Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo (1979 TV series) threatening cancellation for the show, whose ratings were in decline. ABC was going to choose between two shows-Scooby-Doo or an unnamed pilot from Ruby Spears Enterprises. Therefore, for its 1979–1980 season, "Scooby-Doo" was given a major overhaul, adding the character of Scooby's nephew Scrappy-Doo, voiced by Lennie Weinrib, and changing the name of the show to "Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo". Although still present in these episodes, the characters of Fred, Daphne, and Velma became less essential to the plot and Shaggy, Scooby and Scrappy were the main focus. Marla Frumkin took over Pat Stevens' role as Velma Dinkley towards the end
Scooby-Doo! (film series) Scooby-Doo! (film series) The Scooby-Doo film series consists of five live action comedy films based on the Hanna-Barbera animated cartoon series of the same name. Toward the end of the 1990s, Warner Bros. and producer Charles Roven began producing a series of feature live action films starring Scooby-Doo, beginning with the 2002 film "Scooby-Doo", directed by Raja Gosnell. Gosnell also directed the 2004 sequel "" (2004). A prequel television film, "Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins" (2009), was released by Cartoon Network. Brian Levant directed the film and its sequel, "Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster" (2010). Development for a live-action treatment