Speed Buggy

Set in an assortment of locations around the world, the series follows three teenagers (Mark, Debbie, and Tinker) and a talking dune buggy as they partake in various adventures.

Speed Buggy (1973) is an American animated adventure comedy created for CBS by Hanna-Barbera Cartoons. Its single season of sixteen half-hour episodes follows three teenagers, Mark, Debbie and Tinker, and their talking dune buggy as they travel to assorted locations around the world in search of adventure. Voice actors Michael Bell as Mark, Arlene Golonka as Debbie, Phil Luther Jr. as Tinker and Mel Blanc as the buggy himself bring the crew to life. Each episode is a self-contained outing built around a new setting and a new brush with mild peril, resolved through the group's good nature and the buggy's quick wit. The look is bright and cartoonish, the mood is breezy and gentle, and the pacing stays light throughout. Fans of Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! and other Saturday morning adventure cartoons from the era will find the same comfortable, playful energy here, suited to young viewers and family viewing alike.

• Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! (1969)animated teen mystery and adventure with a talking vehicle companion, lighthearted tone
• Knight Ridersaturday morning cartoon adventure with a wisecracking talking machine and a young team
• The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysterieslighthearted animated kids adventure series from Hanna-Barbera with a teen crew traveling the world

Release Date

1973-09-08

Episode runtime

30 min

Rating

6.6 / 10 (23)

What is Speed Buggy about?

Three teenagers and their talking dune buggy roam the world in a series of cheerful adventures.

What is Speed Buggy like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Speed Buggy as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.

Is Speed Buggy violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Speed Buggy.

Which shows are like Speed Buggy?

Shows with a similar feel include Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! (1969), Knight Rider, and The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries.

How long is Speed Buggy?

Speed Buggy: 1 season, 16 episodes.

Is Speed Buggy still running?

No, Speed Buggy has ended.