Ovide and the Gang facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ovide and the Gang |
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L-R: Groaner, Saphron, Ovide and Polo
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| Genre | Cartoon series |
| Directed by | Raymond Burlet Jean Sarault |
| Voices of | Fred Butter Arie Cupe Lucie de Lange Ruud Drupsteen Paul van Gorcum Tom Hartmann Ad Hoeymans Just Meyer Marianne Vloetgraven |
| Theme music composer | Carlos Leresche |
| Country of origin | Canada Belgium |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 65 |
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| Producer(s) | Jacques Pettigrew Jacques Vercruyssen Violette Vercruyssen |
| Running time | 30 min. |
| Production company(s) | CinéGroupe Odec Kid Cartoons |
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| Original release | October 17, 1987 – January 7, 1989 |
Ovide and the Gang (also known as La Bande à Ovide) is a fun animated TV show from the 1980s. It was made by a French animation studio called CinéGroupe and a Belgian company named Odec Kid Cartoons. This cartoon first aired in Canada on Ici Radio-Canada Télé starting October 17, 1987.
The show became very popular in the United Kingdom when it was shown on Children's BBC in 1988 and 1989. Later, it moved to Channel 4. In the United States, kids could watch it on Nick Jr. in 1992 and again in 1997. The characters were created by Bernard Godi and Nic Broca. Nic Broca also helped design the Snorks!
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What is Ovide and the Gang About?
This cartoon is about a friendly blue platypus named Ovide. He lives on a cool island in the South Seas. Ovide and his friends go on many exciting adventures. They also have to deal with the show's bad guys, Cy and Bobo.
Meet the Characters
Get to know the awesome characters from Ovide and the Gang:
Main Heroes
- Ovide – He's the main character and a blue platypus. Ovide is like the leader of his friends. He is super smart, responsible, and has a very kind heart. Thor Bishopric is the voice of Ovide.
- Saphron – Saphron is Ovide's cousin, and he's also a platypus. He is a great cook and loves to garden. Terrence Scammell voices Saphron.
- Polo – This character is a red lizard who always carries a broom. Polo is the island's janitor and the "tough guy" of the group. He tries to catch Woody, a mischievous woodworm, but usually fails! Terrence Scammell also voices Polo.
- Groaner – A white toucan and one of Ovide's good friends. He's called Groaner because he tells silly jokes that make everyone groan! Dean Hagopian is the voice of Groaner.
- Doe, Rae & Mi – These are three cute koalas who are often found on twigs or relaxing on the couch. Their names come from music notes (Do, Re, Mi). They are like the three wise monkeys: Doe wears headphones (Hear no Evil), Rae wears sunglasses (See no Evil), and Mi often covers his mouth (Speak no Evil).
- Matilda – A female kangaroo who wasn't originally from the island. At first, she thought the others were cannibals and hid! But she soon became friends with them. Matilda is good at making herbal medicines and using a boomerang. You first see her in episode 18.
Villains and Others
- Cy Sly – The main bad guy of the show. He's a very proud and sneaky python. Cy is jealous of Ovide and wants to take over the island. A.J. Henderson voices Cy.
- Bobo – Cy's clumsy Keel-billed toucan helper and only friend. He calls Cy "Boss." Even though he works with Cy, Bobo is kind and doesn't want to hurt Ovide or his friends. Bobo often gets away without punishment, unlike Cy. Terrence Scammell also voices Bobo.
- Woody – A playful woodworm who digs tunnels all over the island. He likes to mess up bowling games and chew holes in Ovide's house. He and Polo are always disagreeing.
- Alvin – A blue three-toed sloth who lives in the island's forest. He usually has a small role in the cartoon. The only word he can say is "Aye."
- Newscaster Lady – A platypus with pink hair whose name is not known. She appears on TV a lot and gives important news to Ovide (and sometimes even to Cy!).
- Super Cy – This is a superhero from Cy's imagination. He has a big "C" on his chest. His catchphrase is "Super Cy to the rescue!" He saves the world with Fantastic Bobo.
- Fantastic Bobo – A superhero from Bobo's imagination and Super Cy's helper. His catchphrase is "Me and Cy will save you!" He helps Super Cy save the world.
Television's Role in Ovide
Television is a big part of this cartoon series. In every episode, Ovide and his friends are watching a TV show. Ovide even carries a brown briefcase that holds a small, portable TV! There's also a special TV that moves around the island. It often shows up at important times to give the characters information they need for the story. Whenever Cy sees this TV, he seems to get completely focused on it.
Episodes
Ovide and the Gang has 65 episodes in total. Some of these episodes were released on VHS tapes for kids in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
