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Fox's Peter Pan & the Pirates
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Genre	Adventure Fantasy Cartoon
Written by	Peter Lawrence Chris Hubbell Larry Carroll David Carren
Starring	Jason Marsden as the voice of Peter Pan Tim Curry as the voice of Captain James Hook
Voices of	Chris M. Allport Jack Angel Michael Bacall Adam Carl Debi Derryberry Ed Gilbert Whitby Hertford Tony Jay Josh Keaton Christina Lange Aaron Lohr Jack Lynch Scott Menville David Shaughnessy Cree Summer Eugene Williams Michael Wise
Country of origin	United States Japan
Original language(s)	English
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	65 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)	Buzz Potamkin
Editor(s)	Don Christensen Hiroshi Ohno (TMS)
Running time	22 minutes
Production company(s)	Fox Children's Productions Southern Star Productions TMS Entertainment
Distributor	20th Television Saban International
Release
Original network	Fox (Fox Children's Network)
Original release	September 8, 1990 (1990-09-08) – December 2, 1991 (1991-12-02)

Fox's Peter Pan & the Pirates is an exciting animated TV show. It is based on the classic Peter Pan stories by J. M. Barrie. The show first aired on Fox from September 8, 1990, to December 2, 1991. A total of 65 episodes were made. This series was one of the first children's shows on the Fox network.

Exploring Neverland: The Story of Peter Pan and the Pirates

This TV show focuses a lot on the pirates, not just Peter Pan. Captain Hook and Smee are usually the only pirates we hear about. But in this show, other crew members of the Jolly Roger ship get their own personalities. These include Robert Mullins, Alf Mason, Gentleman Ignatious Starkey, Billy Jukes, and Cookson. Captain Hook is shown as a strong, smart, and charming pirate. He is always seeking revenge. The show also gives attention to the Native American characters and their traditions.

Meet the Characters: Heroes and Villains

This section introduces the main characters you'll meet in Neverland.

The Heroes: Peter Pan and His Friends

Peter Pan (voiced by Jason Marsden) is the main hero and leader. He has dark brown hair and wears a brown costume. Peter is always ready for a new adventure. He can be a bit reckless and sometimes forgets things easily. He loves his fights with Captain Hook. Even though he's playful, Peter cares deeply for his friends.

Tinker Bell (voiced by Debi Derryberry) is a red-headed fairy and Peter Pan's helper. She is often more practical than Peter. Her fairy dust helps humans fly and can also create fire or light. Tinker Bell is sensitive and her magic depends on people believing in magic. She can get jealous of Wendy but always protects her friends.

Wendy Darling (voiced by Christina Lange) is the oldest of the Darling children. She has black hair and wears a pink dress. Wendy acts like a mother figure to the boys. She is calm and mature, but also loves to play games. She spends the most time with Peter.

John Darling (voiced by Jack Lynch) is the middle Darling sibling. He has blond hair and wears a brown hat. John loves books and often writes in his journal. He fights pirates with a magic wooden sword.

Michael Darling (voiced by Whitby Hertford) is the youngest Darling sibling. He has light brown curly hair and wears blue pajamas. Michael is the smallest and sometimes gets scared. Peter and the others look after him. He loves playing and chasing animals.

The Lost Boys are a group of six boys who live in Neverland. They wear clothes made from animal heads.

• Nibs (voiced by Adam Carl) is one of the tallest and oldest Lost Boys. He wears a bear's head cap. Nibs is Peter's second-in-command and is responsible. He is brave and strong.
• Slightly (voiced by Scott Menville) is the second tallest Lost Boy. He wears a parrot's head cap. He often uses the word "slightly" when he talks. Slightly wants to be Peter's second-in-command but learns he's not ready. He collects shells as a hobby.
• Curly (voiced by Josh Keaton) is a Lost Boy with a tiger's head cap. He has a good sense of humor. Curly tries hard to be seen as useful and independent.
• The Twins (voiced by Aaron Lohr and Michael Bacall) are two non-identical twins. They both wear leopard's head caps. They are known as Tall Twin and Short Twin. They work very well together and often finish each other's sentences. They are the group's mechanics and inventors.
• Tootles (voiced by Chris M. Allport) is the youngest and smallest Lost Boy. He wears a panda's head cap. Tootles loves eating and can sometimes be clumsy. He is brave when fighting pirates and is the most patient of the group.

The Villains: Captain Hook and His Crew

Captain James Algernon Cloudesley Hook (voiced by Tim Curry) is the main bad guy and Peter Pan's enemy. He is the captain of the pirate ship, the "Jolly Roger." He has an iron hook instead of his right hand. Unlike other versions, this Hook has white hair and no mustache. He is smart, cultured, and plays the harpsichord very well. He is not affected by Neverland's usual magic.

Smee (voiced by Ed Gilbert) is Captain Hook's loyal first mate. He is small, slim, and has a beard. Smee is often clumsy but stays loyal to Hook.

The Pirate Crew are the other pirates who live on the Jolly Roger. They are loyal to Captain Hook.

• Robert Mullins (voiced by Jack Angel) is a strong pirate who is good at sword fighting. He sometimes wants to take over as captain. He gets landsickness and is very superstitious.
• "Gentleman" Ignatious P. Starkey (voiced by David Shaughnessy) is a fancy and English pirate. He uses a rapier as a weapon. He can be a bit overconfident.
• Alf Mason (voiced by Tony Jay) is the ship's carpenter and strongman. He is very strong and muscular. He can also be sensitive.
• Billy Jukes (voiced by Eugene Williams) is the youngest pirate. He was rescued by Hook's crew and taught by Robert Mullins. He is the ship's gunner and knows a lot about machines.
• Eucrates Cookson (voiced by Jack Angel) is the ship's chef. He uses kitchen tools as weapons and is good with a fishing net. He mostly stays in the kitchen.

Short Tom is Captain Hook's mischievous parrot. He wears an eye-patch and can speak a few phrases. He often tries to warn the pirates about Peter Pan.

The Croc is a large reptile that ate Captain Hook's hand. She lives in a cave. A ticking clock is heard when she is near. This clock is magical and controls time in Neverland.

Other Interesting Characters in Neverland

The Indians are a tribe living in Neverland. They often help Peter Pan and the Lost Boys.

• Great Big Little Panther (voiced by Michael Wise) is the wise chief and father of Tiger Lily and Hard-To-Hit.
• Tiger Lily (voiced by Cree Summer) is the chief's daughter. She is active and helps Peter on adventures.
• Hard-to-Hit (voiced by Aaron Lohr) is Tiger Lily's younger brother. He knows how to use his tribe's weapons.
• Spirit Guide is a panther that helps Peter.
• Little Panther is an ancient ancestor of the tribe.

The Mermaids are half-human, half-fish women who live in the Mermaids' Lagoon. They are vain and love playing games. They only like Peter Pan. Their singing can hypnotize people and they can control water.

• The Mermaid Trio are three mermaids who love Peter and jewels.
• Crooked Tail (voiced by Linda Gary) is a green-skinned mermaid who is friendly to Peter and other humans.
• The Blonde and Redhead Mermaids are two vain mermaids who sometimes act as villains.

Captain Patch (voiced by Ed Gilbert) is Captain Hook's older brother. He is also known as Jasper Hook.

Alde Baran is a white dwarf with magical boots. He is a friend of Tinker Bell.

Olook (voiced by Jack Angel) is a grumpy giant troll who loves valuable items.

Temporary Characters: Friends and Foes

• The Girl in the Moon (voiced by Kath Soucie) controls day and night in Neverland.
• Django is a gypsy dwarf and showman.
• Nico is a wolf that Wendy befriends.
• Wherever is a powerful spirit who collects lost objects.
• King Kyros (voiced by Jack Angel) is the Ice King of Neverland.
• Jack O' Lantern is a ghost who appears on Halloween.
• Jane is Wendy's daughter from the future.
• Forget-Me-Not is a fairy.
• Frau Brumhandel is a valkyrie.
• King Oberon is the king of the fairies.
• Queen Gloriana is the queen of the fairies.
• The Dragon is a large creature that is patient and prefers peace.
• Ratatat is a stone gnome.
• Cecilia is Hook's ex-fiancée.
• Fairy of the Monday Island is a fairy who knows a lot about Neverland.
• The Never Master is an ancient wizard who grants wishes.

How This Peter Pan is Different from Other Stories

This TV series has some unique differences from J.M. Barrie's original book and other Peter Pan versions:

• The show does not explain how the Darling family lives in London. It also doesn't show how Peter takes Wendy to Neverland.
• We don't learn how the Lost Boys first came to Neverland.
• The series doesn't have a clear ending. We don't know if the Lost Boys ever leave Neverland.
• The episodes are not always shown in order. Events in a later episode might actually happen before an earlier one.
• Peter always keeps his knife on his boot, not his waist.
• Tinker Bell speaks like other characters, not just with bell sounds.
• Captain Hook has white hair, not black or brown.
• Captain Hook does not panic when he hears a clock ticking.
• John wears a brown hat, not a black top hat.
• Wendy has black hair, which is darker than her brothers'. In most stories, she has lighter hair.
• The Twins are not identical. One is short and white, the other is taller and Black. They are recognized as twins because they wear similar caps and do everything together.
• The Lost Boys wear normal clothes with animal head caps.
• In this version, Peter's friends, including the Darling siblings and the Lost Boys, can also fly all the time. In other stories, only Peter is known for flying easily.

Episode Guide: Adventures in Neverland

Here is a list of all the episodes from Fox's Peter Pan & the Pirates.

Behind the Scenes: The Crew

• Michael Bell - Voice Director
• Lee Dannacher - Voice Director
• Tony Pastor - Voice Director

When and Where the Show Aired

The series first aired on Fox from September 8, 1990, to September 10, 1991. Reruns were shown until September 11, 1992. A Christmas episode rerun aired on December 25, 1993. The show was also repeated on weekday mornings from November 4, 1996, to March 28, 1997. Later, reruns were shown on Fox Family in 1998.

Home Video Releases: Watch Peter Pan at Home

Some episodes of the series were released on VHS tapes in 1992. These are now hard to find.

VHS Releases in the United States

VHS Releases in the United Kingdom

DVD Releases

Some episodes were released on a single DVD in the UK in 2004. This DVD is also now out of print.

In France, a box set of the first half of the series was released.

Video Game: Peter Pan's Digital Adventure

A video game called Peter Pan and the Pirates was made for the Nintendo Entertainment System. It was a side-scrolling action game. Players controlled Peter Pan, flying with fairy dust and using a sword. The goal was to defeat all pirates and battle Captain Hook on his ship.

Comics: New Stories from Neverland

A German company called Bastei-Verlag released seven comic books based on the TV series. These comics told new stories about Peter Pan and his friends.

Comic Book Titles

Here are the main titles of the comics and some of their stories, with English translations:

1. Rettung für das Einhorn – Peter saves the Unicorn * Ein Piratenschiff geht fliegen – A Pirates' Ship takes Flight (a remake of the episode "The Rake") * Sturm über dem Niemalsland – Stormy Neverland * Tinkerbell sitzt in der Falle – Tink is trapped 2. Das tickende Krokodil – The tickling Croc * Wer andern eine Grube gräbt ... – Who digs a pit for others ... * Die Jagd nach dem goldenen Stein – Hunting the golden Stone * Captain Hook geht baden – Captain Hook goes swimming 3. Captain Hook und der Zauberring – Captain Hook and the Magic Ring * Captain Hook und der Zauberring – Captain Hook and the Magic Ring * Angeltour mit Hindernissen – Go fishing with obstacles * Reise in die Vergangenheit – Journey to the Past * Die verzauberte Statue – The enchanted Statue 4. Die Hexe mit dem grünen Daumen – The Witch with the green Thumb * Die Hexe mit dem grünen Daumen – The Witch with the green Thumb * Alles wegen Ingwerbeeren – All 'coz of the Ginger Berries * Verrat im Nilpferdreich – Betrayal at the Hippopo-Empire * Tootles auf Abwegen – Tootles goes astray * Der falsche Peter – The wrong Peter 5. Die Hexe lässt das Blitzen nicht – The Witch who did not stop Lightning * Die Hexe lässt das Blitzen nicht – The Witch who did not stop Lightning * Der Heiratsschwindler – The Wedding Swindler * Captain Hook hat Schwein – Hook and his Guinea Pigs * Ein Pirat und ein Gentleman – A Pirate and a Gentleman * Zaubern will gelernt sein – Doing Magic is to be learned 6. Ein Ehrengast zieht Leine – A Special Guest goes away * Ein Ehrengast zieht Leine – A Special Guest goes away * Ein Monstervogel muckt auf – Rebel of a Monster Bird * Der Piratenausverkauf – Pirates' Sale * Captain Hook geht in die Falle – Hook gets trapped * Eis und heiß im Niemalsland – Hot'n Cold in Neverland 7. Viel Radau beim Mädchenklau – Making this much Noise, the Girl has no Choice * Viel Radau beim Mädchenklau – Making this much Noise, the Girl has no Choice (story without Hook) * Ein Möhrchen zum anbeißen – To get a Nibble from the Carrot * Der Stein der vom Himmel fiel – The Stone from Sky (story without Hook) * Rettung für die Streithähne – Rescue of the Squabblers * Freitag der dreizehnte – Friday the Thirteenth (different from the TV episode)

Differences in the Comics from the TV Series

• In the comics, Peter Pan and all six Lost Boys cannot read. In the TV show, most of the Lost Boys can read.
• In the comics, only Peter can fly all the time. His friends cannot always fly and are often seen walking or using boats.
• The Native American tribe is more developed in the comics. Tiger Lily plays a bigger role, while Hard-to-Hit appears less often.
• In the TV series, the Twins often speak together and are the group's inventors. In the comics, they speak on their own and are not shown as mechanics.
• Animals in the comics have more developed thoughts and intelligence, even though they don't speak human language. Hook's parrot, Short Tom, often speaks full sentences in the comics.
• The comics show Neverland with more humans, cities, and realms. The TV series has fewer characters with abstract thinking.
• In the TV series, the Twins appear the most among the Lost Boys. In the comics, Slightly appears in most stories.
• In the TV series, Cookson is fat and loves to eat, while Mason is muscular. In the comics, Mason is fat and lazy, and Hook criticizes him for eating too much.
• In some comic stories, Michael has a teddy bear or other cuddly toy. He never has one in the TV series.
• The TV series does not show a strong romantic relationship between Peter and Wendy. In the comics, there are stories where Peter tries to be romantic with Wendy.

See also

In Spanish: Peter Pan y los piratas para niños