The searing, intelligent gaze of ‘Hong Kong Phooey’ (Hanna-Barbera, 1974)
Happy Funshine Friday, Bionic pals. Today, we drag Hong Kong Phooey into the spotlight once again with two, full cartoons on display.
‘Iron Head the Robot’ and ‘Cotton Pickin’ Pocket Picker’ comprised episode two of Hong Kong Phooey and first aired on September 14, 1974. The great Scatman Crothers (whom I met very briefly in the halls of CBS studios in the 70s) is the voice of Mr. Phooey and really brings these shorts alive. Roll it. Heee Yah!
Bruce Lee ain’t got nuthin’ on this (‘Hong Kong Phooey,’ 1974)
Previously on Funshine Friday: ‘The Electric Company’ Intro (1976) & ‘The Sweet Sweet Sway’ (1972)