Yogi’s Great Escape

Yogi’s Great Escape

Year: 1987

Runtime: 94 mins

Language: English

Directors: Paul Sommer, Bob Goe

AdventureAnimationTV Movie

After spring hibernation, Yogi and Boo‑Boo find three orphaned bear cubs on their doorstep and take them in. When Jellystone Park runs out of money, the commissioner orders Ranger Smith to close the park and move the bears to a zoo. Yogi builds a “Supercar” with a picnic‑basket seat for the cubs and leads an escape to find a new home.

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Timeline & Setting – Yogi’s Great Escape (1987)

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Time period

Spring

The adventure unfolds in spring, a season of renewal that contrasts with the park's financial decline. The narrative follows a fast-paced, episodic road trip across diverse settings as the bears seek a new home. The events are driven by the characters’ need for freedom and belonging, rather than a fixed era.

Location

Jellystone Park, Watermelon Patch, Bike Brigade Clubhouse, Western Ghost Town, Bayou Steamboat, Carnival, Empire State Building

Jellystone Park is the starting point, where budget troubles spark a shutdown and Yogi schemes to stay free. The bears travel through a watermelon patch, stumble upon the Bike Brigade clubhouse, and later drift into a Western ghost town and a foggy bayou. Their journey then moves to a carnival and culminates near the Empire State Building, with each location delivering new allies, obstacles, and chances to prove their ingenuity.

🏞️ Family-friendly 🗺️ Adventure 🎭 Comedy

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Main Characters – Yogi’s Great Escape (1987)

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Yogi Bear (Daws Butler)

Clever and charismatic, Yogi leads the escape with a fearless will to keep his new family together. He’s a natural schemer who blends humor with daring, always thinking several steps ahead. His loyalty to Boo Boo and the cubs grounds his grand plans in care and protection.

🐻 Protagonist 🧭 Leader

Boo Boo (Don Messick)

The steady, practical counterpart to Yogi, Boo Boo provides a cautious counterpoint to Yogi’s audacity. He’s loyal, protective, and often the voice of reason in urgent moments. His quiet bravery helps the group navigate dangerous situations.

🐻 Sidekick 🧭 Loyal

Bopper (Frank Welker)

One of the three orphan cubs, Bopper is curious and brave, quick to trust the bears and eager for adventure. He embodies the innocence and vulnerability of the journey, tugging at the heartstrings of the audience. His bond with Yogi and Boo Boo deepens as they seek a new home.

🐾 Cub 🧸 Curious

Buzzy (Susan Blu)

An energetic cub who brings humor and heart to the expedition. Buzzy’s resourcefulness helps the group improvise solutions during their long escape. She remains optimistic and loyal to the group’s mission.

🐾 Cub 🎀 Playful

Bitsy (Edan Gross)

Bitsy is the quiet, observant cub who notices small details others miss. Her sensitivity and quick thinking contribute to the bears’ ability to stay one step ahead of their pursuers. She embodies gentle resilience and quiet courage.

🐾 Cub 🧡 Gentle

Ranger Smith (Don Messick)

The determined park ranger who pursues Yogi with a mix of frustration and stubborn persistence. Though capable, he often misreads situations, creating comic tension. His pursuit drives the central conflict and chase.

👮 Ranger 🗺️ Authority

Trapper (William Callaway)

A professional hunter whose attempts to capture the bears complicate the chase. He’s more a hindrance than a helper, providing misdirection and humor as the plot accelerates toward its climax. His rivalry with Yogi epitomizes the classic chase dynamic.

🧭 Hunter 🛟 Antagonist

Yapper (Frank Welker)

Trapper’s eager hound, adding intensity to the pursuit with persistent barking and pursuit. Loyal to Trapper, Yapper heightens the danger while offering moments of playful mischief. The dog’s presence complicates the escape in entertaining ways.

🐕 Hound 🗺️ Pursuer

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Major Themes – Yogi’s Great Escape (1987)

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🗺️ Freedom

The core drive is Yogi’s longing to avoid a zoo and reclaim autonomy. The Supercar escape becomes both a literal and symbolic break from confinement, enabling the bears to pursue their own path. The journey emphasizes daring, ingenuity, and the value of a home chosen rather than assigned.

🤝 Community

The escape is aided by a tapestry of friends from the Bike Brigade, Lone Raiders, Swamp Foxes, and more. Cooperation turns strangers into allies, with kids and clubs coordinating to watch over and assist the bears. The story highlights loyalty, teamwork, and shared purpose.

🛠️ Ingenuity

Resourcefulness drives the plot as Yogi repurposes salvaged parts to build the Supercar and devises clever ruses to stay ahead of trouble. Obstacles are met with quick thinking and creative problem-solving. The film celebrates creativity under pressure and practical innovation.

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