Yogi's Great Escape
Synopsis
One spring, Yogi Bear and Boo Boo Bear awake from hibernation to discover three orphaned bear cubs left at the front door of their cave. Despite their initial reservations, Yogi and Boo Boo take the bear cubs into their home and take care of them. Meanwhile, Jellystone Park has gone over budget and the park commissioner orders Ranger Smith to close it down. This means that Yogi, along with the other bears at the park, must be sent to a zoo. Because Yogi can't stand the thought of being cooped up in a zoo for the rest of his life, he hatches an elaborate escape plan. Salvaging car parts from a failed fishing expedition, he constructs a getaway "Supercar," complete with a picnic basket rumble seat for the three orphaned cubs. Together they make their escape from the park to find a new home.
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Daws Butler
Yogi Bear / Snagglepuss / QuickDraw McGraw / Wally Gator (voice)
Susan Blu
Buzzy / Little Cowgirl / Swamp Fox Girl / Swamp Fox Kid (voice)
William Callaway
Dad / Trapper (voice)
Hamilton Camp
Li'l Brother Bear (voice)
Dustin Diamond
Chubby Kid (voice)
Pat Fraley
Cowboy Kid #1 / Reporter / Swamp Fox Kid (voice)
Edan Gross
Bitsy (voice)
Tress MacNeille
Boy / Cowboy Kid #2 / Mom / Swamp Fox Boy (voice)
Allan Melvin
Bandit Bear (voice)
Scott Menville
Leader Kid (voice)
Don Messick
Boo Boo / Ranger Smith
Josh Rodine
Skinny Kid (voice)
Frank Welker
Bopper / Real Ghost / Yapper (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 19, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bob Goe, Paul Sommer, Rudy Zamora, Ray Patterson
- Screenplay & Story
- Neal Barbera, William Hanna
- Original Title
- Yogi's Great Escape
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Hanna-Barbera Cartoons
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob Goe, Paul Sommer, Rudy Zamora, Ray Patterson
Neal Barbera, William Hanna
Department Leadership Roster
Bob Goe
Director
Neal Barbera
Writer
Paul Sommer
Director
Rudy Zamora
Director
Ray Patterson
Director
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Yogi Bear Movie Collection
The Yogi Bear Movie Collection brings together all feature-length films and special presentations centered on the beloved Hanna-Barbera character Yogi Bear and his loyal companion, Boo Boo. Set primarily in and around Jellystone Park, these movies showcase Yogi’s trademark humor, clever schemes, and constant pursuit of picnic baskets, often putting him at odds with Ranger Smith. Blending classic cartoon comedy with family-friendly storytelling, the collection spans animated features, television movies, and modern adaptations, reflecting the evolution of Yogi Bear from his early cartoon origins to contemporary interpretations. Together, these films celebrate the enduring charm, wit, and nostalgia of one of animation’s most iconic bears.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yogi's Great Escape
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What is Yogi's Great Escape about?
One spring, Yogi Bear and Boo Boo Bear awake from hibernation to discover three orphaned bear cubs left at the front door of their cave. Despite their initial reservations, Yogi and Boo Boo take the bear cubs into their home and take care of them. Meanwhile, Jellystone Park has gone over budget and the park commissioner orders Ranger Smith to close it down. This means that Yogi, along with the other bears at the park, must be sent to a zoo. Because Yogi can't stand the thought of being cooped up in a zoo for the rest of his life, he hatches an elaborate escape plan. Salvaging car parts from a failed fishing expedition, he constructs a getaway "Supercar," complete with a picnic basket rumble seat for the three orphaned cubs. Together they make their escape from the park to find a new home.
Who directed Yogi's Great Escape?
Yogi's Great Escape was directed by Bob Goe, Paul Sommer, Rudy Zamora, Ray Patterson.
Who stars in Yogi's Great Escape?
The principal cast of Yogi's Great Escape includes Daws Butler, Susan Blu, William Callaway, Hamilton Camp, Dustin Diamond.
When was Yogi's Great Escape released and how long is it?
Yogi's Great Escape was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.