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Oliver and the Artful Dodger
Written by Blanche Hanalis
Directed by Joseph Barbera
William Hanna
Starring Michael Bell
Lucille Bliss
Richard Dawson
Michael Evans
Pam Ferdin
Bernard Fox
Joan Gerber
Anna Lee
Ronald Long
Gary Marsh
Don Messick
Darryl Pollack
John Stephenson
Ngaire Thomson
Jon Walmsley
Theme music composer Hoyt Curtin
William Hanna
Joseph Barbera
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
Production
Producer(s) Joseph Barbera
William Hanna
Running time 90 minutes
Production company(s) Hanna-Barbera Productions
Release
Original network ABC
Original release October 21, 1972 (1972-10-21) (Part 1)
October 28, 1972 (1972-10-28) (Part 2)
Chronology
Preceded by Willie Mays and the Say-Hey Kid
Followed by The Adventures of Robin Hoodnik

Oliver and the Artful Dodger is a 1972 American animated television film and a sequel to Charles Dickens' 1838 novel Oliver Twist. It was broadcast as part of The ABC Saturday Superstar Movie and originally aired in two parts on October 21 and 28, 1972.

Plot

In 1860, after Mr. Brownlow dies, his nephew Sniperly attempts to steal his fortune. It's up to Oliver Twist to stop him. Meanwhile, the Artful Dodger helps children escape from workhouses.

Cast

  • Michael Bell as The Artful Dodger and Fishmonger
  • Richard Dawson as Sam Sniperly and Furniture Man
  • Michael Evans as Narrator
  • Pam Ferdin as Louisa and Lilibit
  • Bernard Fox as Doctor, Farmer, Constable, and Master Dreadly
  • Joan Gerber as Mrs. Puddy, Rose, Tess, and Old Hag
  • Anna Lee as Mrs. Grunch, Mistress Dreadly, Farmer's Wife, Old Crone
  • Ronald Long as Mr Bumble and Coachman
  • Gary Marsh as Oliver Twist
  • Don Messick as Pastry Cook, House Agent, Midget, Workman, and Hero
  • Darryl Pollack as Deacon, Happy Harry, and Twig
  • John Stephenson as Mr. Brownlow, Mr. Grunch, Goodfriend, Butcher, and Mr. Highbottle
  • Jon Walmsley as Flip and Boy
  • Lucille Bliss as Additional Characters
  • Ngaire Thomson as Additional Characters
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