Flash Gordon (1996 television series) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Flash Gordon |
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| Developed by | David J. Corbett Garfield Reeves-Stevens Judith Reeves-Stevens |
| Directed by | Norman Leblanc Eric Berthier |
| Starring | The voices of Toby Proctor Lexa Doig Paul Shaffer |
| Composer(s) | Edmund Eagan |
| Country of origin | United States France Canada |
| No. of episodes | 26 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Carol Monroe/David J. Corbett Michel L. Lemire Sheldon Weisman Claude Carrere Leon Perahia |
| Producer(s) | Gerald Tripp |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Lacewood Productions Editions Dupuis France Carrere Television Media Toon Hearst Entertainment France 3 |
| Distributor | Hearst Entertainment |
| Release | |
| Original network | Syndication Channel 4, YTV, TCC |
| Original release | September 1996 – 1997 |
Flash Gordon is an exciting animated science fiction TV show that first aired in 1996. This series is based on the famous Flash Gordon comic strip. The original comic was created by Alex Raymond way back in 1934.
Flash Gordon has been a popular character for a long time. He has appeared in many different types of entertainment. These include old-fashioned movie serials, which were short films shown in parts. There was also a live-action Flash Gordon movie made in 1980. Plus, there were two other live-action TV shows. Before this 1996 cartoon, there were also two earlier animated series. These were called The New Adventures of Flash Gordon and Defenders of the Earth.
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About the 1996 Flash Gordon Series
The 1996 Flash Gordon animated series brought the classic hero to a new generation. It was a science fiction adventure. The show featured exciting stories set in space. Each episode was about 30 minutes long.
Who Made the Show?
Many talented people worked on the 1996 Flash Gordon series. The show was developed by David J. Corbett, Garfield Reeves-Stevens, and Judith Reeves-Stevens. Norman Leblanc and Eric Berthier directed the episodes. Gerald Tripp was the producer.
Several companies helped create this international show. These included Lacewood Productions, Editions Dupuis France, and Carrere Television. Media Toon, Hearst Entertainment, and France 3 also played a part. The series was shown in the United States, France, and Canada.
The Voices Behind the Characters
The characters in the show were brought to life by voice actors. Toby Proctor lent his voice to one of the main characters. Lexa Doig also provided a voice for the series. Famous musician and comedian Paul Shaffer was also part of the voice cast. The music for the show was composed by Edmund Eagan.
When Did It Air?
The 1996 Flash Gordon series started in September 1996. It continued to air through 1997. There were a total of 26 episodes in the series. In the United States, it was shown through syndication. This means it was sold to many different TV stations. It also aired on Channel 4 in the UK, YTV in Canada, and TCC.
