<p>Former Taft CEO CHARLIE MECHEM shares a rare firsthand account of how his company acquired and partnered with Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera, how it affected their business, the creation of Kings Island and other parks—and his fateful meeting with Roy Disney.</p>

Former Taft CEO CHARLIE MECHEM shares a rare firsthand account of how his company acquired and partnered with Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera, how it affected their business, the creation of Kings Island and other parks—and his fateful meeting with Roy Disney.

The Inside Story of Hanna-Barbera and Taft Entertainment with CEO Charlie Mechem

Grammy-nominated writer, author, and animation historian Greg Ehrbar celebrates the characters, cartoons, and other creations that were brought to life by Bill Hanna, Joe Barbera, and a host of others at one of Hollywood's greatest studios. Each episode features behind-the-scenes stories, fascinating facts, and special guests from entertainment and pop culture.

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Grammy-nominated writer, author, and animation historian Greg Ehrbar celebrates the characters, cartoons, and other creations that were brought to life by Bill Hanna, Joe Barbera, and a host of others at one of Hollywood's greatest studios. Each episode features behind-the-scenes stories, fascinating facts, and special guests from entertainment and pop culture.

Grammy-nominated writer, author, and animation historian Greg Ehrbar celebrates the&nbsp;characters, cartoons, and other creations that were brought to life by Bill Hanna, Joe Barbera, and a host of others at one of Hollywood's greatest studios. Each episode features behind-the-scenes stories, fascinating facts, and special guests from entertainment and pop culture.

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