Kissyfur facts for kids
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| Genre | Animation |
| Created by | Phil Mendez |
| Voices of | Michael Bell Garry Chalk Brian Cummings Jeannie Elias Ron Feinberg Linda Gary Ed Gilbert Barbara Goodson Michael Horton Marilyn Lightstone Tress MacNeille Mona Marshall Terence McGovern Max Meier Doug Parker Stu Rosen Neil Ross Susan Silo John Stephenson Russi Taylor B.J. Ward Jill Wayne Lennie Weinrib Frank Welker Cathy Weseluck R.J. Williams |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 26 |
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| Executive producer(s) | Jean Chalopin Andy Heyward |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company(s) | NBC Productions DIC Animation City Saban Entertainment (1988) |
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| Original network | NBC |
| Original release | September 13, 1986 – August 25, 1990 |
Kissyfur is an exciting American animated TV show. It aired on NBC and was made by Phil Mendez for DIC Animation City. The show is about a young bear cub named Kissyfur and his dad, Gus.
The story starts when Gus and Kissyfur, who used to be in a circus, escape after their train crashes. They find a new home in the Paddlecab County swamp. Here, they meet many new animal friends. They also have to protect everyone from two hungry, clumsy alligators, Floyd and Jolene. Gus and Kissyfur use their skills from the human world to start a boat tour business. They help other animals travel and move their goods down the river.
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Meet the Characters of Kissyfur
Get to know the fun and unique animals who live in Paddlecab County!
Adult Animals
These grown-up animals help run the swamp and look after the cubs.
- Gus (voiced by Ed Gilbert) - Kissyfur's dad. He's a kind and sometimes silly bear. Gus owns the Paddlecab company, helping animals cross the swamp. He is also the only one who can scare off the alligators, Floyd and Jolene.
- Miss Emmie Lou (voiced by Russi Taylor) - A sweet blue bear who is the swamp's schoolteacher. She has a southern accent and is very fond of Gus.
- Charles (voiced by Lennie Weinrib) — Lenny's dad and a warthog. He often thinks he knows everything, but he's more about strength than smarts.
- Ralph — A packrat who sometimes takes things that don't belong to him.
- Howie — A mocking bird who can copy any sound or voice. This special talent often gets him into funny trouble.
- Uncle Shelby (voiced by Frank Welker) - A wise old turtle. He is the oldest and most respected animal in the swamp.
- The Cackle Sisters — Two chicken sisters. One is very proper and talks a lot, while the other just clucks in agreement.
- Floyd (voiced by Stu Rosen) - A clumsy alligator. He and Jolene are always trying to catch the swamp cubs for dinner. He often says silly things.
- Jolene (voiced by Terence McGovern and later Doug Parker) - An alligator who wears a red wig. She is usually the one coming up with the plans to catch the cubs. She gets annoyed with Floyd's silliness and sometimes smacks him with her wig!
- Flo (voiced by Marilyn Lightstone) - A proud buzzard.
The Swamp Cubs
These are the young animal friends who go on many adventures together.
- Kissyfur (voiced by R.J. Williams and later Max Meier) - Gus's son and the main character. He is an eight-year-old bear cub. Kissyfur loves to play pretend and sometimes gets into mischief with his friends.
- Stuckey (voiced by Stu Rosen) - A purple porcupine. He is usually quiet and a bit gloomy.
- Beehonie (voiced by Russi Taylor) - A white, eight-year-old bunny. She is the only girl cub and often tries to be the voice of reason. She also has a crush on Kissyfur.
- Duane (voiced by Neil Ross) - A pig who loves to be clean. He gets very upset if he gets dirty.
- Toot (voiced by Russi Taylor) - A six-year-old beaver. He is the youngest cub and looks up to Kissyfur a lot.
- Lenny (voiced by Lennie Weinrib) - Charles's son. He is ten years old and thinks he's the leader of the cubs. Lenny tries to act tough and can be a bit bossy, but he still cares about his friends. He sometimes calls Kissyfur "Sissyface."
- Donna (voiced by Russi Taylor) - Miss Emmy Lou's niece. She appears in one of the special episodes.
Kissyfur's Adventures: Episodes and Specials
Kissyfur aired for two seasons, with 26 episodes in total. Before the main series, there were also four special episodes.
Special Episodes
The special episodes helped introduce the characters and their new life in the swamp.
- Bear Roots – This special shows how Kissyfur and Gus escape the circus and find their new home in the swamp. They learn about the dangers, like the alligators, and start their new life.
- The Birds & The Bears – A new girl cub arrives, causing the boy cubs to act differently.
- The Lady is a Chump – The adults hire a nanny for the cubs, but it's actually Floyd the alligator in disguise!
- We are the Swamp – A big drought hits the swamp, and the cubs have to find a way to deal with the heat and find water.
Main Series Episodes
The two seasons of Kissyfur followed the daily adventures of the swamp animals. They often dealt with challenges from nature, like floods, or tried to outsmart the hungry alligators, Floyd and Jolene. The cubs learned lessons about friendship, bravery, and working together.
See also
In Spanish: Kissyfur para niños
