Funshine Friday: ‘The Skatebirds’ (1977)

'Skatebirds' title card, 1977

‘Skatebirds’ title card, 1977

Hanna-Barbera’s live-action series, The Skatebirds only ran in its full, 60-minute glory for four months, from September, 1977 to January, 1978.

Much like The Banana Splits, The Skatebirds featured four costumed characters with voices dubbed by animation actors. Between the live-action comedy sequences, an assortment of cartoons; The Robonic Stooges, Wonder Wheels and Woofer & Wimper: Dog Detectives were shown. Live-action segments from Mystery Island were also included.

'Skatebirds'; Satchel, Scooter and Knock-Knock, 1977

‘Skatebirds’; Satchel, Scooter and Knock-Knock, 1977

Not a whole lot seems to be available from the show but you can enjoy three and a half minutes below. Have a happy Funshine Friday!

Clips From ‘The Skatebirds,’ 1977

Previously on Funshine Friday: ‘Pufnstuf’ (Film): ‘Living Island’ Song (1970)

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