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'''Scooby-Doo''' is an American animated franchise, comprising many animated television series produced from 1969 to the present day. The series was created by [[Joe Ruby]] and [[Ken Spears]] for [[Hanna-Barbera Productions]]. The original series, ''[[Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!]]'', debuted on [[CBS]] in 1969 and has since become a cultural icon, spawning numerous spin-offs, films, and merchandise.<br />
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==Premise==<br />
The series follows the adventures of a group of teenagers and their talking Great Dane, [[Scooby-Doo (character)|Scooby-Doo]], who travel in a van called the [[Mystery Machine]] and solve mysteries involving supposedly supernatural creatures. The group consists of [[Fred Jones (Scooby-Doo)|Fred Jones]], [[Daphne Blake]], [[Velma Dinkley]], [[Shaggy Rogers]], and Scooby-Doo. The typical plot involves the gang encountering a mystery, investigating it, and ultimately revealing that the supernatural elements were hoaxes perpetrated by criminals.<br />
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==Characters==<br />
[[File:Scooby-gang-1969.jpg|The original Scooby-Doo gang|thumb|left]]<br />
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===Scooby-Doo===<br />
Scooby-Doo is a talking Great Dane who is the mascot of the group. Despite his cowardice, Scooby often inadvertently helps solve the mysteries. His catchphrase is "Scooby-Dooby-Doo!"<br />
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===Shaggy Rogers===<br />
Shaggy is Scooby's best friend and owner. He is known for his insatiable appetite and laid-back demeanor. Like Scooby, Shaggy is easily frightened but often shows bravery when his friends are in danger.<br />
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===Fred Jones===<br />
Fred is the leader of the group, known for his athleticism and leadership skills. He often drives the Mystery Machine and devises plans to capture the villains.<br />
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===Daphne Blake===<br />
Daphne is known for her fashion sense and resourcefulness. She often finds herself in danger but uses her quick thinking to escape.<br />
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===Velma Dinkley===<br />
Velma is the brains of the group, known for her intelligence and analytical skills. She often solves the mysteries by piecing together clues.<br />
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==The Mystery Machine==<br />
[[File:Mystery_Machine_van.jpg|The Mystery Machine van|thumb|right]]<br />
The Mystery Machine is the iconic van used by the gang to travel to different locations. It is painted in a distinctive blue and green color scheme with orange flowers. The van is as much a character in the series as the human and canine protagonists.<br />
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==History==<br />
[[File:Scooby-doo-meddling-kids-1970.jpg|Scooby-Doo and the gang in 1970|thumb|left]]<br />
The original ''Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!'' series was created in response to the growing popularity of Saturday morning cartoons and the need for non-violent programming. The show was an immediate success, leading to numerous spin-offs and adaptations over the years.<br />
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===Spin-offs and Adaptations===<br />
The success of the original series led to various spin-offs, including ''[[The New Scooby-Doo Movies]]'', ''[[The 13 Ghosts of Scooby-Doo]]'', and ''[[What's New, Scooby-Doo?]]''. The franchise has also expanded into live-action films, direct-to-video movies, and comic books.<br />
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==Cultural Impact==<br />
Scooby-Doo has become a cultural phenomenon, known for its memorable catchphrases, iconic characters, and the timeless appeal of its mystery-solving format. The series has been referenced in various forms of media and has influenced numerous other animated series.<br />
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==Related Pages==<br />
* [[List of Scooby-Doo media]]<br />
* [[Hanna-Barbera]]<br />
* [[Mystery fiction]]<br />
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[[File:The_Mystery_Machine.jpg|The Mystery Machine|thumb|right]]<br />
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