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1969
1 Season
6.5 (198)

Beetle Bailey is an American animated television series based on the comic strip created by Mort Walker. Produced by King Features Syndicate, the show premiered on CBS on September 14, 1963, and ran for one season spanning 36 episodes. The show follows the misadventures of Private Bailey, a lazy and carefree soldier in the United States Army stationed at the fictional Camp Swampy. The series is set during the Cold War era and features various military-related situations, including training exercises, deployments, and espionage attempts.

Allan Melvin voices the titular character, Beetle Bailey, infusing the character with a relaxed and aloof demeanor. Howard Morris portrays Private/General Halftrack, the bumbling but well-meaning commanding officer of Camp Swampy. The rest of the cast includes characters such as Sergeant Snorkel, Beetle's tough but fair superior, and General Amos T. Halftrack, the hapless father of General Halftrack.

The animation style of Beetle Bailey is simple and traditional, with bright colors and clean lines. The show has a lighthearted and comedic tone, often relying on slapstick humor and witty one-liners. The characters are each distinct and well-developed, with their own quirks and traits that add to the overall humor and charm of the series.

The show's themes reflect the culture and politics of the time period in which it was produced. The military humor and satire of Beetle Bailey playfully comment on the struggles and tensions of the Cold War era, and the troublesome bureaucracy of the military establishment. The show also explores various universal themes such as friendship, love, and loyalty.

Beetle Bailey garnered a loyal fanbase during its run on CBS, becoming a staple of Saturday morning cartoons. The series was praised for its clever writing and talented voice acting. Although it only aired for one season, Beetle Bailey remains a beloved and iconic animated series, inspiring countless adaptations and spin-offs.

In conclusion, Beetle Bailey is a classic animated sitcom that has entertained audiences for decades with its clever humor and lovable characters. With its simple yet effective animation style, witty writing, and talented voice cast, the show has earned its place in the pantheon of iconic American cartoons.

Beetle Bailey is a series that ran for 1 seasons (13 episodes) between and on FilmRise

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Seasons

13. Psychological Testing / Beetle's High Horps / Home Sweet Swampy

January 1, 1970

Van Bellingham Cartwright Forbes arrives at Camp Swampy to take on the best men for the new psychological test. Beetle and Snorkle are picked. To bring Camp Swampy to the attention of The Pentagon, Gen. Halftrack decides to put a man on the moon. And Beetle Bailey is chosen to volunteer. Beetle and Sarge win ten-day leaves. But Sgt. Snorkle can't bear being away from Camp Swampy.

12. Hero's Reward / A Tree Is a Tree Is a Tree / Et Tu Otto

January 1, 1970

During the war games, the General entrusts a vital message to Pvts. Bailey and Zero. Beetle and his pals accidentally destroy Sgt. Snorkle's beloved leechie nut tree... and have to "borrow" one from a Chinese restaurant before the Sarge finds out. Because none of the troops loves him, Sgt. Snorkle visits the psychologist. Even his bulldog, Otto, leaves the Sarge for a French poodle.

11. The Bridge on the River Y / Tattoo Tootsie Goodbye / The Heir / Labor Shortage

January 1, 1970

During war games, Beetle and his buddies are sent to blow up the bridge on the River Y... leaving Zero at headquarters with the remote control of the dynamite. Beetle has to outdo Seymour Seymour, a well tattooed sailor who's got an eye for Bunny. Beetle is sole heir to a ten million dollar estate. Beetle, on KP, ruins Cookie's prize chile and breaks all the dishes.

10. Don't Fiddle with the Brass / The Red Carpet Treatment / Zero's Dizzy Double Date / Dr. Jekyl and Beetle Bailey

January 1, 1970

Gen. Halftrack starts a post band to bolster morale. But none of the troops has musical talent. Cosmo will provide all the trimmings for Bunny's birthday, chauffeured car, dinner, a show. Killer pulls a costume switch on Zero so he can get his date at the masquerade ball. Beetle takes an overdose of an experimental pep pill. His new found strength almost ruins Sgt. Snorkle and Camp Swampy.

9. The Secret Weapon / Camp Invisible / A Christmas Tale / The Bull of the Ball

January 1, 1970

Camp Swampy receives a new secret weapon, but it looks a lot like the new organ intended for the post choir. While cleaning up for the big inspection, Zero grabs the wrong can of paint, special "invisible paint." It's Christmas Eve, and Sgt. Snorkle dreams of "The Night Before Christmas" with Gen. Halftrack and Bailey as the stars. Beetle enlists Cosmo's aid to win Bunny back from a local playboy.

8. The Courage Encourager / Don't Give Up the Swamp / A Pass Is a Pass Is a Pass / The Play's the Thing

January 1, 1970

Gen. Halftrack buys a new machine that makes the timid brave. Beetle tries it and starts giving the general orders. The Navy is set to take over Camp Swampy... if the swamp is deep enough for a ship. It's the big football game between the Camp Swampy Swamprats and the Military Police Giants. Beetle plays a big love scene with sultry actress, Za Za Vavoom... and wrecks the set.

7. Cosmo's Naught / We Love You Sgt. Snorkle / Little Pooch Lost / The Blue Ribbon

January 1, 1970

Beetle, Zero and Cosmo take a fifty mile hike as part of the physical fitness program. Cosmo bets he can beat them to their destination. To prevent Sgt. Snorkle from being transferred, Cosmo tries to get him broken to private... by hypnosis. Sarge wants to enter Otto in the dog show, but only dogs of breeding are eligible.

6. Son of a Gun of a Gun / Geronimo / For Officers Only / Sgt. Snorkle's Longest Day

January 1, 1970

The Camp Swampy ceremonial breaks loose, rolls into Gen. Halftrack's office with Beetle and Cosmo hanging on. Gen. Halftrack has only a few days to train one of his platoons to parachute from 20 thousand feet. Beetle and his pals want to go to the big dance. but it's for officers only, and Sarge is determined it'll stay that way. Sarge is getting so fat, he blows up like a balloon and takes off.

5. Grab Your Socks / Operation Butler / The Diet / Welsh Rabbit

January 1, 1970

Big inspection coming, so Sarge wants all the men on their toes in the morning. But his nightmares keep them up all night. Beetle goes on a quiz show and wins a butler for a day. Sgt. Snorkle puts on so much weight, he forces himself to diet...and he insists everyone do the same. Beetle and Zero wage war on a rabbit entrenched in the General's garden.

4. Sweet Sunday / The Spy / Lucky Beetle / The Sergeant's Master

January 1, 1970

Bunny's father drives them to a picnic, while Beetle makes the sandwiches in the back seat. A slice of bologna gets loose and flies into the path of a motorcycle cop. Somebody stole Camp Swampy's "top secret." The offender will be shot. Beetle buys a good-luck magnet to help him through Friday the 13th. A mistaken order from the Pentagon promotes the Sarge's dog, Otto, to the rank of lieutenant.

3. Shutterbugged / Bye Bye Young Lovers / Breaking the Leash / 60...Count Em ...60

January 1, 1970

Beetle needs money for his two-week furlough. Beetle tries to elope with Bunny, but makes the mistake of letting Zero supply the getaway vehicle. Beetle and his pals are assigned to train the ferocious new Army dogs. To gain their confidence, they don dog costumes and get into the cage with them. A company of WACS is stationed at Camp Swampy. Sarge tries his hardest to get them to leave.

2. Halftrack's Navy / Hoss Laff / Is This Drip Necessary? / Go Yeast Young Man

January 1, 1970

Snorkle's platoon is taught underwater demolition to clear the harbor for Admiral Bilgewater's ship. Sarge picks Zero and Beetle to help him deliver the statue of General Ruff Rider to the big unveiling. Beetle and Zero want to transfer to the maintenance corp. So they practice plumbing in Gen. Halftrack's home. Beetle and Zero set out to make a really big cake for Gen. Halftrack's birthday.

1. Everything's Ducky / Leap No More My Lady / "V" For Visitor / The Jinx

January 1, 1970

Sen. Trombone visits Camp Swampy and orders his favorite meal, duck. But the only duck in camp is Gen. Halftrack's pet. Australian General Billy Billibong arrives with his pet kangaroo to inspect Camp Swampy. Bunny's dad arrives in his World War I uniform... to show Beetle the doughboy style of fighting. The fortune cookie says "Beware of Beetles" and every place that Bailey goes disaster follows.

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