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Beany

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Beany is a boy puppet character created by animator Bob Clampett for the puppet television series Time for Beany, which began airing in 1949. Distinguished by his signature propeller beanie hat, Beany is the young companion of Cecil the Sea Serpent on a series of seafaring adventures. The puppet characters were later adapted into the animated cartoon series Beany and Cecil.

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Did Beany begin in animation or live puppetry?

Beany began as a puppet character on Time for Beany, which premiered on television in 1949. Bob Clampett later adapted the characters into the animated series Beany and Cecil.

Who traveled with Beany on his adventures?

Beany's closest companion was Cecil the Seasick Sea Serpent, usually called Cecil the Sea Serpent. Their voyages also involved Beany's uncle, Captain Horatio Huffenpuff.

Why does Beany wear a propeller beanie?

The cap is Beany's defining visual feature and provides the pun behind his name. It remained part of his design when Time for Beany was reworked as the animated Beany and Cecil.

Who performed Beany in the original television show?

Daws Butler performed Beany during the early run of Time for Beany. Butler later became famous as the voice of animated characters including Yogi Bear and Huckleberry Hound.

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