RoboCop (TV series) facts for kids
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| Genre | Action/animation Cyberpunk |
| Created by | Edward Neumeier Michael Miner |
| Developed by | Rich Fogel Mark Seidenberg |
| Directed by | Bill Hutton Tony Love |
| Voices of | Dan Hennessey Barbara Budd Len Carlson Rex Hagon Robert Bockstael Ron James Greg Morton Susan Roman Allen Stewart-Coates Chris Ward Gordon Maston |
| Music by | Haim Saban Shuki Levy |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
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| Executive producer(s) | Margaret Loesch Joseph M. Taritero |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Marvel Productions Orion Pictures Corporation |
| Distributor | New World Television |
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| Original network | Syndication |
| Original release | October 1 – December 17, 1988 |
RoboCop is an exciting animated TV show from 1988. It's based on the popular 1987 RoboCop movie. This cartoon was part of a special TV block called Marvel Action Universe.
The show changed some things from the movie to make it more suitable for younger viewers. For example, instead of bullets, characters used laser weapons. The series also felt more like a science fiction story. In this cartoon, RoboCop had a cool red light that moved across his visor.
The animation for the series was done by AKOM Productions.
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What the Show Is About
This series follows the story of Alex Murphy, a police officer who became a cyborg. He is now known as RoboCop. His main job is to protect the city of Old Detroit from criminals.
Sometimes, RoboCop also tries to remember his past as a human. He also wants to prove his worth to "The Old Man." This person is the chairman of Omni Consumer Products (OCP). OCP is a powerful company that runs the city's police force.
Many episodes show RoboCop's reputation being challenged. This often happens because of Dr. McNamara. He created ED-260, a robot that competes with RoboCop. Dr. McNamara keeps inventing new robot threats. These robots often cause trouble for RoboCop.
RoboCop's Friends and Rivals
On the police force, RoboCop works with Officer Anne Lewis. She is a good friend and supports him. However, Lieutenant Roger Hedgecock often gives RoboCop a hard time. He doesn't like cyborgs and wants RoboCop gone.
Their rivalry becomes very intense in the episode "The Man in the Iron Suit." Hedgecock almost beats RoboCop using a new weapon from Dr. McNamara. He also nearly hurts Officer Lewis. This makes RoboCop very angry.
RoboCop is kept in good working order by Dr. Tyler. She is the director of the RoboCop Project.
Key Themes and Differences
The show's opening scene briefly shows how Alex Murphy became RoboCop. Throughout the series, RoboCop struggles with losing his human life. The show also explores important topics. These include unfair treatment of others, protecting the environment, and dealing with terrorism.
Even though it's based on the movie, there are big differences. RoboCop is faster and moves more freely in the cartoon. Old Detroit is also much more high-tech. Lasers are common, and robots are everywhere.
In the cartoon, Dr. Tyler is the one who created RoboCop. In the movie, it was Bob Morton. Also, the criminals who hurt Alex Murphy in the movie, like Clarence Boddicker, are still around in the cartoon. They even fight RoboCop again in "Menace of the Mind."
Who Are the Voices?
- Dan Hennessey - Alex Murphy / RoboCop, Headhunter
- Susan Roman - Anne Lewis
- Harvey Atkin - K.R.U.D. station manager
- Barbara Budd - Dr. Tyler
- Len Carlson - The Old Man, Clarence Boddicker, Casey Wong, The Scrambler, Ace Jackson, Intro Narrator
- Alan Stewart-Coates - ED-260
- Rex Hagon - Lt. Roger Hedgecock
- Robert Bockstael - Dr. McNamara
- Ron James - Wheels Wilson
- Gordon Maston - Birdman Barnes, Joe Cox
- Greg Morton - Sgt. Reed, Dr. Roosevelt
- Chris Ward - Cecil, Ralph
Episode Guide
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| 1 | "Crime Wave" | Rich Fogel and Mark Seidenberg | October 1, 1988 | |
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Dr. McNamara hires a dangerous gang called the Vandals. They cause many crimes in Old Detroit. If RoboCop can't stop them, Dr. McNamara will use his ED-260 robot.
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| 2 | "Scrambler" | Rich Fogel and Mark Seidenberg | October 8, 1988 | |
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A former OCP member, now a criminal, hacks into RoboCop's system. He escapes prison with RoboCop's help. Criminals then try to make RoboCop hurt OCP's leader, The Old Man.
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| 3 | "Project Deathspore" | Donald F. Glut | October 15, 1988 | |
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An OCP experiment called Project Deathspore goes wrong. It escapes into the city and drains energy from Old Detroit and RoboCop.
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| 4 | "The Brotherhood" | John Shirley | October 22, 1988 | |
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RoboCop meets a high-tech criminal gang called "The Brotherhood." They want to destroy all robots and cyborgs. They use a special ball that causes robots to malfunction.
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| 5 | "The Man in the Iron Suit" | Rich Fogel and Mark Seidenberg | October 29, 1988 | |
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Dr. McNamara creates a powerful iron suit. He wants it to be better than RoboCop. Lieutenant Hedgecock wears the suit to challenge RoboCop. The Old Man wants to see which product is more profitable.
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| 6 | "The Hot Seat" | Marv Wolfman | November 5, 1988 | |
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Dr. McNamara helps the Vandals escape prison. He hires them to steal RoboCop’s special charging chair. Without it, RoboCop cannot work.
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| 7 | "No News Is Good News" | John Shirley | November 12, 1988 | |
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Dr. McNamara makes OCP's new tank, AV7, attack people. A dishonest reporter tries to make RoboCop look bad.
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| 8 | "Night of the Archer" | Michael Charles Hill | November 19, 1988 | |
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RoboCop investigates a man named Archer. Archer acts like Robin Hood, stealing from the rich to give to the poor. This causes violence and looting in Delta City. RoboCop must stop him.
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| 9 | "Rumble in Old Detroit" | Donald F. Glut | November 26, 1988 | |
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A gang war starts when illegal weapons are stolen. Gangs attack each other. Only RoboCop can stop the fighting.
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| 10 | "A Robot's Revenge" | John Shirley | December 3, 1988 | |
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RoboCop and Anne Lewis must protect two Middle Eastern leaders. They are trying to create a peace treaty. Two terrorists send an ED-260 robot to attack them.
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| 11 | "Into the Wilderness" | Roger Slifer | December 10, 1988 | |
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RoboCop tries to close down an OCP factory. The factory is polluting the water and the environment.
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| 12 | "Menace of the Mind" | Roger Slifer | December 17, 1988 | |
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A dangerous micro-circuit amulet appears on the black market. RoboCop finds out the gang leader is Clarence Boddicker. He is the man who caused Alex Murphy's death.
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The show only had 12 episodes, not the usual 13 for a weekly cartoon. This is because Marvel Productions used the money for the 13th RoboCop episode to help fund a pilot for a new X-Men animated series.
See also
In Spanish: RoboCop (desambiguación) para niños
