Just in time for the holiday season, Turner Classic Movies (TCM) is hosting its first-ever “Salute to Hanna-Barbera” over two consecutive Wednesday nights in December. This event honors the creators of an influential entertainment legacy, featuring screenings of classic Hanna-Barbera films, many of which will be making their TCM debut.

On Wednesday, December 3, TCM’s Jacqueline Stewart and Hanna-Barbera historian Greg Ehrbar will present three animated films. The lineup includes “Hey There, It’s Yogi Bear” (1964), featuring voices of Daws Butler, Don Messick, Julie Bennett, and James Darren (TCM Premiere); “The Man Called Flintstone” (1966), with voices of Alan Reed, Mel Blanc, Harvey Korman, Jean Vander Pyl, Paul Frees, and June Foray (TCM Premiere); and “A Christmas Story” (1972), an animated special with voices of Paul Winchell, Daws Butler, and Janet Waldo (TCM Premiere).

Following these films, the evening will showcase three MGM classics highlighting landmark live-action and animated sequences created by Bill Hanna, Joe Barbera, and their team. Ben Mankiewicz will introduce “Anchors Aweigh” (1945), starring Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra, famous for the dance scene with Kelly and Jerry the mouse. The lineup continues with “Dangerous When Wet” (1953), featuring Esther Williams and Tom and Jerry, and concludes with “Invitation to the Dance” (1956), a Fantasia-like film with a spectacular “Sinbad the Sailor” finale.

On Wednesday, December 10, the celebration continues with another set of films. The evening begins with “Jack and the Beanstalk” (1967), a live-action/animated hybrid starring Gene Kelly, Bobby Riha, and voices of Janet Waldo, Marni Nixon, and Ted Cassidy (TCM Premiere). Next is “Charlotte’s Web” (1973), featuring voices of Debbie Reynolds, Paul Lynde, Agnes Moorehead, and others (TCM Premiere). The night concludes with “The Gathering” (1977), a live-action film starring Ed Asner and Maureen Stapleton, directed by Randal Kleiser (TCM Premiere). Additionally, Ben Mankiewicz will present “Baxter!” (1973), a live-action film starring Patricia Neal and Scott Jacoby, directed by Lionel Jeffries (TCM Premiere).

This event offers a fascinating look at both beloved classics and lesser-known gems that showcase the enduring legacy of Hanna-Barbera. Be sure to tune in or set your DVR for December 3 and 10. As “Charlotte’s Web” character Templeton might say, “These will be nights to remember!” Jacqueline Stewart and Greg Ehrbar will serve as your hosts for these special evenings.

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