Cadillacs and Dinosaurs (TV series) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cadillacs and Dinosaurs
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Genre	Adventure Science fantasy
Created by	Steven E. de Souza Mark Schultz
Developed by	Dennise Fordham Martin Pasko David Wise
Directed by	Raymond Jafelice
Starring	Don Dickinson Ted Dillon David Fox Don Francks Dawn Greenhalgh David Keeley Kristina Nicoll Colin O'Meara Frank Pellegrino Susan Roman John Stocker Bruce Tubb Phillip Williams Lenore Zann
Narrated by	Greg Spottiswood
Composer(s)	John Tucker
Country of origin	United States Canada
Original language(s)	English
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	13
Production
Executive producer(s)	Steven E. de Souza Sasha Harari Michael Hirsh Patrick Loubert Toper Taylor
Production company(s)	Nelvana Limited Galaxy Films de Souza Productions
Release
Original network	CBS (USA)
Picture format	480i (4:3 SDTV)
Audio format	Stereo
Original release	September 18, 1993 (1993-09-18) – January 28, 1994 (1994-01-28)

Cadillacs and Dinosaurs is an exciting animated TV show. It was made in the United States and Canada. The show aired on CBS from 1993 to 1994. It had one season with 13 episodes.

The series is based on a comic book called Xenozoic Tales by Mark Schultz. Steven E. de Souza created the TV show. He also helped make a video game called Cadillacs and Dinosaurs. The show often explored important ideas about nature and how people live together.

Discover the Story: What Happens in Cadillacs and Dinosaurs?

The show takes place in a future world. Dinosaurs have returned to Earth! Humans now live in special cities to stay safe. The main characters are Jack Tenrec and his friends, the "Mechanics." They are like environmental heroes. They fight to protect nature and keep things balanced.

Jack's friend is Hannah Dundee, an ambassador from another land. She wants to help her people talk with the modern cities. Together, Jack and Hannah face many challenges. They deal with problems in their futuristic world.

Jack also has a pet dinosaur named Hermes. Hermes is a young "cutter," which is like an Allosaurus. He is gentle with Jack and Hannah. But he can be very fierce when he gets angry. The show also features smart lizard-like beings called "Griths."

Jack and his team often go against the Council of Governors. These are the leaders of the main city. They also battle a tough gang led by Hammer Terhune.

Meet the Characters: Who's Who in the Show?

• Jack Tenrec (voiced by David Keeley) – Jack is a skilled garage mechanic. He is great at surviving in the wild. He loves fixing old cars, especially Cadillacs. These cars are what the Mechanics use to get around.
• Hannah Dundee (voiced by Susan Roman) – Hannah is an ambassador from a place called Wasoon. She often travels with Jack. She tries to stop Jack from causing trouble with their neighbors.
• Mustapha Cairo (voiced by Bruce Tubbe) – Mustapha is Jack's friend and an engineer. He often helps Jack with his plans.
• Kirgo (voiced by David Fox) – Kirgo is a ferryman. He helps people travel to and from the City in the Sea. He is also a good friend of Jack.
• Hermes – Hermes is a young "Cutter" (an Allosaurus). Jack raised him after his mother died. Hermes is kind to Jack and Hannah. However, he can be very strong and fierce when he needs to be.

The City Leaders and Their Allies

• Council of Governors – These are the main leaders of the City in the Sea.
  • Governor Wilhelmina Scharnhorst (voiced by Dawn Greenhalgh) – Wilhelmina is one of the three governors. She wants more power and does not care much about nature. She often hires Hammer Terhune's gang to do her dirty work. She sees Jack as a problem. But she will work with him if it helps her city.
  • Governor Dahlgren (voiced by Kristina Nicoll) – Dahlgren is another governor. She is often the voice of reason. She tries to make fair decisions. She seems to like Jack, which sometimes bothers Hannah.
  • Governor Toulouse (voiced by Philip Williams) – Toulouse handles public relations for the governors. He cares a lot about what people think. He means well, but he is not used to living outside the city.
• Noc (voiced by Don Dickinson) – Noc is the Captain of the Guards in the City in the Sea. He does not like Jack. He often follows Wilhelmina's orders, even if they are wrong.
• Dr. Fessenden (voiced by John Stocker) – Dr. Fessenden is a mad scientist. He often invents new technology for Wilhelmina to use.

The Villains and Their Gang

• Hammer Terhune (voiced by Ted Dillon) – Hammer is a big, strong poacher. He often attacks Jack. Wilhelmina hires him, but he does not always respect her. He will betray her if he gets a better chance.
  • Wrench Terhune (voiced by Colin O'Meara) – Wrench is Hammer's younger brother.
  • Vice Terhune (voiced by Frank Pellegrino) – Vice is Hammer's other younger brother. He wears a ponytail.
  • Mikla (voiced by Lenore Zann) – Mikla is a female member of Hammer's gang.

The Griths and the Wild Boy

• Griths – These are a race of lizard-like people. They live in caves.
  • Hobb (voiced by Don Francks) – Hobb is a Grith. He can talk to others using his mind. He helps Jack understand the Griths.
  • Wild Boy – This is a wild child who was raised by the Griths. He does not speak human languages. But he can talk to dinosaurs. The Griths saved him from cave hyenas when he was young.

Prehistoric Creatures: Dinosaurs and More!

Many dinosaurs and other ancient creatures appear in the show. They are often called by different names:

• Cutter – Allosaurus
• Shivet – Tyrannosaurus
• Mack – Triceratops
• Sandbuck – Apatosaurus
• Tri-colored Sandbuck – Diplodocus
• Wahonchuck – Stegosaurus
• Whiptail – Nothosaurus
• Thresher – Mosasaurus
• Zeek – Pteranodon
• Bonehead – Pachycephalosaurus
• Tree Grazer – Brachiosaurus
• Hornbill – Parasaurolophus
• Crawler – Ankylosaurus
• Deinonychus
• Velociraptor
• Dimetrodon
• Glyptodon
• Cave hyena
• Woolly mammoth
• Peramus
• Phorusrhacos
• Troodon
• Eoraptor
• Machairodus
• Compsognathus
• Coelophysis
• Struthiomimus
• Protoceratops
• Mixosaurus
• Stegoceras

Episode Guide: Adventures of Jack and Hannah

Where to Watch: Release and Availability

The show first aired in the Republic of Ireland on RTÉ Two from 1995 to 1996. It also aired for many years on HBO Family in Latin America. There, you could watch it in Spanish or English.

In the 1990s, some episodes were released on VHS tapes. Later, the show became available online. You could find it on Amazon Video in the United States. In Canada, it was on a streaming service called Shomi (which is no longer active). In 2015, all episodes were put on the Nelvana Retro YouTube channel. This channel later changed its name. Now, you can find all the episodes uploaded by Retro Rerun on their YouTube channel.

See also

In Spanish: Cadillacs y dinosaurios para niños