Linus the Lionhearted: Complete cartoon with ORIGINAL COMMERCIALS

[@stevehall383]

I remember watching this as a kid but I don't think I realized it was one big cereal commercial. Thanks again Fred for bringing back another memory.

[@FredFlix]

You're welcome, Steve.

[@johnpatterson4816]

Mucha Gracias Frederico. Being 63 I remember Linus the Lion Hearted" "Mighty Heroes";"George of the Jungle" to name a few.

[@RusstheTroubadour]

Sheldon Leonard was the voice of Linus. Carl Reiner was the voice of Billy Bird and Ruth Buzzi ( her first professional job) was Granny Goodwitch. The series last for 2 seasons from 1964- 66 ( B&W ) on CBS. Then repeats aired on ABC In Color from the Fall of 1966 - 69. Thanks Fred

[@FredFlix]

Thank you, Russ.

[@LynxSouth]

Thanks. I had just been wondering if that was Ruth Buzzi.

[@fromthesidelines]

In its second season, "LINUS" was telecast in color on CBS.

[@FlamingoKicker]

Was that Jessie White as the Crow? Ole Lonesome Maytag Repairman was his most famous role.

[@Klook6950Extras]

Bob McFadden voices Loveable Truly, Rory Raccoon and So-Hi

[@jamesallen327]

This was so much fun to watch and remember when the times were not so chaotic in my young days! Thank you for bringing back!

[@FredFlix]

Happy to do it, James.

[@5argetech56]

100% Politically Incorrect... And I loved every minute of it. :)

[@FredFlix]

Ha!

[@ChristopherSobieniak]

This is real television!

[@blondeblythe]

Thanks for uploading, Fred! Haven't seen this since '65!

[@FredFlix]

You're welcome, BB.

[@olddogcitypound5859]

Morning Fred,thanks for the Friday morning flashback. Don't think some of those commercials would air today in this p.c. world we live in. ✌

[@FredFlix]

I know what you mean, Old Dog.

[@itiswhatitaintanditaintwha1427]

That's what makes them so good!

[@facebook51ify]

The closing theme at the end of the show made me sad and cry.

[@christopherdunne7848]

That was definitely THE saddest cartoon music ever written for TV.

[@baxterfilms]

"Travel is Broadening" - boarded and directed by Irv Spector; layout by Bob Dranko. "Dog Gone" - boarded and directed by John Freeman; layout by Ron Maidenberg. "The Giant with Two Glass Jaws" - boarded by Art Diamond, directed by Gerry Geronimi and layout by Bob Dranko.

[@silvereagle2061]

Nothing beats shows that can never air today lol

[@jackscott7237]

Oh , to be a kid again. Loved those Saturday mornings, cartoons and Cereal. Kids today just don't what they missed out on. Thank you Fred, It was 100% Awesome.

[@FredFlix]

You're welcome, Jack.

[@r.6731]

Thanks so much for this!! Helps me through my depression at the moment.

[@FredFlix]

Glad helped a bit, R.

[@r.6731]

@@FredFlix Thanks buddy! My momma just passed away, and I hurt. But gettin stronger as each minute goes by.

[@FredFlix]

@@r.6731 I know how you feel.

[@r.6731]

@@FredFlix Thanks again...

[@jamesallen327]

I am truly sorry for your loss, R. I have been through this and it is so hard.

[@SteveCarras]

I saw this in 64-69. Voices of Sheldon Leonard, Carl Reiner, Gerry Matheews, Jessie White, Bob McFadden, & Ruth Buzzi!

[@fromthesidelines]

And Ed Graham Jr. as "Mockingbird".

[@brucemcgee2281]

Those end credits! Made me sad to see them every week. I'd forgotten how the bird mopped up the spotlight on the stage. TV would never waste that much time with animation today.

[@TheShootist]

or the orchestral music for that matter. and compare and contrast the opening and closing themes. Sheldon Leonard, Carl Reiner, Jonathan Winters this show was overflowing with genius.

[@pamelamays4186]

Post Crispy Critters. The one and only cereal that comes in the shapes of animals.

[@Juliaflo]

I suppose you remember all those animals stampeding at the sound of this jungle. It's seared in my mind, but don't figure out my age. LOLOLOL. Stay safe, and may God go with you.

[@Peter7966]

I usually ate about 2lbs of sugar every morning with my delicious Post breakfast cereals. And then I went to school with all of the other sugar loaded kids and had to sit at my desk until morning recess. Torture!

[@tomservo56954]

The funny thing is...the first pre-sweetened breakfast cereal was developed and marketed by, believe it or not, a heating contractor who was concerned about the amount of table sugar his children were putting on their cereal.

[@ChristopherSobieniak]

@49jubilee Yep, good times!

[@deneennash5102]

I remembered the cartoon in color as a little one. Thanks for posting. Good times, good times.

[@FredFlix]

The source was a black and white 16mm print, but at leas it had the old ads.

[@fromthesidelines]

As noted, the first season was telecast in black and white. It was colorcast in the fall of 1965.

[@dillysgirl4ever]

Loveable Truly was my very first TV crush when I was 5 years old. Thanks for rekindling the beautiful memories Fred!!

[@FredFlix]

My pleasure, dillysgirl4ever.

[@rwlwrestlingleague2975]

Linus was clearly a big deal. You dont get a balloon in The Macy's Parade for years bein a nobody.

[@thomaslevy2119]

Wasn't there a line in the first "Toy Story" movie that goes, "The only cereal that's sugar-frosted and dipped in chocolate" ? That's almost the way many kid's cereals were in the '60's. Dentists must have loved them, though!

[@barrywerdell2614]

Thomas Levy Kind of like "Chocolate Covered Sugar Bombs" in the Calvin & Hobbs Comics, "They're only good with loads of sugar on top" said Calvin.

[@brettmiddleton7949]

But kid's cereals are no different today except for the removal of the word "sugar" from the names. Many of the old cereals are still around and are pretty much the same..

[@somethingyousaid5059]

I've hit paydirt having discovered your channel. It has exactly the kind of content that I like.

[@elifoust7664]

Cereal Opera

[@thrashpondopons2776]

More like 'Cereal Serial'! (???)

[@elifoust7664]

@@thrashpondopons2776 Good one lol

[@Peter7966]

Ahh... the good old days when ad executives created cartoons.

[@diligenceintegrity2308]

Yeah, true enough. Wasn't Linus the lion hearted on ABC? and the cartoons sold the cereals. CBS and or NBC sold Kelloggs brands of the same cereal types. Quick draw McGraw sold the wheat puffs or sugar puffs., I think. Honey combs vs Alphabits. and there was General Mills Wheaties. Cheerios. Lucky charms? who sold tricks? I always wanted the rabbit to get tricks. kellogs did fruitloops, didn't they? any one remember Quisp and Quake?

[@Peter7966]

Yep... They figured there was big bucks in them there kids. Rocky and Bullwinkle were the best of what Madison Ave came up with, in my opinion. This was virgin territory, a whole new market... us kids. And remember what Trix are for... It was a great time to grow up, sugar highs, cavities and all.

[@diligenceintegrity2308]

@@Peter7966 the produce was amazing back then. Sunkist oranges were full of tang and sweetness and so juicy. Words don't do it justice. Watermelon was actually sweet. Its tasteless now. Corn on the cob was great and no GMOs. the strawberries were better. the ground had been depleted of minerals and not replenished. We had the best time period by far. We were very lucky.

[@rundoetx]

@@diligenceintegrity2308 Don't forget "I'm Coo-Coo for Coco Puffs"!!!!

[@diligenceintegrity2308]

@@rundoetx I loved Sonny going crazy and coco puffs were turned into Count Chochula. coco puffs were always fun commercials.

[@144wychwood]

54 years later, I still get kick out of those end credits HAHAHA!

[@donaldsmalleypublishing401]

Thanks for the memories once again, Fred! There was a cartoon block of I think 2 hours that was all Post cereal. It featured mostly cereal box characters like Yours Truly the Mailman. I think it included the Casper Show. I believe that was the legendary undefeated boxing champ Rocky Marciano in the Raisin Bran commercial.

[@FredFlix]

I think you're right, Don.

[@graceskalniak4835]

Lovable Truly is in this.

[@kurttoy5035]

Rocky Graziano was on the ads.

[@kurttoy5035]

I remember watching this show when CBS ran it on Saturday mornings in 1965. I was disappointed when Lassie reruns were in Linus' slot by early '66. I didn't know until many years later that the network swapped time slots for this and the Lassies. Our local affiliate did not carry the 12:30 ET CBS Saturday offering then.

[@fromthesidelines]

It was because of the popularity of ABC's "THE BEATLES" at 10:30am(et) in the fall of 1965 that forced CBS to swap time periods with "LINUS" and "LASSIE" repeats by early 1966. Then they cancelled it- and ABC scheduled repeats on Sundays from 1966 through '69.

[@gregggoss2210]

Very enjoyable Fred. Sat here with my cat and Chromecasted it to my TV and watched it. Better than the crap that's on TV.

[@FredFlix]

That's for sure, Gregg.

[@daredawg3776]

I wish we still had crispy critters they look good

[@ColonelMarcellus]

This show was the first if the Saturday morning "thirty-minute commercials".

[@paulchristman2456]

The only thing that I definitely remember about this show is the mailman with the grotesque affected southern drawl. I recall an episode in which he kept repeating the mantra "United you stand!" throughout the entire show. Since he was the sole character from the production that ever stuck with me, I had always thought that it was his show and that he was the star. Thanks for the memory jog, Fred.

[@FredFlix]

Sure thing, Paul.

[@danburnette7674]

Loveable Truly the mailman seemed kind of like a parody of Gomer Pyle. Great memories. Thank you for posting.

[@FromSagansStardust]

I had one of those So Hi acrobat toys.

[@kaledmarrero1011]

7:52 My version of this commercial Linus: I, Linus, king of beasts, have a fortress for my protection as I invite you to try my cereal in the new Post compact box. Me: Don't you mean Post Crispy Critters? Aw crap! Was I not meant to say-? 🎶The one and only cereal that comes in the shape of animals! 🎶 Linus: Each different animal shape is deliciously frosted with brown sugar. SMG3: Hey Lion-head! Check out the banner! Linus: "Get Post Crispy Critters." 🎶The one and only cereal that comes in the shape of animals! 🎶 SMG3: *laughing* Linus: And made with oats, roaring with the strength of a lion. Doomguy: Linus, we got the spy! Linus: A-ha! The spy! And what is your name? Tord: I am...! Doomguy: He's gonna say the cereal's name! HIDE! Peppino: EEEEYEOWWWWWWWWWWW!!!! *hides in somewhere from the stampede* Tord: Post Crispy Critters! 🎶The one and only cereal that comes in the shape of animals! 🎶 Tord: More accurately my name's Tord, but thanks for destroying your base! HAHA! Linus: And kids, *scats the chorus* is Post Treat Pack too. 6 sweet treats just for kids.

[@fromthesidelines]

As seen on CBS in the fall of 1964, when Post cereals were offered in the ill-fated "Compact Box" (people thought because they were smaller, there was LESS CEREAL in each box!)- which lasted about a year. Rocky Graziano featured in the Raisin Bran commercial.

[@saintmichael1779]

Linus the Lionhearted is as much for adults as kids.

[@myheartisinjapan3184]

Nothing like the cartoons of this time period. Thanks, Fred. Adorable.

[@FredFlix]

You're welcome, Lori. Linus was in color, but this was the way I saw it on my black and white set.

[@myheartisinjapan3184]

FredFlix I actually loved black and white tv, Fred. There was a certain charm about it that gets lost with color, in my opinion. We were late to convert to a color set in my family. And I didn’t mind it.

[@robertvillarreal4525]

Lori Lyn Same feeling here. Kind of unexplainable. First watching “I Married Joan” & “My Little Margie” in 2005-6 on ION TV 23, in B & W was captivating. Color would’ve taken away it’s “charm” as you so lovely put it.

[@myheartisinjapan3184]

robert villarreal I agree completely, Robert. I still, to this day, love watching black and white tv programs. Sometimes, when they try to “colorize” old tv programs or specials, it totally takes that charm away.

[@TheShootist]

Now all we need is a little Beany and Cecil.

[@rundoetx]

Wow, that all of Linus The Lionhearted I'll need for a while. lol. However, I did get very hungry watching it for some reason.

[@ricklaino8996]

Listen to the great music which accompanied this and most other productions of that time!

[@ThisGuyFrritz]

You can also find Linus the Lionhearted on the Internet Archive (archive.org). Some you may find in color!

[@ALANLACORTEBRITO]

THE LION CHOOSES NEW YORK , ALL BECAUSE THE LITTLE BIRD SHOWS THE VOYAGES FOR HIM

[@ALANLACORTEBRITO]

CLASSIC

[@Nancy-y8q1n]

I can put you on cloud 9....well it was the 60s

[@theomegaman218]

Racist cereals tasted so good. Only one left is Lucky Charms.

[@lauradaly8020]

I watched that show when I was a little girl. I also remember eating those cereals.

[@robinkeiger2208]

Sugar Bear!!! Yea!!!

[@jedgar63]

Check out the vocal talent section. Quite impressive. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linus_the_Lionhearted

[@NancyDrewe]

I love this! Thanks, really fun upload. :)

[@FredFlix]

You're welcome, Nancy.

[@brettmiddleton7949]

Despite the nostalgia factor and a lifelong love of animation, this was even more horrible than I remembered it being. But still worth a revisit as part of the picture of the times. Thanks, Fred.

[@FredFlix]

Well, it was broadcast in color with greater clarity I'm sure.

[@theonlyjamiebourgeois9703]

For real. I grew up little in the '70s, and cartoons then were soooooo bad a well. I've rewatched a few for nostalgia's sake, but yeah, they're just painfully stupid.

[@stantonrogers]

Fred, do you have any more Linus the Lionhearted with ORIGINAL COMMERCIALS?

[@FredFlix]

I'm sorry, Stanton, but I don't.

[@tomripsin730]

What cartoon show (dimly remembered by me) featured a lion as king with a skunk minister that talked like Ronald Coleman named Eau De Cologne, and a rat gangster character that talked like Edward G. Robinson?

[@bonzeroo]

King Leonardo and his Short Subjects. Show was in the early 1960's & was sponsored by General Mills .

[@tomripsin730]

@@bonzeroo Thanks for the info.

[@Juliaflo]

@@bonzeroo The character's name was Odie O'Colognie (sp). Don't figure out my age--it was one of my favorites from way back.

[@danburnette7674]

The King and Odie was the name of the show. The King of Bongo Congo.

[@anthonysimpsonanygoround8749]

@@danburnette7674”The principal product of the kingdom, in fact the only product of the kingdom!”. The show also featured the segments “Tooter Turtle” and “The Hunter”. Some of the cartoons were included in the “Tennessee Tuxedo and His Tales” dvd box set, but the series itself still has not been packaged as a “stand alone” dvd release, even though we already have box dvd sets for “Tennessee” and “Underdog” (Total tv productions, affiliated with Gamma-not Jay Ward studio as is commonly thought).

[@daleanderson1727]

Cool stuff.

[@steveprestegard5151]

Somber sounding ending at 27:59.

[@fromthesidelines]

In the second season, the credits were cut to a bare minimum.

[@tellemomma9780]

Well crap Fred I'm not getting notifications for your videos all of a sudden! Damn the tube! Lol! When I miss you I go looking!

[@FredFlix]

Thanks for that. Maybe the notifications will return soon.

[@raynardabraham7831]

Hi FredFlix I subscribe to your great channel & I have added a number of your videos to my favorite videos list, this being one of many. I can recall all the way back when I was three & four years old watching & enjoying this cartoon very much. I was thinking at the time a new trend of cartoons may be getting started. It would have been really great to see the Kellogg's & Big G cereal characters in their own cartoon shows sponsored by their own companies.It seems to me that every time someone comes up with something really cool & neat the Federal Govt. or some activist group complains & it's gotten rid of. They thought this show was a long commercial, which I did not agree with at all. I wish many of these groups would just go away & let us have fun.

[@FredFlix]

Thanks for your thoughtful comment, Raynard. I agree there's too much regulation, and now too many hurt feelings in our society.

[@rolfsinkgraven]

Nice very old cartoon.

[@garymckee8857]

Damn I would like to have some Alpha Bits now. Thanks Fred.

[@FredFlix]

Do they still make them, Gary?

[@garymckee8857]

@@FredFlix I don't know I haven't been in the cereal isle in quite awhile.

[@FredFlix]

@@garymckee8857 Maybe it was on Gilligan's Aisle?

[@christopherdunne7848]

I think Wikipedia (FWIW) said Alpha-Bits was discontinued in 2021. Bummeroo.

[@fredbeaumont1604]

I used to put sugar on my sugar crisp. Thanks Fred.

[@FredFlix]

I ate butter and sugar sandwiches. No wonder i have Diabetes now!

[@garymckee8857]

So did I

[@roberttelarket4934]

Hell I'm from that era but I hardly remembers Linus.

[@jamesbarlow3640]

RIP Carl Reiner.

[@melshorse]

RIP Carl Reiner BIllie Bird

[@Nancy-y8q1n]

Does anyone know who did the back round music tracks for these cartoons....

[@lisam4066]

OMG! I saw a politically incorrect cartoon character in there.

[@ChristopherSobieniak]

I say So-Hi was an equal opportunity employee.

[@williamwhitney3730]

Sugar Bear who was the person that did his voice n also sining

[@FredFlix]

Gerry Matthews. He put a little Dean Martin in it.

[@williamwhitney3730]

@@FredFlix thank you so much God bless you from this time forward. Another great clip such amazing memories.

[@tomservo56954]

@@FredFlix I always thought it was more Bing Crosby

[@FredFlix]

@@tomservo56954 Maybe both?

[@kurttoy5035]

@@FredFlix I always thought Sugar Bear was a cross between Andy Griffith and Perry Como.

[@ClayLoomis1958]

OK, is there _any_ evidence that kids ever ate Raisin Bran? I never heard of a kid that did. I certainly never did. I've always thought there was something sinister about raisins. I never trusted them, especially as food.

[@FredFlix]

I ate Raisin Bran then and even now (though never often).

[@woodyglendell7400]

I liked raisin bran. And Sugar Crisp!!

[@ClayLoomis1958]

You're the first kid I've met who did, Fred. And Kirk, they look like defective rabbit pellets.

[@ClayLoomis1958]

@@woodyglendell7400 I was on an all-sugar diet as a kid. Frosty-O's, Frosted Flakes, Diabete-O's. To me, Raisin Bran was a freak "adult" cereal.

[@FredFlix]

They put sugar on the raisins now. I don't know if they did back then.

[@Portugal2025]

Was this meant to be watched straight?

[@ChristopherSobieniak]

Yes.

[@MattLeger]

Am I the only one who noticed that Sugar Bear's voice sounded an awful lot like Dean Martin's? And that "Asian" kid fronting Rice Krinkles is a pretty horrid racist caricature by today's standards. Ah, well...it was a different time.

[@silvereagle2061]

Two dislikes must be the liberals

[@FredFlix]

They probably never saw black and white before.

[@kyushastyle3192]

Ok boomer

[@FredFlix]

Is that a bad word to you? I'm proud and grateful to be a Boomer.

[@kyushastyle3192]

I wasn’t against you it’s just a joke

[@kyushastyle3192]

And I know your generation was cool that’s why I subscribed

[@kyushastyle3192]

Hello? Are you gonna answer

[@FredFlix]

@@kyushastyle3192 Ya gotta give a guy time to eat lunch. It's all good. Thanks for subscribing.