Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: Syndication
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.6/10
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
Overview
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero is a half-hour American animated television series based on the successful toyline from Hasbro and the comic book series from Marvel Comics. The cartoon had its beginnings with two five-part mini-series in 1983 and 1984, then became a regular series that ran in syndication from 1985 to 1986. Ron Friedman created the G.I. Joe animated series for television, and wrote all four miniseries. The fourth mini-series was intended to be a feature film, but due to production difficulties was released as a television mini-series.
This production, originally released in 1983, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Animation, Action & Adventure, Kids genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.6 across its 4 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Animation and Action & Adventure.
- • Produced in United States of America.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Ted Harrison
Duke (voice)
Christopher Collins
Cobra Commander (voice)
Maurice LaMarche
Destro (voice)
Don Brown
Sub-Zero (voice)
Garry Chalk
Pathfinder (voice)
Morgan Lofting
Baroness (voice)
Suzanne Errett-Balcom
Lady Jane (voice)
Seasons
Specials
47 Episodes • Aired 1987-04-20
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 1
65 Episodes • Aired 1983-09-12
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
30 Episodes • Aired 1986-09-15
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 3
24 Episodes • Aired 1989-09-02
The DIC G.I. Joe cartoon series began with a five-parter called "Operation: Dragonfire," where G.I. Joe and Cobra battled around the world for sources of a mysterious energy called Dragonfire to power a new weapon.
Season 4
20 Episodes • Aired 1991-09-23
No season overview provided for this season.