Blast-Off Buzzard
Description:
Blast-Off Buzzard is a character from Hanna-Barbera cartoons, primarily known for his role in the "Blast-Off Buzzard" segments of CB Bears and later appearing in Tom and Jerry Kids. He is a purple and white feathered buzzard who wears aviator gear and relentlessly chases a snake named Crazylegs, in a dynamic similar to the classic Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner cartoons. While he was mostly silent in his original appearances, he gained a voice in Tom and Jerry Kids where he also led a biker gang.
Initial appearances: He was a recurring character in the 1977 CB Bears show, chasing Crazylegs the Snake in mostly pantomime shorts.
Physical description: He is a buzzard with purple and white feathers, a pilot's hat, ski goggles, and a long red scarf.
Personality: He is determined, cunning, and short-tempered, but his elaborate schemes to catch Crazylegs always fail in a comical way.
Later appearances: He reappeared in Tom and Jerry Kids, where he could speak and was the leader of a biker gang, noted for their attempts to capture Crazylegs.
Inspiration: His character and the chase dynamic with Crazylegs are widely compared to the classic Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner cartoons.