George was the protector of Mbwebwe Province, usually recruited by District Commissioner Alistair to solve some catastrophe that threatened the residents of his jungle home.  Big on strength but short on brains, George's sidekick Ape was the one with intelligence (and a British accent.)

He lived in Mbwebwe Province in a tree with the twins Bella and Ursula, and was friends with an ape named Ape.

Speaking of idiots, who is this Tarzan parody?

This costumed wing-man was known for such macho dialog as "Not in the face!"

The Tick was another cartoon hero with a lot more muscle than brains.  But who was his sidekick and roommate?

His boss had the appropriate name of Fearless Leader.

Rocky and Bullwinkle were always called "Moose and Squirrel" by this diabolical spy from Pottsylvania.  What was their name?

Before Disney, most knew him from the series M*A*S*H.

This actor did the voice of many Disney characters including Jumba Jookiba (Lilo & Stitch) and Cogsworth (Beauty & the Beast).  He was often called Disney's "good luck charm".

He played a mailman in his break-out character.

Another actor who got his break in a live-action comedy became Pixar's "good luck charm" and has voiced characters in 23 Pixar films to date (2024).

Born in Minneapolis, James Hong has over 461 credits on his IMDb page.  He's played such characters as Gong Gong ("Grandpa") in Everything Everywhere All At Once and the evil sorcerer Lo Pan in Big Trouble in Little China.

He was back live in front of the camera for Everything Everywhere All At Once.

Kung Fu Panda had characters voiced by many famous actors/actresses.  But which outstanding veteran actor played Ping, Po's adoptive father?

Super Chicken was a crime-fighting millionaire with a lion sidekick Fred who usually took a beating somehow, leading to Super Chicken's frequent catchphrase "You knew the job was dangerous when you took it!"

The theme song for Super Chicken was one of the greatest of cartoons because of its clever, fast-paced patter that's almost impossible to perform without a 

This plucky poultry hero is Super Chicken, part of the George of the Jungle/Tom Slick program of the '60s.  What was his alter ego's name?

Mel Blanc was so prolific he was known as "The Man of a Thousand Voices".  Starting in the 1930s, he was in constant demand until he passed in 1989, with over 1200 titles to his credit.

He began his comedic voice career on radio shows such as Jack Benny, Burns and Allen, Abbott and Costello among others.

Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Daffy Duck, Barney Rubble, and many other famous characters owe their voice to the same man.  Who was he?

Russell names the bird before he knows Kevin's gender.

Most of the movie's story centers around this bird trying to get back to her young chicks.  She loves chocolate and swallowing absurd objects whole.

What was the name given to "the Beast of Paradise Falls" in Pixar's computer-animated feature Up?

The actor behind this character has won three Tony Awards, three Emmys, a SAG award, and numerous other accolades.

The Lion King gave us many great characters, but one of the favorites is Timon the meerkat.  Who voiced this popular character in the movie?

Atkinson rose to popularity with shows such as Blackadder, Mr Bean, an Johnny English.

Another favorite from The Lion King was Zazu the hornbill, voiced by which comedy actor?

One of the popular cartoon series of the '50s and '60s was Woody Woodpecker, known for his distinctive combination laugh/catchphrase.  Who created this iconic character?

She starred in such movies as Raising Arizona, O Brother Where Art Thou, and The Piano.

Elastigirl/Helen Parr was voiced by which respected Oscar-winning actress?

When your father is a world-famous scientist who has horrible parenting skills, you're bound to have the occasional crisis.

Jonny Quest was a staple of Saturday morning cartoons from the 1960s.  But who was Jonny's turban-clad sidekick?

Maurice has been one of the most consistent performers in animation since his breakout on HBO's Rodney Dangerfield's Young Comedians series.  

He began as a stand-up comic doing impressions, and his voice for Orson Wells evolved into the Brain.

Pinky and the Brain was one of the popular segments of Steven Spielberg's Animaniacs.  Who voiced the Brain?

This black and white cartoon was co-created by Jay Ward who later went on to create such classics as Rocky and Bullwinkle.

This show was the very first animated cartoon series intended for television, debuting in 1950.  What was the show's title?

Miyazaki is responsible for such classics of anime as Princess Mononoke, My Neighbor Totoro, and Howl's Moving Castle.

Spirited Away by Studio Ghibli is often called the finest animated feature to come out of Japan.  Who was the man who wrote and directed this masterpiece?

Think Mayberry.

The Incredible Mister Limpet was a live-action/animated hybrid long before Who Framed Roger Rabbit.  Which popular '60s actor voiced Mr Limpet?

Looking back, Pooh was not the smartest bear.

AA Milne was a man of few words.

What is Winnie the Pooh's catchphrase when something goes wrong?

"When You Believe" made Prince of Egypt the first animated picture not made by Disney or Pixar to win an Oscar.

Dreamwork's animated film Prince of Egypt won an Academy Award in which catagory?

The name was the result of the sound of the hero smacking the villain over the head with his guitar to the sound of "KA-BONG!"

Quick Draw McGraw was Hanna-Barbera's cowboy with a guitar-wielding alter ego.  What was his name?

While Gru is Steve Carell's best known animated role, he began voice work years before with a guest spot in the series Fillmore.

Hint: The Office.

While his Minions often tend to steal the show comedically, Gru is the star of Despicable Me.  Which actor voices Gru?

Azaria voices Moe, Chief Wiggins, and a dozen other Simpsons characters, it was his portrayal of Apu Nahasapeemapetilon that led to the controversy which ended in his stepping back from the role.

Remember the Kwick-e-Mart.

The actor who voiced Bartok the albino bat from Anastasia was almost cancelled over one of his numerous characters on The Simpsons.  What's his name?

In his television days, he was opposed by characters such as The Professor, Rock Bottom, and Master Cylinder.

This feline character was entertaining audiences almost 10 years before Mickey Mouse debuted, even before "talkies" were invented.  What was his name?

Fred was often fired by Slate over some problem, only to be rehired by the end of the episode.

Everyone know the Flintstones, but some of the supporting characters are less memorable.  Who is Fred's boss?

Another character from the '60s who made Saturday mornings worth waking up for went on decades later to host his own talk show.  What was his name?

"Peabody and Sherman" was a segment from the Rocky and Bullwinkle Show where a brilliant dog and his boy explored historic events by travelling through time using what device?

Disney's version of The Jungle Book (1967) employed the vocal talents of many actors, singers, and personalities of the day.  Which of these were NOT part of that cast?

Surprisingly enough, Underdog was voted as one of TV Guide's top 50 Cartoon Characters of All Time.  Who knew?

Another Saturday morning superhero was Underdog, a canine crime-fighter who spends most episodes rescuing his reporter girlfriend.  What was the girlfriend's name?

Ironically, the actor is 6-foot 4-inches (193 cm) in real life.

DreamWork's Shrek had some of the most memorable character in animation, but the height-challenged villain, Lord Farquaad, was superb.  Which actor provided his voice?

The character made appearances in numerous Merrie Melodies, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, and even Harvey Birdman.

Tex Avery was one of the great animators of the 20th Century, and one of his popular characters was this animated Basset hound known by what name?

The Jetsons was also the first program broadcast on ABC in full color.  Hey... they were from the future, right?

Along with The Flintstones, The Jetsons broke the animation ceiling by making it to prime time on network TV.  What was the teenage Jetson daughter's name?

The same studio produced the cartoons Mighty Mouse, Heckle and Jeckle, and the canine cop shown here--Deputy Dawg.  Which studio was it?

Popeye had a number of standard phrases such as "I yam what I yam and that's all I yam!" and "That's all I can stands, an' I can't stands no more!" but his most common was probably his "blow me down" refrain.  The "hamburger" phrase was his friend Wimpy's, and the "I be like I be" phrase was from his father Poopdeck Pappy.

I'll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today.

Everyone probably recognizes Popeye the Sailor from King Features Syndicate.  Everyone knows about his spinach and his girlfriend Olive Oyl.  But what was his catchphrase?

Williams actually took a massive pay cut in order to play Genie in Disney's Aladdin because he wanted to do something for his children.  As one Shakespeare character said, "I kiss his muddy shoe."  We miss you, Robin.

The studio is said to have later gifted the performer with a painting by Picasso in gratitude.

For decades, animation voice work was shunned by "serious actors" until this Oscar-winner shattered that prejudice with one iconic performance.  Who was it?

A quiz about the history of animation and cartoons. Animation has evolved from the days of Steamboat Willie through Looney Toons and Hanna-Barbera right up to the CGI revolution of Pixar and Dreamworks.  Test your knowledge of the cartoons that have become part of our culture and the folks that made them.