Joe Ruby, animator, writer and television producer among the creators of the cute little dog Scooby-Doo, leaves us at the age of 87.
He is about to end up run over, his mother saves himJoe Ruby, animator, writer and television producer among the creators of Scooby-Doo. Who does not remember that nice big dog who with four boys was investigating the maze of intricate supernatural mysteries? It was he, Scooby-Doo, passed from generation to generation to cheer the afternoons of boys and children with cartoons with an exquisite flavor of yellow and (almost) horror and riddles to solve.
Born in Los Angeles in 1933, Ruby began his career as an animator at Walt Disney Studios. He then moved on to Hanna and Barbera where he met Ken Spears and with him he created in 1969 “Scooby Doo where are you?”, The first of what became one of the most popular and long-lived animated television series.
The legendary Scooby-Doo turns 50
From there, in fact, Scooby Doo became a worldwide success, so much so that in 1976 came the "The Scooby Doo Show", while in the early 80s the series was rewritten and the character was introduced. scrappy-doo, another fictional puppy Great Dane and grandson of Scooby-Doo.
Thank you, Joe Ruby, for giving the world one of the grooviest cartoons that continues to influence generations today and beyond.
Posted by Scooby-Doo on Thursday, August 27, 2020
In 1977 Ruby and Spears founded their own production company, Ruby-Spears, making numerous series including "Alvin and the Chipmunks" and "Mister T".
“He was one of the most prolific creators in our industry who gave us some of the most popular characters in animation and it was thrilling to have him in our studio,” says Sam Register, President of Warner Bros. Animation and Blue Ribbon Content. Scooby-Doo has been a beloved screen companion for over 50 years, leaving a lasting legacy that has inspired and entertained generations. We at Warner Bros. Animation have the privilege and honor to carry on that legacy and send our warmest thoughts to loved ones. ”
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