Description:  Yogi's Gang is an American animated series from the 1970s featuring Yogi Bear and a large ensemble of Hanna-Barbera characters traveling the world on a flying ark to solve social and environmental problems. The show, which spun off from the movie Yogi's Ark Lark, was known for confronting issues like pollution, bigotry, and dishonesty through its stories, often with specific villains embodying these negative traits, such as Dr. Bigot and Mr. Waste. The large cast of characters included Huckleberry Hound, Quick Draw McGraw, and Snagglepuss, among many others.

Premise: The series starts with Yogi and his friends leaving Jellystone Park to find a pollution-free, "perfect place". They travel on a flying ark, initially called "Smitty's Houseboat" after the handyman who helped them build it, but they rename it "Noah's Ark".

Themes and Villains: Each episode tackles a specific social or environmental issue, confronting a villain who personifies the problem. Examples of villains include: Dr. Bigot, who promotes prejudice. Mr. Waste, who encourages pollution. Lotta Litter, who creates litter. The Envy Brothers.

Characters: The show featured a large cast of classic Hanna-Barbera characters who join Yogi and Boo Boo on their missions. Notable members of "the gang" included: Huckleberry Hound. Quick Draw McGraw. Snagglepuss. Atom Ant. Wally Gator.

Origin and Legacy: The series originated as the TV special Yogi's Ark Lark in 1972. After its successful run, reruns of Yogi's Gang were shown in syndication and later on networks like Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, and Boomerang. The show is also noted for being the only Yogi Bear series to use a laugh track.