Current Events > Joe Ruby, co-creator of Scooby-Doo, dead at 87

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KFHEWUI 08/28/20 12:24:11 PM #1:	Scooby-Doo co-creator Joe Ruby dies aged 87 Ruby, who created the much-loved characters alongside his creative partner Ken Spears, died of natural causes in California on Wednesday. "He never stopped writing and creating, even as he aged," said his grandson Benjamin Ruby. Warner Bros' animation president, Sam Register, said Ruby "made Saturday mornings special for so many children, including myself". 'Beloved companion' "He was one of the most prolific creators in our industry who gifted us some of animation's most treasured characters and it was a thrill to host him at our studio," he continued. "Scooby-Doo has been a beloved companion on screens for more than 50 years, leaving an enduring legacy that has inspired and entertained generations." After serving in the US navy, Ruby began his television career at Walt Disney Productions, before meeting Spears while working at Hanna-Barbera Productions. Scooby-Doo, Where Are You? was launched in 1969 and ran on CBS until 1976, spawning several reboots and films. "We were worried it wouldn't last but one season," Spears later recalled. Ruby, Spears and character designer Iwao Takamoto tried out several incarnations, including making the characters part of a rock band, before settling on the well known line-up of Freddie, Velma, Daphne, Shaggy and the crime-solving titular great Dane, Scooby-Doo. "We started thinking about all the kinds of dogs we might use, and characters we might have," Ruby told Michael Stailey. "We finally settled on a feisty dog or a big lovable cowardly - which we modelled after [comedian] Bob Hope - great Dane." He added: "We decided we wanted to do the big loveable one as the kids would relate to him, and from a writing point of view it was just more fun in our heads." Ruby also co-created Dynomutt, Dog Wonderand; Jabberjaw, The Barkleys, and The Houndcats. And he later served as an executive producer on animated versions of live-action shows including Rambo and Police Academy. He is survived by his wife Carole, their four children and grandchildren. https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment- arts-53944780 R.I.P.! --- R.I.P. SaikyoMog! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-seAIeu3Og "If fascism ever comes to America, it will come in the name of liberalism" Ronald Reagan <cite>KFHEWUI posted [p:943927143] in Joe Ruby, ... [t:78939157]...</cite> <quote><quote>Scooby-Doo co-creator Joe Ruby dies aged 87 Ruby, who created the much-loved characters alongside his creative partner Ken Spears, died of natural causes in California on Wednesday. "He never stopped writing and creating, even as he aged," said his grandson Benjamin Ruby. Warner Bros' animation president, Sam Register, said Ruby "made Saturday mornings special for so many children, including myself". 'Beloved companion' "He was one of the most prolific creators in our industry who gifted us some of animation's most treasured characters and it was a thrill to host him at our studio," he continued. "Scooby-Doo has been a beloved companion on screens for more than 50 years, leaving an enduring legacy that has inspired and entertained generations." After serving in the US navy, Ruby began his television career at Walt Disney Productions, before meeting Spears while working at Hanna-Barbera Productions. Scooby-Doo, Where Are You? was launched in 1969 and ran on CBS until 1976, spawning several reboots and films. "We were worried it wouldn't last but one season," Spears later recalled. Ruby, Spears and character designer Iwao Takamoto tried out several incarnations, including making the characters part of a rock band, before settling on the well known line-up of Freddie, Velma, Daphne, Shaggy and the crime-solving titular great Dane, Scooby-Doo. "We started thinking about all the kinds of dogs we might use, and characters we might have," Ruby told Michael Stailey. "We finally settled on a feisty dog or a big lovable cowardly - which we modelled after [comedian] Bob Hope - great Dane." He added: "We decided we wanted to do the big loveable one as the kids would relate to him, and from a writing point of view it was just more fun in our heads." Ruby also co-created Dynomutt, Dog Wonderand; Jabberjaw, The Barkleys, and The Houndcats. And he later served as an executive producer on animated versions of live-action shows including Rambo and Police Academy. He is survived by his wife Carole, their four children and grandchildren.</quote> https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment- arts-53944780 R.I.P.! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GiftedACIII 08/28/20 12:31:29 PM #2:	Created a legacy. RIP --- </topic> <cite>GiftedACIII posted [p:943927405] in Joe Ruby, ... [t:78939157]...</cite> <quote>Created a legacy. RIP</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 08/28/20 12:32:40 PM #3:	87 is a pretty good run. <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:943927444] in Joe Ruby, ... [t:78939157]...</cite> <quote>87 is a pretty good run. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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IShall_Run_Amok 08/28/20 12:37:36 PM #5:	I only really like skooks and Mystery Inc., but I still feel this. --- Asking for a friend, who is a tree <cite>IShall_Run_Amok posted [p:943927648] in Joe Ruby, ... [t:78939157]...</cite> <quote>I only really like skooks and Mystery Inc., but I still feel this. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Eliza-Schuyler 08/28/20 12:38:55 PM #6:	what a dude. what a cool guy. rest in peace man. --- no simps, no creeps, no neckbeards allowed Cayo Costa, New Horizons DA-0803-8117-3931 <cite>Eliza-Schuyler posted [p:943927698] in Joe Ruby, ... [t:78939157]...</cite> <quote>what a dude. what a cool guy. rest in peace man. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
solosnake 08/28/20 12:39:11 PM #7:	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUfNBHigR90 --- "We would have no NBA possibly if they got rid of all the flopping." ~ Dwyane Wade https://imgur.com/MYYEIx5 https://imgur.com/WGE12ef <cite>solosnake posted [p:943927709] in Joe Ruby, ... [t:78939157]...</cite> <quote>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUfNBHigR90 </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KFHEWUI 08/28/20 3:11:33 PM #8:	GiftedACIII posted... Created a legacy. RIP Absolutely! Centurions is one of my favorite shows he co-created. Plus the first two shows he worked on were Space Ghost and The Herculoids. --- R.I.P. SaikyoMog! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-seAIeu3Og "If fascism ever comes to America, it will come in the name of liberalism" Ronald Reagan <cite>KFHEWUI posted [p:943933390] in Joe Ruby, ... [t:78939157]...</cite> <quote>GiftedACIII posted... </cite> <quote>Created a legacy. RIP</quote> Absolutely! Centurions is one of my favorite shows he co-created. Plus the first two shows he worked on were Space Ghost and The Herculoids. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
sLaCkEr408___RJ 08/28/20 3:15:14 PM #9:	Only 87? Thought thought the creators would be way older for some reason. <cite>sLaCkEr408___RJ posted [p:943933530] in Joe Ruby, ... [t:78939157]...</cite> <quote>Only 87? Thought thought the creators would be way older for some reason. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
solosnake 08/28/20 3:21:00 PM #10:	sLaCkEr408___RJ posted... Only 87? Thought thought the creators would be way older for some reason. At 87 he would have been born in 1933, possibly 1932. --- "We would have no NBA possibly if they got rid of all the flopping." ~ Dwyane Wade https://imgur.com/MYYEIx5 https://imgur.com/WGE12ef <cite>solosnake posted [p:943933742] in Joe Ruby, ... [t:78939157]...</cite> <quote>sLaCkEr408___RJ posted... </cite> <quote>Only 87? Thought thought the creators would be way older for some reason.</quote>At 87 he would have been born in 1933, possibly 1932. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Guerrilla Soldier 08/28/20 3:24:12 PM #11:	aw damn... rip --- Disclaimer: There's a good chance the above post could be sarcasm. Die-hard Oakland A's fan --- Keep the A's in Oakland! <cite>Guerrilla Soldier posted [p:943933862] in Joe Ruby, ... [t:78939157]...</cite> <quote>aw damn... rip </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KFHEWUI 08/28/20 3:29:05 PM #12:	solosnake posted... At 87 he would have been born in 1933, possibly 1932. 3/30/33. --- R.I.P. SaikyoMog! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-seAIeu3Og "If fascism ever comes to America, it will come in the name of liberalism" Ronald Reagan <cite>KFHEWUI posted [p:943934062] in Joe Ruby, ... [t:78939157]...</cite> <quote>solosnake posted... </cite> <quote>At 87 he would have been born in 1933, possibly 1932.</quote> 3/30/33. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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g0ldie 08/30/20 1:54:10 AM #14:	RIP dude created one of the most enduring, interesting animated properties of our time --- https://imgur.com/ZQ9jsfL https://imgur.com/3vUvaBx <cite>g0ldie posted [p:943991288] in Joe Ruby, ... [t:78939157]...</cite> <quote>RIP dude created one of the most enduring, interesting animated properties of our time </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Maze_ 08/30/20 1:58:20 AM #15:	Guerrilla Soldier posted... aw damn... rip --- When the going gets tough, the tough go have a little cry in the corner. "Your mustache is crooked" ~ R.I.P Randy Savage. <cite>Maze_ posted [p:943991392] in Joe Ruby, ... [t:78939157]...</cite> <quote>Guerrilla Soldier posted... </cite> <quote>aw damn... rip</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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teepan95 09/01/20 3:39:49 AM #17:	RIP --- teep dumb as f*** fr - BatmanvonDoom I'm gonna pound a 400 lb woman just to prove teep wrong - NigerianKnight <cite>teepan95 posted [p:944067716] in Joe Ruby, ... [t:78939157]...</cite> <quote>RIP</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Endgame 09/01/20 3:44:15 AM #18:	He wasn't just the creator of Scooby-Doo. He was also behind a lot of 70s, 80s, and 90s cartoons. (Including the 90s Mega Man cartoon.) We've lost a true legend. --- I may not agree with what you have to say, but I will fight to the death for my right to fight you to the death. -Stephen Colbert <cite>Endgame posted [p:944067775] in Joe Ruby, ... [t:78939157]...</cite> <quote>He wasn't just the creator of Scooby-Doo. He was also behind a lot of 70s, 80s, and 90s cartoons. (Including the 90s Mega Man cartoon.) We've lost a true legend.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kaiganeer 09/01/20 3:53:09 AM #19:	ruh roh raggy <cite>Kaiganeer posted [p:944067880] in Joe Ruby, ... [t:78939157]...</cite> <quote>ruh roh raggy </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ledbowman 09/01/20 4:13:10 AM #20:	killed kennedy then went on to create one of the most beloved cartoons of all time. what a story --- pisces <cite>ledbowman posted [p:944068126] in Joe Ruby, ... [t:78939157]...</cite> <quote>killed kennedy then went on to create one of the most beloved cartoons of all time. what a story </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dark_SilverX 09/01/20 4:24:55 AM #21:	Too young RIP --- Mitch McConnell is a very beautiful man. Respect. don't compare games to feces -- if you've an opinion worth mentioning, do so civilly <cite>Dark_SilverX posted [p:944068276] in Joe Ruby, ... [t:78939157]...</cite> <quote>Too young RIP </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Shotgunnova 09/01/20 4:27:06 AM #22:	RIP --- Take me down from the ridge where the summer ends And watch the city spread out just like a jet's flame <cite>Shotgunnova posted [p:944068306] in Joe Ruby, ... [t:78939157]...</cite> <quote>RIP </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Frosted_Midna 09/01/20 4:40:17 AM #23:	2020 just keeps getting darker. Goodbye you legend. And always remember, the meddling kids and that dumb dog! --- It's more than good, it's alive! Warning: May contain stone hat pieces https://imgur.com/N6v5qZx <cite>Frosted_Midna posted [p:944068448] in Joe Ruby, ... [t:78939157]...</cite> <quote>2020 just keeps getting darker. Goodbye you legend. And always remember, the meddling kids and that dumb dog! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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