History WesternAnimation / Fangface

* SpiritualSequel: Though often dismissed as a ''Franchise/ScoobyDoo'' knock-off, ''Fangface'' was created by the exact same two guys (Joe Ruby and Ken Spears), making SpiritualSequel probably a more accurate way to describe it.

''Fangface and Fangpuss'' ran on Creator/{{ABC}} from September 22, 1979, to September 27, 1980; it then became a separate series in 1981 and, like the original ''Fangface'', ran for just one season. After this series, Fangface and company faded into obscurity until reruns began to air on Creator/CartoonNetwork and Boomerang. A few episodes were released to VHS, but [[KeepCirculatingTheTapes the bulk of the series was only available in bootleg format]], until eventually it became available for digital purchase through [=iTunes=] and Amazon.

* UndeathAlwaysEnds: Kind of. "A Creep From the Deep" ends with the {{mummy}} returning to his grave, reunited with his sacred tablet - but it's clear that this is simply a rest, and he could rise again if anyone else messes with the tablet.

''Fangface and Fangpuss'' ran on Creator/{{ABC}} from September 22, 1979, to September 27, 1980; it then became a separate series in 1981 and, like the original ''Fangface'', ran for just one season. After this series, Fangface and company faded into obscurity until reruns began to air on Creator/CartoonNetwork and Boomerang. [[KeepCirculatingTheTapes There has yet to be a proper release on home media or streaming services]], but you can find the entire run of the show on [[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJee3WJbdfqYDqpK_5LetuQ this]] devoted [=YouTube=] channel.

* DefangedHorrors: There's some spooky visuals here and there, but the emphasis is on comedy and adventure over fright.

Also, unlike on ''Scooby Doo'', all the monsters were real.

One of the first regular series from Creator/RubySpears, debuting in 1978. Following in the formula of ''Franchise/ScoobyDoo'' (which, while created by Ruby and Spears, was not a product of their production company), ''Fangface'' features four teenagers -- Kim, Biff, Puggsy and Sherman "Fangs" Fangsworth, who drive around in their convertible called the Wolf-Buggy, solving mysteries which frequently involve {{mad scientist}}s, aliens, monsters, and [[TheyFightCrime outlandish crimes]].

* VacationEpisode: Nearly every episode. See BusmansHoliday, above. Nevertheless, the characters' LimitedWardrobe remains in effect. The one exception is "Snow Job Jitters", where the gang put on winter coats and sweaters, though Kim's [[ShesGotLegs legs remain bare]]. In the second season's snowy episode, "The Ill Will of Dr. Chill", however, they appear once again in their traditional wardrobes, with Fangs and Puggsy in short sleeves and Baby Fangs not even properly clothed at all.

* BalefulPolymorph:
** Fangface himself is a downplayed example, as he doesn't even seem to realize it's happening.
** Played straight in "A Heap of Trouble", where Prof. Arnos' plot is to "transform the whole faculty [of the local university] into hulking monsters!"
** In "Who Do The Voodoo", Puggsy is briefly changed into a frog. All of his clothes vanish, except [[MagicPants for his hat, which shrinks to frog size]].

* PlayingSick: In "Westward Ho the UFO!". The aliens abandon their plans to conquer Earth [[EasilyThwartedAlienInvasion for fear of]] ending up like in ''Literature/TheWarOfTheWorlds'' after Fangface pretends to have a contagious disease.

* AdventurerOutfit: In "The Great Ape Escape", Mr. Ling wears a the pith helmeted version to quickly establish that he's an explorer. Likewise, in the later episode "A Scary Affair in the Skullman's Lair", Prof. Ortega and his daughter Carmen wear similiar outfits on their expedition, and in the final episode, "A Goofy Bungle in the Filipino Jungle", the wicked explorer Xeno wears the same thing when traipsing through the jungle.

** Played straight in "A Heap of Trouble", where Dr. Arnos' plot is to "transform the entire faculty [of the local university] into hulking monsters!"

* DeathTrap: The ape-man of "The Great Ape Escape" throw Puggsy and Fangface in one. After returning to human form, Fangs is able to escape the trap by using a well-thrown ball of chewing gum to "gum up" the trap. Later in the episode, the whole gang save Mr. Ling the explorer from being lifted into the fiery maw of the "Ape Idol".

-->Dogs do not have a single fang! Dogs whine and bark! ''I'' snarl and growl!

One of the first regular series from Creator/RubySpears, debuting in 1978. Following in the formula of Ruby-Spears' own ''Franchise/ScoobyDoo'', ''Fangface'' features four teenagers -- Kim, Biff, Puggsy and Sherman "Fangs" Fangsworth, who drive around in their convertible called the Wolf-Buggy, solving mysteries which frequently involve {{mad scientist}}s, aliens, monsters, and [[TheyFightCrime outlandish crimes]].

One of the first regular series from Creator/RubySpears, debuting in 1978. Following in the formula of Ruby-Spears' own ''Franchise/ScoobyDoo'', ''Fangface'' features four teenagers — Kim, Biff, Puggsy and Sherman "Fangs" Fangsworth, who drive around in their convertible called the Wolf-Buggy, solving mysteries which frequently involve {{mad scientist}}s, aliens, monsters, and [[TheyFightCrime outlandish crimes]].

The big twist is that Fangs is a werewolf, who will transform into "Fangface" whenever he sees the moon. Or a picture of the moon. Or something that looks kinda like the moon. Luckily, all he needs to see is the sun (or something resembling it) to change him back. Of course, having a werewolf on your mystery-solving team has its advantages (he's often referred to as a "secret weapon"), and the team keep photos of the sun and moon on hand to initiate Fangs' TransformationSequence as necessary. Fangface is stronger, faster, and better in a fight - although he has the bad habit of trying to eat Puggsy, especially when he hears any reference to food. In his human form, naturally, he [[AlternateIdentityAmnesia has no idea]] about any of this, and is frequently confused to find himself in a situation he has no memory of getting into.

* RushmoreRefacement: In "The Invisible Menace Mix-Up", [[PhantomThief The Sky Ghost]] turns Mount Rushmore [[{{Invisibility}} invisible]], holding it for ransom from the US. When Fangs and Puggsy try to turn it back at the end, they have a number of mix-ups, including putting Teddy Roosevelt's head upside down and replacing it with Fangface's head - which [[EvilMeScaresMe terrifies Fangs]].

** Several second-season episodes feature *very* blase crowds. For example, "The Defiant Casablanca Giant" has a giant man (standing around ten to twelve feet tall) abducting a scientist from a busy restaurant and subsequently wandering around crowded Casablanca markets (while carrying a normal-sized man screaming "HELP", no less), and nobody bats an eye; and "A Goofy Bungle In The Filipino Jungle" has the team transforming Fangs and Baby Fangs into werewolves right in front of a scientist, who is completely unsurprised and doesn't even comment on it.

* AlohaHawaii: "There Is Nothing Worse Than A Stony Curse". Aside from featuring a villain [[GorgeousGorgon straight out of Greek mythology]], this episode is full to the brim with stereotypical Hawaiian imagery, including HulaAndLuaus and [[ConvectionSchmonvection inaccurately-depicted volcanoes]].

One of the first regular series from Creator/RubySpears, debuting in 1978. Following in the formula of Ruby-Spears' own ''Franchise/ScoobyDoo'', ''Fangface'' features four teenagers — Kim, Biff, Puggsy and Sherman "Fangs" Fangsworth, who drive around in their convertible called the Wolf-Buggy, solving mysteries which frequently involve {{mad scientist}}s, AliensAndMonsters, and [[TheyFightCrime outlandish crimes]].

* ArtisticLicenseAstronomy: "Dr. Lupiter and the Thing from Jupiter" opens with an astronaut landing "on the surface of Jupiter".