Animation legend Joe Barbera, 1911-2006 - Never Forgotten: a Foster's Home Community

One Radical Dude · 12-19-2006, 11:47 AM

The other half of the Hanna-Barbera animation duo passed away at the age of 95. Read all about it here.

Sad to see him go

, but at least he went peacefully and quietly (which isn't something that's found in every death). He's done so much for the animation industry. Tom and Jerry will remain my favorite work he and Bill Hanna were involved in over the many years. Thanks for the memories, Joe. R.I.P.

Nyo · 12-19-2006, 11:52 AM

*pats Tom and Jerry on the head*

Dude, that's so sad.

Howard · 12-19-2006, 11:58 AM

I am taking this very hard right now. I was the same way when Bill Hanna died 5 years ago.

Jabberwocky · 12-19-2006, 12:00 PM

Aw Joe.

Happy belated deathday, I guess. Thanks for all that you did.

InsaneFan · 12-19-2006, 12:05 PM

Aw man...Dude, this is depressing. Dx Especially since I *just* today handed in my research paper on the history of animation. I read all about Barbera, Hanna, Disney and ALL thems.

This SUCKS.

Voxxyn · 12-19-2006, 12:20 PM

Rest in peace, man.

kageri · 12-19-2006, 12:55 PM

Aw man.... rest in peace, Mr. Barbera. It's so sad that so many animation greats are gone. D:

taranchula · 12-19-2006, 01:03 PM

Joe Barbara was one of the true pioneers of the industry, and he will be dearly missed by all lovers of animation.

JB, I salute you!

Imaginary Light · 12-19-2006, 01:11 PM

R.I.P.

CG · 12-19-2006, 01:30 PM

All the animators who paved the way for today's shows are now thinning out. Disney, Hanna, Barbera, those whose names represent not just the people, but the life they brought to the characters they created. It is a sad day for animation that one of the forefathers has passed on, but at least Mr Barbera went peacefully and wasn't ravaged by a disease like so many people suffer from in this day and age we live in.

Ninety-five years old, five years shy of living an entire 100 years. Imagine the things this man had seen. Germany air attacks, Babe Ruth, the car overpowering the horse and buggy, technology becoming more advanced, the trips into space, man walks on the moon; he's seen mankind change so much in his 95 years and now he's left us.

His work with Hanna will always be remembered fondly by those children who grew up when the Flintstones were still in black and white to those who caught the coloured re-runs of all their other shows in the 80's and 90's.

He had a style you could recognise too. You look from Fred Flintstone, to George Jetson, Huckleberry Hound, Snagletooth and even Shaggy and you know they were penned by the same man. He didn't stick to what was expected with styles, and he made us some of the most well beloved characters in animation. Heck, 'Yabba-dabba-do' has become one of the most recognisable catch phrases; and it wouldn't have happened without Hanna and Barbera.

Both these two legendary men are gone now, but the foundation that they lay, paving the way for animators not only now but in the future will remain strong. They won't be forgotten.

12-19-2006, 11:47 AM	#1
One Radical Dude Big Insensitive Jerkface Still Awesome Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 2,738	Animation legend Joe Barbera, 1911-2006 The other half of the Hanna-Barbera animation duo passed away at the age of 95. Read all about it here. Sad to see him go , but at least he went peacefully and quietly (which isn't something that's found in every death). He's done so much for the animation industry. Tom and Jerry will remain my favorite work he and Bill Hanna were involved in over the many years. Thanks for the memories, Joe. R.I.P. __________________ Visit these pages: Facebook, Twitter, Google+

12-19-2006, 11:52 AM	#2
Nyo Little Miss Awesome Sauce bang! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lala Land, Sexyworld Posts: 697	pats Tom and Jerry on the head Dude, that's so sad. __________________ Last edited by Nyo; 12-19-2006 at 11:53 AM.

12-19-2006, 12:05 PM	#5
InsaneFan Foster's Legend It's time for Animaniacs! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Under a rock. Posts: 1,792	Aw man...Dude, this is depressing. Dx Especially since I just today handed in my research paper on the history of animation. I read all about Barbera, Hanna, Disney and ALL thems. This SUCKS. __________________ Citizens of Never Forgotten, I stand before you, because if I was behind you, you couldn't see me.

12-19-2006, 12:55 PM	#7
kageri Polkameister FORTY-SEVEN, YES. I MEAN TWO. Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,873	Aw man.... rest in peace, Mr. Barbera. It's so sad that so many animation greats are gone. D: __________________ "(NOTE: these companies are from the country that makes the best video games: JAPAN!)"

12-19-2006, 01:03 PM	#8
taranchula Agent: Deep Bloo You guys have your red headed cartoon crushes and I have mine! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Baconland...er I mean Canada. Posts: 2,772	Joe Barbara was one of the true pioneers of the industry, and he will be dearly missed by all lovers of animation. JB, I salute you! __________________ Founder, Owner, President, Chairman, CEO, CFO and Charter member of the "Never Leave Steve" Fan Club! ~Founded: May 21 2006~

12-19-2006, 11:58 AM	#3
Howard Desert Rat Only the best! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: AZ desert Posts: 1,358	I am taking this very hard right now. I was the same way when Bill Hanna died 5 years ago.

12-19-2006, 12:00 PM	#4
Jabberwocky Permanent Resident I could be violet sky! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: High in the middle, round on the ends. Posts: 253	Aw Joe. Happy belated deathday, I guess. Thanks for all that you did.

12-19-2006, 12:20 PM	#6
Voxxyn Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Zebes Posts: 1,069	Rest in peace, man.

12-19-2006, 01:11 PM	#9
Imaginary Light Princess of Zingapore, Wisconsin Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New York Posts: 1,746	R.I.P. __________________ Facebook Youtube Instagram

12-19-2006, 01:30 PM	#10
CG Foster's Legend BACK FROM THE DEAD?!!? Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Adelaide Posts: 1,120	All the animators who paved the way for today's shows are now thinning out. Disney, Hanna, Barbera, those whose names represent not just the people, but the life they brought to the characters they created. It is a sad day for animation that one of the forefathers has passed on, but at least Mr Barbera went peacefully and wasn't ravaged by a disease like so many people suffer from in this day and age we live in. Ninety-five years old, five years shy of living an entire 100 years. Imagine the things this man had seen. Germany air attacks, Babe Ruth, the car overpowering the horse and buggy, technology becoming more advanced, the trips into space, man walks on the moon; he's seen mankind change so much in his 95 years and now he's left us. His work with Hanna will always be remembered fondly by those children who grew up when the Flintstones were still in black and white to those who caught the coloured re-runs of all their other shows in the 80's and 90's. He had a style you could recognise too. You look from Fred Flintstone, to George Jetson, Huckleberry Hound, Snagletooth and even Shaggy and you know they were penned by the same man. He didn't stick to what was expected with styles, and he made us some of the most well beloved characters in animation. Heck, 'Yabba-dabba-do' has become one of the most recognisable catch phrases; and it wouldn't have happened without Hanna and Barbera. Both these two legendary men are gone now, but the foundation that they lay, paving the way for animators not only now but in the future will remain strong. They won't be forgotten.