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Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines 1969

★ 7.0/10 · 90 votes TV-Y7 AnimationComedyKids 1 seasons · 89 eps Ended
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What is Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines?

Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines is an American animated television series produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions. The show is a spin-off of Wacky Races and originally aired as a Saturday morning cartoon.

Type
TV series
Year
1969
Status
Ended
Episodes
89
Runtime
22 minutes
First aired
Sep 13, 1969
Last aired
Jan 3, 1970
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
CBS
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Kids
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Overview

Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines is an American animated television series produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions. The show is a spin-off of Wacky Races and originally aired as a Saturday morning cartoon. It features the characters Dick Dastardly and his canine co-pilot Muttley. The series follows their attempts to stop a carrier pigeon, referred to as Yankee Doodle Pigeon, while flying their World War I flying machines. The show was created by Joseph Barbera, William Hanna, and Alex Lovy, and features the voice talents of Don Messick and Paul Winchell. The term dastardly is defined as cowardly, meanly base, or sneaking, which is reflected in the character of Dick Dastardly. The series aired from September 13, 1969, and is notable for having only two main voice actors, with Don Messick voicing Muttley and Paul Winchell voicing Dick Dastardly.

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“Dick Dastardly and his canine co-pilot attempt to intercept a persistent pigeon in their flying machines.”

Reasons to watch
  • classic animation style
  • humorous character dynamics
Keep in mind
  • repetitive plot structure

Watch it if you enjoy classic slapstick animation featuring recurring comedic rivalries.

The series is suitable for general audiences as a lighthearted animated comedy.

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Frequently asked questions

Who are the main characters?

The series features Dick Dastardly and his canine co-pilot Muttley.

What is the premise?

The duo plots to stop a bird known as Yankee Doodle Pigeon.

What is the setting?

The characters operate aboard World War I flying machines.

What is the tone?

The show is a comedic animated series focused on slapstick humor.

Is it a serial?

The series follows the recurring attempts of the protagonists to achieve their goal.