List of works produced by Filmation facts for kids

Filmation was a well-known animation studio that created many animated TV shows and films. They were famous for bringing superheroes and popular characters from comic books and live-action shows to life as cartoons. This list shows some of the animated TV series, films, and specials that Filmation produced.

Animated TV Series

Filmation made many animated TV shows over the years. They often adapted popular characters or stories into cartoons.

Shows from the 1960s

In the 1960s, Filmation became known for its superhero cartoons.

• The New Adventures of Superman (1966–1970): This was one of Filmation's first big hits, bringing the Man of Steel to animated TV.
• The Adventures of Superboy (1966–1969): This show followed Superman's adventures when he was younger.
• Aquaman (1968–1970): The underwater hero also got his own series.
• The Archie Show (1968–1969): This popular cartoon was based on the Archie comic books and featured catchy songs.
• The Adventures of Batman (1968–1969): This was the first animated series for Batman.

Shows from the 1970s

The 1970s saw Filmation create more unique shows and adapt famous live-action series.

• Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids (1972–1976): This show was very popular and taught important life lessons.
• The Brady Kids (1972–1974): An animated version of the hit live-action show The Brady Bunch.
• Star Trek: The Animated Series (1973–1974): This cartoon continued the adventures of Captain Kirk and the crew of the USS Enterprise. It even won an Emmy Award!
• Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle (1976–1979): This series brought the classic jungle hero to animation.
• The New Adventures of Batman (1977–1978): Batman returned in a new animated series.
• The New Adventures of Flash Gordon (1979–1982): Based on the classic comic strip, this show followed Flash Gordon's space adventures.

Shows from the 1980s

The 1980s were a big decade for Filmation, with some of their most famous shows.

• He-Man and the Masters of the Universe (1983–1985): This became one of Filmation's most iconic and successful shows. It followed He-Man's battles against Skeletor on the planet Eternia.
• She-Ra: Princess of Power (1985–1987): A spin-off from He-Man, this show featured He-Man's twin sister, She-Ra, fighting evil on the planet Etheria.
• Ghostbusters (1986–1988): This cartoon was based on Filmation's own live-action TV series from 1975, not the more famous movie. It followed the adventures of Jake, Eddie, and Tracy the gorilla.
• BraveStarr (1987–1989): This was the last animated series produced by Filmation. It was a space western set on a distant planet.

Films and Specials

Filmation also produced several animated films and TV specials, often based on their popular characters or classic stories.

• Archie and his New Pals (1969): A TV special featuring the Archie characters.
• Daffy Duck and Porky Pig Meet the Groovie Goolies (1972): A fun crossover special with classic Warner Bros. characters.
• Treasure Island (1973) and Oliver Twist (1974): These were animated films based on famous books.
• The Fat Albert Halloween Special (1977) and The Fat Albert Christmas Special (1977): Holiday specials for the popular Fat Albert series.
• A Snow White Christmas (1980): An animated Christmas special based on the classic fairy tale.
• Flash Gordon: The Greatest Adventure of All (1982): A film based on the Flash Gordon animated series.
• Mighty Mouse in the Great Space Chase (1982): A theatrical film featuring the classic cartoon character.
• The Secret of the Sword (1985): This was a theatrical film that introduced She-Ra to audiences before her TV series began. It was a big event for fans of He-Man.
• He-Man & She-Ra: A Christmas Special (1985): A special holiday adventure featuring both He-Man and She-Ra.
• Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night (1987): An animated film that continued the story of Pinocchio.
• BraveStarr: The Movie (1988): A film based on the BraveStarr TV series.
• Happily Ever After (1989): This film was a sequel to the classic Snow White story.