Here's a breakdown of some key points:
* The original "Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!" series aired from September 13, 1969, to January 16, 1970.
* The franchise continues today with new shows, movies, and specials. The most recent series, "Velma," premiered in January 2023.
To understand the full scope of the franchise, it's helpful to look at the different "eras" of Scooby-Doo:
* The Classic Era (1969-1986): This era features the original shows like "Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!," "The New Scooby-Doo Movies," and "Scooby-Doo and Scrappy-Doo," setting the foundation for the franchise.
* The Renaissance Era (1988-2001): This era saw a resurgence of interest in Scooby-Doo, with shows like "A Pup Named Scooby-Doo" and "Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island."
* The Modern Era (2002-Present): This era began with the feature film "Scooby-Doo" and has seen various direct-to-video movies, TV shows like "What's New, Scooby-Doo?" and "Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated," and most recently, the adult-oriented series "Velma."
So, while the original series had a definitive beginning and end, the Scooby-Doo franchise itself is still going strong!