The Perils of Penelope Pitstop

The Perils of Penelope Pitstop is an American animated television series produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions that premiered on CBS on September 13, 1969. The show ran for one season with a total of 17 half-hour episodes, the last first-run episode airing on January 17, 1970. Repeats aired on CBS until September 4, 1971; and in syndication as Fun World of Hanna-Barbera from 1976 to 1982. It is a spin-off of Wacky Races, reprising the characters of Penelope Pitstop and the Ant Hill Mob.

Why It Rocks

 * 1) Memorable characters such as Penelope Pitstop, the Ant Hill Mob, Sylvester Sneekly (also called The Hooded Claw), and the Bully Brothers.
 * 2) Great cel animation for late 1960s standards.
 * 3) Sylvester Sneekly/The Hooded Claw is a very interesting and entertaining antagonist, because he has two personalities, one is a kind-hearted and affable guardian, while the other is a cunning kidnapper, and he was voiced by the late Paul Lynde.
 * 4) Excellent voice acting.
 * 5) Excellent and exciting narration of Gary Owens.
 * 6) Sylvester Sneekly/The Hooded Claw’s traps and disguises are very creative, as are Penelope Pitstop’s quick-thinking and resourcefulness to get out of The Hooded Claw’s traps.

The Only Bad Quality

 * 1) It was a short-lived series, as it lasted just four months with only 17 episodes.