"Scooby-Doo" is a popular media franchise that includes many characters, TV series, movies, comic books and other works centered around a group of amateur detectives investigating mysterious and unexplained phenomena.
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- Creators: "Scooby-Doo" was created by Joe Ruby and Ken Spears, who worked for the Hanna-Barbera label. The first series debuted in 1969.
- Main characters: The main characters are: Scooby-Doo (Dogue de Bordeaux), Fred Jones, Daphne Blake, Velma Dinkley and Shaggy Rogers. Together they form a group of amateur detectives known as "Mystery Inc."
- Series concept: In most "Scooby-Doo"-related episodes and productions, a group of amateur detectives travel around various locations in their van, solving mysteries and discovering that mysterious phenomena are usually the result of human deception rather than supernatural occurrences.
- Humor and comedic tone: "Scooby-Doo" is famous for its light-hearted and humorous approach to solving mysteries, as well as for the specific sense of humor of characters such as Scooby-Doo and Shaggy.
- Cult sentences: The "Scooby-Doo" series features iconic phrases such as "Scooby-Doo, where are you?" and "I would've gotten away with it, too, if it weren't for you meddling kids!".
- Adaptations: "Scooby-Doo" has lived to see many film adaptations, both full-length animated and live-action with real actors. The first feature-length film, "Scooby-Doo: The Movie," premiered in 2002.
- Spin-offs: The "Scooby-Doo" franchise has lived to see many spin-offs, such as "A Pup Named Scooby-Doo," "Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated," "Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!" and many others that explore different aspects of the story and characters.
- Cultural influence: "Scooby-Doo" has had a major cultural impact and has become a pop culture icon, being a recognizable symbol of amateur detectives investigating supernatural mysteries.
- Success and sustainability: The "Scooby-Doo" franchise is one of the longest-running and most recognizable works in animation history. Its popularity has endured for decades.
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- Origin of the name "Scooby-Doo": The name "Scooby-Doo" was taken from the lyrics of a Frank Sinatra song called "Strangers in the Night." The word "doo" was added to give the name a more playful sound.
- Character Inspiration: Scooby-Doo's distinctive snarling voice, full of "ruh-roh" and "ranks" expressions, was modeled after the voice imitating comedian Bob Hope that Frank Welker, the voice of Scooby-Doo, heard from his colleague.
- Exceptional Appetite: Shaggy and Scooby are known for their unlimited appetite, especially for snacks. In fact, their combined appetite is one of the main sources of humor in the series.
- The iconic van: The Mystery Machine van that the "Mystery Inc." team travels in is one of the most recognizable vehicles in animation history.
- Scooby-Doo Festival: In 2013, the first "Scooby-Doo Spooky Games" was organized, a children's sports festival that took place in London during the Summer Olympics.
- Easter eggs in series: The creators of the "Scooby-Doo" series often include so-called "Easter eggs," or hidden references to other productions or characters. This can include the appearance of other Hanna-Barbera characters, such as the Flintstones or the Jetsons.
- A feature-length film in reality: In 2002, the movie "Scooby-Doo" was released, which combined live actors and the animated dog Scooby-Doo. This is the first movie to depict Scooby-Doo in real life.
- Guest Speeches: Various adaptations of "Scooby-Doo" have featured numerous guest appearances by well-known characters such as Batman and Robin, Wonder Woman and Don Knotts.
- A rendering in Family Guy: In the popular animated series "Family Guy," the characters from "Scooby-Doo" were replicated in one episode. Stewie replaced Scooby-Doo, and the rest of the characters were also transferred to the humorous version.
- Pop culture relevance: "Scooby-Doo" has become not only a part of pop culture, but also the source of many parodies and references in other works, which proves its lasting influence.