one also happens to be one of the very best. Hosted by the extremely talented Greg Ehrbar, this is a podcast that focuses on you guessed it, Hanna-Barbera. Each episode sees Ehrbar joined by a guest, ranging from artists to voice actors to animation historians, as they discuss specific areas of Hanna-Barbera history. The whole series is worth a listen, but one of my favorites had to be a two-part conversation Greg had with Chas Butler, son of voice-acting giant Daws Butler. The series gets updated pretty regularly, too, so there's always a new episode to look forward to. If you haven't listened to this yet, then quite frankly, what are you waiting for? Funtastic World is available on Apple, Audible, and most other audio services.
2. Termite Terrace Headlines - Named after the iconic building where the classic WB cartoons were made, Termite Terrace is hosted by Kamden Spies, who I've mentioned here several times before and featured in my "Favorite Flintstones" post from February. The site focuses on classic cartoons in general, and that includes early Hanna-Barbera. He and his blog were a big source of inspiration for this blog, and he's very knowledgeable in not even just classic cartoons, but old-school entertainment as well. This is one of those blogs that I got lost in for hours upon first encountering it, and I believe many of you will feel the same way. Give Termite Terrace a look, and you'll be glad you did!
3. Hanna-Barbera Screencaps - This one might be considered cheating, as it's technically a social media account, but it's so good I couldn't ignore it. Hosted on Twitter (nope, I'm never calling it "X" or whatever), Hanna-Barbera Screencaps is exactly what it sounds like. It is dedicated to images, videos, and other materials from the shows that came out of 3400 Cahuenga Boulevard. It's a very popular page too, having amassed over 150k followers since launching in 2020. The account also posts a lot about other non-HB cartoons, both old and new, so it's a great page for animation in general really. The page's owner just got back from a hiatus, so the time is right to give this page a much-earned follow!
4. The Last Cartoonery - As great as sites made by fans and historians are, you also cannot go wrong with sites put together by the people who worked for Hanna-Barbera. That, my friends, is where the Last Cartoonery comes in. Hosted by Tony Benedict, one of the few remaining individuals who worked for the studio during its glory days, the blog is a lovely retrospective, full of charming cartoons, behind-the-scenes photos, and more. The only real drawback to the site is that it hasn't been updated in years, but what is there is nothing short of amazing.
5. ScoobyAddicts - Scooby and the gang have easily the biggest following of any of the Hanna-Barbera characters, so it was only a matter of time before I spotlighted one here. In my opinion, ScoobyAddicts is the premiere destination for all things Scooby, from episode guides to news updates. Owned by Nikki Blake, a super kind individual in my short interactions with her, the big draw has to be the interviews uploaded to it. The site has done many over the years, covering every section of Scooby-Doo's long history. Even if you aren't the biggest fan of the mystery-solving mutt, the interviews alone make this site a required visit for all Hanna-Barbera enthusiasts.
6. It's So Hanna-Barberaesque - A blog hosted on the website Tumblr, "It's So Hanna-Barberaesque is a great place for Hanna-Barbera fans who are more into the "fandom" side of their productions. The blog is ripe with fanfics, headcanons, and fanart, which means there's a lot to go back to with this one. The site also has a great "links of interest" page, chock full of websites connected to Hanna-Barbera, both big and small. Overall, it's a lovely site, and definitely one of the more unique ones I've covered so far.
7. Classic Jonny Quest - Another fansite, this time dedicated to the adventures of the one and only Jonny Quest. The site has been around since the nineties, but boasts an impressive selection of features, including a list of merchandise, fan art, bios on characters and locations, and more. This site, like the prior entry, also has its own great set of links to other websites, which I also recommend you check out. Quite frankly, Quest and friends couldn't have asked for a better fansite, so if you're at all a fan of the classic 1964 series, this is one to bookmark.
8. Paul Maher's Children's Television Archive - Now this is a really special one. For those unaware, Paul Maher was an animation fan in every sense of the world. He loved cartoons, owned many collectibles, and met many of the men and women behind these shows. He passed away back in 2014, and this site was made in his honor. The site archives lots of the material he possessed, ranging from rare BTS photographs to interviews with voice actors and animators. If you can think of any classic cartoon production company, this site has a section dedicated to it. From what I've heard, Maher was a passionate individual, and this site perfectly exemplifies that passion.
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