Scooby Goes Hollywood

Scooby Goes Hollywood

Year: 1979

Runtime: 49 mins

Language: English

Director: Ray Patterson

AnimationTV MovieComedy

Shaggy and Scooby-Doo quit their Saturday morning TV series in pursuit of Hollywood stardom.

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1

Scooby and Shaggy pursue movie stardom

Frustrated with their TV routine, Scooby and Shaggy present a pilot called How Scooby Won the West to the network president, C.J. The pitch is dismissed as a joke, and C.J. throws them out. The failure plants the idea that Scooby could become a movie star rather than just a cartoon character.

Hollywood
2

Fans protest Scooby's departure

The news hits hard when Scooby is told he is leaving the show, leaving the rest of the gang heartbroken. They protest the decision while Shaggy explains that Scooby could become famous. The group remains unconvinced about Scooby's future in films.

Studio / Hollywood
3

Roller-skating rink audition disaster

During a roller-skating rink shoot, Lavonne teams up with Scooby for another pilot, but the filming spirals into chaos. Accidents pile up, and the rest of the gang misinterpret Scooby's antics as foolishness. They decide they must convince Scooby to return to the original show.

Roller-skating rink, town
4

Scooby tries celebrity hangouts; Scooby Days pilot

Shaggy and Scooby try to mingle with celebrities, but the attempts mostly backfire. They then shoot another pilot at Harold's Drive-In where Scooby meets a groove parody character. C.J. suggests Scooby go back to his own show after these misfires.

Harold's Drive-In
5

Newspaper setback and longing

Back in their dressing room, Fred reads about Scooby's failures in a newspaper article, and the mood turns somber. The gang realizes how much they miss Scooby and Shaggy and wish for their return. The article underscores Scooby's value to the team.

Gang's dressing room, Hollywood
6

Imagined premieres of Super Scooby and The Sound of Scooby

Scooby imagines two movie premieres: one where he saves a Lois Lane clone from a rocket but is blown up, and another where he wears a pink dress and sings but falls off a cliff. The daydreams reveal the kinds of roles he imagines, contrasting with the fear of losing his current show. The sequence shows how real Scooby wants to succeed on film.

Big City / imaginary premiere settings
7

Dog auditions at Chinese Theater

The studio holds dog auditions to replace Scooby, and Scooby and Shaggy go to see the results. They realize the event is a setup by C.J. to lure Scooby back to the show. A talentless dog is chosen, underscoring the scheme.

Chinese Theater, Los Angeles
8

Shaggy pitches more film ideas

Shaggy and Scooby present new pilots to C.J., including Scooby and Cherie and the Love Ship, to prove Scooby's value as a film star. The attempts showcase his supposed range beyond the cartoon. C.J. remains focused on securing Scooby's role in cinema.

Studio / TV studio
9

The Jackie Carson Show and departure announcement

Scooby appears on the Jackie Carson Show and proclaims that he is leaving the cartoon series to pursue a movie career. The announcement upsets fans and strains the bond with Mystery Inc. The moment marks a turning point in Scooby's choice between fame and friendship.

The Jackie Carson Show / LA studio
10

Scooby's Angels and the dramatic cliffhanger

In Scooby's Angels, the Angels investigate a criminal headquarters while Scooby makes a dramatic landing from an airplane without a parachute. He shouts a rallying phrase and C.J. reacts by agreeing to the plan to bring Scooby back. The sequence reinforces Scooby's enduring appeal to the audience.

LA, Angels HQ / sky scene
11

Public outcry and fan support outside the studio

Outside the studio, a massive crowd chants Scooby's name, and Fred, Daphne, and Velma join in, proving the fandom remains loyal. Their presence confirms how loved Scooby truly is. The revelation prompts a renewed push to restore him to the show.

Outside the studio, Los Angeles
12

Resolution: Scooby returns to Mystery Inc.; Shaggy's setback

Scooby finally decides to return to Mystery Inc., realizing the fans and friends value him for who he is. In the quiet moments that follow, Shaggy shows a reel of his own pilot tapes, hoping to keep Scooby away from the film world. The studio ejects Shaggy and he chases the Mystery Machine into the sunset, accepting that he belongs with the gang after all.

C.J.'s office; street outside studio

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