This 94-minute special features Tony Danza and Annie Potts celebrating 50 years of animation by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, the first to use Dolby Surround sound.
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This 94-minute special features Tony Danza and Annie Potts celebrating 50 years of animation by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, the first to use Dolby Surround sound.
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Tony Danza and Annie Potts host a celebration of 50 years of animation by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera. Premiering on July 17, 1989, on TNT, the special features clips from iconic cartoons produced by Hanna-Barbera, which was founded in 1957. It includes new animated segments and a behind-the-scenes look at Jetsons: The Movie. The program is notable for being the first animated project broadcast in Dolby Surround sound. It is dedicated to Daws Butler and marks the final appearances of Mel Blanc and George O'Hanlon.
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Why Watch
- Meet Tony Danza and Annie Potts as hosts.
- See clips from classic Hanna-Barbera cartoons.
- Find out about the making of Jetsons: The Movie.
Did You Know
- The special premiered on July 17, 1989.
- It was the first animated project broadcast in Dolby Surround sound.
- The special is dedicated to Daws Butler, who died during its production.
- Mel Blanc and George O'Hanlon both died before the special aired.
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When did Hanna-Barbera's 50th special premiere?
Hanna-Barbera's 50th premiered on July 17, 1989.
Who hosted Hanna-Barbera's 50th?
The special was hosted by Tony Danza and co-hosted by Annie Potts.
What significant audio technology was used in Hanna-Barbera's 50th?
It was the first animated project to be broadcast in Dolby Surround sound system.
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