Snagglepuss/ Kelloggs Cocoa-Krispies (Heavens to Murgatroid)

I dunno about Snagglepuss -- he ain't the toughest guy on the block?!? If he were to fight the Cowardly Lion from "The Wizard of Oz", wonder who'd win?? But he plays a nice banjo, I think??

[@fromthesidelines]

This is a 1963 spot for Cocoa Krispies {shown extensively on "YOGI BEAR" and "HUCKLEBERRY HOUND"}, as Snag is capitalizing on the "hootennany" folk music craze so prevalent at the time.....

[@jasobres]

This was one of the few times a commercial actually included credits. This is because Bert Lahr threatened to sue Hanna-Barbera for causing confusion because many people thought he was the voice of Snagglepuss, but it was actually Daws Butler imitating him.

[@VideoSuperMaster]

Hanna-Barbera really had a knack for pissing off celebrities by using their likenesses.

[@OpinionsAnimationStudios]

For The Record: First, the song was set to the tune of "Dow By The Riverside", Second, note the end credit "Snaglepuss voiced by Daws Butler". This was done to keep the legal eagles off Kellogg's & Hanna-Barbera's backs, as they were told Bert Lahr (The Cowardly Lion in THAT movie) took umbrage for the voice being parodied...and being mistakenly known for Snag's voice by fans.. This hilarious clip shoulda won a Clio award...or at least have been considered. Thanx, m8..

[@megamurg]

My last name is Murgatroyd, this has haunted me since I was born

[@rainstarflowerdroplets9624]

well I don't care if anyone else think he's scary he's still a good guy he still my cutest favorite I love him

[@jubalcalif9100]

I have a notion to second that emotion ! The most wonderful mountain lion that ever wore a string tie... :-)

[@JerrryLeeLewis]

heavens to murgatroid the video is wonderful, fantastic even!

[@jubalcalif9100]

Well said and well put ! Snaggy himself couldn't have put it better.... :-)

[@ansumanahargett6227]

@@jubalcalif9100 Well said

[@jubalcalif9100]

@@ansumanahargett6227 Oodles of thanks....gratitude even !! :-)

[@jubalcalif9100]

@Josh McDowell You obviously have xlnt taste in cartoon characters ! :-)

[@jubalcalif9100]

@Josh McDowell That's OK ! I wish I had a dollar for every typo I've made !! :-)

[@fromthesidelines]

...and because of Lahr's insistance that Butler receive screen credit on these ads, it was (virtually) the only time a voice-over artist was officially credited for his work during the commercial! And you can be sure that MORE advertisers and producers remembered his name as well.....

[@giogio4833]

That's done it...my dog has now been renamed murgatroid

[@josephsf2452]

Snagglepuss is the predecessor to the Pink Panther

[@AlabasterSmudge]

Thanks even.

[@islandgirllove2fete]

Okay. Now you have started something...even. lol

[@iancorporated]

Wonderful

[@ansumanahargett6227]

Truly wonderful

[@fbizzy81]

My last name is Snagglepuss and it haunts me even more

[@looneytoon76]

exit...stage left

[@johnsmith-rs2vk]

GREAT STUFF !

[@zane1961]

heavens i am a Murgatroyd

[@johnsmith-rs2vk]

Breakfast . Even .

[@login76]

@noobietoobie fantastic evennn !!

[@HollandDamien]

Are commercials more corny or less corny these days? I wouldn't know I still make every effort to Block or avoid them.

[@xxhardforcorexx1231]

Good for you, it's funny to see how despite that, you're not prevented from using the Internet to watch that which you claim to have such a disinterest in.

[@HollandDamien]

xxhardforcorexx It's interesting that you think I should only comment on things that I like. But I also comment on things I don't like.

[@helielfilmz3348]

Then use adblock for KZbin and you will never see an commercial again unless you search for them.

[@ansumanahargett6227]

Noted

[@billyk5775]

The song sounds like the old gospel song "down by the riverside". I also wonder why the people went on stage when they ran over Snagglepuss.

[@ChristopherSobieniak]

I would assume chasing after Cocoa Krispies.

[@ansumanahargett6227]

True

[@ansumanahargett6227]

@@ChristopherSobieniak I agreed

[@darquenite]

remove 'em phy zi cally!

[@ansumanahargett6227]

Put cocoa into cocoa

[@megamurg]

lets never hang out lol

[@GaryMurgatroyd]

LOL

[@fbizzy81]

Hi I'm sarcasm I don't believe we've met.

[@Anarchy-Is-Liberty]

First pink, homosexual cat!!

[@saintgarluth]

imb druu n=k and n thuiis wss thed bestt thing i wastched ,.;/

[@rootvalue]

Your last name is White...