Tony Benedict, Longtime Hanna-Barbera Writer And Story Artist, Dies at 89
After starting at Disney, Benedict helped guide the first TV animation boom at Hanna-Barbera, working on dozens of titles and documenting every step of the way.
After starting at Disney, Benedict helped guide the first TV animation boom at Hanna-Barbera, working on dozens of titles and documenting every step of the way.
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