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Geek Culture / Cartoon Icon Dies at 95!

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Michael S
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Joseph Barbera received a lifetime achievement award from the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in LA (Sept 1996)
Hanna and Barbera won seven Academy Awards for Tom and Jerry
Joseph Barbera, one half of the team behind such cartoon classics as The Flintstones, Yogi Bear, Scooby-Doo and Huckleberry Hound, has died, aged 95.

To find out more go here http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/6191999.stm

To learn more about his life go here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Barbera

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Hats off to those two. Loved his stuff as a kid. But he did die a good age, so good for him.

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They have a lot to answer for - without their adventures into limited animation, we'd have a lot less animated films, caroons and features today.

Anyway must dash, I have a pigeon to catch.



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Michael S
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Posted: 19th Dec 2006 22:02
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Thats what that was in the middle of the road

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Zeus
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too bad, i still like those cartoons.

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The man was a genius and was responsible for some of the greatest cartoons ever.
Still watch 'em from time to time when I get the chance.
He will be missed.

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SpyDaniel
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Iam not going to miss him, I never knew he existed, I just watched the cartoons. Yes, I care very little for people.

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Posted: 20th Dec 2006 00:31
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Wouldn't really classify him as *genius* per se--- but some of his cartoons were fun.

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bye mate, take care, thanks for all the laughter and golden memories from childhood.
95 years old, what a ride that would of been.

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the guy had a very good run, sad to hear he died. saw it on bbc news today, definately provided us with some very memorable entertainment.

just a shame that they're not as popular today as they were even 10years back, big part of most of our childhoods.

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Posted: 20th Dec 2006 11:55
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Quote: "Iam not going to miss him, I never knew he existed, I just watched the cartoons. Yes, I care very little for people."


Even though you had no idea who he was you have been effected by him through his cartoons. You need to remember that he has made you laugh... he deserves more respect and gratitude.
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Posted: 20th Dec 2006 17:08
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I loved those cartoons...

I can't find them on any channel anymore though.

I'm gonna miss him.

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boomerang regulary shows them. in the UK.

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Yep my Uncle has got foxtel and they show regularly on Boomerang. It's sad I loved those cartoons! I still do! 95 years old! I didn't realise he was that old!
Rest in Peace.


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Quote: "boomerang regulary shows them"


yeah but boomerang doesn't come with my tv. I have to "request boomerang to my provider"

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Props and respect, Tom and Jerry was my all time favorite

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God Bless You, Joseph Barbera, you and William Hanna deserved every award and acknowledgement you got. You will both be sorely missed. Most of all, thank you for Tom and Jerry. Rest In Peace.

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He died.. That sucks. Tom and Jerry ROCKS! He is on the top of the list for cartoons. He died at an age that is amazing, but he's in a better place.

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I still love watching those old cartoons, not only the Hanna Barbera but also the old Warner Bros. stuff. It's amazing how much you learn about pop culture (and culture in general!) from watching those cartoons as a kid. Those should be kept in a time capsule to preserve early to mid 20th century American culture.

I laugh at them now for different reasons, some of it is SOOO politically "uncorrect" now, it's hilarious how some of that could never be shown nowadays. How women were portrayed, blackface jokes, etc.

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Thats true.. People are trying to get it off, but (if you live in the USA) cartoons are a part of the US culture!

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