Joseph Barbera Quotes

A collection of quotes by Joseph Barbera.

Joseph Barbera (1911-2006) was an American animator, cartoonist, and television producer. He was born on March 24, 1911, in New York City, New York. Barbera is best known for co-founding Hanna-Barbera Productions, a renowned animation studio responsible for creating some of the most beloved and iconic animated characters and television shows.

During the 1930s and 1940s, Barbera worked as a storyboard and gag writer for various animation studios. It was during this time that he crossed paths with William Hanna, and the two began collaborating on animated projects. In 1957, they co-founded Hanna-Barbera Productions and revolutionized the animation industry with their innovative techniques and cost-effective production methods.

Barbera, alongside Hanna, created some of the most memorable animated series including "The Flintstones," "The Jetsons," "Yogi Bear," "Tom and Jerry," "Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!," and many others. These shows not only entertained generations of audiences but also garnered numerous awards, including several Academy Awards for their Tom and Jerry short films.

Over his decades-long career, Barbera received multiple accolades, including seven Academy Awards, eight Primetime Emmy Awards, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame and the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame.

Joseph Barbera's contributions to the world of animation and his ability to create timeless characters have left an indelible mark on popular culture. He passed away on December 18, 2006, in Los Angeles, California, leaving behind a legacy of laughter and entertainment.

I never got tired of Tom and Jerry, but I did have a dream o

I never got tired of Tom and Jerry, but I did have a dream of doing more with my life than making cartoons.

Joseph Barbera

Life Dreams

That's what keeps me going: dreaming, inventing, then hoping

That's what keeps me going: dreaming, inventing, then hoping and dreaming some more in order to keep dreaming.

Joseph Barbera

Dreams

I don't know that I spent any more time alone than any other

I don't know that I spent any more time alone than any other kid, but being by myself never bothered me.

Joseph Barbera

Alone

In those days, boxing was very glamorous and romantic. You l

In those days, boxing was very glamorous and romantic. You listened to fights on the radio, and a good announcer made it seem like a contest between gladiators.

Joseph Barbera

Romantic

I hate fishing, and I can't imagine why anyone would want to

I hate fishing, and I can't imagine why anyone would want to hike when you can get in the car and drive.

Joseph Barbera

Car

Bill Hanna and I owe an awful lot to television, but we both

Bill Hanna and I owe an awful lot to television, but we both got our start and built the first phase of our partnership in the movies.

Joseph Barbera

Movies

I hope we don't get to the point where we have to have the c

I hope we don't get to the point where we have to have the cat stop chasing the mouse to teach him glassblowing and basket weaving.

Joseph Barbera

Hope

Los Angeles was an impression of failure, of disappointment,

Los Angeles was an impression of failure, of disappointment, of despair, and of oddly makeshift lives. This is California? I thought.

Joseph Barbera

Failure

My marriage had been impulsive. That marriage should have be

My marriage had been impulsive. That marriage should have been short-lived instead of the 23 years it spanned.

Joseph Barbera

Marriage