Hey There, It’s Yogi Bear!

Hey There, It’s Yogi Bear!

Year: 1964

Runtime: 89 mins

Language: English

Directors: Joseph Barbera, William Hanna

AnimationFamilyAdventureComedy

A brand‑new, whimsical adventure finds Yogi Bear scrambling to rescue Cindy Bear after a mix‑up leads her to be taken captive by a Missouri circus. With his loyal pal Boo‑Boo by his side, Yogi embarks on a comic quest to free her and set things right. The rescue mission unfolds inside the circus, highlighting their friendship and determination.

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1

Spring awakening at Jellystone

Boo-Boo Bear wakes from hibernation and greets the first signs of Spring, while Yogi Bear awakens with a single goal in mind: food. The park comes alive with visitors and forest sounds as Jellystone settles into a new season. The stage is set for lighthearted mischief and appetite-driven schemes.

Spring morning Jellystone National Park
2

Cindy's failed wooing

Cindy Bear tries to woo Yogi, hoping to win his affection. Yogi's thoughts are all about finding snacks, making her efforts seem comical and futile. Their banter foreshadows the conflicts between romance and appetite that color the story.

Late morning Jellystone National Park
3

Ranger Smith plans Yogi's transfer

Ranger Smith foils Yogi's latest food theft and decides to remove him from Jellystone to San Diego Zoo, complete with an identification tag. The move aims to settle the bear's antics once and for all and save the park from further trouble. The plan sets the stage for Yogi's and Cindy's separation.

Soon after Jellystone National Park
4

The farewell ruse and Corn Pone

Yogi pretends to say goodbye to everything he loves, then tricks Corn Pone into taking the California slot instead of him. Boo-Boo and Cindy remain unaware of the ruse as the transfer plan proceeds. The deception preserves Yogi’s chance to stay free for a while longer.

Evening Jellystone National Park
5

The Brown Phantom strikes

Yogi launches a park-wide heist under the alter ego 'The Brown Phantom,' stealing food and creating a sense of mystery. Ranger Smith believes a rogue figure is haunting Jellystone and uses the threat to pressure guests away. The comic bear-turned-vigilante escalates tension in the park.

Night Jellystone National Park
6

Cindy misrouted to the St. Louis Zoo

Cindy, wishing to be with Yogi at the zoo, angers Smith and is mistakenly dispatched to the St. Louis Zoo. She realizes the wrong destination and grows sad at being separated from her friends. The error seeds a new path that carries her toward a surprising circus involvement.

Late night St. Louis Zoo
7

Cindy falls from the train; joins a circus

Late that night, Cindy falls from the moving train and becomes lost. A traveling circus, the Chizzling Brothers, spots an opportunity and scavenges for a new act, while their dog Mugger inadvertently pushes Cindy into the perfect high-wire routine—dangerous, but spectacular. The circus presence marks a new, unexpected chapter for Cindy.

Late night Train route toward St. Louis
8

Yogi and Boo-Boo search for Cindy

Meanwhile, Boo-Boo misses Cindy and Yogi. They escape Jellystone to search for her, joining an impromptu road-to-rescue mission. The trio's reunion becomes the heart of the pursuit.

Following night Jellystone National Park
9

Circus capture and escape

Cindy is forced to perform for the Chizzling Brothers' circus, while Yogi confronts Grifter Chizzing and is tricked into joining her cage. Boo-Boo releases them from the cage, and the escape becomes a pivotal turning point. The trio's fight against captivity tightens the bond between them.

Evening Chizzling Brothers Circus
10

Return voyage via barnyard and river

Ranger Smith chooses to avoid trouble and helps them find their way home. They crash a barnyard party and, escaping on a river with the barn door as a makeshift raft, begin the final trek home. The journey blends chaos with a sense of renewal.

Night Barnyard vicinity
11

NYC chase and rooftop pursuit

The bears end up in a moving van that takes them into New York City, where they sprint from the police. They scale to the top of a hotel and cross to a high-rise under construction, trying to stay one step ahead of capture. The urban chaos tests their resolve and wits.

Morning New York City
12

Rescue by helicopter and homecoming

Ranger Smith spots the spectacle on television and arranges a helicopter rescue. Jellystone gains massive publicity from the escapade, and the bears are brought back home, promising to be good bears from then on. The park ends the adventure on a light, hopeful note.

Next morning Jellystone National Park

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