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When Does Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines Season 2 Come Out? Is It Renewed?

Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines ended after Season 1.

IMDb

7.1/10

Seasons

1

Episodes

89

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Network
CBS
First aired
1969-09-13
Last aired
1970-01-03
Runtime
22 min

Predictive Logic Analysis

Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines has concluded its run. Production records list the series as ended, meaning the story has been brought to a planned close rather than left open. Barring a revival, there is no Season 2 in development.

What is Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines about?

Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines transplants the cat-and-mouse formula into the clouds, pitting the perpetually scheming Dick Dastardly and his cackling sidekick Muttley against an elusive flying pigeon in a zany World War I aerial setting. The show capitalizes on the breakneck energy and slapstick ingenuity that made its predecessor characters beloved, but adds the dimension of airborne chases and vintage dogfighting aesthetics. For viewers, the appeal lies in watching two bumbling villains concoct ever more elaborate and doomed plans, knowing with comfortable certainty that their target will slip away each time, leaving only comic devastation in the wake.

What distinguishes the series is its commitment to pure mechanical comedy and visual gag density. Hanna-Barbera's animation style, while economical by design, channels that economy into rapid-fire sight gags, exaggerated expressions, and the satisfying physics of slapstick collapsing contraptions. Dick Dastardly's theatrical villainy and Muttley's distinctive snickering laugh anchor the humor in character rather than dialogue, making the comedy accessible and infinitely repeatable. The World War I setting provides an endless supply of visual and thematic material without any real historical weight, serving purely as a colorful playground for aviation-themed chaos.

The series achieved solid ratings during its original run on CBS and has maintained a respectable place in the Hanna-Barbera catalog, drawing appreciation from both the generation that watched it live and those discovering it in syndication. Its IMDb score reflects viewer satisfaction with the show's commitment to its simple, effective formula. The show exemplifies the golden age of American television animation when cartoon logic and physical comedy could carry an entire series without elaborate character arcs or serialized storytelling.

Dastardly and Muttley occupies a distinctive niche as the spin-off that succeeded not by reinventing its source material but by understanding exactly what audiences loved about its leads and placing them in a fresh context. While brief in its original run, it remains a testament to the enduring appeal of the recurring failure, the elaborate scheme, and the snickering dog—humor that transcends decades.

Created by Joseph Barbera, William Hanna

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Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines Season 2 Release Date

No new season is expected. Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines has ended, so there is no upcoming release to anticipate unless a revival is announced.

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Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines seasons

Season 11969 · 89 ep
  • 1. Fur Out Furlough1969-09-13
  • 2. Hot Soup1969-09-13
  • 3. Barn Dance1969-09-13
  • 4. Muttley on the Bounty1969-09-13
  • 5. Sappy Birthday1969-09-13
  • 6. Follow That Feather1969-09-20
  • 7. Barber1969-09-20
  • 8. Empty Hangar1969-09-20
  • 9. What's New Old Bean?1969-09-20
  • 10. Operation Anvil1969-09-20
  • 11. Sky Hi-IQ1969-09-27
  • 12. Prop Wash1969-09-27
  • 13. Carpet1969-09-27
  • 14. The Marvelous Muttdini1969-09-27
  • 15. A Plain Shortage of Planes1969-09-27
  • 16. Barnstormers1969-10-04
  • 17. Arnold1969-10-04
  • 18. Pineapple Sundae1969-10-04
  • 19. The New Mascot1969-10-04
  • 20. The Bad Actor1969-10-04
  • 21. Shape Up Or Ship Out1969-10-04
  • 22. Stop That Pigeon1969-10-11
  • 23. Grease Job1969-10-11
  • 24. Robot1969-10-11
  • 25. The Big Topper1969-10-11
  • 26. Zilly's a Dilly1969-10-11
  • 27. The Cuckoo Patrol1969-10-18
  • 28. Automatic Door1969-10-18
  • 29. Airmail1969-10-18
  • 30. Runway Stripe1969-10-18
  • 31. The Masked Muttley1969-10-18
  • 32. Pest Pilots1969-10-18
  • 33. The Swiss Yelps1969-10-25
  • 34. Eagle-Beagle1969-10-25
  • 35. Deep Reading1969-10-25
  • 36. Shell Game1969-10-25
  • 37. Slightly Loaded1969-10-25
  • 38. Movie Stuntman1969-10-25
  • 39. Fly By Knights1969-11-01
  • 40. There's No Fool Like a Re-Fuel1969-11-01
  • 41. Springtime1969-11-01
  • 42. Dog's Life1969-11-01
  • 43. Strange Equipment1969-11-01
  • 44. Coonskin Caper1969-11-01
  • 45. Movies Are Badder Than Ever1969-11-08
  • 46. Home Sweet Homing Pigeon1969-11-08
  • 47. The Elevator1969-11-08
  • 48. Obedience School1969-11-08
  • 49. Aquanuts1969-11-08
  • 50. Lens a Hand1969-11-15
  • 51. Vacation Trip Trap1969-11-15
  • 52. Parachute1969-11-15
  • 53. Real Snapper1969-11-15
  • 54. Leonardo de Muttley1969-11-15
  • 55. Stop Which Pigeon?1969-11-22
  • 56. Ceiling Zero Zero1969-11-22
  • 57. Fast Freight1969-11-22
  • 58. Home Run1969-11-22
  • 59. Start Your Engines1969-11-22
  • 60. Who's Who?1969-11-29
  • 61. Operation Birdbrain1969-11-29
  • 62. Bowling Pin1969-11-29
  • 63. Shrink Job1969-11-29
  • 64. Ship Ahooey1969-11-29
  • 65. Medal Muddle1969-12-06
  • 66. Go South Young Pigeon1969-12-06
  • 67. The Window Washer1969-12-06
  • 68. Beach Blast1969-12-06
  • 69. Admiral Bird Dog1969-12-06
  • 70. Too Many Kooks1969-12-13
  • 71. Ice See You1969-12-13
  • 72. Echo1969-12-13
  • 73. Rainmaker1969-12-13
  • 74. Professor Muttley1969-12-13
  • 75. Balmy Swami1969-12-20
  • 76. Camouflage Hop-Aroo1969-12-20
  • 77. Mop Up1969-12-20
  • 78. Big Turnover1969-12-20
  • 79. Wild Mutt Muttley1969-12-20
  • 80. Have Plane Will Travel1969-12-27
  • 81. Windy Windmill1969-12-27
  • 82. Tough Break1969-12-27
  • 83. The Ice Cream Tree1969-12-27
  • 84. Astromutt1969-12-27
  • 85. Plane Talk1970-01-03
  • 86. Happy Bird Day1970-01-03
  • 87. Boxing1970-01-03
  • 88. Runaway Rug1970-01-03
  • 89. Super Muttley1970-01-03

Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines cast

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Paul Winchell

Paul Winchell

Dick Dastardly / The General (voice)

Don Messick

Don Messick

Muttley / Klunk / Zilly (voice)

Lars Thiesgaard

Lars Thiesgaard

Dick Dastardly (voice)

Timm Mehrens

Timm Mehrens

Klunk (voice)

Niels Weyde

Niels Weyde

Muttley (voice)

Ole Hinsch

Villy (voice)

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    When does Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines Season 2 come out?
    Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines ended after Season 1.
    Is Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines renewed or cancelled?
    Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines has ended. Its final season has already aired and no further seasons are expected.
    How many seasons of Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines are there?
    Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines has aired 1 season so far.
    How many episodes of Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines are there?
    There are 89 episodes of Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines across 1 season.
    Who created Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines?
    Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines was created by Joseph Barbera and William Hanna.
    What is Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines's IMDb rating?
    Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10 from 4,112 votes.