On DVD: Yogi Bear's All Star Comedy Christmas Caper (1982)

 In 1982, Yogi Bear officially completed the network trifecta of the time, with his first primetime special airing on CBS, after his earlier series had aired on ABC & NBC.

Yogi Bear's All-Star Comedy Christmas Caper is another gathering of Yogi and his buddies, including Magilla Gorilla (Allan Melvin), Yakky Doodle (Jimmy Weldon), Augie Doggie & Doggie Daddy, Snagglepuss, Huckleberry Hound, Snooper & Blabber, and Hokey Wolf, most of whom had been palling with Yogi since Yogi's Gang, starting with that series' pilot, "Yogi's Ark Lark", in 1982.

The plot: Huck, Snag, and the gang come to Jellystone Park, intent on spending Christmas Eve with Yogi & Boo Boo, but the bears are going in the opposite direction, hitching a ride to the big city. He runs into a 7 year old girl whose father is an ultra-busy, wealthy business mogul who has neglected her. A familiar plot, sure, but writer Mark Evanier felt it was the best possible story.

To show how the Hanna-Barbera universe of that time operated, Fred Flintstone & Barney Rubble (Henry Corden & Mel Blanc) cameo as a pair of sidewalk Santas.

Right now, we'll tease you with this sample clip:

Unfortunately, CBS never saw fit to repeat this special, which means the ratings must've tanked. It has aired on Cartoon Network & Boomerang, though, and likely is running on HBO Max this month.

Rating: B-.