Lippy the Lion & Hardy Har Har (1962)

Name: Lippy the Lion & Hardy Har Har
Rating: 6.8

Rating: 6.8

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Synopsis

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First Air Date: 1962-09-03

Last Air Date: 1963-08-30

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 52

Created By: William Hanna, Joseph Barbera

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Top Cast

Mel Blanc as Hardy Har Har
Daws Butler as Lippy the Lion
Don Messick as Cop
Jean Vander Pyl as Esmeralda / Honey Bunny / Lady Dimwittie / Mrs. Boucoup Millions / Ruby / Witch / Woman / Woman in Subway (voice)

Seasons

None (1962)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: See-Saw (1962-09-03)

Lost at sea, Lippy and Hardy accidentally witness a pirate hiding his loot on a desert island. And since "dead men tell no tales", they are quickly convinced to join as the pirate's new ship crew.
Ep. 2: Water-Melon Felon (1962-09-10)

After getting kicked off a cargo train, the hungry duo tries to raid a nearby watermelon patch, only to face a very protective farm watchdog.
Ep. 3: Scare to Spare (1962-09-17)

Looking for shelter, the pair stumbles into a mad scientist's laboratory where they must evade a giant creation and a shrinking potion. What could go wrong?
Ep. 4: Gulp and Saucer (1962-09-25)

A perfectly-ordinary picnic takes a bizarre turn when Lippy and Hardy are confronted by a pint-sized alien claiming Earth for Mars.
Ep. 5: Map Happy (1962-10-02)

Driven by dreams of quick riches, Lippy drags Hardy on a deep-sea treasure hunt, entirely unprepared for the shark guarding the chest.
Ep. 6: Smile the Wild (1962-10-09)

Lippy devises a scheme to collect a hefty cash reward by having Hardy masquerade as an escaped circus beast—until the real creature shows up. Ooops.
Ep. 7: Charge of the Fright Brigade (1962-10-16)

In tribute to the "old dark house" genre, the duo find themselves caught in a spooky, supernatural mess after agreeing to help clean out a haunted house.
Ep. 8: Film Flam (1962-10-23)

Looking to hit it big in Hollywood, Lippy is mistaken for a method actor in a realistic lion suit and ends up taking all the physical punishment in an action scene where stunt doubles aren't a thing, apparently.
Ep. 9: Gunflighter (1962-10-30)

Sometimes known as "Gun Fighter Lippy", the title card is "Gunflighter". Either way, Lippy cons a western town into believing that a starving Hardy is a deadly, short-tempered gunslinger, which earns them free food until the town's actual champion challenges them.
Ep. 10: Hick Hikers (1962-11-06)

Trying to travel on a budget, the mismatched pairs' hitchhiking attempts leave them stranded with increasingly rural country folk.
Ep. 11: A Thousand and One Frights (1962-11-08)

The duo gets wrapped up in an Arabian Nights-style misadventure filled with deceptive magic and dangerous ancient traps.
Ep. 12: Double Trouble (1962-11-15)

Lippy’s luck hits rock bottom when he is mistaken for a notorious bank robber, forcing a panicked Hardy to help him outrun the law.
Ep. 13: Laugh a Loaf (1962-11-22)

Desperate for dough, Lippy tries to exploit Hardy's natural misery by entering him into a high-stakes contest where the most un-laughable contestant wins.
Ep. 14: Genie Is a Meanie (1962-11-29)

Lippy attempts to swindle a wealthy prince by claiming a reluctant Hardy is a wish-granting genie trapped in an old lamp.
Ep. 15: Banks for Everything (1962-12-06)

The duo tries their hand at security, but they might be better as thieves. Their attempt to guard a financial vault turns into an absolute disaster of accidental break-ins.
Ep. 16: Fiddle Faddled (1962-12-13)

Where's Jack Benny when you need him? Lippy thinks he can make Hardy a musical prodigy with a cheap violin, but the awful noise winds up causing chaos across the neighborhood instead.
Ep. 17: Kidnap Trap (1962-12-20)

Lippy and Hardy inadvertently get caught in the middle of a ransom plot, leaving them to frantically outsmart a group of bumbling crooks.
Ep. 18: Witch Crafty (1962-12-27)

The pair crosses paths with a temperamental witch whose chaotic spells turn Lippy and Hardy's day upside down. Wacky!!
Ep. 19: Gas Again (1963-01-03)

A mishap at a local filling station leaves the duo dealing with runaway vehicles and highly volatile situations. No smoking, please.
Ep. 20: Horse and Waggin' (1963-01-10)

Yeee-haw! Lippy trades their meager belongings for a broken-down horse and cart, dragging a complaining Hardy into an agonizingly slow cross-country journey.
Ep. 21: Baby Bottled (1963-01-17)

The duo accidentally takes on the roles of babysitters, quickly learning that handling a hyperactive infant is far more dangerous than any of Lippy's usual scams. Will they survive the day?
Ep. 22: Hard Luck Hardy (1963-01-24)

Lippy tries to cash in on an insurance policy by putting an extraordinarily unlucky Hardy into increasingly hazardous positions. What could go right?
Ep. 23: Show Use (1963-01-31)

The pair tries to sneak into a high-end theatrical performance, resulting in them accidentally wrecking the stage and becoming the center of the show. And who would want to see that?
Ep. 24: Injun Trouble (1963-02-07)

Get ready to cringe. While wandering through the old frontier, the duo finds themselves caught in a comedic misunderstanding with a local Native American tribe. Ugh.
Ep. 25: Mouse in the House (1963-02-14)

Hired as exterminators, Lippy and Hardy find themselves completely outsmarted by a tiny, hyper-intelligent mouse that refuses to leave. Is it a reference to Herman, Pixie, Dixie, Jerry, Speedy, Mighty, or Mickey?
Ep. 26: Crazy Cat Capers (1963-02-21)

Lippy tries to collect a reward for capturing an escaped exotic feline, leaving Hardy to act as the unfortunate bait.
Ep. 27: Phony Pony (1963-02-28)

Our two scammers buy a cheap, disguised animal hoping to win a local race, but the "horse" turns out to have a mind of its own.
Ep. 28: Egg Experts (1963-03-07)

Lippy and Hardy try their hand at rare animal breeding after discovering a giant, mysterious egg, unaware of the giant beast waiting to hatch. Totally legit. Could happen.
Ep. 29: Rabbit Romeo (1963-03-14)

A giant, overly affectionate rabbit mistakes a terrified Hardy for its long-lost mate, and Lippy tries to use the distraction to his advantage. This video is Safe for Work.
Ep. 30: Bird in the Hand (1963-03-21)

The duo tries to capture a rare, high-value bird, only to find that the feathered target is an absolute master of psychological warfare. Because, of course it is.
Ep. 31: Legion Heirs (1963-03-28)

"Fooled" by promises of free room and board, Lippy accidentally signs both himself and Hardy up for a grueling stint in the French Foreign Legion.
Ep. 32: Hoots and Saddles (1963-04-04)

The pair tries to masquerade as elite cattle ranchers, but a runaway herd of livestock quickly tramples everything, including Lippy's dreams.
Ep. 33: Monster Mix-Up (1963-04-11)

A freak accident at a sci-fi laboratory swaps Hardy's mind with an aggressive movie monster, as you would expect. This means Lippy has to stick around and fix the chaotic mess.
Ep. 34: Bye-Bye Fly-Guy (1963-04-18)

The duo takes on a pest control job to eliminate an unusually persistent, giant fly that proves to be entirely indestructible - much like a hyper-intelligent mouse in a prior episode. It's almost like they haven't learned a thing.
Ep. 35: Wooden Nickels (1963-04-25)

Lippy falls for a counterfeit money scheme, leaving a skeptical Hardy to try and keep them both out of a federal prison sentence.
Ep. 36: Two for the Road (1963-05-02)

It's not the thinnest plot you've ever seen, but a simple road trip turns into a total disaster when Lippy’s terrible navigation lands their vehicle at the bottom of a ravine.
Ep. 37: King's X (1963-05-09)

Caught trespassing on a high-society estate, Lippy convinces the eccentric owner that Hardy is a visiting royal monarch who demands luxury treatment, and it works better than you'd expect.
Ep. 38: Amusement Park Lark (1963-05-16)

In a hilarious story every kid can relate to, the duo sneaks into a theme park after hours, looking for some free fun. But instead, they get trapped on a runaway rollercoaster and nearly killed.
Ep. 39: T for Two (1963-05-23)

Lippy tries to hustle a game of golf at an exclusive country club, using a miserable Hardy as his uncoordinated caddy. Why? Who doesn't love golf?!?
Ep. 40: Tiny Troubles (1963-05-30)

In a nod to Gulliver’s Travels, the traveling duo stumbles into the miniature kingdom of Lilliput, where they are viewed as destructive giants. But for some reason, they never meet the Houyhnhnms to be mistaken for a couple of Yahoos.
Ep. 41: Flood for a Thought (1963-06-06)

A plumbing mishap in their rented room turns into a full-scale deluge, forcing the duo to navigate an indoor swamp. Where's Wally when you need him?
Ep. 42: Hocus Focus (1963-06-13)

Lippy buys a camera hoping to make money as a paparazzi photographer, but his invasive photos end up angering a short-tempered mobster. Oddly, nobody dies.
Ep. 43: Sham Rocked (1963-06-20)

The travelers journey to Ireland in search of a Leprechaun’s legendary pot of gold, but the magical creature outsmarts them at every turn. Surprising, since Leprechauns are rarely depicted as crafty - and our duo is so smart.
Ep. 44: Old Fuddy Duds (1963-06-27)

As an early model for current-day "grandma scams", Lippy tries to swindle a wealthy, elderly gentleman out of his fortune by posing as long-lost relatives, but the old man’s aggressive pets foil the plan.
Ep. 45: Chow You Feelings (1963-07-04)

Starving and broke, the pair tries to sneak a free meal from a high-end restaurant, leading to a frantic chase through the kitchen. The duo learns the lesson - if you want fast food, don't go to a high-end restaurant.
Ep. 46: Easy Doesn't It (1963-07-11)

Setting the example used by lowest-bidders everywhere, Lippy insists that a highly complex construction job can be done "the easy way," leading to a spectacular architectural collapse.
Ep. 47: Drop Me a Lion (1963-07-18)

In a nod to his prior acting career, Lippy gets a job as a stunt performer, but his PTSD from that experience gets the better of him, leaving a weeping Hardy to try and save him from a high-fall stunt.
Ep. 48: Map Sap (1963-07-25)

Dumb enough to believe a legendary treasure is buried directly underneath the local jailhouse floor, Lippy deliberately tries to get them arrested. Easier said than done?
Ep. 49: Shark Shock (1963-08-01)

Stranded on a makeshift raft, Lippy tries to negotiate his way past a circling shark while Hardy prepares for the worst. How many sharks are going to terrorize these guys?
Ep. 50: No Spooking Allowed (1963-08-08)

In yet another nod to the "old dark house" genre, the duo spends the night in a dilapidated mansion on a bet. Naturally, they become terrified and regret the wager.
Ep. 51: Me-My-Mine (1963-08-15)

Nobody has more map-trouble than ya-boy Lippy. After buying a map to the famous Lost Dutchman mine from a local trickster, our pair discover that the land is already occupied by a very angry claim-owner.
Ep. 52: Together Mess (1963-08-30)

In the series long-awaited finale, Lippy’s ultimate "get-rich-quick" scheme blows up in spectacular fashion, leaving the two exactly where they started—broke, bickering, and completely stuck together. Rinse, repeat.