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Fred Silvermans Idea
Fred Silverman the television executive of CBS, brought forward the idea for "Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!" Wanting to have a show featuring a teenage rock band that solves mysteries on the side inspired by 1960s cartoons. -
Releasing of "Scooby-Doo, Where are you?"
The first released episode of the Scooby-Doo series kicked it off on the CBS network on the Saturday cartoons. With brainiac Velma, jock Fred, fashionista Daphne, hippie Shaggy, and Shaggy's high-strung, talking Great Dane, Scooby-Doo, hitting the road in search of weird phenomena to solve in their van the Mystery Machine. -
The New Scooby-Doo Movies Air
Each episode featured guest stars like Batman Robin or the Harlem Globetrotters. This crossover format expanded Scooby-Doo's appeal and added novelty to the show. Along with setting the stage for more crossovers over the years, like "Scooby-Doo! and KISS: Rock and Roll Mystery, and "Scoobynatural" from the hit show Supernatural -
Scrappy-Doo Era
In response to declining ratings, a new character, Scrappy-Doo, the young nephew of Scooby-Doo, was added to boost the show. While this was a divisive point among fans, it was a turning point and kept the franchise alive and well. -
A Pup Named Scooby-Doo Launches
This series reinvented the gang of kids in a more cartoonish and comedic world, it appealed to a new generation and updated the aesthetic for the late 80's -
Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island Premieres
A direct-to-video film was a darker, more mature take with real supernatural elements. It was critically acclaimed and revitalized the franchise for the older audience. Was also known for reinventing the formula and setting the blueprint for how Scooby-Doo could adapt over time without losing its core identity. -
Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase Released
This direct-to-video movie featured the gang entering a virtual world, embracing early 2000s tech culture. It was one of the last films using traditional animation before the franchise leaned more into digital styles, and it became a nostalgic favorite for many fans -
Live Action "Scooby-Doo"
Toward the end of the 1990s, Warner Bros. and producer Charles Roven began producing a series of feature live-action films starring Scooby-Doo, With the movie "Scooby-Doo the Movie" they took a turn and added CGI to the famous Scooby-Doo. -
What's New, Scooby-Doo? Debuts
A more modern update of the original formula, this series had current pop culture references and a more contemporary animation style, drawing in once again a younger viewing audience. -
Shaggy & Scooby Get A Clue! Premieres
Trying to catch up with the years they went with a new art style in "Shaggy Scooby Get A Clue!" in 2006. A radical departure with a sci-fi bent, this series gave the spotlight to Shaggy and Scooby. They experiment with the animation style and story structure -
Alternate Timeline
2010, "Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated", featured an alternative storyline with deeper development, focusing on Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy, and Scooby. The show has a darker tone, with more serious threats and supernatural elements. Introducing a unique mythology involving an ancient prophecy and the "Crystal Sarcophagus." The villains are more complex, and the mysteries are part of a larger, interconnected narrative, making it stand apart from previous, episodic Scooby-Doo series. -
Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! Debut
Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! is an important reboot for the franchise as it introduces a modern, stylized animation and a more slapstick, quirky humor. The characters are given distinct personalities, and the show experiments with unconventional plotlines, shifting away from traditional mystery-solving. It aims to appeal to a younger audience while retaining the core elements of the franchise, helping Scooby-Doo stay relevant and fresh for new generations. -
50th Anniversary of Scooby-Doo
Marking 50 years of mystery-solving, various tributes and retrospectives highlight the franchise's enduring legacy -
SCOOB! Released in Theaters/Streaming
This CGI animated feature aimed to reboot Scooby-Doo for a cinematic universe, introducing storytelling elements and reimagined origins -
Velma (Spin-off)
A mature take on the origin of Velma, a HBO Max spin-off series featuring Velma Dinkley as the main character. Aiming at adults sparked major controversy, trying to be reinterpreted through a different lens.