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In the "Wacky Races" cartoon series, who was Dick Dastardly's canine cohort?

Muttley. The "Wacky Races" cartoon series appeared on American television between 1968 and 1970. Dick Dastardly and his sidekick Muttley occupied the Mean Machine. Dastardly always tried to sabotage the outcome of the races. When Dastardly's plots failed, Muttley would grin and snicker. Sawtooth, a beaver, was another competitor in the races.

In the "Wacky Races" cartoon series, Lazy Luke drove the Arkansas Chuggabug. Who was his cowardly companion?

Blubber Bear. Blubber Bear didn't provide much help for Lazy Luke. He usually blubbered and frantically chewed his fingernails whenever there was potential danger on the racetrack. Atom Ant was a superhero in another Hanna-Barbera cartoon series.

What was the name of Fred Flintstone's pet "cat"?

Baby Puss. "The Flintstones" was an immensely popular cartoon series on American television between 1960 and 1966. Baby Puss, a saber-tooth tiger, was seen in the final credits of each show; it always locked Fred Flintstone out of the house. The lyrics to the closing song read: "Someday maybe Fred will win the fight, and that cat will stay out for the night." Dino was the family's pet dinosaur, Pebbles was a baby girl, and Barney was Fred's best friend.

Who was the family pet in the "Jetsons" cartoon series?

Astro. "The Jetsons" cartoon series aired on U.S. television from 1962 to 1963. Astro was the Jetson family dog- it replaced an electronic canine in one of the episodes. Rosie was a female robot, Elroy was George Jetson's son, and Cosmo was George's tyrannical boss. Astro's catch phrase was, "Ruh-roh!"

"Jonny Quest" was an action cartoon series from 1964 to 1965. Who was Jonny's pet dog?

Bandit. "Jonny Quest" offered action and suspense to cartoon watchers. Bandit was a bulldog with black rings around both eyes. Hadji was Jonny's adopted brother/companion, and Race Bannon was a bodyguard for Jonny's father, Dr. Benton Quest. Dr. Zin was an evil adversary of the Quests.

Yogi Bear was a famous denizen of Jellystone Park. Who was his faithful companion?

Boo Boo. "Yogi Bear" aired on American television in 1961. Yogi was constantly trying to steal picnic baskets from campers. Boo Boo Bear was Yogi's reluctant accomplice, and Ranger Rick attempted to prevent Yogi from pilfering food. Cindy was Yogi's female friend; "Huckleberry Hound" was a Hanna-Barbera cartoon which ran from 1958 to 1962.

Quick Draw McGraw was a sheriff in the Wild West. Which burro was his deputy and his faithful friend?

Baba Looey. The "Quick Draw McGraw" cartoon series appeared on American television from 1959 to 1961. Baba Looey was McGraw's loyal sidekick. Baba offered plenty of advice to Quick Draw, but McGraw rarely listened. "El Kabong" was also a character in this series- he played a Zorro-like figure. "Augie Doggie" was another cartoon series from Hanna-Barbera.

Ricochet Rabbit was a fast-moving sheriff who foiled outlaws in the Wild West. His lethargic deputy was named Droop-along. What kind of animal was this deputy?

a coyote. The "Ricochet Rabbit" cartoons first appeared on TV in 1963. They were occasionally featured on the "Magilla Gorilla" show. Droop-along was a slow-moving coyote who tried in vain to keep up with his hyper sheriff.

Secret Squirrel was a top-notch spy. His associate was named Morocco. Which type of animal was Morocco?

a mole. Secret Squirrel and Morocco Mole appeared on television from 1965 to 1968. They used sophisticated high-tech gadgets to thwart enemy agents. Morocco wore a fez and large glasses.

Touche Turtle and his companion Dum Dum were crime fighters in a Hanna-Barbera cartoon series. What were their weapons of choice?

swords. "Touche Turtle and Dum Dum" appeared on TV in 1962 and 1963 along with "Wally Gator" and "Lippy the Lion." Touche was a swashbuckling, expert fencer; Dum Dum was usually content just to tag along with his buddy.