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The Legacy of Ken Spears and Joe Ruby: Animation Pioneers

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Title: The Legacy of Ken Spears and Joe Ruby: Animation Pioneers

Total Categories: 6

Category Stats

  • Early Life and Career Foundations: 12 flashcards, 12 questions
  • The Spears-Ruby Partnership: 4 flashcards, 4 questions
  • Iconic Animated Creations: 8 flashcards, 10 questions
  • Ruby-Spears Productions: Founding and Business: 13 flashcards, 13 questions
  • Professional Career and Legacy: 9 flashcards, 10 questions
  • Biographical Data and Archival References: 6 flashcards, 6 questions

Total Stats

  • Total Flashcards: 52
  • True/False Questions: 30
  • Multiple Choice Questions: 25
  • Total Questions: 55

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Study Guide: The Legacy of Ken Spears and Joe Ruby: Animation Pioneers

Study Guide: The Legacy of Ken Spears and Joe Ruby: Animation Pioneers

Early Life and Career Foundations

Charles Kenneth Spears, professionally recognized as Ken Spears, was born in Los Angeles, California.

Answer: True

The source material confirms the birthplace of Ken Spears as Los Angeles, California.

Related Concepts:

  • Specify the date and location of Charles Kenneth Spears's birth.: Charles Kenneth Spears was born on March 12, 1938, in Los Angeles, California, U.S.
  • In addition to Los Angeles, specify another location where Ken Spears spent his formative years.: Besides being born in Los Angeles, Ken Spears was also raised in New York City.
  • What is the complete birth name of Ken Spears?: Ken Spears's full birth name was Charles Kenneth Spears.

Ken Spears commenced his professional career in writing before transitioning to the field of sound editing.

Answer: False

Contrary to the assertion, Ken Spears initiated his career in sound editing, subsequently expanding his professional scope.

Related Concepts:

  • Specify the initial workplace and role of Ken Spears at the commencement of his career.: Ken Spears began his career in 1959 at Hanna-Barbera as a sound editor. Sound editing involves manipulating and assembling audio elements for film and television.
  • List Ken Spears's principal occupations within the entertainment industry.: Ken Spears was an animator, writer, television producer, and sound editor.
  • Following his service in the United States Navy, what was Ken Spears's inaugural professional role?: After serving in the United States Navy, Ken Spears was hired by Hanna-Barbera Productions as a sound editor.

Ken Spears served in the United States Army.

Answer: False

Ken Spears served in the United States Navy, not the Army.

Related Concepts:

  • Identify the branch of the U.S. military in which Ken Spears served.: Ken Spears served in the United States Navy. Military service is a common path for many individuals before entering civilian careers.
  • What is the documented period of Ken Spears's professional activity?: Ken Spears was professionally active from 1959 to 2002.
  • State the date and location of Ken Spears's death.: Ken Spears passed away on November 6, 2020, in Brea, California, U.S.

Ken Spears worked as a television producer and sound editor.

Answer: True

Ken Spears's principal occupations within the entertainment industry included television producer and sound editor, among others.

Related Concepts:

  • List Ken Spears's principal occupations within the entertainment industry.: Ken Spears was an animator, writer, television producer, and sound editor.
  • Specify the initial workplace and role of Ken Spears at the commencement of his career.: Ken Spears began his career in 1959 at Hanna-Barbera as a sound editor. Sound editing involves manipulating and assembling audio elements for film and television.
  • Following his service in the United States Navy, what was Ken Spears's inaugural professional role?: After serving in the United States Navy, Ken Spears was hired by Hanna-Barbera Productions as a sound editor.

Ken Spears was raised exclusively in Los Angeles, California.

Answer: False

While born in Los Angeles, Ken Spears was also raised in New York City.

Related Concepts:

  • In addition to Los Angeles, specify another location where Ken Spears spent his formative years.: Besides being born in Los Angeles, Ken Spears was also raised in New York City.
  • Beyond his birth in Los Angeles, what specific detail regarding Ken Spears's upbringing is noted in the biography section?: The biography section notes that while born in Los Angeles, Ken Spears was also raised in New York City.
  • State the date and location of Ken Spears's death.: Ken Spears passed away on November 6, 2020, in Brea, California, U.S.

Ken Spears's father, Harry Spears, was a successful actor before becoming a radio host.

Answer: False

Harry Spears, Ken Spears's father, was a radio host and producer before entering the real estate business; he was not primarily an actor.

Related Concepts:

  • Detail the professional backgrounds of Ken Spears's parents.: His mother, Edna (born Graiver), passed away a month after his birth, and his father, Harry Spears, was a radio host and producer before entering the real estate business.
  • In addition to Los Angeles, specify another location where Ken Spears spent his formative years.: Besides being born in Los Angeles, Ken Spears was also raised in New York City.
  • According to the infobox, how many children did Ken Spears have?: The infobox indicates that Ken Spears had 2 children.

Ken Spears's mother, Edna, passed away shortly after his birth.

Answer: True

The biographical details confirm that Ken Spears's mother, Edna, died approximately one month after his birth.

Related Concepts:

  • In addition to Los Angeles, specify another location where Ken Spears spent his formative years.: Besides being born in Los Angeles, Ken Spears was also raised in New York City.
  • State the date and location of Ken Spears's death.: Ken Spears passed away on November 6, 2020, in Brea, California, U.S.
  • According to the infobox, how many children did Ken Spears have?: The infobox indicates that Ken Spears had 2 children.

Specify the city and country of birth for Charles Kenneth Spears.

Answer: Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Charles Kenneth Spears was born in Los Angeles, California, United States.

Related Concepts:

  • Specify the date and location of Charles Kenneth Spears's birth.: Charles Kenneth Spears was born on March 12, 1938, in Los Angeles, California, U.S.
  • In addition to Los Angeles, specify another location where Ken Spears spent his formative years.: Besides being born in Los Angeles, Ken Spears was also raised in New York City.
  • What is the complete birth name of Ken Spears?: Ken Spears's full birth name was Charles Kenneth Spears.

Identify the profession that was NOT among Ken Spears's primary listed occupations.

Answer: Actor

While Ken Spears was an animator, television producer, and sound editor, acting was not listed as one of his primary professional roles.

Related Concepts:

  • Identify the branch of the U.S. military in which Ken Spears served.: Ken Spears served in the United States Navy. Military service is a common path for many individuals before entering civilian careers.
  • What is the documented period of Ken Spears's professional activity?: Ken Spears was professionally active from 1959 to 2002.
  • Specify the initial workplace and role of Ken Spears at the commencement of his career.: Ken Spears began his career in 1959 at Hanna-Barbera as a sound editor. Sound editing involves manipulating and assembling audio elements for film and television.

Ken Spears began his career at Hanna-Barbera in which role?

Answer: Sound Editor

Ken Spears commenced his career at Hanna-Barbera Productions in the role of a sound editor.

Related Concepts:

  • Specify the initial workplace and role of Ken Spears at the commencement of his career.: Ken Spears began his career in 1959 at Hanna-Barbera as a sound editor. Sound editing involves manipulating and assembling audio elements for film and television.
  • List Ken Spears's principal occupations within the entertainment industry.: Ken Spears was an animator, writer, television producer, and sound editor.
  • Following his service in the United States Navy, what was Ken Spears's inaugural professional role?: After serving in the United States Navy, Ken Spears was hired by Hanna-Barbera Productions as a sound editor.

Identify the branch of the U.S. military in which Ken Spears served.

Answer: United States Navy

Ken Spears served in the United States Navy.

Related Concepts:

  • Quantify the temporal interval between Joe Ruby's death and Ken Spears's death.: Ken Spears died three months after Joe Ruby, passing away on November 6, 2020.
  • What common background experience did Ken Spears and Joe Ruby share prior to their professional collaboration?: Both Ken Spears and Joe Ruby had previously served in the United States Navy. Military service often instills discipline and teamwork.
  • Identify Ken Spears's most frequent and notable professional collaborator.: Ken Spears's most notable collaborator was Joe Ruby.

In addition to being raised in New York City, what specific detail regarding Ken Spears's parents is mentioned in the source material?

Answer: His mother passed away shortly after his birth.

While Ken Spears was raised partly in New York City, the source also notes that his mother, Edna, passed away shortly after his birth.

Related Concepts:

  • In addition to Los Angeles, specify another location where Ken Spears spent his formative years.: Besides being born in Los Angeles, Ken Spears was also raised in New York City.
  • Beyond his birth in Los Angeles, what specific detail regarding Ken Spears's upbringing is noted in the biography section?: The biography section notes that while born in Los Angeles, Ken Spears was also raised in New York City.
  • Detail the professional backgrounds of Ken Spears's parents.: His mother, Edna (born Graiver), passed away a month after his birth, and his father, Harry Spears, was a radio host and producer before entering the real estate business.

The Spears-Ruby Partnership

The initial encounter between Ken Spears and Joe Ruby took place during their tenure at DePatie–Freleng Enterprises.

Answer: False

The source indicates that Ken Spears and Joe Ruby first met at Hanna-Barbera Productions, not DePatie–Freleng Enterprises, during a Life magazine interview.

Related Concepts:

  • In what year did Ken Spears and Joe Ruby establish their television animation production company?: Ken Spears and Joe Ruby co-founded Ruby-Spears Productions in 1977.
  • Quantify the temporal interval between Joe Ruby's death and Ken Spears's death.: Ken Spears died three months after Joe Ruby, passing away on November 6, 2020.
  • Describe the circumstances of the initial meeting between Ken Spears and Joe Ruby.: Ken Spears and Joe Ruby first met at Hanna-Barbera Productions when Life magazine was conducting an interview at the studio. This meeting initiated their professional relationship.

Ken Spears and Joe Ruby met through a mutual friend during their time in the Navy.

Answer: False

While both served in the Navy, their initial meeting occurred at Hanna-Barbera Productions during a magazine interview.

Related Concepts:

  • Quantify the temporal interval between Joe Ruby's death and Ken Spears's death.: Ken Spears died three months after Joe Ruby, passing away on November 6, 2020.
  • Identify Ken Spears's most frequent and notable professional collaborator.: Ken Spears's most notable collaborator was Joe Ruby.
  • In what year did Ken Spears and Joe Ruby establish their television animation production company?: Ken Spears and Joe Ruby co-founded Ruby-Spears Productions in 1977.

Identify Ken Spears's most frequent and notable professional collaborator.

Answer: Joe Ruby

Joe Ruby was Ken Spears's most frequent and notable professional collaborator throughout their careers.

Related Concepts:

  • Identify Ken Spears's most frequent and notable professional collaborator.: Ken Spears's most notable collaborator was Joe Ruby.
  • What is the documented period of Ken Spears's professional activity?: Ken Spears was professionally active from 1959 to 2002.
  • List Ken Spears's principal occupations within the entertainment industry.: Ken Spears was an animator, writer, television producer, and sound editor.

Describe the circumstances of the initial meeting between Ken Spears and Joe Ruby.

Answer: They met at Hanna-Barbera during a Life magazine interview.

Ken Spears and Joe Ruby initially met at Hanna-Barbera Productions when Life magazine was conducting an interview at the studio.

Related Concepts:

  • Quantify the temporal interval between Joe Ruby's death and Ken Spears's death.: Ken Spears died three months after Joe Ruby, passing away on November 6, 2020.
  • In what year did Ken Spears and Joe Ruby establish their television animation production company?: Ken Spears and Joe Ruby co-founded Ruby-Spears Productions in 1977.
  • Identify Ken Spears's most frequent and notable professional collaborator.: Ken Spears's most notable collaborator was Joe Ruby.

Iconic Animated Creations

The animated franchise 'Scooby-Doo,' a widely recognized cultural phenomenon, was co-created by Ken Spears and Joe Ruby.

Answer: True

The collaborative efforts of Ken Spears and Joe Ruby resulted in the creation of the enduringly popular animated franchise 'Scooby-Doo'.

Related Concepts:

  • What highly popular animated franchise is Ken Spears most recognized for co-creating with Joe Ruby?: Ken Spears is best known for co-creating the 'Scooby-Doo' franchise with Joe Ruby. This franchise has become a globally recognized series of animated productions.
  • On what date did Joe Ruby, Ken Spears's long-time collaborator, pass away?: Joe Ruby passed away on August 26, 2020. He and Ken Spears were partners for many decades in the animation industry.
  • Describe the circumstances of the initial meeting between Ken Spears and Joe Ruby.: Ken Spears and Joe Ruby first met at Hanna-Barbera Productions when Life magazine was conducting an interview at the studio. This meeting initiated their professional relationship.

Besides 'Scooby-Doo,' Spears and Ruby also created 'The Flintstones' together.

Answer: False

While Spears and Ruby were prolific creators, 'The Flintstones' was created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, not by Spears and Ruby.

Related Concepts:

  • Characterize the nature of the professional partnership established between Spears and Ruby.: Spears and Ruby formed a writing partnership, creating gags and scripts for various animated and live-action television programs.
  • Elucidate the process by which the writing partnership between Spears and Ruby became solidified.: The writing partnership between Spears and Ruby solidified after they met at Hanna-Barbera, leading them to collaborate on animated projects and develop a strong professional bond.
  • Did Spears and Ruby exclusively function as staff writers, or did their professional activities also encompass freelance work?: Spears and Ruby worked both freelance and as on-staff writers for various companies, including Hanna-Barbera, Sid and Marty Krofft Television Productions, and DePatie–Freleng Enterprises.

The original 'Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!' series premiered on ABC.

Answer: False

The original 'Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!' series premiered on CBS, not ABC.

Related Concepts:

  • Specify the network and premiere date of the original 'Scooby-Doo' series.: The original series, 'Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!', debuted on CBS on September 13, 1969. CBS was one of the major television networks in the United States at the time.

Fred Silverman influenced the concept of 'Scooby-Doo' by suggesting a Great Dane should be the main character.

Answer: True

Fred Silverman, then head of daytime programming at CBS, played a pivotal role by suggesting that a Great Dane should be the central character, influencing the development of Scooby-Doo.

Related Concepts:

  • Describe the specific role Fred Silverman played in the developmental stages of 'Scooby-Doo'.: Fred Silverman, then head of daytime programming at CBS, played a key role by concluding that a Great Dane was the star of the project, which influenced Spears and Ruby's final character concept for Scooby-Doo.
  • Detail the evolution of the 'Scooby-Doo' concept, with specific reference to the development of its main character.: After initial drafts, Fred Silverman, then head of daytime programming at CBS, concluded that a Great Dane was the star of the project, leading Spears and Ruby to develop the idea of a cowardly dog who solves mysteries.

Ken Spears and Joe Ruby created 'Dynomutt, Dog Wonder' for Hanna-Barbera.

Answer: True

The animated series 'Dynomutt, Dog Wonder' was indeed created by Ken Spears and Joe Ruby for Hanna-Barbera Productions.

Related Concepts:

  • Describe the circumstances of the initial meeting between Ken Spears and Joe Ruby.: Ken Spears and Joe Ruby first met at Hanna-Barbera Productions when Life magazine was conducting an interview at the studio. This meeting initiated their professional relationship.
  • On what date did Joe Ruby, Ken Spears's long-time collaborator, pass away?: Joe Ruby passed away on August 26, 2020. He and Ken Spears were partners for many decades in the animation industry.
  • What highly popular animated franchise is Ken Spears most recognized for co-creating with Joe Ruby?: Ken Spears is best known for co-creating the 'Scooby-Doo' franchise with Joe Ruby. This franchise has become a globally recognized series of animated productions.

The original concept for 'Scooby-Doo' featured a human detective as the main protagonist.

Answer: False

Early concepts for 'Scooby-Doo' did not prominently feature a human detective as the primary protagonist; the focus shifted towards the canine character.

Related Concepts:

  • Identify the principal human characters created by Spears and Ruby for the 'Scooby-Doo' franchise.: The principal human characters created by Spears and Ruby for the 'Scooby-Doo' franchise were Fred Jones, Daphne Blake, Velma Dinkley, and Shaggy Rogers.

Spears and Ruby created 'The Barkleys' and 'The Houndcats' while working for Hanna-Barbera.

Answer: False

While Spears and Ruby did create 'The Barkleys' and 'The Houndcats,' these were developed during their tenure at DePatie–Freleng Enterprises, not Hanna-Barbera.

Related Concepts:

  • List the animated series created by Spears and Ruby during their tenure at DePatie–Freleng Enterprises.: At DePatie–Freleng, Spears and Ruby created 'The Barkleys' and 'The Houndcats.'
  • Characterize the nature of the professional partnership established between Spears and Ruby.: Spears and Ruby formed a writing partnership, creating gags and scripts for various animated and live-action television programs.
  • Did Spears and Ruby exclusively function as staff writers, or did their professional activities also encompass freelance work?: Spears and Ruby worked both freelance and as on-staff writers for various companies, including Hanna-Barbera, Sid and Marty Krofft Television Productions, and DePatie–Freleng Enterprises.

What major animated franchise is Ken Spears best known for co-creating?

Answer: Scooby-Doo

Ken Spears is best known for co-creating the 'Scooby-Doo' franchise with Joe Ruby.

Related Concepts:

  • What highly popular animated franchise is Ken Spears most recognized for co-creating with Joe Ruby?: Ken Spears is best known for co-creating the 'Scooby-Doo' franchise with Joe Ruby. This franchise has become a globally recognized series of animated productions.
  • List Ken Spears's principal occupations within the entertainment industry.: Ken Spears was an animator, writer, television producer, and sound editor.
  • Identify other animated series on which Ken Spears worked, distinct from those co-created with Joe Ruby.: Ken Spears also worked on shows like 'Sectaurs,' 'Mister T,' and the 1983 TV series 'Alvin and the Chipmunks.'

Which of these shows was co-created by Spears and Ruby, besides 'Scooby-Doo'?

Answer: Jabberjaw

Beyond 'Scooby-Doo,' Spears and Ruby also co-created notable series such as 'Jabberjaw'.

Related Concepts:

  • Did Spears and Ruby exclusively function as staff writers, or did their professional activities also encompass freelance work?: Spears and Ruby worked both freelance and as on-staff writers for various companies, including Hanna-Barbera, Sid and Marty Krofft Television Productions, and DePatie–Freleng Enterprises.
  • Characterize the nature of the professional partnership established between Spears and Ruby.: Spears and Ruby formed a writing partnership, creating gags and scripts for various animated and live-action television programs.
  • Elucidate the process by which the writing partnership between Spears and Ruby became solidified.: The writing partnership between Spears and Ruby solidified after they met at Hanna-Barbera, leading them to collaborate on animated projects and develop a strong professional bond.

Who was the head of daytime programming at CBS who influenced the 'Scooby-Doo' concept?

Answer: Fred Silverman

Fred Silverman, then head of daytime programming at CBS, played a pivotal role by suggesting that a Great Dane should be the central character, influencing the development of Scooby-Doo.

Related Concepts:

  • Describe the specific role Fred Silverman played in the developmental stages of 'Scooby-Doo'.: Fred Silverman, then head of daytime programming at CBS, played a key role by concluding that a Great Dane was the star of the project, which influenced Spears and Ruby's final character concept for Scooby-Doo.

Ruby-Spears Productions: Founding and Business

The establishment of Ruby-Spears Productions was motivated by the objective of acquiring Hanna-Barbera Productions.

Answer: False

The founding objective of Ruby-Spears Productions was not to acquire Hanna-Barbera, but rather to establish an independent production entity that could compete with it.

Related Concepts:

  • Specify the year and the acquiring entity for the back catalog of Ruby-Spears Productions' shows.: The back catalog of Ruby-Spears Productions' shows was sold along with the Hanna-Barbera library and studio in 1991 to Turner Broadcasting System. Turner Broadcasting System is a major media conglomerate.
  • Explain the manner in which ABC facilitated the establishment of Ruby and Spears's independent studio.: ABC helped set up Ruby and Spears with their own studio in 1977 to create competition for Hanna-Barbera Productions. This was a strategic move to diversify their animation offerings.
  • Did Spears and Ruby exclusively function as staff writers, or did their professional activities also encompass freelance work?: Spears and Ruby worked both freelance and as on-staff writers for various companies, including Hanna-Barbera, Sid and Marty Krofft Television Productions, and DePatie–Freleng Enterprises.

Ruby-Spears Productions was acquired by Turner Broadcasting System in 1981.

Answer: False

Ruby-Spears Productions was acquired by Taft Entertainment in 1981. Turner Broadcasting System acquired the library much later.

Related Concepts:

  • Specify the year and the acquiring entity for the back catalog of Ruby-Spears Productions' shows.: The back catalog of Ruby-Spears Productions' shows was sold along with the Hanna-Barbera library and studio in 1991 to Turner Broadcasting System. Turner Broadcasting System is a major media conglomerate.
  • Identify the entity that acquired Ruby-Spears Productions in 1981.: Ruby-Spears Productions was acquired by Taft Entertainment in 1981. Taft Entertainment was a media company that owned several television and radio stations.
  • List the animated series created by Spears and Ruby during their tenure at DePatie–Freleng Enterprises.: At DePatie–Freleng, Spears and Ruby created 'The Barkleys' and 'The Houndcats.'

Spears and Ruby established their own company primarily to work exclusively for Hanna-Barbera.

Answer: False

The establishment of their own company was intended to allow Spears and Ruby creative independence and to produce content beyond the scope of Hanna-Barbera.

Related Concepts:

  • Did Spears and Ruby exclusively function as staff writers, or did their professional activities also encompass freelance work?: Spears and Ruby worked both freelance and as on-staff writers for various companies, including Hanna-Barbera, Sid and Marty Krofft Television Productions, and DePatie–Freleng Enterprises.
  • In addition to Hanna-Barbera, name other animation companies for which Spears and Ruby worked.: Spears and Ruby also worked for DePatie–Freleng Enterprises and Sid and Marty Krofft Television Productions.
  • Describe the supervisory role Spears and Ruby held for CBS's Saturday morning cartoons in the early 1970s.: In the early 1970s, Spears and Ruby were appointed as supervisors of production for CBS's Saturday morning cartoon lineup. This involved overseeing the creative and production aspects of these shows.

The back catalog of Ruby-Spears shows is currently copyrighted by Hanna-Barbera Productions.

Answer: True

Following the acquisition of the library by Turner Broadcasting System, current reissues of Ruby-Spears shows are copyrighted under Hanna-Barbera Productions.

Related Concepts:

  • Who presently holds the copyright for the reissued works of Ruby-Spears Productions?: Current reissues of Ruby-Spears shows are copyrighted by Hanna-Barbera Productions, as their library was acquired by Turner Broadcasting.
  • Specify the year and the acquiring entity for the back catalog of Ruby-Spears Productions' shows.: The back catalog of Ruby-Spears Productions' shows was sold along with the Hanna-Barbera library and studio in 1991 to Turner Broadcasting System. Turner Broadcasting System is a major media conglomerate.
  • Did Spears and Ruby exclusively function as staff writers, or did their professional activities also encompass freelance work?: Spears and Ruby worked both freelance and as on-staff writers for various companies, including Hanna-Barbera, Sid and Marty Krofft Television Productions, and DePatie–Freleng Enterprises.

Ken Spears and Joe Ruby were hired to supervise ABC's Saturday morning cartoons after working for CBS.

Answer: True

Following their supervisory roles for CBS, Spears and Ruby were subsequently engaged to oversee ABC's Saturday morning cartoon programming.

Related Concepts:

  • Describe the circumstances of the initial meeting between Ken Spears and Joe Ruby.: Ken Spears and Joe Ruby first met at Hanna-Barbera Productions when Life magazine was conducting an interview at the studio. This meeting initiated their professional relationship.
  • On what date did Joe Ruby, Ken Spears's long-time collaborator, pass away?: Joe Ruby passed away on August 26, 2020. He and Ken Spears were partners for many decades in the animation industry.
  • Describe the supervisory role Spears and Ruby held for CBS's Saturday morning cartoons in the early 1970s.: In the early 1970s, Spears and Ruby were appointed as supervisors of production for CBS's Saturday morning cartoon lineup. This involved overseeing the creative and production aspects of these shows.

In which year did Ken Spears and Joe Ruby jointly establish Ruby-Spears Productions?

Answer: 1977

Ken Spears and Joe Ruby co-founded Ruby-Spears Productions in the year 1977.

Related Concepts:

  • In what year did Ken Spears and Joe Ruby establish their television animation production company?: Ken Spears and Joe Ruby co-founded Ruby-Spears Productions in 1977.
  • Quantify the temporal interval between Joe Ruby's death and Ken Spears's death.: Ken Spears died three months after Joe Ruby, passing away on November 6, 2020.
  • Identify Ken Spears's most frequent and notable professional collaborator.: Ken Spears's most notable collaborator was Joe Ruby.

What was the primary strategic objective motivating the founding of Ruby-Spears Productions?

Answer: To create a rival to Hanna-Barbera Productions.

The initial strategic purpose behind founding Ruby-Spears Productions was to establish a competitive entity against Hanna-Barbera Productions, thereby creating original animated content.

Related Concepts:

  • As a subsidiary, Ruby-Spears Productions was initially established under the umbrella of which parent company?: Ruby-Spears Productions was established as a subsidiary of Filmways. Filmways was a production company involved in television and film.

Identify the entity that acquired Ruby-Spears Productions in 1981.

Answer: Taft Entertainment

In 1981, Ruby-Spears Productions was acquired by Taft Entertainment.

Related Concepts:

  • Identify the entity that acquired Ruby-Spears Productions in 1981.: Ruby-Spears Productions was acquired by Taft Entertainment in 1981. Taft Entertainment was a media company that owned several television and radio stations.
  • As a subsidiary, Ruby-Spears Productions was initially established under the umbrella of which parent company?: Ruby-Spears Productions was established as a subsidiary of Filmways. Filmways was a production company involved in television and film.
  • Specify the year and the acquiring entity for the back catalog of Ruby-Spears Productions' shows.: The back catalog of Ruby-Spears Productions' shows was sold along with the Hanna-Barbera library and studio in 1991 to Turner Broadcasting System. Turner Broadcasting System is a major media conglomerate.

In what year was the back catalog of Ruby-Spears Productions' shows sold to Turner Broadcasting System?

Answer: 1991

The back catalog of Ruby-Spears Productions' shows was sold to Turner Broadcasting System in the year 1991.

Related Concepts:

  • Specify the year and the acquiring entity for the back catalog of Ruby-Spears Productions' shows.: The back catalog of Ruby-Spears Productions' shows was sold along with the Hanna-Barbera library and studio in 1991 to Turner Broadcasting System. Turner Broadcasting System is a major media conglomerate.
  • Who presently holds the copyright for the reissued works of Ruby-Spears Productions?: Current reissues of Ruby-Spears shows are copyrighted by Hanna-Barbera Productions, as their library was acquired by Turner Broadcasting.
  • Identify the entity that acquired Ruby-Spears Productions in 1981.: Ruby-Spears Productions was acquired by Taft Entertainment in 1981. Taft Entertainment was a media company that owned several television and radio stations.

As a subsidiary, Ruby-Spears Productions was initially established under the umbrella of which parent company?

Answer: Filmways

Ruby-Spears Productions was initially established as a subsidiary of Filmways.

Related Concepts:

  • As a subsidiary, Ruby-Spears Productions was initially established under the umbrella of which parent company?: Ruby-Spears Productions was established as a subsidiary of Filmways. Filmways was a production company involved in television and film.
  • In addition to Hanna-Barbera, name other animation companies for which Spears and Ruby worked.: Spears and Ruby also worked for DePatie–Freleng Enterprises and Sid and Marty Krofft Television Productions.
  • List the animated series created by Spears and Ruby during their tenure at DePatie–Freleng Enterprises.: At DePatie–Freleng, Spears and Ruby created 'The Barkleys' and 'The Houndcats.'

Enumerate several animated series produced by Ruby-Spears Productions.

Answer: Thundarr the Barbarian

Notable series produced by Ruby-Spears Productions include 'Thundarr the Barbarian,' among others.

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  • Enumerate several animated series produced by Ruby-Spears Productions.: Notable series produced by Ruby-Spears Productions include 'Fangface,' 'The Plastic Man Comedy-Adventure Hour,' 'Thundarr the Barbarian,' 'Saturday Supercade,' 'Mister T,' the 1983 TV series 'Alvin and the Chipmunks,' and 'Superman' (TV series).
  • Who presently holds the copyright for the reissued works of Ruby-Spears Productions?: Current reissues of Ruby-Spears shows are copyrighted by Hanna-Barbera Productions, as their library was acquired by Turner Broadcasting.
  • List the animated series created by Spears and Ruby during their tenure at DePatie–Freleng Enterprises.: At DePatie–Freleng, Spears and Ruby created 'The Barkleys' and 'The Houndcats.'

Prior to establishing their own production company, and in addition to Hanna-Barbera, for which other notable company did Spears and Ruby work?

Answer: DePatie–Freleng Enterprises

Before founding Ruby-Spears Productions, Spears and Ruby also worked for DePatie–Freleng Enterprises, among other animation studios.

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  • Did Spears and Ruby exclusively function as staff writers, or did their professional activities also encompass freelance work?: Spears and Ruby worked both freelance and as on-staff writers for various companies, including Hanna-Barbera, Sid and Marty Krofft Television Productions, and DePatie–Freleng Enterprises.
  • In addition to Hanna-Barbera, name other animation companies for which Spears and Ruby worked.: Spears and Ruby also worked for DePatie–Freleng Enterprises and Sid and Marty Krofft Television Productions.
  • List the animated series created by Spears and Ruby during their tenure at DePatie–Freleng Enterprises.: At DePatie–Freleng, Spears and Ruby created 'The Barkleys' and 'The Houndcats.'

During the early 1970s, what supervisory capacity did Spears and Ruby fulfill for CBS's Saturday morning cartoon programming?

Answer: Supervisors of production

In the early 1970s, Spears and Ruby were appointed as supervisors of production for CBS's Saturday morning cartoon lineup.

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  • Describe the supervisory role Spears and Ruby held for CBS's Saturday morning cartoons in the early 1970s.: In the early 1970s, Spears and Ruby were appointed as supervisors of production for CBS's Saturday morning cartoon lineup. This involved overseeing the creative and production aspects of these shows.
  • In addition to Hanna-Barbera, name other animation companies for which Spears and Ruby worked.: Spears and Ruby also worked for DePatie–Freleng Enterprises and Sid and Marty Krofft Television Productions.
  • Did Spears and Ruby exclusively function as staff writers, or did their professional activities also encompass freelance work?: Spears and Ruby worked both freelance and as on-staff writers for various companies, including Hanna-Barbera, Sid and Marty Krofft Television Productions, and DePatie–Freleng Enterprises.

Professional Career and Legacy

Ken Spears's passing occurred in 2020, at the age of 82, attributed to complications arising from Lewy body dementia.

Answer: True

The provided information confirms that Ken Spears died in 2020 at the age of 82, with the cause cited as complications from Lewy body dementia.

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  • Identify the primary cause of Ken Spears's death.: Ken Spears died from complications of Lewy body dementia.
  • State the date and location of Ken Spears's death.: Ken Spears passed away on November 6, 2020, in Brea, California, U.S.
  • What was Ken Spears's age at the time of his death?: Ken Spears was 82 years old when he died.

Ken Spears's professional career spanned the years from 1959 until 2002.

Answer: True

The documented period of Ken Spears's professional activity extends from 1959 to 2002.

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  • What is the documented period of Ken Spears's professional activity?: Ken Spears was professionally active from 1959 to 2002.
  • What is the span of years indicated in the infobox for Ken Spears's professional activity?: The infobox states Ken Spears was professionally active from 1959 to 2002.
  • What was Ken Spears's age at the time of his death?: Ken Spears was 82 years old when he died.

Ken Spears died three months after his long-time collaborator, Joe Ruby.

Answer: True

Ken Spears passed away approximately three months after Joe Ruby, with Ruby's death occurring in August 2020 and Spears's in November 2020.

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  • Quantify the temporal interval between Joe Ruby's death and Ken Spears's death.: Ken Spears died three months after Joe Ruby, passing away on November 6, 2020.
  • Identify Ken Spears's most frequent and notable professional collaborator.: Ken Spears's most notable collaborator was Joe Ruby.
  • In what year did Ken Spears and Joe Ruby establish their television animation production company?: Ken Spears and Joe Ruby co-founded Ruby-Spears Productions in 1977.

Ken Spears worked on the 1983 TV series 'Alvin and the Chipmunks'.

Answer: True

Ken Spears contributed to the production of the 1983 television series 'Alvin and the Chipmunks'.

Related Concepts:

  • Identify other animated series on which Ken Spears worked, distinct from those co-created with Joe Ruby.: Ken Spears also worked on shows like 'Sectaurs,' 'Mister T,' and the 1983 TV series 'Alvin and the Chipmunks.'
  • List Ken Spears's principal occupations within the entertainment industry.: Ken Spears was an animator, writer, television producer, and sound editor.
  • What highly popular animated franchise is Ken Spears most recognized for co-creating with Joe Ruby?: Ken Spears is best known for co-creating the 'Scooby-Doo' franchise with Joe Ruby. This franchise has become a globally recognized series of animated productions.

Ken Spears had only one child.

Answer: False

According to the infobox, Ken Spears had two children.

Related Concepts:

  • According to the infobox, how many children did Ken Spears have?: The infobox indicates that Ken Spears had 2 children.
  • What is the documented period of Ken Spears's professional activity?: Ken Spears was professionally active from 1959 to 2002.
  • State the date and location of Ken Spears's death.: Ken Spears passed away on November 6, 2020, in Brea, California, U.S.

What was the primary cause of Ken Spears's death?

Answer: Complications from Lewy body dementia

The primary cause of Ken Spears's death was complications arising from Lewy body dementia.

Related Concepts:

  • Identify the primary cause of Ken Spears's death.: Ken Spears died from complications of Lewy body dementia.
  • What was Ken Spears's age at the time of his death?: Ken Spears was 82 years old when he died.
  • State the date and location of Ken Spears's death.: Ken Spears passed away on November 6, 2020, in Brea, California, U.S.

What is the documented period of Ken Spears's professional activity?

Answer: 1959-2002

The source indicates that Ken Spears was professionally active from 1959 to 2002.

Related Concepts:

  • What is the documented period of Ken Spears's professional activity?: Ken Spears was professionally active from 1959 to 2002.
  • What is the span of years indicated in the infobox for Ken Spears's professional activity?: The infobox states Ken Spears was professionally active from 1959 to 2002.
  • Identify the branch of the U.S. military in which Ken Spears served.: Ken Spears served in the United States Navy. Military service is a common path for many individuals before entering civilian careers.

On what date did Joe Ruby, Ken Spears's long-time collaborator, pass away?

Answer: August 26, 2020

Joe Ruby, the collaborator of Ken Spears, passed away on August 26, 2020.

Related Concepts:

  • Quantify the temporal interval between Joe Ruby's death and Ken Spears's death.: Ken Spears died three months after Joe Ruby, passing away on November 6, 2020.
  • On what date did Joe Ruby, Ken Spears's long-time collaborator, pass away?: Joe Ruby passed away on August 26, 2020. He and Ken Spears were partners for many decades in the animation industry.
  • Identify Ken Spears's most frequent and notable professional collaborator.: Ken Spears's most notable collaborator was Joe Ruby.

Quantify the temporal interval between the passing of Joe Ruby and that of Ken Spears.

Answer: Just over three months

A period of just over three months elapsed between the death of Joe Ruby on August 26, 2020, and the death of Ken Spears on November 6, 2020.

Related Concepts:

  • Quantify the temporal interval between Joe Ruby's death and Ken Spears's death.: Ken Spears died three months after Joe Ruby, passing away on November 6, 2020.
  • Identify Ken Spears's most frequent and notable professional collaborator.: Ken Spears's most notable collaborator was Joe Ruby.
  • In what year did Ken Spears and Joe Ruby establish their television animation production company?: Ken Spears and Joe Ruby co-founded Ruby-Spears Productions in 1977.

Ascertain Ken Spears's age at the moment of his death.

Answer: 82

Ken Spears was 82 years of age at the time of his passing.

Related Concepts:

  • What was Ken Spears's age at the time of his death?: Ken Spears was 82 years old when he died.
  • State the date and location of Ken Spears's death.: Ken Spears passed away on November 6, 2020, in Brea, California, U.S.
  • What is the documented period of Ken Spears's professional activity?: Ken Spears was professionally active from 1959 to 2002.

Biographical Data and Archival References

The VIAF entry for Ken Spears contains the identifier 284903264.

Answer: True

The VIAF (Virtual International Authority File) entry for Ken Spears is associated with the identifier 284903264.

Related Concepts:

  • What information or reference does the VIAF (Virtual International Authority File) entry provide for Ken Spears?: The VIAF entry for Ken Spears is associated with the identifier 284903264, which links to a unified catalog of international library data.

The Italian National Central Library entry for Ken Spears indicates his lifespan was 1938-2020.

Answer: True

The Italian National Central Library authority control entry for Ken Spears includes a note indicating his lifespan as 1938-2020.

Related Concepts:

  • What information is indicated by the Italian National Central Library (Italy) authority control entry for Ken Spears?: The Italian National Central Library authority control entry for Ken Spears is identified by the number LO1V399429, with a note indicating his lifespan as 1938-2020.
  • State the date and location of Ken Spears's death.: Ken Spears passed away on November 6, 2020, in Brea, California, U.S.
  • What is the documented period of Ken Spears's professional activity?: Ken Spears was professionally active from 1959 to 2002.

Ken Spears's full birth name was Charles Kenneth Spears.

Answer: True

The full birth name of Ken Spears is documented as Charles Kenneth Spears.

Related Concepts:

  • What is the complete birth name of Ken Spears?: Ken Spears's full birth name was Charles Kenneth Spears.
  • What is Ken Spears's complete birth name as documented in the infobox?: The full birth name listed for Ken Spears in the infobox is Charles Kenneth Spears.
  • Specify the date and location of Charles Kenneth Spears's birth.: Charles Kenneth Spears was born on March 12, 1938, in Los Angeles, California, U.S.

The image caption associated with Ken Spears describes him in the year 2010.

Answer: True

The provided image caption indicates that the photograph depicts Ken Spears in the year 2010.

Related Concepts:

  • What specific temporal information is provided in the image caption?: The image caption describes the photograph as showing Spears in the year 2010.
  • What is the documented period of Ken Spears's professional activity?: Ken Spears was professionally active from 1959 to 2002.
  • Identify the branch of the U.S. military in which Ken Spears served.: Ken Spears served in the United States Navy. Military service is a common path for many individuals before entering civilian careers.

What is the complete birth name of Ken Spears?

Answer: Charles Kenneth Spears

Ken Spears's full birth name was Charles Kenneth Spears.

Related Concepts:

  • What is the complete birth name of Ken Spears?: Ken Spears's full birth name was Charles Kenneth Spears.
  • What is Ken Spears's complete birth name as documented in the infobox?: The full birth name listed for Ken Spears in the infobox is Charles Kenneth Spears.
  • What is the documented period of Ken Spears's professional activity?: Ken Spears was professionally active from 1959 to 2002.

What information is conveyed by the Library of Congress (United States) authority control entry for Ken Spears?

Answer: A unique identifier for cataloging (no00001509)

The Library of Congress authority control entry for Ken Spears provides a unique identifier for cataloging purposes, designated as no00001509.

Related Concepts:

  • What information is conveyed by the Library of Congress (United States) authority control entry for Ken Spears?: The Library of Congress authority control entry for Ken Spears is identified by the number no00001509, serving as a unique identifier for cataloging purposes.
  • What information or reference does the VIAF (Virtual International Authority File) entry provide for Ken Spears?: The VIAF entry for Ken Spears is associated with the identifier 284903264, which links to a unified catalog of international library data.
  • What information is indicated by the Italian National Central Library (Italy) authority control entry for Ken Spears?: The Italian National Central Library authority control entry for Ken Spears is identified by the number LO1V399429, with a note indicating his lifespan as 1938-2020.

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