Wacky Races (1968)

09/14/1968 (GB) • 11m

Family, Animation, Comedy, Kids

Overview

Wacky Races is an animated television series produced by Hanna-Barbera that originally aired in 1968. The show is a parody of traditional car races, featuring a variety of eccentric characters and their outlandish vehicles, all racing across different terrains in a madcap competition for first place. The series is centered around a group of 11 racers, each with their own unique vehicle and distinct personality. The main characters include Dick Dastardly and his dog Muttley, who are always trying to cheat and sabotage the other competitors, although they never succeed. Other notable racers include Penelope Pitstop, the glamorous but tough driver; the adventurous Red Max; and the lovable duo, the Slag Brothers, who drive a massive, rock-like car.

Top Billed Cast

John Stephenson

Blubber Bear (voice)

34 Episodes

Paul Winchell

Clyde (voice)

34 Episodes

Don Messick

Gravel Slag (voice)

34 Episodes

Daws Butler

Big Gruesome (voice)

34 Episodes

Janet Waldo

Penelope Pitstop (voice)

34 Episodes

Dave Willock

Narrator (voice)

34 Episodes


Last Season

Season 1

1968 | 34 Episodes

Season 1 of Wacky Races premiered on September 14, 1968.

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Status

Ended

Network

network

Type

Scripted

Original Language

English

Keywords

racing

penelope pitstop

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