Arthur! and the Square Knights of the Round Table facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Arthur! and the Square Knights of the Round Table |
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"Arthur! and the Square Knights of the Round Table" (DVD cover)
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| Genre | Animation |
| Written by | Alexander Buzo Rod Hull |
| Directed by | Zoran Janjic |
| Voices of | John Meillon Lola Brooks |
| Composer(s) | Clare Bail |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of episodes | 12 (36 cartoons) |
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| Producer(s) | Walter J. Hucker |
| Production location(s) | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Running time | 24 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Air Programs International |
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| Original network | ABC |
| Original release | 1966 – 1968 |
Arthur! And the Square Knights of the Round Table is an Australian animated series that aired from 1966 to 1968. This fun show is based on the famous legends of King Arthur and his kingdom of Camelot. It was made by a company called Air Programs International.
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About the Show
This animated series brings the classic tales of King Arthur to life in a new way. It features well-known characters from the legends. These include King Arthur himself, Queen Guinevere, the brave knight Lancelot, and the wise wizard Merlin. You'll also meet the funny Jester, the mysterious Black Knight, and the powerful Morgana le Fay.
Who Made It?
The show was written by Alex Buzo, a playwright from Melbourne, Australia. He worked with Rod Hull, an entertainer from Britain. Other writers included Lyle Martin, Michael Robinson, and John Palmer.
Voice Actors
Many talented actors gave voices to the characters.
- John Meillon voiced King Arthur.
- Lola Brooks voiced both Queen Guinevere and Morgana le Fay.
- Other voices were provided by John Ewart, Kevin Golsby, and Matthew O'Sullivan.
Where It Was Shown
Arthur! And the Square Knights of the Round Table became popular in many countries.
Australian Broadcasts
The show was first broadcast in Australia, where it was made. The Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC) showed it on their ABC-TV network.
- It often aired on Saturday mornings.
- Sometimes, it was also shown on Monday evenings.
- Even though the show was made in color, Australian viewers saw it in black and white. This was because color television didn't start in Australia until 1975.
For most of the 1970s, ABC-TV continued to show reruns of the series. It was a regular part of children's cartoon programming on Saturday mornings.
International Broadcasts
The series was also sold to other countries around the world.
- By 1969, it was being shown in the United Kingdom and the United States.
- In the early 1970s, it was broadcast in Italy.
- From 1980 to 1981, France bought the series. For the French version, the show was completely redone with a new French soundtrack and different music. It was then shown on the French television channel TF1.
- By 1993, the series was also available on cable television in Germany.
Images for kids
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Arthur! and the Square Knights of the Round Table (DVD cover)
