Entertainment & Arts
MCA Inc. is close to striking a deal to buy Hanna-Barbera Productions, the animation company that holds the rights to such classic cartoon characters as Yogi Bear, the Flintstones and the Jetsons.
July 18, 1991
Turner Broadcasting System Inc. has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire Hanna-Barbera Productions Inc., the animation company that has been on the auction block for more than a year.
Aug. 31, 1991
Turner Buys Remaining 50% Stake in Hanna-Barbera: Turner Broadcasting System Inc. agreed to buy out the Apollo Investment Fund’s stake in a transaction valued at $255 million.
Dec. 30, 1993
Business
After perusing the Judy Jetson cosmetic kits and Fred Flintstone bolo ties, Pat Hockings found just what she wanted: a $2 refrigerator magnet with the likeness of her Space Age cartoon hero, George Jetson.
Nov. 24, 1990
Television
Some people make the best of a bad situation when they are fired, while others seem to disappear without a trace.
March 8, 1985
Turner Broadcasting System said Tuesday that it and an investment partner signed a definitive agreement to purchase the program library and production commitments of cartoon producer Hanna-Barbera Productions for as much as $320 million.
Oct. 30, 1991
Great American Confirms Hanna-Barbera Talks: Great American Communications Co. confirmed that it was “exploring various alternatives” regarding its Hanna-Barbera Productions unit.
July 22, 1991
The home of George Jetson and Scooby-Doo will not be named a Los Angeles city landmark despite pleas from cartoon fans who wanted the Hanna-Barbera Productions studio protected as an irreplaceable part of entertainment and California history.
Dec. 18, 1997
Music
CBS Records is changing the title of country music star George Jones’ latest song, “Ya Ba Da Ba Do (So Are You),” to avoid infringing on trademark rights held by cartoon caveman Fred Flintstone’s owner, Hanna-Barbera Productions.
June 7, 1989
Sheldon B.
March 26, 1991