Classic KI Pics

[westcoaster]

Photos keep getting better thanks!

[IndyGuy4KI]

Another great collection of pics. Looking forward to seeing more!

[Oldiesmann]

Here's one from the 80's as well. Me being an amateur puppeteer, I'd always try and catch one of the shows as a kid.

I vaguely remember seeing that show as a kid. Any idea when that was taken out, or where it was in relation to current rides/attractions?

[THE_BEASTmaster]

According to a 1988 park map, it looks like it use to sit where Surf Dog is now; or in that area. Not 100% sure though.

[beastfan11]

Here's one from the 80's as well. Me being an amateur puppeteer, I'd always try and catch one of the shows as a kid.

That is terrifying.

[rcs]

I'm glad you like the photo. I wish both signs were clearly in the shot. I guess mom was more concerned about getting the Banana Split guy in the shot. lol

Your right, it doesn't really look like Hokey Wolf on that sign, Maybe someone else can come along and clear that up for us. And who in the heck is Blabber Mouse? Thats another H-B character I have never heard of.

Here is Blabber Mouse who's the sidekick of Super Snoop

I feel like slapping myself in the forehead! Of course I know who Blabber Mouse is! I now remember seeing alot of those Super Snoop cartoons as a kid. It took that picture to jog my memory. Thanks for posting it!

[rcs]

And who in the heck is Blabber Mouse? Thats another H-B character I have never heard of.

He was in the short 5 minute type cartoons. I have such fond memories of watching tons of Hanna-Barbera cartoons on WTTV back in the day.

Kids of today really missed out not being able to sit down every day to watch cartoons with a host who introduced the cartoons...read letters from the viewers...

My favorite was Cowboy Bob at lunch-time...there was also Janie in the mornings before school.

Good times. (Which I am guessing Avatar, IndyGuy4KI 7 many others on here can attest too.)

Growing up, I watched Mr. Cartoon on WSAZ out of Huntington, WV. I don't think he showed any H-B cartoons. I remember seeing lot of Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Popeye, and Mighty Mouse on his show. Fond memories.

I grew up in Huntington too. I now live across the river in Proctorville. I loved Mr. Cartoon. My uncle, who owns Magic Makers Costumes, remade "Beeper" costume, when it needed updating. For those who do not know, Beeper was a mascot character in the vain of the Banana Splits. I wish I had a photo to share.

Here is a pic of Mr. Cartoon and Beeper.

Mr. Cartoon was also the weatherman on WSAZ, Jule Huffman. Sadly, he passed away several years ago.

[The Interpreter]

And at least one of us here cried when Steamboat Bill threw his cap into the water and sailed away, taking Merlin the Monster with him.

[The Interpreter]

Mr. Cartoon and Beeper:

[pkifreakhogg]

These pics are great keep them coming

[markr]

rcs, this is by FAR my favorite photo that you have posted so far! What a great shot!

I have never been able to remember all of the old Hanna-Barbera parking lot names. Looking at your picture I tried to figure them all out...the ones is yellow were either a guess, or some that I wasn't 100% positive were right. Anyone out there want to verify or correct any of the yellow ones? The toughest one for me was the second one down on the left. It appears to me that the second word starts with a "W". I google'd a list of HB characters...the only 2 that had a capitol W in the second word were Hokey Wolf & Ding-A-Ling Wolf. My problem that I have with my guess is that in your photo, the word preceeding the capitol W word does not look like it ends in either a "y" or a "g"...anyone know what the answer(s) are?

Thanks again for the photos!

It was Winnie Witch. ( P.S.-I remember parking in the Penelope Pitstop section.)

[rcs]

Todays pic is from 1980. Thats me and my cousin Sondra on one of the kids rides. Does anyone know where this ride was located in relation as to what is in that spot today?

[FOF1996]

Wasn't this where character carousel is now?

[markr]

Across the midway to the right, I see Enchanted Voyage. ( Now Boo Blasters-boooo for getting rid of Enchanted Voyage.)

[standbyme]

It was Winnie Witch.

Thanks for the correct information.

[KIfan73]

Great pic! There's a picture of a certain member in the gallery on the same ride, but a few years earlier!

[jandyb79]

Here is a pic of Mr. Cartoon and Beeper.

Mr. Cartoon was also the weatherman on WSAZ, Jule Huffman. Sadly, he passed away several years ago.

I grew up in Chesapeke, Ohio and watched Mr. Cartoon daily. My sister and I appeared on the show in the spring of 1987. Where did you hear that Jule had passed? There are no records stating that he had died and I even searched the Herald Dispatch obituaries and it yielded no results. I read an article about his reflections as one of the last children show hosts just a year or so back.

~Josh

[The Interpreter]

Jule's wife died last May. As far as I know, he's still alive.

http://www.wsaz.com/mobi?storyid=9069941

The announcer who played the original Mr. Cartoon at WSAZ, George Lewis, recently died. Perhaps that is what he heard.

http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-18976816.html

[Monroe]

^He is very much alive, here is an article published just last year:

http://www.wsaz.com/wsazhistory/misc/9069941.html

[matthunterross]

Just uploaded a bunch of photos from '83:

[rcs]

Jule's wife died last May. As far as I know, he's still alive.

http://www.wsaz.com/...storyid=9069941

The announcer who played the original Mr. Cartoon at WSAZ, George Lewis, recently died. Perhaps that is what he heard.

http://www.highbeam....2-18976816.html

You are correct, my mistake. I remember hearing several years ago that Mr. Cartoon had died and I had no idea that there was someone else who played the role before Mr. Huffman. Thanks for the info.

[rcs]

Just uploaded a bunch of photos from '83:

Thanks for posting these! All of my favortie rides from yesteryear were in your photos, they were great to see.

[rcs]

Todays pic is more Enchanted Voyage goodness. Scooby and Shaggy seem to be in some trouble, which they are always apt to get in to.

[standbyme]

^Funny how when I was a kid Shaggy looked perfect....now, not so much!

What is that blue "creature" off to the bottom left?

matthunterross...thanks for sharing your photos...there are some unique views of the park.

[rcs]

Todays pic is from 1975. It is one of my favorties. A great view of the fountain and the Skyride in the background just adds to the shot.

[LongLiveTheSmurfRide]

Awesome pics. Regarding the puppet tree from a few days ago, is that the one that's now at Jungle Jim's in the British food section?

[KIfan73]

Today's pic is an awesome shot!

[THE_BEASTmaster]

Awesome pics. Regarding the puppet tree from a few days ago, is that the one that's now at Jungle Jim's in the British food section?

The puppet tree was moved to a private home. When the homeowner moved, the tree was left behind and the new homeowners took it out and had it scrapped. Here's a link of that shows photos of it being moved from the park to the home: http://www.puppethub...ngs-island-tree

[LongLiveTheSmurfRide]

Odd, I was always under the impression that the one at Jungle Jim's was the KI one. Perhaps there were more than one or they got it from another source. If you look up inside of it you can see the face and the section where the doors are, if I'm remembering correctly.

[standbyme]

It is one of my favorties. A great view of the fountain and the Skyride in the background just adds to the shot.

It IS a nice shot! I like the angle.