Hanna-Barbera Studios is an American animation studio founded in 1957 by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera. The studio is best known for creating iconic animated television shows such as The Flintstones, Scooby-Doo, and The Jetsons. Their innovative approach to animation helped popularize the use of limited animation techniques, making it more cost-effective to produce television cartoons. Over the years, Hanna-Barbera produced a vast array of beloved characters and series, becoming a significant part of American pop culture. The studio was acquired by Time Warner in 1991 and later merged with Cartoon Network Studios, continuing to influence the animation industry with new projects and reboots of classic shows.