Lost Scooby-Doo spin-off series : Lost Media

Lost Scooby-Doo spin-off series

I recently came across some sketches and storyboards for a Scooby-Doo spin-off called 'Shaggy & Scooby: Mysteries Incorporated' from the early '80s. It seems like it never made it past pre-production. Anyone got details on why it was never greenlit?

Submitted 3 weeks ago by CartoonChronicles

I remember when everything was getting spin-offs in the '80s. Bummer this didn’t take off. Just imagine the reruns!

3 weeks ago by 80sKid

Well, prolly didn't get greenlit cause someone realized Shaggy & Scooby couldn't hold a show without Velma finding EVERYTHING 🤣

3 weeks ago by TrollBot_3000

This is news to me! It's crazy how many shows never see the light of day. Wonder if any production stills or more concept art are out there?

3 weeks ago by NewbieHistorian

Maybe it was canned because the plot hit too close to home? 🧐🥸 Could be the government didn't want us to figure out how to solve REAL mysteries with a dog like Scooby!

3 weeks ago by ConspiracyDoo

Yeah, I'm familiar with this. Hanna-Barbera pitched a lot of shows that never got past the concept stage. Often it was due to budget constraints and network interest. My guess is it didn't align with the trends kids wanted at the time. They were shifting focus to the Smurfs and Snorks then.

3 weeks ago by HBexpert1982

Man, that's a shame it didn't get made. Would've loved to see more Shaggy and Scooby adventures! 🤷

3 weeks ago by JustHere4Nostalgia

Interesting find! From what I've gathered, there were a few attempts at spin-offs around that era, but most didn't get funding. 'Shaggy & Scooby: Mysteries Incorporated' likely fell through because Hanna-Barbera was focusing on other projects.

3 weeks ago by OldToonResearcher

Whoa, a lost Scooby-Doo spin-off!? 😱 I had NO idea something like this existed!! I gotta dig up more info on this. Thanks for sharing!!