I grew up watching some of the 70's Scooby-Doo cartoons, but never did I see one episode from the original late 60's show. Now that I've finished it, I certainly know that the formula of the mystery gang has survived all the way into the 21's century.
I have always liked the simplicity of the show, so therefore I'm pretty biased, because HB Productions was never known for expertise in animation and pioneered the limited animation style of saturday morning cartoons which saved them the money. But they must have done something right, because like I said, the premise has survived for fifty years and Scooby-Doo is among the most iconic cartoon character up their with Mickey Mouse and Bugs Bunny.
It's a matter of taste, I guess, because I like the show for its simple premise and doesn't mind the rather one-note characters. A classic with charming simplicity.
I have always liked the simplicity of the show, so therefore I'm pretty biased, because HB Productions was never known for expertise in animation and pioneered the limited animation style of saturday morning cartoons which saved them the money. But they must have done something right, because like I said, the premise has survived for fifty years and Scooby-Doo is among the most iconic cartoon character up their with Mickey Mouse and Bugs Bunny.
It's a matter of taste, I guess, because I like the show for its simple premise and doesn't mind the rather one-note characters. A classic with charming simplicity.