The Secret Squirrel Show
The Secret Squirrel Show

The Secret Squirrel Show

1966TV ShowEnded1 SeasonEnglish

The half-hour The Secret Squirrel Show included three individual cartoon segments: "Secret Squirrel", "Squiddly Diddly" and "Winsome Witch".

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IMDb7.0/10
Director: William Hanna, Joseph BarberaGenres: Animation, Comedy, Action

Plot Summary

The show follows the adventures of Secret Squirrel, a top-secret agent who works for the U.S. government's agency S.H.U.S.H. (Secret Hunters Undercover, Secret Service Headquarters). Along with his sidekick Morocco Mole, he battles various villains and thwarting their evil plans with the help of gadgets and his own cunning intellect. Each episode is a short, action-packed spy spoof.

Critical Reception

As a product of Hanna-Barbera's prolific 1960s output, 'The Secret Squirrel Show' was a typical Saturday morning cartoon that provided lighthearted, fast-paced entertainment for young audiences. While not critically lauded, it was a popular fixture of its era, showcasing the studio's signature animation style and comedic timing.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its fast-paced animation and silly spy-themed humor.
  • Often cited as a classic example of 1960s Saturday morning cartoons.
  • Memorable for its catchy theme song and distinct character voices.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'The Secret Squirrel Show' is largely nostalgic, with many recalling it fondly as a staple of their childhood viewing. Specific comments often highlight the humor and the memorable characters, though some note the animation style as being typical of its time.

Fun Fact

Secret Squirrel's signature catchphrase, 'Super happy fun time!', was originally intended to be 'Super happy fun time!' but was misheard by Don Messick, leading to the iconic vocalization.

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