# The Great Grape Ape Show (1975)

> A 1975 Hanna-Barbera Saturday morning cartoon on ABC, a 32-episode animated comedy built for young audiences.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/tv/4680

## Facts

- Seasons: 1
- Episodes: 32
- Episode runtime: 30 min
- Status: Ended
- Genres: animation, comedy, family
- Network: ABC
- Cast: Bob Holt, Marty Ingels
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0181923/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: none
- Tone: cozy, whimsical, breezy, nostalgic, joyful

## Synopsis

The Great Grape Ape Show (1975-1978) is an American animated comedy series produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions for ABC. Built as a Saturday morning cartoon, it runs for a single season of 32 half-hour episodes, a self-contained, episodic format meant for young viewers. Voice performers Bob Holt and Marty Ingels appear across the full run, and the show's engine is simple: a gag-driven premise that sets up slapstick mischief and cartoon chase comedy in each episode. The tone is light, cheerful and gently silly, with a warm nostalgic glow that reviewers say still lands for adults revisiting their childhood mornings. Fans of classic Hanna-Barbera fare such as Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! and The Flintstones will find the same comforting rhythm, bright colors and family-friendly humor. It suits families, young children and anyone looking for a breezy, uncomplicated watch that feels like a comfort rewatch.

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