Unmasked History of Scooby-Doo

Episode 9: Interview with Cheryl Johnson

Unmasked History of Scooby-Doo

Show Notes

In this episode of the Unmasked History of Scooby Doo, Alexa chats with Cheryl Johnson, who worked as a background designer on season 1, and art director on season 2 of Be Cool Scooby-Doo!

Highlights of this episode include:

1- What a typical day would look like at work on Be Cool Scooby-Doo for a background designer and an art director.

2- What it was like to work on a new look for Scooby-Doo.

3- Cheryl’s favourite moments from working on Be Cool Scooby-Doo.

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