MeTV Toons continues to delight fans of classic animation by expanding its lineup with timeless gems from the golden era of Saturday morning cartoons. Starting February 15, 2026, the network introduces two beloved Hanna-Barbera series to its Sunday afternoon block: Speed Buggy at 4:00 p.m. Eastern/Pacific and Help!… It’s the Hair Bear Bunch! at 4:30 p.m. These additions follow Mighty Mouse and Friends at 3:00 p.m., creating an afternoon packed with adventurous fun, clever escapes, and nostalgic charm. Viewers can check the full schedule on the official MeTV Toons website for all the details.
These shows represent a rich slice of animation history, particularly from the prolific Hanna-Barbera studio, which dominated children’s television in the 1960s and 1970s with inventive characters and formula-driven yet entertaining stories.
Before they launch you can watch Mighty Mouse and Friends draws from one of the earliest superhero parodies in animation. Mighty Mouse originated in the 1940s at Terrytoons as Super Mouse before renaming and evolving into the caped crusader known for his dramatic rescues and operatic theme song. He starred in numerous theatrical shorts through the 1950s and 1960s, often saving mice from cats in exaggerated, heroic fashion. The character transitioned to television with Mighty Mouse Playhouse in 1955, becoming a staple of Saturday mornings. Later revivals, including Ralph Bakshi’s edgier take in the late 1980s, kept the legacy alive. Today, MeTV Toons packages classic episodes and related friends under this banner, preserving the heroic antics that influenced generations of superhero cartoons.
Speed Buggy, debuting in 1973 on CBS, emerged during the height of Hanna-Barbera’s mystery-solving trend inspired by Scooby-Doo. The series followed three teenagers—Debbie, Mark, and mechanic Tinker—alongside their talking orange dune buggy, Speed Buggy, voiced by Mel Blanc. The anthropomorphic vehicle, built by Tinker and capable of speech with phrases like “Roger-Dodger” and “Vroom-a-zoom-zoom,” helped the gang solve crimes and compete in races worldwide. Drawing inspiration from Disney’s The Love Bug and the high-speed thrills of Speed Racer, the show blended mystery, humor, and vehicular action. Though only 16 episodes were produced in one season, its popularity led to reruns across all three major networks (CBS, ABC, and NBC) into the late 1970s. It also featured crossovers in other Hanna-Barbera specials and merchandise like comics and toys, cementing its place in 1970s pop culture.
Help!… It’s the Hair Bear Bunch! premiered earlier, in 1971 on CBS, offering a comedic twist on zoo life reminiscent of earlier Hanna-Barbera animal sitcoms like Yogi Bear or Top Cat. The show centered on three bear cousins at Wonderland Zoo: the smooth-talking leader Hair Bear with his prominent afro, the gibberish-spouting Bubi Bear, and the laid-back, invisible-motorcycle-riding Square Bear. Voiced by Daws Butler, Paul Winchell, and William Callaway, the trio constantly schemed to escape their enclosure or improve their conditions, outwitting the strict zookeeper Mr. Peevly and his dim assistant Botch. The series ran for 16 episodes across one season, with reruns extending into the mid-1970s and later revivals on cable networks. Its blend of clever escapes, slapstick, and character-driven humor made it a standout, even earning a Gold Key comic adaptation.
Adding these two series to the Sunday lineup brings fresh energy to MeTV Toons’ programming. Speed Buggy delivers fast-paced mystery and racing excitement, while Help!… It’s the Hair Bear Bunch! provides zany, scheme-filled comedy. Together with Mighty Mouse’s heroic tales, the block appeals to longtime fans reminiscing about childhood weekends and new viewers discovering these underappreciated classics. In an era of streaming overload, MeTV Toons keeps over-the-air television vibrant by celebrating animation’s past, ensuring these stories of clever animals, talking vehicles, and daring heroes continue to entertain. The move highlights the enduring appeal of Hanna-Barbera’s creative output, where simple premises often led to endless laughs and memorable moments.
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