Scooby-doo Goes Hollywood Apr 2026

Released in 1979 as a prime-time television special, is a unique "meta" entry in the franchise that breaks away from the standard monster-of-the-week formula. Instead of solving a mystery, the film follows Scooby-Doo and Shaggy as they attempt to quit their "low-class" Saturday morning cartoon to become serious Hollywood stars. Feature Highlights

: The core of the film consists of various "pilot films" pitched to network executive C.J. (voiced by Rip Taylor). These are parodies of popular era hits like: Scooby’s Angels ( Charlie’s Angels ) The Sound of Scooby ( The Sound of Music ) Scooby Days ( Happy Days ) Super Scooby ( Superman ) Scooby-Doo Goes Hollywood

: The film treats Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! as a real-world show within the movie. The gang are actors, and the plot revolves around Scooby’s mid-career crisis and his desire for a "rebrand" into more prestigious film roles. Released in 1979 as a prime-time television special,

: Created for the 10th anniversary of the franchise, the film concludes with a heartwarming sequence where Scooby realizes his true value to his fans after seeing crowds of children chanting, "Scooby-Doo, we need you!". Production Facts Release Date December 23, 1979 (ABC) Director Ray Patterson Main Voice Cast (voiced by Rip Taylor)

Don Messick (Scooby), Casey Kasem (Shaggy), Frank Welker (Fred)

While once considered a rare "lost" movie, you can now find it as a bonus feature on the or via streaming platforms like Boomerang .

Dick Robbins and Duane Poole (Notably the last time original creators Joe Ruby and Ken Spears wrote for the franchise)