The Funky Phantom

1971 17 episodes

Animated in Australia, The Funky Phantom was noted for its unique sound effects, which were unlike those in any other Hanna-Barbera cartoon. The show's run of original episodes only lasted one season, with repeats being substituted for the second season.

Episode guide

  1. Don't Fool With A Phantom

    September 11, 1971 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios. In Association With: Air Programs In…

    When the gang learns that a farmer may lose his farm, they decide to enter the Looney Dooney in a race, and donate the prize money to him. They convert the vehicle into the Monstermobile. B…

  2. Heir Scare

    September 18, 1971 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios. In Association With: Air Programs In…

    The group stops at Conway Manor when the Looney Dooney is stuck in a bog. They discover that Mike Conway is being threatened by the Marsh Monster.

  3. I'll Haunt You Later

    September 25, 1971 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios. In Association With: Air Programs In…

    The gang investigates ghostly occurences at Fort LaFitte.

  4. Who's Chicken

    October 2, 1971 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios. In Association With: Air Programs In…

    April learns that her Uncle Henry, owner of Chicken Delicious, may be put out of business by the Chicken Man. She and the boys get jobs there to find out who they're up against. The Chicken…

  5. The Headless Horseman

    October 9, 1971 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios. In Association With: Air Programs In…

    In Sleepy Hollow (yes, THAT Sleepy Hollow), the gang meets Ichabod Crane, who's descended from the original Mr. Crane. He tells them that the Headless Horseman is riding again, and is after…

  6. Spirit Spooked

    October 16, 1971 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios. In Association With: Air Programs In…

    During a Mexican road race, the kids encounter the ghosts of Montezuma and the Sun God. They also meet two men who both claim to be archaeologist Professor Lundgren.

  7. Ghost Town Ghost

    October 23, 1971 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios. In Association With: Air Programs In…

    While visiting a western town for its Wild West Day, the kids are thrown in jail for not wearing cowboy outfits. They are released when Elmo wins a stagecoach race. But their problems have…

  8. We Saw A Sea Serpent

    October 30, 1971 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios. In Association With: Air Programs In…

    While vacationing at a lakeside resort, the group discovers a sea serpent living in the water.

  9. Haunted In Inn

    November 6, 1971 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios. In Association With: Air Programs In…

    A ghost seems to be scaring guests out of Widow Wilson's Inn. Strangely, all the frightened guests end up at the Sand And Surf Motel, the only other lodging place in the vicinity. Could som…

  10. Mudsy Joins The Circus

    November 13, 1971 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios. In Association With: Air Programs In…

    The circus comes to town. The kids see a man disguised as a gorilla rob the box office.

  11. Pigskin Predicament

    November 20, 1971 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios. In Association With: Air Programs In…

    The kids return to their high school for the big football game ("You two are players, I'm the cheerleader, and Elmo's the mascot."). Two robbers steal a rich lady's necklace, and hide it in…

  12. The Liberty Bell Caper

    November 27, 1971 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios. In Association With: Air Programs In…

    Following a trail of rhyming clues and wax dummies, the gang goes after the Parafiend, who has stolen the Betsy Ross flag and the Liberty Bell, and kidnapped April.

  13. April Foolish Day

    December 4, 1971 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios. In Association With: Air Programs In…

    While preparing to enter yet another race, the kids meet professional racer Winfield Wheelie. April is so taken with this Mario Andretti wannabe that she volunteers to be his navigator. But…

  14. The Forest's Prime-Evil

    December 11, 1971 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios. In Association With: Air Programs In…

    The team must set out after a Bigfoot-type creature.

  15. The Hairy Scarey Houndman

    December 18, 1971 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios. In Association With: Air Programs In…

    At a dog show, the group meets Cromwell, a bulldog who looks just like Elmo. Cromwell, the pet of a rich lady, has been targeted for a dognapping by the Houndman. However, in the confusion,…

  16. Mudsy And The Muddlemore Manor

    December 25, 1971 TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios. In Association With: Air Programs In…

    The group visits the Muddlemore Mansion, and eventually discovers a portrait of Muddsy's family.

  17. Ghost Grabbers

    1972 (estimated) TV Episode Hanna-Barbera Studios. In Association With: Air Programs In…

    Muddsy finally tells the gang why he and Boo went on the run from the Redcoats. He even tells about hiding in the clock that trapped them. He is soon kidnapped by men disguised as Redcoats,…

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