Darnit. I just noticed that nearly all the "bears" I loved were produced outside the country.
Rupert bear: Britain
Little bear: Canadia
Wojtek, the soldier bear: Poland (not a cartoon, but still a major childhood feelgood story)
Only Yogi Bear was produced in America, and I consider him low-rent. Stealing "pik-a-nik" baskets? Please, you can knock down trees, Yogi!
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