Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: NBC
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.1/10
Kissyfur
Overview
Kissyfur is a 1980s animated children's television series which aired on NBC. It was produced by Jean Chalopin & Andy Heyward and created by Phil Mendez for DIC. The series was based on a half-hour NBC prime-time special called Kissyfur: Bear Roots and was followed by three more specials until its Saturday morning debut. The show ran for two seasons. The show follows the adventures of Gus and Kissyfur, a father and son bear duo who had joined the circus. One day on a circus trip, the train they are riding in derails and the bears escape to a new life in the swamps of Paddlecab County. There, they protect the local swamp's inhabitants from the local bumbling alligators Floyd and Jolene. Kissyfur and his father use the skills they have acquired from the human world to create a boat tour business transporting other animals and their products down the river.
This production, originally released in 1988, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Kids, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.1 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Kids and Animation.
- • Produced in United States of America.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Terence McGovern
Russi Taylor
Frank Welker
Neil Ross
Ed Gilbert
R.J. Williams
Stuart M. Rosen
Doug Parker
Seasons
Season 1
35 Episodes • Aired 1988-01-16
No season overview provided for this season.