Description:  The Hardy Boys is a 1969 animated Saturday morning cartoon series where the teenage brothers use their rock-and-roll band as a cover to solve mysteries while touring the country. Produced by Filmation, each episode features a musical number, and the show's opening and closing credits were often done in live action. The series also introduced original characters like Pete Jones, one of the first Black characters in a Saturday morning cartoon, and Wanda-Kay.

Premise: Frank and Joe Hardy are amateur detectives who, in this version, are also members of a rock band. They solve mysteries across different cities, using their band as a front and a means of travel.

Characters: Frank and Joe Hardy: The detective brothers. Chubby Morton: Renamed from Chet Morton, he is often depicted as the band's drummer and is frequently shown eating. Pete Jones: An original character and the first Black character in a Saturday morning cartoon, who is a member of the band. Wanda-Kay: An original character who is a member of the band.

Key features:

Musical numbers: Each episode included a new song, often performed with psychedelic music videos.

Live-action credits: The opening and closing credits were performed by a live band and were in live-action, which was a unique element for an animated show.

Vintage vehicle: The group traveled in a modified vintage Rolls-Royce.