George of the Jungle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids George of the Jungle |
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| Created by | Jay Ward Bill Scott |
| Directed by | Gerard Baldwin Frank Braxton Pete Burness Paul Harvey Jim Hiltz Bill Hurtz Lew Keller John Walker |
| Starring | Bill Scott Paul Frees June Foray Daws Butler |
| Opening theme | Stan Worth Sheldon Allman |
| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of episodes | 17 (list of episodes) |
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| Executive producer(s) | Ponsonby Britt, O.B.E. Jay Ward Bill Scott |
| Producer(s) | Jay Ward Bill Scott |
| Running time | 30 minutes with commercials |
| Production company(s) | Jay Ward Productions |
| Distributor | NBCUniversal Television Distribution |
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| Original network | ABC |
| Original release | September 9 – December 30, 1967 |
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| Followed by | George of the Jungle (2007 TV series) |
George of the Jungle is a fun animated television series. It was made by Jay Ward Productions in the late 1960s. The show is a parody, which means it makes fun of something in a funny way. In this case, it makes fun of classic jungle stories like Tarzan.
The main character, George, lives in the jungle. He swings through trees, but often crashes into them! His adventures are always full of laughs.
Meet George and His Friends
George is a strong but clumsy hero. He wears a loincloth and lives in a treehouse. He tries to protect the jungle and his friends.
- Ursula: She is George's smart girlfriend. She often helps him out of trouble.
- Ape: This is George's best friend, a talking gorilla. Ape is much smarter than George. He often tries to teach George about the world.
- Shep: Shep is George's pet elephant. But George thinks Shep is a dog! Shep acts like a loyal puppy.
The Story of George
Each episode of George of the Jungle follows George on a new adventure. He often faces dangers in the jungle. These include wild animals or tricky villains. George always tries to be a hero. However, his clumsiness often leads to hilarious mistakes.
The show is known for its catchy theme song. It also has a narrator who tells the story. The narrator often adds funny comments about George's actions.
George of the Jungle in Movies and Games
The cartoon was so popular that it became a live-action movie. Disney released the movie in 1997. Brendan Fraser played George in the film. The movie brought George's silly adventures to a new generation.
A sequel, George of the Jungle 2, came out in 2003. It was released directly to video. Fans could also play a video game based on the film. This 2D platformer game was released in 2008.
Later, a new animated TV series was made in 2007. It continued the adventures of George and his friends.
