Galtar and the Golden Lance facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Galtar and the Golden Lance |
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Galtar and Tormack
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| Opening theme | "Galtar" |
| Ending theme | "Galtar" (Instrumental) |
| Composer(s) | Hoyt Curtin |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of episodes | 21 |
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| Executive producer(s) | William Hanna Joseph Barbera |
| Producer(s) | Bob Dranko |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Hanna-Barbera Productions |
| Distributor | Worldvision Enterprises |
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| Original network | Syndicated |
| Original release | September 2, 1985 – January 20, 1986 |
Galtar and the Golden Lance is an exciting animated TV show made by Hanna-Barbera Productions. It first aired in 1985 and 1986. Each episode was about 30 minutes long. The series has 21 episodes in total. Many people think this show was created because other fantasy shows, like He-Man, were very popular at the time.
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About Galtar's Adventures
This animated series tells the story of amazing adventures in a world of magic and swords. The main characters are Galtar, Princess Goleeta, and her younger brother Zorn. They are on a quest to stop a powerful villain.
Who is Tormack?
Galtar and his friends are fighting against Tormack. He is a cruel ruler who has taken over the kingdom of Bandisar. Tormack wants to conquer the entire world. He is also responsible for the death of Galtar's parents. Tormack also killed Goleeta and Zorn's family.
The Golden Lance and Sacred Shield
Tormack really wants the power of the Golden Lance. He hopes to combine it with the Sacred Shield. This shield rightfully belongs to Princess Goleeta and Zorn. If someone holds both the Lance and the Shield, they become unbeatable.
The Golden Lance usually looks like a short staff. But when Galtar holds it up with both hands, two magical blades appear. It can even split into two swords for fighting! The Lance has a special power. It releases energy from its handle if someone unworthy tries to use it. This energy protects the Lance.
The TV series ended before we could see how the fight between Galtar and Tormack finished.
Meet the Characters
Here are the main heroes and villains you'll meet in Galtar and the Golden Lance:
- Galtar - He is the main hero of the show. Galtar is brave and strong, and he uses the amazing Golden Lance.
- Princess Goleeta - She is the princess of Bandisar. Goleeta is a key part of the team fighting Tormack.
- Zorn - Zorn is Princess Goleeta's younger brother. He has a special power: he can control minds!
- Thork - This is Galtar's loyal horse. Thork helps Galtar on his many adventures.
- Tormack - He is the main bad guy in the series. Tormack is a cruel ruler who wants to take over everything.
- Rak and Tuk - This father and son duo are dwarves. They are mercenaries, which means they fight for money. They often try to trick both sides, but they are not very good at it! They claim it's the only job they know.
Other Important Characters
- Ither - He was the guardian of the Golden Lance. Ither eventually placed the Lance in Galtar's cave for him to find.
- Vikor - Vikor leads a group of raiders. He also wants to get his hands on the Golden Lance.
- Pandat - Pandat is a prince from a race called Nerms. He sometimes helps Galtar and his friends.
- Marin - Marin is a wild child who lives in nature. She rescues Zorn and becomes his friend.
- Rava - Rava is Tormack's niece, but she helps Galtar and Goleeta. She has a magical glove that can control fire and ice. This glove also has a black gem that can summon Raven's Claw. Rava later gives this special glove to Goleeta.
- Raven's Claw - This is a fierce and powerful red dragon. Raven's Claw helps Galtar and Goleeta in the first episode. With Rava's magical glove, Goleeta can call Raven's Claw whenever she needs help.
Episode Highlights
The show has 21 exciting episodes. Each one features Galtar, Goleeta, and Zorn facing new challenges. They meet new friends and enemies as they try to defeat Tormack.
Here are a few examples of their adventures:
- Galtar and the Princess (September 2, 1985): Galtar and Princess Goleeta begin their journey. They search for the Golden Lance and the Sacred Shield to defeat Tormack.
- Skull Forest (September 9, 1985): Prince Pandat helps Galtar and Goleeta escape a trap. Tormack then begins his attack.
- Goleeta's Reunion (September 23, 1985): Zorn is captured and forced to work in Tormack's mines. Princess Goleeta is also captured when Rak and Tuk lead her into a trap.
- Tormack's Trap (October 7, 1985): Galtar saves a young woman named Rava. She helps the heroes get into Tormack's castle. But they don't know Rava is Tormack's niece!
Voice Actors Behind the Characters
Many talented voice actors brought the characters of Galtar and the Golden Lance to life:
- Lou Richards voiced Galtar.
- Mary McDonald-Lewis was the voice of Princess Goleeta.
- David Mendenhall voiced Zorn.
- Brock Peters was the voice of the villain Tormack.
- Bob Frank voiced Rak.
- Frank Welker voiced Koda, Thork, and Tuk.
- Helen Hunt voiced Rava in some episodes.
- Don Messick voiced Pandat.
Other Appearances
Galtar made a quick, non-speaking appearance in an episode of the TV show Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law. In that episode, Harvey calls Galtar and his Golden Lance to help with a court case.
