Key Takeaways
- Availability: All four seasons of The Huckleberry Hound Show are now on Blu-ray.
- Content: The collection includes all 68 episodes and original bumpers.
- Restoration: The series has been meticulously restored from 4K scans.
- Bonus Features: The final disc contains three featurettes about the show and its voice actors.
All four seasons of The Huckleberry Hound Show are now available on Blu-ray with the new Complete Series release. Comprised of 11 discs, Warner Archive has done a great job restoring the show and its original bumpers. Whether you are looking forward to seeing Yogi Bear’s beginnings or Huck’s hilarious antics, there’s a lot to love here.
“Rediscover one of the most beloved good ol’ hound dogs ever in this comprehensive anthology of Hanna-Barbera’s landmark animated series The Huckleberry Hound Show. This complete collection presents all 68 half-hour episodes – following studio broadcast records as a guide – as originally aired during the series’ four seasons on television. Meticulously restored from 4K scans of original 35mm negatives, everyone’s favorite blue hound dog never looked better,” says the official description.
“The cool canine charmed early TV audiences with his unique personality, a slow southern drawl, and fast wit that’ll win over audiences of all ages. Viewers also got familiar with Pixie and Dixie (and nemesis Mr. Jinks the cat, who hated meeses to pieces) and future icons Yogi Bear and sidekick Boo Boo, as well as later shows which introduced the irrepressible Hokey Wolf, all of whom starred in their own segments. To faithfully present these episodes as originally aired, you’ll note each show contains original bumpers and bridges, as well as rarely seen vintage commercials featuring the characters from the series. A timeless tribute to the talents at Hanna-Barbera, including voice artists Daws Butler and Don Messick, this new collection enables you to experience the adventures of Huck, Yogi, and their pals just as they first burst on the television scene decades ago, proving that their animated hijinks remain as clever and entertaining as ever.”
I have a lot of great memories of watching The Huckleberry Hound Show as a child, and it’s great to revisit these cartoons in such a wonderful form. Everything from commercials featuring the characters to bumpers has been restored, and the show has never looked better (with the exception of the Season 1 end credit sequence, which sadly didn’t have the original negative). The cartoons look wonderful, which allows you to fully enjoy the humor and the historical significance of the show as it introduced Yogi Bear and Boo Boo to the world. There are 68 episodes in total, and voice actor Daws Butler never fails to charm with his performance as Huck.
The The Huckleberry Hound Show – The Complete Series Blu-ray comes in a great outer case that holds three separate Blu-ray cases that hold 11 discs. Episode lists are available, too, so it’s easy to track down particular episodes. There’s not a ton of bonus content, but the final disc of the collection does include three featurettes: a five-minute video of a linguistics expert talking about Huck’s speech, a 13-minute tribute to voice actor Daws Butler, and a quick music video featuring some of Huckleberry Hound’s best quotes.
The Huckleberry Hound Show – The Complete Series Blu-ray Review: Final Verdict
The The Huckleberry Hound Show – The Complete Series Blu-ray gets our highest recommendation for fans of classic cartoons. Not only has the source material aged well, but it is historically significant as well. Wonderfully restored and presented with a ton of respect, this is a great collection of a wonderful show.
Disclosure: ComingSoon received product from the distributor for our The Huckleberry Hound Show – The Complete Series Blu-ray review.
