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What's New, Mr. Magoo?
GenreChildren's television series
Animation
Comedy
Created byMillard Kaufman
John Hubley
Written byDavid Detiege
Mark Jones
Bob Ogle
Cliff Roberts
Milt Schaffer
Directed byBob Richardson
Voices ofJim Backus
Bob Ogle
Casey Kasem
Hal Smith
Frank Welker
ComposerDean Elliott
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes16
Production
ProducersDavid H. DePatie
Friz Freleng
EditorsRobert T. Gillis
Rick Steward
Running time30 minutes
Production companiesDePatie–Freleng Enterprises
United Productions of America
Original release
NetworkCBS
ReleaseSeptember 10 (1977-09-10) –
December 24, 1977 (1977-12-24)

What's New, Mr. Magoo? is an American animated television series which aired on Saturday mornings from September 10 to December 24, 1977, on CBS. It was produced by DePatie–Freleng Enterprises and United Productions of America.[1] The series has the voices of Jim Backus, Bob Ogle, Casey Kasem, Hal Smith and Frank Welker.[2][3]

This was the third series starring Mr. Magoo, following the 1960-1962 Mister Magoo, and the 1964-1965 show The Famous Adventures of Mr. Magoo.[4]

It was one of only two animated series from DePatie–Freleng Enterprises – besides Bailey's Comets – to air on the CBS Television Network.

Plot

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The series maintains the established comedic formula of the Original 1950s shorts, centering on Mr. Magoo, an elderly, wealthy retiree who's severe nearsightedness continually compromises his perception of reality. Magoo stubbornly refuses to admit his vision impairment or wear corrective lenses, he routinely misidentifies his surroundings, objects, and the people he interacts with.

Cast

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Episodes

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No.TitleOriginal release dateProd.
code
1"Baby Sitter Magoo / Mr. Magoo's Concert"September 10, 1977 (1977-09-10)001
2"Motorcycle Magoo / Who's Zoo, Magoo?"September 17, 1977 (1977-09-17)002
3"Lion Around Magoo / Unglued Magoo"September 24, 1977 (1977-09-24)005
4"Magoo's Monster Mansion / Mountain Man Magoo"October 1, 1977 (1977-10-01)003
5"Caveman Magoo / Museum Magoo"October 8, 1977 (1977-10-08)004
6"A Magoo Bagatelle / Tut Tut Magoo"October 15, 1977 (1977-10-15)006
7"Choo Choo Magoo / For the Birds Magoo"October 22, 1977 (1977-10-22)007
8"Good Neighbor Magoo / Kidnap Caper Magoo"October 29, 1977 (1977-10-29)008
9"Boo, Magoo! / Magoo's Yacht Party"November 5, 1977 (1977-11-05)010
10"Come Back, Little McBarker / Magoo's Pizza"November 12, 1977 (1977-11-12)009
11"Gold Rush Magoo / Magoo's Fountain of Youth"November 19, 1977 (1977-11-19)011
12"Miniature Magoo / Roamin's Magoo"November 26, 1977 (1977-11-26)014
13"McBarker, the Wonder Dog / Spaceman Magoo"December 3, 1977 (1977-12-03)012
14"Jungleman Magoo / Millionaire Magoo"December 10, 1977 (1977-12-10)013
15"Magoo's Driving Test / Shutterbug Magoo"December 17, 1977 (1977-12-17)016
16"Rip Van Magoo / Secret Agent Magoo"December 24, 1977 (1977-12-24)015

References

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  1. ↑ Erickson, Hal (2005). Television Cartoon Shows: An Illustrated Encyclopedia, 1949 Through 2003 (2nd ed.). McFarland & Co. pp. 554–559. ISBN 978-1476665993.
  2. ↑ "What's New, Mr. Magoo? - TV Special - Cast & Credits - Listings - NYTimes.com". The New York Times. Retrieved December 24, 2014.
  3. ↑ "What's New Mr. Magoo?". LocateTV.com. Retrieved December 24, 2014.
  4. ↑ Woolery, George W. (1983). Children's Television: The First Thirty-Five Years, 1946-1981, Part 1: Animated Cartoon Series. Scarecrow Press. pp. 193–196. ISBN 0-8108-1557-5. Retrieved March 14, 2020.
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