He was about to absorb Scooby's soul when suddenly, Shaggy jumped on the claw holding it and released it. Rest in pieces, Scrappy-Doo. Central Staff. He is more like some little child who got ignored for so long, that he had to act out to get any attention. Other than that, enjoy Villains Wiki!!! Although he didnt elaborate on the Scooby-Doo movie's original villain plan, Gosnell did reveal, This monster flew down from the sky and he was going to use the ultimate power to rule the world. This could have better explained why the Spooky Island guests souls were being collected, instead of Scrappy simply absorbing them to transform from a tiny pup into a giant. Ooh! In 1979, Scrappy-Doo was brought on to revitalize theScooby-Doofranchise. . The New Scooby-Doo Mysteries: Red Skull | Maid Mummy | Norma Deathman | Sea Demons | Cyclops | Mastermind | Giant Bees | Ebenezer Overview | Codefinger | Zombies | Evil Elf | Mad Sea Lion | Dr. Van Helsing | Ghost of George Washington | Ghost of Abraham Lincoln | Colonel Beauregard | Laser Band Thief | Ghost of Sherlock Holmes | Monster Mutt | Monster Mouse | Ghost of Christmas Never | news Why, Scrappy Doo inspired a whole generation of youngsters to face the bad guys with courage and honour. The New Scooby and Scrappy-Doo Show is a look at the franchise's slow climb back from the brink. Scrappy argues that ghosts do exist and when he finds them, he will give them a dose of "puppy power" and he then urinates on Daphne. You can't do this to me! As Scrappy Rex, he is a gigantic, monstrous beast with an overweight but muscular build, large sharpened teeth, sharp claws and huge eyebrows. Referred toasScooby-Doo's cousin, he's a buck-toothed dimwit who's, in his own way, endearing. Bland as they were, Fred and Velma did put clues together and solve mysteries, and along with Daphne, they delivered much of the exposition and asked necessary questions. He was extremely obnoxious and annoying, he effectively replaced Fred, Velma, and Daphne on the show, and the cartoons he was in had actual monsters who were dealt with in a generic slapstick manner and whose existence wasn't even acknowledged as unusual. With the Daemon Ritus stuck to his chest, the wicked Scrappy morphed into a demonic creature and knocked Fred and Velma aside with a punch. What's So Bad About Scrappy-Doo? I would've gotten away with it too! He felt bad for scaring his girlfriend, but he knew he was a hell of a lot more scared than she was. A Pup Named Scooby-Doo: Green Ghoul | Sludge Monster | Cheese Monster | Dr. Croaker | Al Cabone | Manny the Mauler | Boogedy Bones | Ice Demon | Samurai Ghost | Headless Skateboarder | BooBeard | Totem Spirit | Ghost Chef | Stinkweed | Dogcatcher Ghost | Alien Slug | Ghost of Purvis Parker | Chickenstein | Burger Monster | Dinkley 2000 | Zombo | Boogey Biker | Astronaut Ghost | Bigwig | Hooded Heifer | Moving Mollusk | Nasty-Doo | Buster McMuttMauler | Ghost of Mrs. Shusham | Waitro The New Scooby and Scrappy-Doo Show: Olaf the Terrible | Viking Pirates | Seaweed Monster | Great White Shark | Mud Monster | Hound of Bakervilles | Dinosaur | Creature from the Chem Lab | Masked Manx | Mr. Cyclops | Ivan | Randar the Ape-Man | Neanderthal Monster | Chameleon | Phantom of the Soaps | Clown | The Minotaur | Casey O'Reily | Gremlin | Specter of Sports Cars | Chef Maras | Mummy | McBaggy Roger Mystery Incorporated, the eleventh incarnation of the Scooby-Doo . T.J. Buzby | Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? So much focus was given over to them that, come second season, Fred, Daphne, and Velma were written out. And we got An Evening with the Scooby Doo Gang, Scooby Doo and the Goblin King, and The Siren's Song, all of which allude to Scrappy and the fact that the gang refuses to speak about him. Looking back as an adult, I dont see a case for Scrappy having brought the franchise to its knees. Scrappy is then unceremoniously thrown out of the van in the middle of the desert along with his suitcase, with no one giving a second thought. He is Scooby's nephew. Ghost of Cleopatra | When Dirft Away played, it made me think of how Scrappy was sitting in waiting infront of the CN studio in that infamous bumper when he has a temper-meltdown with Cartoon-Cartoon stars. 3 Brandon Cordy As Scrappy-Rex, he has the ability to knock aside enemies with brute force and could lift Scooby-Doo. This idea could have been taken much further, showing how Scrappy was manipulated by the demons and reduced to a nave pawn. Scrappy has appeared in a number of the various incarnations of the Scooby-Doo cartoon series. More recent series and films have tried to graft personalities on to them, often at the expense of any meaningful role for Shaggy and Scooby in the various films and shows of the modern era. Around this time, Cartoon Network also ran an unflattering network promo featuring Scrappy. Its a safe bet that such rabid anti-fans have greater volume than they do numbers. Therefore, it's now been revealed that Tory's new sentencing date is April 10, according to TMZ. Were these TV movies any good? That one showed also that the producers thought the same about him. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Upon assuming the form of Scrappy Rex, he became even more brutal and arrogant, and even after his defeat, he still insisted he could fight the gang, only to be quickly overpowered (though his ego was not damaged in the slightest). Is Mr EA bad guy? Ezekial Gallows | !Shaggy: You're a bad puppy! Scooby Doo; Scrappy Doo; Googie (Scooby Doo) Language: English Stats: Published: 2023-01-06 Updated: 2023-03-03 Words: 46322 Chapters: 9/10 . A pared-down cast featuring him, Shaggy, and Scooby let the latter duo more effectively be the true stars of what is supposed to be their show. (Also, Tim Curry was originally in talks for Mondavarious. But Scooby-Doo is a franchise for kids, and as a kid, I enjoyed Scrappy and the Red Shirt Shaggy era as much as I enjoyed any other Scooby series that is to say, well enough. a robot being operated by none other than Scrappy-Doo, Scooby's . Interestingly, Scooby-Dum is generally well-liked, and even received his own FunkoPop vinyl figure in 2017. Because he was annoying. I'll sock them!Fred: Scrappy, for the thousandth time, there's no such thing as ghosts.Scrappy: Sure they are! The Scooby-Doo Show: Ebenezer Crabbe | Netty Crabbe | Ghost of King Katazuma | Aztec Statue Monster | Gator Ghoul | 10,000 Volt Ghost | Headless Horseman | Ghost of Merlin | Black Knight | Dr. Coffin | Ambulance Guys | No-Face Zombie | Gorilla | Mamba Wamba | Zombie Lila | Mamba Zombie | Demon | Tamuka | Medicine Man Ghost | Demon Shark | Octopus Monster | Kelp Monster | Captain Pescado | Rambling Ghost | Technicolored Phantoms | Spirits of '76 | Viking Ghosts | Gramps the Vamp | Pterodactyl Ghost | Phantom of Milo Booth | Phantom Racer | Witch McCoy | Zombie | Futuristic Monster | Sea Creature | Captain Clements | Willawaw | Owlmen | Skeleton Men | Snow Beast | Ghost Witch of Salem | Tar Monster | Ghost of Finnyan McDuff | Old Iron Face | Jaguaro | Cat Creature | Mantis Creature | Disc Demon | Moon Monster | Ghostly Gondolier | Ghost of Juan Carlos | Anthos | Beast of Bottomless Lake Scrappy to N'Goo while the two attempt to remove Scooby's soul again.Let's finish this puppy! Scrappy-Doo is exactly like Poochie, contrasting Scooby's laid-back fraidy-cat energy by being aggressive and perpetually angling for a fist-fight. Scrappy left with the demons and they captured many people including Fred and Velma, however, Shaggy rescued them. Kyle | Lists of fascinating, far-fetched, and possibly true fan theories about shows and movies that were made (let's face it) for children. This, plus Cartoon Network's smear campaign, is what caused the hatred for Scrappy Doo to pick up in earnest, with older fans flooding online message boards and forums with hatred for the character and picking apart his older appearances, making Scrappy one of the most hated cartoon characters of all time. Born at St. Bernard's Hospital to Scooby-Doo's sister Ruby-Doo on December 20, 1979. Mark Evanier, the TV writer who created Scrappy, said theBroadcast Standardscommittee at ABC didn't think Scrappy was a great role model for children. The inclusion of Scrappy-Doo actually saved the Scooby-Doo series. Unfortunately however continued appearances and overuse in the years to come winded up making him infamous as one of the most hated fictional characters of all time fans, critics, and audiences alike. Because he's like the Elmo of the Scooby universe. With the recent announcement of The Curse of the 13th Ghost, and the fact that it features the return of Vincent Van Ghoul, and the infamous Flim-Flam (who himself was more hated than Scrappy Doo, if that's possible), we could see him appear in that movie, as he was an integral part of that show. Speaking on the DVD audio commentary, the director and producers recalled their desire to choose a villain connected to the gang over an anonymous monster. Except that test audiences werent thrilled with Scrappys evil depiction, resulting in two endings being shot, one of which would have brought back the Luna Ghost/Old Man Smithers (Nicholas Hope). He then chased Scooby and Shaggy until he finally had them cornered. Morgan Moonscar | This is starting to become a Frequently Asked Question. Island Tribe | All of the character's negative traits and bad habits were condensed into one scene and dialed up to 11. The Phantom | On the strength of that script, the series was picked up. So while the meme . Scrappy debuted on the Scooby Doo program in 1979 as a "new element." Scooby had been on the air for some time by then and the narrow formula of the series had become repetitive to the point where ABC was considering cancellation. Fans of the old show'smystery-solving formula were undoubtedly disappointed, as there was little uncover about real vampires and aliens. Updates by Muppet He also idolized Scooby and was firmly loyal to the group, often courageously (or brazenly) standing up for them when they were being attacked. Babyface Boretti | He then managed to catch Scooby after Mary Jane hands him over. Why would fight fans care so much to see a guy with no amateur boxing experience and didnt start Boxing 5 years ago. Despite this change in characterization, test audiences still werent too pleased with Scrappys villainous turn. And the fact that this new character burst onto the scene with equal billing on the title while three core cast members were dumped rubbed some fans the wrong way (and helped to inspire Poochie on The Simpsons years later). He also idolizes Scooby and is firmly loyal to the group, often courageously (or brazenly) standing up for them when they were being attacked. It's currently unknown what happened to Scrappy and his henchmen in the end, but they most likely remained in prison for life, leaving Scrappy's plans for conquest in vain. Tory was reportedly in court in an orange jail jumpsuit, and didn't request an attempt at posting bond. On a related note, an instance of foreshadowing that Mondavarious was actually Scrappy was displayed when he, as his said persona, was seen scratching his face in a way that only a dog would do. Traditionally, the gang investigated criminals who were posing as ghosts, but in post-Scrappy installments, the supernatural horrors suddenly became real. When Velma left, Scrappy was the one solving mysteries and answering questions (this is most obvious in Scooby-Doo Meets the Boo Brothers). I dont get why Scooby and Shaggy have been rendered peripheral characters in so many of their own shows, irrelevant to the plot at best and an active hindrance to the gang at worst. Introduced in 1979, Scrappy is introduced in an attempt to save the Scooby-Doo franchise from irrelevancy. To me, the reason why Scrappy was there because when they "rebooted" the series with Pup Named Scooby Doo, they told him to wait until they work him in other . Scooby then enters and sits in front of Scrappy. I mean, "Scooby Doo, Where Are You?" actually was a great show, and Scrappy wasn't added to the show just to make it better. But most of all, I dont get the ongoing disdain aimed at one pint-sized nephew named Scrappy Dappy Doo. In 2015, Warner Bros. released a DVD containing Scrappy's first 16 episodes and Scrappy was included on the front cover. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. . Simone Lenoir | After that he got annoying and repetitive. The puppy hollers out to them they can't do this since people adore him (which is not exactly true). Scooby-Dooends with the gang disrupting the Daemon Ritus ritual, only to discover Scrappy is the evil mastermind behind the Spooky Island mystery. A subreddit dedicated to all things Scooby-Doo! ABC tried a variety of new approaches, but no singular format prevailed, leading to the mishmash of movies and episodes that composeThe Scooby-Doo Showfrom the late '70s. But Scrappy evolved with time, much more rapidly than the original cast had. The fact that the Mystery Gang is portrayed negatively in the movie and the fact that they left him to die in the desert (what makes his motives to want revenge on them truly justifiable), though he did challenge them to do that, didn't really help matters. At one point in the film, Velma reveals that Scrappy is in fact not a puppy, but has a glandular disorder. Despite its poor critical reception, Scooby-Doo has gained a cult following among those who grew up with the adaptation. Scrappy's introduction was a latch ditch attempt to keep the show afloat, and at the time, he single-handedly saved the series, as the kids LOVED him and rating skyrocketed, leading to future Scooby stuff having a larger emphasis on Scrappy, at the annoyance and anger of the many, MANY people who hated him. Riddler | Mindi Stiles | : Black Knight | Phantom | Captain Cutler | Miner 49er | Indian Witch Doctor | Elias Kingston | Apeman | Charlie | Puppeteer | Ghost Clown | Big Bob Oakley | Mummy | Witch | Bald Zombie | Space Kook | Redbeard | Redbeard's Crew | Phantom Shadow | Snow Ghost | Ghost of Mr. Hyde | Scare Pair | Zen Tuo | Caveman | Creeper | Phony Phantom | Witch Doctor | Werewolf | Wax Phantom I like him personally, he's a lot less annoying than Daphne in my opinion. Sacrifice his uncle Scooby-Doo and steal a pure soul from him in order to complete his transformation as Scrappy Rex and become unstoppable. Colonel Calloway | TL;DR it was a mix of people genuinely disliking Scrappy, and a smear campaign instigated by Cartoon Network and bolstered by the 2002 live-action movie inspiring people who hated the character to vent all of their frustrations online and in media, resulting in the character being hated and disliked. Scrappy was made the villain of the movie because director James Gunn (along with a majority of Scooby-Doo fans) loathed the character, though he apologized when it turns out that Scrappy had some fans who weren't pleased with the portrayal of him in the movie. Rotten Robots | The version of Scrappy in the movie, while obviously exaggerated to be evil and egomaniacal, actually stayed true to the spirit of Scrappy. THe movies with Scrappy (Ghoul School, and Reluctant Werewolf) are among my favorites. Between Scrappy's first and second season, Weinrib asked for a raise. In response, Scrappy says, "Is that all you got?" He actually TRIES to help Scooby and Shaggy, but Daphne just looks pretty usually and gets captured. Scrappy tells the Mystery, Inc. gang their fight isn't over and he'll still kill them, but Shaggy gets Scrappy's attention by calling him a bad puppy and he finally defeats Scrappy Rex by pulling the Daemon Ritus out of his chest and destroying them. Scrappy faces his uncle, telling him he can still take him and he challenges him to a rematch, but Scooby easily whacks Scrappy into a wall. While screaming in terror and horror, he loses all of his protoplasm and then morphs back into Scrappy-Doo. As he slides off, Fred angrily scolds him for urinating on Daphne. Scrappy then lands on a clock hand, causing Shaggy and Scooby to worry about his safety (Scrappy is having a jolly good time and oblivious to their concern for him) they manage to get him back into Big Ben, where Scrappy sees the night ghoul on one of the clock's gears and spins the gear, capturing the night ghoul and allowing the others to wrap but the main reason people hate him is because it was the scooby series joining the cousin Oliver syndrome cause they intoduced somebody to make the series last but although he saved it hanna barbera over used him and people got bored and more and more annoyed wth him but to be fair i actually like him D D'Snowth Well-Known Member Joined However, I've read that in recent years, James Gunn has apologized to fans of Scrappy as he didn't actually know people liked him. I mean all the bad guys that were unmasked by the Scooby gang in that series. All Muppets, Bear characters are copyright The ill-advised 2002 live-action film made him into a maniacal villain. Proving he is a better detective than the rest of the gang. Can you navigate and watch the . aw scooby dum was the best i always liked him in the eps he appeared and laff-a-lympics. Of course, that kind of outrage over a Saturday morning cartoon should always be taken with a giant shakers worth of salt, especially in the age of Twitter and YouTube comments sections. Dracula | Evanier later had cause to doubt the executive's devotion to the Looney Tunes, but he duly took his cues from Henry Hawk and wrote the script for what amounted to an unofficial pilot for Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo. Paul talks a lot and attracts a lot of hate but the expectation for Paul is unrealistic. N' Goo Tuana | Toy Robotus | @JamesGunn @SkylerAitken Scrappy as the bad guy was the best part of the movie!!!!! Ghosts don't stand a chance with me! Reshoots and multiple cuts demonstrate there was no clear plan for the ending. Asmodeus | Master Monstermind | Retweet . This was one of the very first scooby doo cartoons to be put on DVD, Its fantastic , and will keep the kiddies busy and happy. Upon assuming the form of Scrappy Rex, he becomes even more brutal, arrogant, and insensitive, and even after his defeat, he still insists that he could kill the gang, only to be quickly overpowered (though his ego was not damaged in the slightest). As he slides off, Fred scolds him for urinating on Daphne. This is a strategy used by many cartoons by making a little comic relief character that isn't always done well. Outside the arts, William enjoys cooking, baking, and fencing (Olympic saber and rapier). And his initial run of episodes was given out to a less than stellar animation house. Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo (1979-1980) Scooby-Doo is one of the longest-running cartoon franchises of all time, and for many, its worst periods were when Scrappy-Doo was at the show's forefront. This blog is for preview purposes only and all music downloaded should be deleted within 24 hours. In a Cartoon Network bumper, Scrappy rants about how other cartoons are getting more love and fame than he is. The live-action Scooby-Doo underwent multiple changes, with its original ending being altered to transform Scrappy-Doo into a villain. Why was Scrappy Doo a bad guy? Scrappy and his allies created an army of monstrous demons through voodoo, but the monsters die when exposed to sunlight, so they possessed humans to become immune to sunlight while the souls of the people were converted into protoplasm and kept in the cave beneath the island. This would have made him a sympathetic villain, as opposed to a merciless monster loathed by the Mystery Inc. gang. Mr. Smiley | His last words to the gang are, "And I would have gotten away with it, too! Put em up, ya mangy mutt! However, Zarkos falls over the vat after his fight with Daphne (who pushed him in), releasing the people's protoplasm to their bodies, returning to their bodies while the demons exploded from being exposed to the sunlight reflection on the skeleton disco ball, having Scrappy completely outsmarted and his army destroyed. (Grins at his Scrappy reference). Scooby Doo, Where are You! Scrappy faces Scooby, foolishly telling him he can still take him and he challenges him to a rematch, but an annoyed Scooby easily whacks Scrappy into a wall. The shrinking cast would allow him to evolve further. Sea Serpent Smugglers | Muttley (2020) | He was funny for about half a season. Is that all ya got?Scrappy attempting to fight Scooby after being transformed back but gets defeated. Fake Military Police Officers | Fred: Scrappy, I told you no urinating on Daphne!Scrappy: It was an accident!Fred: You were marking your territory!Scrappy: You don't have the scope for this job, pally! In the 1st of those god-awful Live Action Scooby Doo movies, they made Scrappy the f'n villain. His insistence that ghosts were real, coupled with his obnoxious behavior, annoyed Mystery, Inc. to no end, culminating with Scrappy arrogantly demanding that they appoint him their "unquestioned" leader or else he would leave, foolishly believing that they valued his company, when in reality, they would gladly take the chance to get rid of him. Are Fred and Daphne a couple? After Scrappy absorbs the souls, he would become a powerful monster known as Scrappy Rex. However, the movie suffered several cuts and story changes, with one of the biggest additions being a new ending with Scrappy replacing two . Scrappy: MYSTERY INC., THIS AIN'T OVER! YOU'RE DOG MEAT!Scrappy attempting to crush Scooby. What did Scrappy Doo do? The much-loved Scooby-Doo reminds everyone of their childhood and the magical days of Cartoon Network supremacy. Television Unlike his original counterpart in the TV series, he is portrayed as Scooby-Doo's obnoxious nephew who plots to get revenge on his former friends, Mystery Inc. for abandoning him years ago, wanting to use an ancient magical relic known as the Daemon Ritus to absorb all souls in order to enslave both Spooky Island and the world with an army of demons. Scrappy to the demon-possessed Mary Jane.Give me the dog! These efforts have been moderately successful, at times, but compared to Scrappy's decade-long stint, he still seems the more solid character. Yeah Scrappy doo actually saved scooby doo and got more likable particularly in the 80s with the 13 ghosts but what i couldnt stand was the way warner bros treated his character! He was voiced by Scott Innes in his normal form and by J.P. Manoux (who also played Doppeldeaner in Community) in his monster form. Due to some behind-the-scenes issues regarding the character, Scrappy-Doo's voice changed abruptly after the first season he appeared in. He is the nephew of Hanna-Barbera cartoon star Scooby-Doo. Since these posts took off, the concept of "Scrappy Doo found dead in Miami" has become something of a mantra in weirder corners of social media; a nothing phrase . I love to hate Scrappy-Doo. She actually helps solve the mystery. In bothThe New Scooby and Scrappy-Doo Show and The Scooby & Scrappy-Doo/Puppy Hour, Fred, Daphne, and Velma fillsupporting roles, as the focus is trained onScrappy, Shaggy, and Scooby. One season and a cast change later, he had mellowed considerably, becoming more of a wide-eyed and eager young sleuth than a would-be brawler. Despite its poor critical reception, Scooby-Doo has gained a cult following among those who grew up with the adaptation. In the cartoon, he was a small brown Great Dane puppy with a blue-collar the same as his uncle. as well as cartoon network making him look bad towards younger generations. of The Jim Henson Company. Luna Ghost | But due to the formulaic, soft-reset nature of the franchise, he never received character development nor a character arc. Scooby-Dum servedas a precursor to Scrappy, as he wasa supporting character in The Scooby-Doo Show during the late '70s. Scrappy Cornelius "Dappy" Doo is the main antagonist of Scooby-Doo: The Movie. If not for you meddlin' sons ofScrappy's last lines while he, N'Goo, and Zarkos get arrested. Why Scooby's maligned nephew deserves some slack. The new, improved Scrappy! He greeted the gang in his Mondavarious disguise and told them the case details. However, in recent years, there has been a resurgence (mostly due to Tumblr and Twitter) of Scrappy fans, people like myself who grew up with the character and were either oblivious to the hate or loving the character in spite of it, and he has a modestly sized fanbase. Darren | In order to keep Scrappy's appearance and role in the live-action movie a true surprise, Warner Bros. purposely excluded him from the movie's Game Boy Advance videogame. Shannon Lucas | He abducted the park's owner, Emile Mondavarious, and locked him up in a hole. He invited his uncle Scooby (because he had a pure soul), and also invited his friends to Spooky Island so they could witness Scrappy's triumph. Ricky Owens, better known as Mr. E, is the secondary antagonist of the cartoon series Scooby-Doo! Ever since childhood, Murray has been a big fan of Batman, Pirates of the Caribbean, and the undisputed masterpiece that is Brendan Fraser's The Mummy. When Scrappy realizes this, he gasps in shock and Fred immediately stops the Mystery Machine, sending Scrappy flying into the windscreen. Muppet Central is hosted by KnownHost. A Defense of History's Most Hated Cartoon Dog, Why 'Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island' Is One of the Best & Scariest Films of the Franchise, 'The Last of Us' Episode 8 Trailer Introduces Troy Baker's Brand-New Character, 10 Best Reality Competition Shows Returning In 2023, SNL: Kenan Thompson Keeps Passing Out on The Slingshot Ride. Likewise, we could see him sit this movie out and maybe have a movie dealing with him later on down the line. Makes sense, he is a puppy after all. Scrappy and his henchmen are then arrested and taken to prison as police helicopters arrive on the island, with a humiliated Scrappy being taken away in a dog cage by the police officer. 4:47 PM - 7 Jan 2016. Although he is sometimes referred to, regarding on how nobody likes him. Shaggy & Scooby-Doo Get a Clue! Don Messick, who voiced Scooby, originally auditioned to be the voice of Scrappy as well. The live-action Scooby-Doo went through several changes, and the original ending had two different monster reveals before Scrappy became the villain. Gunn was an old school, "Scrappy ruined the franchise" guy, as he himself stated in an interview with Derek McCaw at the time. if they were to get rid of him they should have just let him slowly fade away and not upset other older generations who watched his shows including me. During the game itself, Pat Summerall listed adding Scrappy to Scooby-Doo as one of the worst business decisions ever made. Amelia von Butch | Because the ABC executive who would decide Scooby's fate was allegedly enamored with the classic Looney Tunes and would approve cartoons based on their connections to the classics. His blind, delusional hero-worship of his uncle Scooby gave way to a more realistic (but still affectionate) opinion. SDD-2. If it's to be believed, Scrappy may not be to blame for his unscrupulous public image. Scrappy: Scrappy-Dabby-Doo! Scrappy Doo was probably included to appeal more to younger audiences. While Scrappy was still in his Mondavarious disguise, he asked Scooby to be a sacrifice to which he agreed. He is a fictional Great Dane puppy created by Hanna-Barbera Productions in 1979 as the nephew of Scooby-Doo. The Scooby and Scrappy-Doo Puppy Hour TV Series 1982 TV-G 1 h IMDb RATING 6.6 /10 1.7K YOUR RATING Rate Animation Adventure Comedy Scooby, Scrappy, and Shaggy travel the world doing various things. Fan site Muppet Central created by Phillip Chapman. Like the ancient native american city where after they find the bad guy another actual ghost shows up or the haunted mansion which is actually haunted. "I forget all the terms they used but I vividly recall [them saying he was]'too independent.'". Sometimes requiring his Uncle Scooby to drag Scrappy by the tail and take him down a peg, as if sensing that the whole was rather dangerous for such a raw youngster. He had teamed up with an insane man named N'goo and his evil cohort Zarkos. The gang is in shock over Scrappy almost saying the bad word (also wondering where he heard it), but the subject is immediately changed with the news people talking to the gang again. If not for you meddling sons of--", only to be cut off by a police officer shutting the door as the puppy continues to rant and rave. Sarah Ravencroft | Hes been put through the wringer, Scrappy has. Older fans who liked the show felt like he was dumbed down to appeal to little kids. You must log in or register to reply here. Because I, Scrappy Dappy Doo, have absorbed enough energy to - to rule the world with my all-powerful army! He orders the gang to listen and announces it is time to appoint him as their "unquestioned" leader or else he'll leave. William Fischer is a writer, artist, and filmmaker from Nebraska, currently studying animation in Ireland while writing for Collider. Evanier eventually concluded that Scrappy wasnt a good addition to the cast long-term. After fixing himself, Scrappy crosses his arms and irritably states it was an accident, but Fred calls his bluff and furiously accuses him of marking his territory. Cerberus | | guides | forum Revolta | This video sums it up pretty well. This period of the franchise began with The 13 Ghosts of Scooby-Doo. Now realizing that Fred is protective of Daphne since he is the leader, Scrappy angrily tells him he isn't worthy of being the team leader. It wasn't until the early 2000s with the various tv movies & mystery incorporated that they started to take the characters & plot more seriously. Now, sure, there were a few times when the pint-sized pup got a little, um, overzealous, shall we say? In addition to the cast's shifting responsibilities, '80sScooby-Dooabandoned one of the franchise's oldest conceits.