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Hanna-Barbera

Hanna-Barbera was a prominent American animation studio founded in 1957 by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera. It became famous for creating numerous iconic animated TV shows, such as "The Flintstones," "The Jetsons," "Yogi Bear," and "Scooby-Doo." The studio pioneered a cost-effective animation process called limited animation, allowing high-quality cartoons to be produced efficiently for television. Hanna-Barbera's work significantly shaped the landscape of animated entertainment, making cartoons a staple in American culture. The studio was acquired by Warner Bros. in 1996 and remains influential in the history of televised animation.