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Quick Draw McGraw
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Country of origin
United States of America
Creation year
1959
Creator(s)
Michael Maltese, William Hanna and Joseph Barbera
Story
“Quick Draw McGraw” is an American animated television series that first aired in 1959. Produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions, the show features the adventures of a trigger-happy horse named Quick Draw and his sidekick, a Mexican burro named Baba Looey.
The show is set in the Old West and follows Quick Draw as he attempts to maintain law and order in his town. Quick Draw is a good-natured but somewhat dim-witted sheriff who is always eager to shoot first and ask questions later. Baba Looey is Quick Draw’s loyal assistant, and often has to talk his boss out of his more harebrained schemes.
One of the most notable aspects of “Quick Draw McGraw” is the show’s distinctive animation style. The characters are drawn in a stylized, cartoony way, with exaggerated features and expressions. The show also features a memorable theme song, which has become a beloved cultural touchstone.
In addition to Quick Draw and Baba Looey, the show features a host of colorful supporting characters, including Quick Draw’s arch-nemesis, a mustache-twirling villain named El Kabong. El Kabong is a parody of Zorro, and is known for his trademark move of smashing his guitar over his enemies’ heads.
“Quick Draw McGraw” was a hit with audiences and ran for four seasons, from 1959 to 1962, producing a total of 45 episodes. The show spawned a number of spin-offs, including a series of comic books and a feature film.
The show is a classic American television series that has stood the test of time. Its distinctive animation style, memorable characters, and humorous writing have made it a beloved cultural touchstone that has influenced generations of viewers. Despite its age, the show remains a favorite of both children and adults, and continues to be celebrated for its humor and charm.
The show is set in the Old West and follows Quick Draw as he attempts to maintain law and order in his town. Quick Draw is a good-natured but somewhat dim-witted sheriff who is always eager to shoot first and ask questions later. Baba Looey is Quick Draw’s loyal assistant, and often has to talk his boss out of his more harebrained schemes.
One of the most notable aspects of “Quick Draw McGraw” is the show’s distinctive animation style. The characters are drawn in a stylized, cartoony way, with exaggerated features and expressions. The show also features a memorable theme song, which has become a beloved cultural touchstone.
In addition to Quick Draw and Baba Looey, the show features a host of colorful supporting characters, including Quick Draw’s arch-nemesis, a mustache-twirling villain named El Kabong. El Kabong is a parody of Zorro, and is known for his trademark move of smashing his guitar over his enemies’ heads.
“Quick Draw McGraw” was a hit with audiences and ran for four seasons, from 1959 to 1962, producing a total of 45 episodes. The show spawned a number of spin-offs, including a series of comic books and a feature film.
The show is a classic American television series that has stood the test of time. Its distinctive animation style, memorable characters, and humorous writing have made it a beloved cultural touchstone that has influenced generations of viewers. Despite its age, the show remains a favorite of both children and adults, and continues to be celebrated for its humor and charm.
Who are the main characters of Quick Draw McGraw?
Quick Draw McGraw: the protagonist and title character of The Quick Draw McGraw Show, he is a white horse, wearing a red Stetson cowboy hat, a red holster belt, a light blue bandana, and occasionally spurs.
Baba Looey: Quick Draw's deputy, a Mexican burro who spoke English with a Mexican accent and called his partner "Queeks Draw".
Snuffles: the bloodhound dog that would point to his mouth and "ah-ah-ah-" when he wanted a biscuit, then hug himself, leap up in the air, and float back down after having eaten one.
El Kabong: Quick Draw's alter ego, a Spanish masked vigilante who would attack his foes by swooping down on a rope with the war cry "OLÉ!" and hitting them on the head with an acoustic guitar, which is always referred to as a "kabonger", producing a distinctive kabong sound and usually destroying the guitar in the process.
Yogi Bear: a character from another Hanna-Barbera show who appeared in several episodes of The Quick Draw McGraw Show.
Huckleberry Hound: another Hanna-Barbera character who appeared in several episodes of The Quick Draw McGraw Show.
Rick McGraw: a professional wrestler who was given the nickname "El Kabong" due to his infamous assault of a heckler with the guitar he played as part of his act.
Production studio: Hanna-Barbera Cartoons
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