This weekend marks 250 years since the United States declared its independence. I hope you all have a great weekend, but until then, I thought I'd roll the clock back 50 years and see how Hanna-Barbera celebrated the country's bicentennial in 1976. Because what could be more patriotic than pairing your favorite cartoon characters with the American flag?
For the special occasion, Hanna-Barbera produced stickers featuring Yogi Bear, Boo Boo, Fred Flintstone, and Barney Rubble, all pledging allegiance to the flag. The art is serviceable, though it is a little generic. Still, they could've done worse for a set of stickers. Also, is it just me, or does Fred kind of look like he has a chicken's arm in the first sticker?
Here's a reference to the bicentennial on Hanna-Barbera's employee calendar from the holiday season of '76. The photo has a collage of many Hanna-Barbera stars, as well as a message from Bill and Joe. They send a seasons greetings to their employees, and wish a happy 200th birthday to the country.
