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The Atom Ant/Secret Squirrel Show Squiddly Diddly and Chief Winchley Publicity Cel and Hand-Painted Presentation B...
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The Atom Ant/Secret Squirrel Show Squiddly Diddly and Chief Winchley Publicity Cel and Hand-Painted Presentation Background (Hanna-Barbera, c. 1965-67). A delightful original publicity cel featuring Squiddly Diddly and Chief Winchley from The Atom Ant/Secret Squirrel Show (NBC, 1965-1967). Hand-painted by Hanna-Barbera's ink-and-paint department on 12-field acetate, the cel was created for studio marketing uses-press kits, consumer products, and promotional materials-making pieces like this scarcer than standard production art. The lively scene captures Squiddly and Winchley mid-dance alongside a blue seal and a purple-crab band, perfectly reflecting the show's buoyant Saturday-morning energy. Paired with a fantastic hand-painted presentation background, the setup offers rich color and polished display appeal. In the series, round-headed, sailor-hatted Squiddly (more octopus than squid, with six tentacles) dreams of musical stardom from his Bubbleland pool, while administrator Chief Winchley serves as his bureaucratic foil-ever determined to keep the would-be entertainer from escaping to chase fame. Their comedic push-and-pull is distilled here into a single, joyful image: rhythm, motion, and showbiz optimism colliding in full Hanna-Barbera color. An exceptional studio-made artifact that showcases character personality and mid-'60s graphic charm in equal measure. Cel is in Very Good condition.Auction Info
2026 February 21 - 22 Yabba Dabba Doo - The Art of Hanna-Barbera II! Animation Art Showcase Auction #40314 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
February, 2026
21st-22nd
Saturday-Sunday
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