Snorks
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Created by | Nic Broca |
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Composer | Hoyt Curtin |
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Original language | English |
No.of seasons | 4 |
No.of episodes | 65 (108 segments + pilot episode)(list of episodes) |
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Release | September 15, 1984 March 15, 1989 | –
Snorksis ananimatedtelevision seriesproduced byHanna-Barbera& SEPP International in collaboration with3M Franceand ran for a total of 4 seasons, consisting of a pilot episode and 65 episodes (108 segments), onNBCfrom September 15, 1984, to March 15, 1989. The program continued to be available insyndicationfrom 1987 to 1989 as part ofThe Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera's third season.[1]
Origins
[edit]Early years (1977–1981)
[edit]In 1977,Freddy Monnickendam,a Belgian businessman and artist, first made contact with the comics industry when he negotiated the rights for theSmurfs comicstoFather Abraham.He later became the head ofSEPP,a branch ofDupuis,as an editor responsible for the merchandising of the Smurfs' comic series. Then he negotiated the contract betweenPeyo,NBCandHanna-Barberafor the creation of a newSmurfscartoonseries; Peyo wanted the show to be as faithful as possible to his original comics, but Monnickendam wanted it to be more mainstream and accessible. These negotiations would later result in a legal dispute between the two men due to the division of the rights and the money involved. As a final result, Monnickendam decided to compete with the Smurfs' success, starting a new series of cartoons.
Development, concept and first comic book (1981–1984)
[edit]In June 1981, Nic Broca created the earlier character designs that were made for "Diskies", a very early iteration, made for the comic seriesSpirou et Fantasio.[2][3]Soon, the debutSnorkscomic book was published in January 1982 by Broca himself.[4]Freddy Monnickendam,after battling with fellow Belgian cartoonistPeyoin court, searched for a series that could rival the success ofThe Smurfs,as he tried and failed to buy its rights since 1977. He acquired the Snorks' rights from Nic Broca, and both started a partnership withHanna-Barberafor the production of this new cartoon series. After that, a three-minute Snorks pilot episode was then made forNBC,although it has not been seen by the public.
Premiere as cartoon series (1984–1989)
[edit]Snorkspremiered on September 15, 1984, and ended on May 13, 1989. It aired for five years. Unlike Freddy Monnickendam had hoped, he was not able to take the Snorks' success to the same heights asThe Smurfs,which resulted on the end of his partnership with Broca, and finally, the disbanding ofSEPP.Although the Snorks' success was limited, the cartoon show gained fans worldwide, making appearances in popular culture and gaining various product lines.[5]
Synopsis
[edit]The Snorks are a race of small, colorful anthropomorphic sea creatures that live in the undersea world of Snorkland. They havesnorkelson their heads, which are used to propel them swiftly through the water.[6][7]
Voice cast
[edit]Main
[edit]- Michael Bell- Allstar Seaworthy, Bigweed, Council of Elders
- Nancy Cartwright- Daffney Gillfin
- Brian Cummings- Dimitris "Dimmy" Finster
- Barry Gordon- Wellington Wetworth, Jr. "Junior"
- Rob Paulsen- Corky
- B.J. Ward- Casey Kelp, Lil' Seaweed
- Frank Welker- Tooter Shelby, Occy, Grandpa Wetworth, Finneus, The Great Snork Nork
Recurring
[edit]- René Auberjonois- Dr. Strangesnork
- Peter Cullen- Council of Elders
- Roger DeWitt - JoJo
- Joan Gardner- Mrs. Wetworth
- Joan Gerber- Mrs. Kelp
- Bob Holt- Mr. Seaworthy (Seasons 1-2)
- Gail Matthius- Smallstar Seaworthy
- Mitzi McCall- Auntie Marina, Matilda
- Edie McClurg- Mrs. Seaworthy, Ms. Seabottom
- Frank Nelson- Governor Wellington Wetworth (Seasons 1-2)
- Alan Oppenheimer- Governor Wellington Wetworth (Seasons 3-4), Mr. Seaworthy (Seasons 3-4)
- Clive Revill- Dr. Galeo Seaworthy
- Robert Ridgely- Mr. Kelp
- Fredricka Weber - Willie Wetworth
Additional voices
[edit]- Patricia Alice Albrecht(Seasons 3-4)
- Jack Angel(Season 2)
- Chub Bailly (Seasons 3-4)
- Roger C. Carmel(Season 2)
- Maryann Chinn (Season 2)
- Cam Clarke(Seasons 2-4)
- Selette Cole (Season 2)
- Townsend Coleman(Season 2)
- Jim Cummings- Mr. Seaworthy (Seasons 3-4)
- Jennifer Darling(Season 2)
- Jerry Dexter(Seasons 3-4)
- Jeff Doucette(Seasons 3-4)
- Marshall Efron(Seasons 3-4)
- Richard Erdman(Seasons 2-4)
- Laurie Faso (Seasons 3-4)
- Miriam Flynn(Season 2)
- Kathleen Freeman(Season 2)
- Pam Hayden(Season 2)
- Arte Johnson(Seasons 3-4)
- Stan Jones(Season 2)
- Zale Kessler (Seasons 2-4)
- Paul Kirby (Season 1)
- Marilyn Lightstone(Season 2)
- Shane McCabe (Season 2)
- Chuck McCann(Season 2)
- Diane Michelle(Season 2)
- Howard Morris(Season 2)
- Laurel Page (Seasons 3-4)
- Hal Rayle(Season 2)
- Peter Renaday(Season 2)
- Roger Rose(Season 2)
- Joe Ruskin(Seasons 3-4)
- Michael Rye(Season 2)
- Ken Sansom(Season 2)
- Ronnie Schell(Season 2)
- Howard Stevens (Season 2)
- Rip Taylor(Seasons 3-4)
- Jean Vander Pyl(Season 2)
Episodes
[edit]Season | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
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Pilot | 1982 | |||
1 | 13 | September 15, 1984 | December 15, 1984 | |
2 | 10 | September 14, 1985 | December 21, 1985 | |
3 | 13 | September 12, 1987 | December 15, 1987 | |
4 | 29 | September 12, 1988 | March 15, 1989 |
Home media
[edit]On September 25, 2012,Warner ArchivereleasedSnorks: The Complete First Seasonon DVD in region 1 as part of theirHanna-Barbera Classic Collectionlabel. The release is available exclusively through Warner's online store and Amazon.com.[8]In addition, 39 episodes have been released onHuluper a distribution agreement withContent Media Corporation.On July 7, 2015, Warner Archive releasedSnorks: The Complete Second Seasonon DVD in region 1.[9]On December 6, 2016, Warner Archive releasedSnorks: The Complete Third and Fourth Seasons.[10]
DVD Name | Ep # | Release Date |
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The Complete First Season | 13 | September 25, 2012 |
The Complete Second Season | 10 | July 7, 2015 |
The Complete Third and Fourth Seasons | 42 | December 6, 2016 |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^Erickson, Hal (2005).Television Cartoon Shows: An Illustrated Encyclopedia, 1949 Through 2003(2nd ed.). McFarland & Co. pp. 756–757.ISBN978-1476665993.
- ^"Nic Broca | Lambiek Comiclopedia".Lambiek.net.Retrieved2016-03-28.
- ^"Chronologie des Aventures de Spirou & Fantasio".Spirou.perso.free.fr.Retrieved2016-03-28.
- ^"Les snorky -pub- Snorkels".Bedetheque.com.2014-09-21.Retrieved2016-03-28.
- ^Bailey, Elizabeth (May 1, 1988)."Snorks and popples".The New York Times.Retrieved2010-10-20.
- ^Sennett, Ted (1989).The Art of Hanna-Barbera: Fifty Years of Creativity.Studio. p. 237.ISBN978-0670829781.Retrieved2 June2020.
- ^David Perlmutter (2014-03-18).America Toons In: A History of Television Animation.McFarland. p. 182.ISBN9780786476503.Retrieved2016-03-28.
- ^"The Snorks DVD news: Announcement for The Snorks - The Complete 1st Season".TVShowsOnDVD.com.2012-09-25. Archived fromthe originalon 2016-03-04.Retrieved2016-03-28.
- ^"The Snorks DVD news: Release Date for Snorks - The Complete 2nd Season".TVShowsOnDVD.com.2015-06-30. Archived fromthe originalon 2015-09-15.Retrieved2016-03-28.
- ^"Snorks: The Complete Third and Fourth Seasons".Amazon.com.6 December 2016.
External links
[edit]- SnorksatIMDb
- SnorksatDon Markstein's Toonopedia.Archivedfrom the original on July 23, 2017.
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