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'''Dick Dastardly''' is the main antagonist from the ''[[Wacky Races (1968 TV series)|Wacky Races]]'' animated television series. He is also the main protagonist seen in the spin-off ''[[Dastardly & Muttley in Their Flying Machines]]'', and a main villain in ''[[Yogi's Treasure Hunt]]'', the [[Fender Bender 500]] segments of ''[[Wake, Rattle & Roll]]'', ''[[Yo Yogi!]]'', and the animated film ''[[Scoob!]]''. His voice was originated by [[Paul Winchell]]. | '''Dick Dastardly''' is the main antagonist from the ''[[Wacky Races (1968 TV series)|Wacky Races]]'' animated television series. He is also the main protagonist seen in the spin-off ''[[Dastardly & Muttley in Their Flying Machines]]'', and a main villain in ''[[Yogi's Treasure Hunt]]'', the [[Fender Bender 500]] segments of ''[[Wake, Rattle & Roll]]'', ''[[Yo Yogi!]]'', and the animated film ''[[Scoob!]]''. His voice was originated by [[Paul Winchell]]. | ||
Dastardly is a villainous cheater who competes in the [[Wacky Races]]. Along with his dog [[Muttley]], he attempts to succeed by planting all kinds of complex traps that trip up the other racers. Their plans often fail to work, however, and | Dastardly is a villainous cheater who competes in the [[Wacky Races]]. Along with his dog [[Muttley]], he attempts to succeed by planting all kinds of complex traps that trip up the other racers. Their plans often fail to work, however, and leave the two at a constant disadvantage within the races. | ||
In ''Wacky Races'', he drives the [[Mean Machine]], with the designated number OO. He is also head of the [[Vulture Squadron]]. | In ''Wacky Races'', he drives the [[Mean Machine]], with the designated number OO. He is also head of the [[Vulture Squadron]]. | ||
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====Mad Dick==== | ====Mad Dick==== | ||
==Development== | ==Development== | ||
As the general premise of ''Wacky Races'' was based on the 1965 film ''The Great Race'', the same could be said with Dick Dastardly: as he was based on Jack Lemmon's character, Professor Fate. Like Fate, Dastardly is a caricature of a villain in silent melodrama films — being described as a studios, card-carrying individual who attempts on elaborate schemes in order to win. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
{{Main|Dick Dastardly/Gallery}} | {{Main|Dick Dastardly/Gallery}} | ||
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* In the ''South Park'' episode "Handicar," Dastardly, alongside Muttley, attempts to cheat the race by cutting down trees to block the other racers. It doesn't work and their car ended up being hijacked by Nathan and Mimsy. The duo later appears in "South ParQ Vaccination Special" celebrating the end of the pandemic. | * In the ''South Park'' episode "Handicar," Dastardly, alongside Muttley, attempts to cheat the race by cutting down trees to block the other racers. It doesn't work and their car ended up being hijacked by Nathan and Mimsy. The duo later appears in "South ParQ Vaccination Special" celebrating the end of the pandemic. | ||
* In the Japanese manga "Super Mario 4 Koma Manga Theater", Dastardly and Muttley are seen in the background of a panel. | * In the Japanese manga "Super Mario 4 Koma Manga Theater", Dastardly and Muttley are seen in the background of a panel. | ||
==Behind the scenes== | |||
* His physical appearance is partly based on English actor Terry-Thomas, and to a lesser extent, his original voice actor [[Paul Winchell]]. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 07:19, 31 October 2022
| Dick Dastardly | |
|---|---|
 Dick in "See-Saw to Arkansas." | |
| Species | Human |
| Gender | Male |
| Affiliation | Muttley Vulture Squadron |
| Sibling(s) | One brother, Dread Baron[1] |
| First appearance | WR: "See-Saw to Arkansas" (1968) |
| Played by | Paul Winchell (1968–1999) Michael Bell (1990) Rob Paulsen (1991) Jim Cummings (2000–2008) Peter Woodward (2017–2019) Jason Isaacs (2020) |
| File:D&M Dick Dastardly.png Dastardly & Muttley in Their Flying Machines | |
| File:YTH Dick Dastardly.png Yogi's Treasure Hunt | |
 Yo, Yogi! | |
 Wacky Races Forever | |
| File:WR 2017 Dick Dastardly.png Wacky Races (2017 TV series) | |
 SCOOB! | |
Dick Dastardly is the main antagonist from the Wacky Races animated television series. He is also the main protagonist seen in the spin-off Dastardly & Muttley in Their Flying Machines, and a main villain in Yogi's Treasure Hunt, the Fender Bender 500 segments of Wake, Rattle & Roll, Yo Yogi!, and the animated film Scoob!. His voice was originated by Paul Winchell.
Dastardly is a villainous cheater who competes in the Wacky Races. Along with his dog Muttley, he attempts to succeed by planting all kinds of complex traps that trip up the other racers. Their plans often fail to work, however, and leave the two at a constant disadvantage within the races.
In Wacky Races, he drives the Mean Machine, with the designated number OO. He is also head of the Vulture Squadron.
In Yo, Yogi!, he's nicknamed Dickie, and was the bully at Jellystone Mall.
In SCOOB!, his full name is Richard Dastardly.
Character description
Appearances
TV series
- Wacky Races (1968)
- Dastardly & Muttley in Their Flying Machines
- Yogi's Treasure Hunt
- Yo, Yogi!
- Uncle Grandpa
- 2.21 "Uncle Grandpa Retires"
- Wacky Races (2017)
Movies
Shorts
Comics
- Wacky Races
- Laff-A-Lympics
- Hanna-Barbera Presents
- #2A "Madcap Manhattan Motoring"
- #2B "Trekking to Tanzania"
- #7A "Desert Victory"
- #7B "The Jaded Japanese Jaunt!"
- Cartoon Network Presents
- #7A "Drag Racing"
- #7B "Out of the Blue and Into the Red"
- #11A "Fair Play"
- #15A "Drive and Driveability"
- #15B "Media Madness"
- #18A "The Murgatroid Asteroid"
- #18B "Oil's Well That Ends Well"
- Wacky Raceland
- Dastardly & Muttley
- Scooby-Doo! Team-Up
- #44 Just Plane Scared"
Books
Video games
Biography
And They're Off!
Stop the Pigeon, Stop the Pigeon, Stop the Pigeon
Funtastic Treasure Hunt
Yo, Dickie!
Wacky Races: The Next Generation
Wacky Reboot
SCOOB!
Dick Sells Out
In the Uncle Grandpa episode "Uncle Grandpa Retires," Dastardly and Muttley are watching the race go by. Dastardly is rooting for Evil Wizard.
Dastardly in the Funny Books
Marvel's Laff-A-Lympics
Dick Tricks the Scooby Gang
Mad Dick
Development
As the general premise of Wacky Races was based on the 1965 film The Great Race, the same could be said with Dick Dastardly: as he was based on Jack Lemmon's character, Professor Fate. Like Fate, Dastardly is a caricature of a villain in silent melodrama films — being described as a studios, card-carrying individual who attempts on elaborate schemes in order to win.
Gallery
- Main article: Dick Dastardly/Gallery
Toys and merchandise
- Main article: Dick Dastardly/Toys
In popular culture
- In the South Park episode "Handicar," Dastardly, alongside Muttley, attempts to cheat the race by cutting down trees to block the other racers. It doesn't work and their car ended up being hijacked by Nathan and Mimsy. The duo later appears in "South ParQ Vaccination Special" celebrating the end of the pandemic.
- In the Japanese manga "Super Mario 4 Koma Manga Theater", Dastardly and Muttley are seen in the background of a panel.
Behind the scenes
- His physical appearance is partly based on English actor Terry-Thomas, and to a lesser extent, his original voice actor Paul Winchell.
References
- ^ Laff-A-Lympics #13, "No Laff-A-Lympics Game Today!" (1979).
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