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Wacky Races

Wacky Races

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.

Created ByJoseph BarberaWilliam Hanna
StatusEnded
Original NameWacky Races
First Air DateSeptember 14, 1968
Last Air DateJanuary 4, 1969
Seasons1
Episodes34
Episode Runtime 11min
LanguageEnglish, Italian
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited Kingdom, United States of America
Production CompaniesMerrill Heatter-Bob Quigley ProductionsHanna-Barbera Productions
NetworksCBS
The Carlsbad or Bust Bash
S01E34

The Carlsbad or Bust Bash

And here they are, folks, warming up their cars for the hottest race ever to Carlsbad. Early race favourites include Penelope Pitstop and the Red Max.

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