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Fleegle – A
beagle with a
lisp and the Splits' self-proclaimed leader. Performed on-screen in the original series by
Jeff Winkless (1968) and voiced by
Paul Winchell (1968–1972). Later performed by Ginner Whitcombe and
Keith Scott (2008), Terry Sauls and
Eric Bauza (2019 film), and
Paul F. Tompkins (in
Jellystone!). •
Bingo – A nasal-voiced
orangutan wearing white sunglasses and a yellow vest. Performed on-screen in the original series by
Terence H. Winkless (1968) and voiced by
Daws Butler (1968–1972). Later performed by Casey Hadfield and Keith Scott (2008), Buntu Plam and Eric Bauza (2019 film), and
Jim Conroy (in
Jellystone!). •
Drooper – A Southern-accented
lion with a long tail, wearing yellowish-orange sunglasses. Performed on-screen in the original series by Anne W. Withrow (1968) and voiced by
Allan Melvin (1968–1972). Later performed by Adam Grubner (2008) and voiced by
Karl Wiedergott (2008), Kori Clarke and Eric Bauza (2019 film), and
C.H. Greenblatt (in
Jellystone!). •
Snorky – An
elephant wearing pink sunglasses who communicates through honking noises. Originally covered in shaggy fur, he was redesigned for the second season to more resemble a regular elephant. Performed on-screen in the original series by James Dove (1968). Later performed by
Robert Towers (2008) and Brandon Vraagom (2019 film).
Secondary •
Announcer – an unseen narrator who introduced the Banana Splits and certain acts. Voiced by Allan Melvin (1968–1972) and Eric Bauza (2019 film). •
The Banana Vac – A blue
moose-like head with brown hair and light bulbs on his head. He hangs over the entrance of the clubhouse making various comments and often helps the Splits introduce segments. Voiced by Allan Melvin. •
Cuckoo Clock – A clock with a blue and yellow bird head inside that gave snarky answers when asked "What time is it?", and helped the Splits introduce segments. Voiced by Paul Winchell. •
Goofy Gopher – A
gopher who lived in a flower pot. Voiced by Paul Winchell, he was created for the show's second season. •
Mildred the Robot - An invention of Fleegle's that could grant wishes, often literally. "Performed" by
Robby the Robot •
The Sour Grapes Bunch – A group of silent, human girl characters who were all named Charley (played by Debra Thibodeaux, Colette Chenault, Julie Graham, Kathy O'Dare, and Shirley Hillstrom). The Splits' rivals, they took turns bringing written notes to the Splits. They danced one song with the title characters. In the first season, on October 5, 1968, the song "Doin' the Banana Split" had all five girls appear with the hosts. •
The Dilly Sisters – Two Latina girls who played acoustic classical guitars and sang two songs: "
The Mexican Hat Dance" and "
Ta-ra-ra Boom-de-ay". They became such a running gag that the viewer didn't even have to see them -- one of the Splits would open a door and the first line of "Ta-ra-ra Boom-de-ay" would issue from
behind the door. The Dilly Sisters were really Miriam and Nelly Nuñez, who recorded pop songs in their native Mexico from 1965 through 1983. ==Segments==