Can You Remember These Classic '50s Cartoons from Just One Image?

By: Kennita Leon
Estimated Completion Time
3 min
Can You Remember These Classic '50s Cartoons from Just One Image?
Image: ABC

About This Quiz

Cartoons have come a long way since being illustrations in magazines, although some still are. But these once-drawings have now become animated fixtures on our television screens, since the early 20th century. Today, many of the cartoons that are around are remakes or have been inspired by what existed back in the day and a lot of them include the cartoons that existed in the 50s and 60s. But we're zooming in on one decade in particular. We want to take it almost 70 years back in the past and see if you remember some of the best cartoons of the 50s. 

We're going to show you some clips of some really old fifties cartoons and it'll be your job to correctly guess their names. If that wasn't enough, we're also going to give you a few hints to help steer you in the right direction, you know, if you get lost for a bit. 

So, come and take a fun trip with us down memory lane and see if you can figure out just which fifties cartoon is which in this really cool back in the day quiz. And don't worry, passing doesn't mean that you're old- it just means that you're a huge cartoon fan. 

The Huckleberry Hound Show
Warner Bros. Television
Name this cartoon.
Dungeons & Dragons
The Huckleberry Hound Show
Tom And Jerry
Danger Mouse
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"The Huckleberry Hound Show" is a 1958 syndicated show which featured three segments starring Huckleberry Hound, Yogi Bear, and Pixie and Dixie and Mr. Jinks.

Peabody's Improbable History
ABC
Which of these names matches the cartoon in this picture?
Peabody's Improbable History
Count Duckula
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
Super Friends
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Peabody's Improbable History" is an animated series centering a genius dog named Mr. Peabody who adopts an orphaned local boy called Sherman.

The Woody Woodpecker Show
ABC
Which cartoon is this?
Mighty Mouse
The Woody Woodpecker Show
Chip 'N Dale: Rescue Rangers
Invader Zim
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"The Woody Woodpecker Show" is a 30-minute television series depicting the antics of the titular character and other Walter Lantz characters including Chilly Willy.

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Snagglepuss
YouTube
What's the name of this one?
Invader Zim
Popeye
Venture Brothers
Snagglepuss
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Snagglepuss" was created in 1959 by Hanna- Barbera. The cartoon evolves around a pink cougar who sports an upturned collar and a string tie – and has a huge desire to be a stage actor.

Felix the Cat
Felix the Cat, Animation Film Cologne, Felix the Cat Productions Inc.
Identify the cartoon in this picture.
Felix the Cat
Todd McFarlane's Spawn
ThunderCats
Chip 'N Dale: Rescue Rangers
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Felix the Cat" is a 1958 adaptation of the silent film era funny animal cartoon character. The show ran for four seasons from 1958 to 1961.

Pixie and Dixie and Mr Jinks
Hanna-Barbera Productions
Match this cartoon to its name.
Pixie and Dixie and Mr Jinks
Dungeons & Dragons
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
Death Note
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Pixie and Dixie and Mr. Jinks" is a segment from "The Huckleberry Hound Show" starring twin mice Pixie and Dixie and Mr. Jinks, an orange tuxedo cat.

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Fractured Fairytales
NBC
What was this show known as?
Tom And Jerry
Galaxy High
Super Friends
Fractured Fairy Tales
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Fractured Fairy Tales" is a segment of "Rocky and Bullwinkle Show". The segment deals with familiar fairy tales, but with a different storyline and modern humor.

Bozo - The World's Most Famous Clown1
Jayark Films Corporation
Which '50s cartoon do you see here?
Dungeons & Dragons
Huckleberry Hound
Bozo: The World's Most Famous Clown
Mighty Mouse
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Bozo: The World's Most Famous Clown" is a 1958 animated adaptation of the Bozo the Clown children's book series.

The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show
ABC
What's this cartoon's name?
Inspector Gadget
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Huckleberry Hound
The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends" is a 1959 series about the misadventures of a grey flying squirrel and a moose.

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The Mighty Mouse Playhouse
CBS
Which cartoon is this?
Chip 'N Dale: Rescue Rangers
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
The Mighty Mouse Playhouse
Inspector Gadget
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Mighty Mouse Playhouse," which aired on CBS from 1955 to 1966, was an anthology series composed of animated short films starring the titular character, Mighty Mouse.

The Quick Draw McGraw Show
Hanna-Barbera Productions
What's the name of this cartoon?
Count Duckula
The Quick Draw McGraw Show
Popeye
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"The Quick Draw McGraw Show" is a Hanna-Barbera animated series about an anthropomorphic sheriff horse set in American Old West.

Speedy Gonzales
YouTube
Can you tell us what this cartoon is called?
Freakazoid
Todd McFarlane's Spawn
Speedy Gonzales
Pinky and The Brain
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Speedy Gonzales" is an animated short film about a speedy, Mexican mouse who attempts to feed other starving mice by stealing cheese from a factory guarded by Sylvester the Cat.

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The Gerald McBoing - Boing Show
CBS
Can you tell us what this '50s show is called?
Freakazoid
Mighty Mouse
The Gerald McBoing-Boing Show
Tom And Jerry
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"The Gerald McBoing-Boing Show" is a series adaptation of the 1950 animated short film which centers around a little boy who speaks through sound effects rather than spoken words.

Ivor the Engine
Associated-Rediffusion Television
What's the name of this one?
Galaxy High
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Mighty Mouse
Ivor the Engine
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Ivor the Engine" is a 1959 British stop-motion animated film which centers around the adventures of a small green locomotive and his friends.

Tom Terrific
Viacom
Which old-school animated show is this?
ThunderCats
Tom Terrific
Gargoyles
Battle of the Planets
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Tom Terrific," which was presented during the "Captain Kangaroo" children's show, was an animated series composed of several five-minute cartoons.

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Astro Boy
Mushi Productions
Which of these names matches the cartoon in this picture?
Astro Boy
Tom And Jerry
Dungeons & Dragons
Danger Mouse
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Astro Boy" was a 1950s cartoon which ran for 16 years on television screens. It was adapted from the Japanese version, which was originally called "The Mighty Atom". The Japanese version was actually an illustrated anime which had 23 volumes.

Auggie Doggie and Doggie Daddy
Warner Bros.
Can you tell us what this '50s show is called?
Auggie Doggie and Doggie Daddy
Todd McFarlane's Spawn
Tom And Jerry
Dungeons & Dragons
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Auggie Doggie and Doggie Daddy" is a segment of "The Quick Draw McGraw Show" which revolves around the escapades of a dachshund father and son.

Captain Kangaroo
CBS
What do you think this show is called?
Freakazoid
Huckleberry Hound
Captain Kangaroo
Danger Mouse
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

The original "Captain Kangaroo" took place in the Treasure House or the Captain's Place, where said Captain would talk to puppets and guests on his show. The cartoons were shorts made because of the success of the original show.

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Mel-O-Toons
United Artists
What do you think this show is called?
Danger Mouse
Mel-O-Toons
Popeye
Count Duckula
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Knighty Knight Bugs" is a 1958 Looney Tunes animated short film starring Bugs Bunny as a court jester for King Arthur who must retrieve a singing sword from Yosemite Sam.

The Adventures of Spunky and Tadpole
Guild Films
Which old-school animated show is this?
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Popeye
Venture Brothers
The Adventures of Spunky and Tadpole
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"The Adventures of Spunky and Tadpole" is an animated show revolving around the escapades of a boy and his teddy bear who hunt down bad guys.

Captain Pugwash
BBC
What's this cartoon's name?
ThunderCats
Death Note
Super Friends
Captain Pugwash
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Captain Pugwash" is a 1957 animated series adaptation based on the adventures of a fictional pirate of a British children's comic strips.

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Matty's Funday Funnies
ABC
Identify the cartoon in this picture.
Matty's Funday Funnies
Popeye
Chip 'N Dale: Rescue Rangers
Inspector Gadget
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Matty's Funday Funnies" is an animated compilation series which featured a variety of theatrical cartoons with characters such as Casper the Friendly Ghost.

The Ruff and Reddy Show
NBC
What was this show known as?
Chip 'N Dale: Rescue Rangers
The Ruff and Reddy Show
Popeye
Galaxy High
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"The Ruff and Reddy Show" is a Hanna-Barbera animated TV show about a brave and good-natured dog name Reddy and a smart and loyal cat named Ruff.

New Adventures of the Space Explorers
Radio & Television Packagers
Tell us the name of this 50s cartoon.
Invader Zim
Mighty Mouse
New Adventures of the Space Explorers
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"The New Adventures of the Space Explorers" is a 1959 sequel release of the popular 1958 "Space Explorers" series.

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The Gumby Show
NBC
Can you tell us what this cartoon is called?
Mighty Mouse
The Gumby Show
Popeye
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"The Gumby Show", which aired from 1957 to 1969 is an animated television series about a green, humanoid clay figure.

The Adventures of Paddy the Pelican
WENR-TV
Which cartoon is this?
Dungeons & Dragons
The Adventures of Paddy the Pelican
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
Venture Brothers
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"The Adventures of Paddy the Pelican" is a 1954 animated series composed of six shorts about the antics of a mischievous pelican.

Noggin the Nog
BBC
Match this cartoon to its name.
Count Duckula
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
Noggin the Nog
Venture Brothers
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Noggin the Nog" is a British animated television series which centers around the simple, generous and modest King of the Northmen.

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Snooper and Blabber
Warner Bros.
What's the name of this here cartoon?
Snooper and Blabber
Huckleberry Hound
Freakazoid
Invader Zim
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Snooper and Blabber" is a segment of "The Quick Draw McGraw Show" starring a pair of cat and mouse detectives.

Winky Dink and You
Shout! Factory
What's the name of this one?
Danger Mouse
Winky Dink and You
Invader Zim
Venture Brothers
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Winky Dink and You" was a very popular children's show that was aired by CBS for your years during the 50s. The show starred a cartoon character named Winky Dink and his pet dog Woofer.

When Magoo Flew
Columbia Pictures Corporation
Identify the cartoon in this picture.
When Magoo Flew
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
Count Duckula
Huckleberry Hound
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

This show was a 50s short which was so successful that it won an Academy Award in 1955. It followed a near-sighted man named Mr. Magoo and his adventures to the movies, airplanes and various other locations.

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Mickey Mouse Club
ABC
Which '50s cartoon do you see here?
Tom And Jerry
Dungeons & Dragons
Mickey Mouse Club
Danger Mouse
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"The Mickey Mouse Club" was a youth talent-oriented variety show that aired on ABC from 1955 to 1996. Mickey Mouse himself was the star of the show, appearing not only in cartoons but in openings and closing segments, too.

Ventriloquist Cat
MGM
What's this cartoon's name?
Todd McFarlane's Spawn
Mighty Mouse
Ventriloquist Cat
Popeye
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

While not actually a cartoon, Ventriloquist cat was an animated movie which followed an alley cat being chased by a not-so-smart mutt. He gains powers of ventriloquism when he jumped into a box of magicians' props. He then tries to play pranks on the dog, all of which backfire.

Bucky and Pepito
Trans-Artists Productions
Name this cartoon.
Bucky and Pepito
Huckleberry Hound
Invader Zim
Venture Brothers
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Produced by Sam Singer, "Bucky and Pepito" followed two young boys who had adventures in the desert. This show was said to be among one of the worst animated shows in television history.

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A Rubovian Legend
BBC
Name this cartoon.
Galaxy High
Inspector Gadget
Dungeons & Dragons
A Rubovian Legend
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"A Rubovian Legend" is a 1955 British children's puppet series which follows the Royal Family in the fictional European country called Rubovia.

Clutch Cargo
Reel Media International
Which of these names matches the cartoon in this picture?
Tom And Jerry
Super Friends
Chip 'N Dale: Rescue Rangers
Clutch Cargo
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Clutch Cargo" is an animated series about the adventurer Clutch Cargo, who is assigned to several perilous missions around the world.

Capt'n Sailorbird
Magic Screen Pictures Inc.
Can you tell us what this cartoon is called?
Death Note
Huckleberry Hound
Capt'n Sailorbird
Galaxy High
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Capt'n Sailorbird" is an animated anthology TV show from the '50s. The show starred the titular character who introduced foreign language cartoons which were re-edited and dubbed into English.

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The Space Explorers
Radio & Television Packagers
Which old-school animated show is this?
Count Duckula
The Space Explorers
Todd McFarlane's Spawn
Danger Mouse
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"The Space Explorers" is the 1958 animated series version of the animated feature film of the same name.

Colonel Bleep
YouTube
Which '50s cartoon do you see here?
Pinky and The Brain
Inspector Gadget
Tom And Jerry
Colonel Bleep
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Colonel Bleep", which aired from 1957 to 1960, is an animated series about an alien who was sent to Earth to investigate the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Herge's Adventures of Tintin
Radio-Télévision Française
Tell us the name of this 50s cartoon.
Invader Zim
Todd McFarlane's Spawn
Herge's Adventures of Tintin
Venture Brothers
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

"Hergé's Adventures of Tintin" is an animated adaptation of Hergé's popular comic book of the same name. The series ran for seven seasons from 1957 to 1964.

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