Joe Ruby
Joe Ruby (March 30, 1933 – August 26, 2020) was an American animator, television editor, writer, and producer. He was the founder of television animation production company Ruby-Spears Productions, together with Ken Spears. They co-created the animated Scooby-Doo franchise beginning with Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! which debuted in September 1969 on CBS. For Hanna-Barbera, Ruby and Spears created Scooby-Doo and the related characters. The concept began with Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! which debuted on CBS in September 1969. Their other series for the company were Dynomutt, Dog Wonder, Help!... It's the Hair Bear Bunch!, and Jabberjaw, among ...read more