Hanna Barbera's Pic-A-Nic Basket Cartoon Classics [Box set]

Hanna-Barbera | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 2, 1996)
• Original Release Date: July 2, 1996
• Number of Discs: 4
• Format: Box set
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: Rhino / Wea
• ASIN: B0000033R3
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #367,569 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Ruff and Reddy [Main Title & Sub-Main Title]

2. Ruff and Reddy [End Titles]

3. Huckleberry Hound (Main Title)

4. Huckleberry Hound [Opening Bumper Music]

5. Huckleberry Hound [Sub-Main Title]

See all 40 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Rise and Shine [Flintstone's Theme, Main Title 1960]

2. Flintstones Classic Underscore

3. Rise and Shine [End Titles]

4. Top Cat (Main Title)

5. Top Cat (Underscore)

See all 20 tracks on this disc

Disc: 3

1. (Meet) The Flintstones [Main Title, 1965]

2. (Meet) The Flintstones [Original Album Version, 1961]

3. Rockin' Bird

4. Car Hop Song

5. Stardust

See all 23 tracks on this disc

Disc: 4

1. Hanna-Barbera's Top Ten Famous Sound Effects

2. Birthday Greeting: Quick Draw McGraw

3. Comic Caper: Wally Gator

4. Comic Caper: Peter Potamus

5. Get Well Message: Fred Flintstone

See all 13 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good compilation for both the casual fan & extreme fanatic, February 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Hanna Barbera's Pic-A-Nic Basket Cartoon Classics (Audio CD)

A wonderful and mostly thorough collection of signature themes and musical cues from the Hanna-Barbera library; with top-notch digital remastering and extensive, informative liner notes. One drawback is the omission of the slightly obscure cartoon themes, notably from the 70s and 80s, in lieu of a generous (and obsessive) compilation of 60s "cartoony" themes and needle-drops. Most of the adventure/superhero themes from the late 60s onward are noticeably absent as well. But the production values are outstanding and the cartoon sound FXs are the best available, bar none (too bad they're not public domain). Hopefully someone from HB and/or Time-Warner is reading this and would consider additional releases to make this a truly complete package.

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible set, cartoon history music preserved, December 23, 2009

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This review is from: Hanna Barbera's Pic-A-Nic Basket Cartoon Classics (Audio CD)

This is a set that meant Rhino Records had to take a big leap of faith in cartoon music fans to support such an effort. With 4 discs, very unusual packaging, a 35 page book, and a whopping 182 tracks, it had to be a small release - for only a real classic cartoon nut like me would even buy such a thing. This set is getting exceedingly rare and hard to find now, I have seen it sell for over $100 at shows. Yogi's basket to hold the CD's in.... Great idea, but do not use the handle, it is only for "show". The CD's have their own cases. My set is also ripped to my music player so I can hear it. Also the kids are always listening to the discs in the car. This is great for keeping them happy and me too.
Look at the entire track list on this page, it is a huge collection. And all of the classic shows are represented here. Flintstones, Huckleberry Hound, Jetsons, Magilla Gorilla, Yogi, Bear, Snagglepuss, Top Cat, Josie & the Pussycats, Scooby Doo, Quick Draw McGraw, Peter Potamus, Augie Dogie, Pixie & Dixie, and so many more! Plus tons of sound effects, background music and more.
And no one seems to mention, there is a great 35 page book included with the basket. It has an interview with the great Hoyt Curtin, and it has info on main cartoon theme songs. The book definitely adds to the value. I recommend this set to any Hanna-Barbera fan.

9 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 4 stars for quantity, December 9, 1999

By A Customer

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This review is from: Hanna Barbera's Pic-A-Nic Basket Cartoon Classics (Audio CD)

Let's face it: no-one in their right mind will sit down and listen to these cds in their entirety. It's not in the nature of the music. But as music to dip into when you need, it's fun.

But shame on Rhino for going only halfway with the packaging. It's a great design ruined by shoddy materials: what's the point of sticking a flimsy cardboard "picnic basket handle" on the box and warning (in tiny lettering on the box) against its use? When I went to pick it up it immediately broke.