The Perils of Penelope Pitstop - The Complete Series

Childhood was great but watching all the old cartoons is better now

From David Merrill Gill, Barbara's Autistic son: A straight reissue of the 2005 DVD set release, minus the collectible animation cel that I still have with the original release I bought back then. All entertaining even so. Perhaps for its 50th anniversary next year, Warner Home Video can release the whole series again to DVD/Blu-Ray, this time around including the original two-minute cliffhanger previews that were originally at the end of each episode when it had aired on the CBS Saturday morning schedule from Saturday, September 13, 1969 to Saturday, January 17, 1970. The sound mix would have to be remixed back to the way it originally were, and include the versions of the opening/closing themes that have been retained only on episode nine; Hair Raising Harness Race. Why not also include an extended retrospective, adding the footage from the retrospective included here in this set? Warner Bros. Animation/Warner Bros. Pictures should consider doing a revival series or animated/live-action movie which would bring the story to closure, where Penelope finally learns the truth about her guardian, Sylvester Sneekly, and seeks to get him successfully arrested. The original music cue package, and the opening/closing themes my age group remembers, all from Ted Nichols would have to be retained for the revival series or movie.

When I ordered "Wacky Races" in May, originally, I wasn't going to order either of it's spinoffs. However, after renting the DVDs of the complete series of both spinoffs, I decided to not order "Dastardly & Muttley & their flying machines" but I couldn't resist ordering "The Perils Of Penelope Pitstop". I think that "Perils" is a wonderful series, just as wonderful as "Wacky Races". I love the plot which has Penelope inheriting a vast amount of money and her legal guardian, Sylvester Sneekly, A.K.A. The Hooded Claw, tries to do away with her so he can have the fortune all to himself. However, the Anthill Mob, who are Penelope's loyal friends & protectors, always foil the Hooded Claw's schemes by coming to Penelope's rescue, although, sometimes Penelope rescues herself, then has to rescue the Anthill Mob, sometimes. I also like the fact that the episodes take place in different locations (the jungle, a carnival, the North Pole, a movie lot, etc.). I also love the collectible print and how the set is packaged in full-color. What I really love are the characters, especially Penelope Pitstop & the Anthill Mob, whose members I really like are Yak-Yak, with that laugh of his, and Zippy, because he's so fast and, sometimes, says things twice! Plus, I must admit, I even like the Hooded Claw, with the amazing voice of Paul Lynde, and the Bully Brothers, especially when their schemes fail. To sum it up in one word, this DVD set is wonderful. Just like "Wacky Races", I love this DVD set and, to anyone that's a fan of 60's/70's animation, Hanna-Barbera cartoons, or any cartoons, in general, I recommend that you buy this set because, believe me, it is TERRIFIC!

I'm so satisfied that Perils of Penelope are finally available on DVD. Me, my mom and some friends found the show funnier than ever. We can't stop laughing at softy and yak yak, they are the funniest characters in this show. The presentation of the DVD is wonderful as well as the transfer and I have to add that the spanish version also included in this package is even funnier and I just love that this version was included. All Hanna-Barbera shows must include the spanish version in their remastered DVD forms. My only complain is that every show is edited, at the end of it, cutting the introductory part of the successive episode, so when you watch the successive episode you get confused. Why did they do that? There was plenty room to leave show complete as it was originally.

Including shipping and import fees, the total price on amazon.com (USA) was much lower than amazon.ca (Canada); Wacky Races and Dastardly & Mutley were part of the same purchase.I was surprised to find two episode-commentaries by Janet Waldo, Gary Owens and Iwao Takamoto (all three have passed away). Other Diamond Collection DVDs, that I have purchased (The Flintstones. Magilla Gorilla, Top Cat), do not include special features.The sound and picture quality are very good.

I would have given it 5 stars but there are short periods where the film goes into a strobe effect. It doesn't last long but it's not good. Apart from that, it's a great buy.

Best tv cartoon cast roster of voice actors ever with Janet Waldo as Penelope; Paul Winchell as Ant Hill Mob leader Clyde and Softly; Don Messick as Dum Dum, Pockets, Snoozy, and Zippy; Mel Blanc as Yak Yak and The Bully Brothers; Paul Lynde as Sylvester Sneekly aka The Hooded Claw (boo, hiss); and Gary Owens as the narrator.Clever perils from the Hooded Claw's traps, Penelope's non-chalant cool under pressure, and the Ant Hill Mob's varied personalities made for a fun half hour.As Clyde might say... "Buy this set, youse mugs."

I’m not sure what else to say about this except that it’s simply wonderful – particularly when grouped alongside its elder companion The Wacky Races. I hadn’t seen Miss Penelope for just about 50 years – since it was new. Suitable ages would surely be somewhere between 4 and 84.

The Perils Of Penelope Pitstop is a classic cartoon comedy from my childhood,a spinoff from another cartoon classic Whacky Races,the spinoff here deals with wealthy Southern heiress Penelope Pitstop played to perfection by the late Janet Waldo,in constant peril from The Hooded Claw,who is really Penelope’s Guardian Sylvester Sneakly played with an infectious evil chuckle by Paul Lynde familiar to UK audiences as Uncle Arthur from sixties comedy “Bewitched”.The other characters from Wacky Races appearing here are The Anthill Mob,seven short rescuers dressed as 20style gangsters who often need rescued by Penelope as they try to rescue her !Their Car Chugaboom has a life of its own and speaks a bit like Scooby Doo And is voiced by cartoon legend Mel Blanc.In the seventeen episodes the action moves from the Jungle to a department store,the Desert,London its all a very enjoyable very well written and excently performed cartooon.

This was my fault it was vhs not DVD had to bin it

The only reason I didn't give a rating of 5 is because the outer plastic casing was damaged with a tear. The discs however seem in perfect condition ( I haven't had a chance to view them all). The picture and sound quality is very good. Other than the tear in the packaging I am completely happy with my purchase

I found this to be very good and it brings back memories of days gone by. I especially liked the hooded claw with the voice of paul lyne . allan

love hanna barbara shows