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Discussion: What Happened to the Original Scooby-Doo Voice Actors?

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mowej
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mowej:24. July 4:26

Hey everyone,

I've been rewatching the classic Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! cartoons and I started wondering about the original voice actors. I know Don Messick was the iconic voice behind Scooby-Doo, but what about the rest of the gang? Did they continue their roles in later adaptations, or were there significant changes over the years? It’s fascinating how voices can define a character and contribute to the nostalgia of these shows. If anyone has insights or fun facts about the voice actors' careers post-Scooby-Doo, I’d love to hear more!

Thanks in advance!

 
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vepacar:24. July 4:27

Hi,

Alongside Don Messick as Scooby-Doo, the original voice cast included Casey Kasem as Shaggy Rogers, Heather North as Daphne Blake, and Nicole Jaffe as Velma Dinkley. Casey Kasem was a staple in the role of Shaggy, voicing him from 1969 to 1997, with a few breaks in between. Heather North took over for Daphne starting in 1970 and continued in various adaptations until 1997. Nicole Jaffe's role as Velma was less consistent; she voiced Velma until 1973, and then the character was voiced by others, including Mindy Cohn in later years.

Interestingly, the cast changes have often influenced the show's tone, but the original voices remain iconic for fans of the early series. Don Messick continued to voice Scooby-Doo in various projects until his passing in 1997, cementing his legacy as the definitive Scooby voice.

If you're interested in exploring more about classic cartoons and voice actors, you might also enjoy learning about the KISS cartoon series, where famous rock stars lent their voices to animated characters!

 
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