Spider-Man (1981 TV series) facts for kids
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| Genre | Superhero Action Adventure |
| Developed by | Stan Lee |
| Written by | Creighton Barnes Doug Booth Francis K. Feighan Donald F. Glut Jack Hanrahan Christy Marx Larry Parr Jeffrey Scott |
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| Composer(s) | Johnny Douglas |
| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of episodes | 26 |
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| Producer(s) | Arthur Vitello |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
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| Distributor | ARP Films Inc. |
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| Original network | Syndication |
| Original release | September 12, 1981 – March 30, 1982 |
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| Preceded by | Spider-Man |
| Followed by | Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends |
Get ready for adventure with Spider-Man, an exciting American animated TV series from 1981–1982! This show brings the famous Marvel Comics character, Spider-Man, to life on screen. It was the second cartoon series about the web-slinging hero, following an earlier show from 1967–1970. Join Peter Parker as he balances his everyday life with his secret identity as Spider-Man!
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What is the Show About?
This Spider-Man series follows the exciting life of Peter Parker. He's a busy university student and a part-time photographer for the Daily Bugle newspaper. But that's not all! Peter also has a huge secret: he's the amazing superhero, Spider-Man! He uses his incredible powers to fight crime and protect New York City. At the same time, he takes care of his kind Aunt May Parker. It's a tough balancing act for our hero!
Who are the Voices Behind the Characters?
Many talented actors brought the characters of Spider-Man to life. Here's a look at some of the main voices you heard:
- Ted Schwartz as Spider-Man/Peter Parker
- Jack Angel as Dr. Donald Blake, Man Mountain Marko, and Moe
- Lee Bailey as Robbie Robertson
- William Boyett as Hammerhead
- Wally Burr as Sam Block
- Corey Burton as Lizard
- Philip L. Clarke as Sidewinder/Wild Willie Wilson
- Regis Cordic as Ringmaster, Professor Gizmo
- Henry Corden as Dr. Niemann
- Ralph James as Doctor Doom, Goron
- Peter Cullen as Red Skull, Stuntman/Jack Riven
- Brian Cummings as Empire State University Principal, General
- Jeff David as Nephilia/Dr. Bradley Shaw
- Lynn Johnson as Akim
- Morgan Lofting as Aunt May, Black Cat
- Mona Marshall as Betty Brant, Rodeo Girl, Young Victor Von Doom
- Jack DeLeon as Kraven the Hunter
- George DiCenzo as Captain America, Wizard
- Walker Edmiston as Magneto
- Ron Feinberg as Cat Burglar
- Brian Fuld as Johann, Young Reed Richards, Young Victor Von Doom
- Linda Gary as Colleen
- Buster Jones as Acting Teacher
- Stan Jones as Doctor Octopus, Kingpin
- Les Lampson as Shlocker
- John H. Mayer as Chameleon, Police Sergeant
- Don Messick as Vulture, Hank Edwards
- Arlin Miller as Ka-Zar
- Vic Perrin as Sub-Mariner, Caesar Cicero
- Tony Pope as Boris
- Richard Ramos as Gadgeteer/Joshua
- Gene Ross as Larry
- Neil Ross as Green Goblin/Norman Osborn, Michael
- Michael Rye as Mysterio
- Marilyn Schreffler as Sally Ann Beaumont
- Gary Seger as Johnny Griffon, Beyond Belief Host
- Michael Sheehan as Mortimer
- John Stephenson as Dr. Norton
- Andre Stojka as Sandman, Professor Higgins
- B.J. Ward as Namorita, Medusa
- Paul Winchell as Silvermane, Uncle Ben
- William Woodson as J. Jonah Jameson, Professor Donaldson, Dr. Everett
Note: Neil Ross later voiced Norman Osborn/the Green Goblin again in the 1994 Spider-Man cartoon series.
Walter S. Burr was the Voice Director for the show. He helped guide the actors.
What Episodes Are There?
The Spider-Man series had 26 exciting episodes. Each one featured Spider-Man facing off against a new villain or a tricky challenge. Here's a list of all the episodes:
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| 1 | "Bubble, Bubble, Oil and Trouble" | September 12, 1981 | |
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Doctor Octopus tries to upgrade his mechanical arms and steal the world's oil supply. Spider-Man must stop him!
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| 2 | "Dr. Doom, Master of the World" | September 19, 1981 | |
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Doctor Doom uses mind control on world leaders. He wants them to declare him ruler of the world at a big meeting.
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| 3 | "Lizards, Lizards, Everywhere" | September 26, 1981 | |
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The Lizard plans to turn New York City into a swamp. He wants to fill it with reptiles that he controls.
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| 4 | "Curiosity Killed the Spider-Man" | October 3, 1981 | |
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The Black Cat announces her plan to steal a valuable item called the Maltese Mouse. She dares Spider-Man to try and stop her.
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| 5 | "The Sandman Is Coming" | October 10, 1981 | |
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The Sandman steals a soil sample from Mars from NASA. Then, he goes on a crime spree.
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| 6 | "When Magneto Speaks... People Listen" | October 17, 1981 | |
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Magneto uses a spacecraft to make his powers stronger. He tries to shut off all the power in the country.
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| 7 | "The Pied Piper of New York Town" | October 24, 1981 | |
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Mysterio opens a new disco nightclub. The music turns people into his slaves, and he uses them to try and steal a nuclear missile.
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| 8 | "The Doctor Prescribes Doom" | October 31, 1981 | |
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Doctor Doom returns! He wants to replace world leaders with robots that he controls. This way, they will declare him ruler of the world.
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| 9 | "Carnival of Crime" | November 7, 1981 | |
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The circus comes to town. The Ringmaster uses a special gas to rob banks. He makes people think Spider-Man is the thief.
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| 10 | "Revenge of the Green Goblin" | November 14, 1981 | |
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Norman Osborn escapes from a mental hospital. He remembers he is the Green Goblin and threatens to tell everyone Spider-Man's secret identity.
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| 11 | "Triangle of Evil" | November 21, 1981 | |
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A group called the Triangle of Evil, led by Stuntman, forces Spider-Man to survive dangerous stunts.
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| 12 | "The A-B-C's of D-O-O-M" | November 28, 1981 | |
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Doctor Doom teams up with Goron. They pretend to be humanitarians to take control of a spacecraft.
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| 13 | "The Sidewinder Strikes" | December 5, 1981 | |
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A rodeo show arrives in the city. The Sidewinder tries to steal valuable gold spurs.
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| 14 | "The Hunter and the Hunted" | December 12, 1981 | |
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Kraven the Hunter comes to the city and captures Zabu, a rare sabre-tooth tiger. Ka-Zar arrives to free his animal friend.
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| 15 | "The Incredible Shrinking Spider-Man" | December 19, 1981 | |
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A janitor, feeling ignored, becomes the Gadgeteer. He steals a device that can shrink anything and uses it to shrink Spider-Man.
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| 16 | "The Unfathomable Professor Gizmo" | December 26, 1981 | |
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Professor Gizmo wants to find sunken treasure. He needs Spider-Man's help to get it.
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| 17 | "Cannon of Doom" | January 2, 1982 | |
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Doctor Doom secretly uses a laser cannon to create an earthquake fault line in New York City. He promises to fix it, but plans to cause more earthquakes.
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| 18 | "The Capture of Captain America" | January 9, 1982 | |
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Captain America is kidnapped by the Red Skull. The Red Skull plans to swap minds with him and take over the military. Spider-Man tries to save Captain America.
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| 19 | "The Doom Report" | January 16, 1982 | |
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Freedom fighters from Latveria start a movement in New York City. Doctor Doom demands that the United Nations make him ruler of the world, or he will use his weather control device to cause chaos.
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| 20 | "The Web of Nephilia" | January 23, 1982 | |
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A scientist named Dr. Bradley Shaw turns into a mutant spider. He was trying to get Spider-Man's powers from his blood.
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| 21 | "Countdown to Doom" | January 30, 1982 | |
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NASA sends a rocket into space. Doctor Doom has secretly attached a device to it that will push Earth out of orbit, causing a new ice age. He wants to force the United Nations to declare him ruler of the world.
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| 22 | "Arsenic and Aunt May" | February 6, 1982 | |
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Spider-Man catches a relative of the person who harmed Uncle Ben. This leads the Chameleon to discover Spider-Man's secret identity. He tricks Aunt May into trying to harm Spider-Man.
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| 23 | "The Vulture Has Landed" | February 13, 1982 | |
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The Vulture has been kidnapping scientists. He wants to control a NASA space probe. The Vulture mistakes Peter for his friend Harry and kidnaps him.
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| 24 | "Wrath of the Sub-Mariner" | February 20, 1982 | |
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The Kingpin makes a deal with other crime leaders. They use a powerful acid, but the waste from it makes Sub-Mariner's cousin, Namorita, sick. Sub-Mariner then causes trouble on land.
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| 25 | "The Return of the Kingpin" | February 27, 1982 | |
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The Kingpin tricks Spider-Man into doing a series of actions that look like crimes.
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| 26 | "Under the Wizard's Spell" | March 6, 1982 | |
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The Wizard invites Medusa to New York City. He forces her to steal an electronic device from a military base.
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The episodes featuring Doctor Doom had a continuing story. It was about rebels in Latveria trying to overthrow Doom. In these episodes, Doom often tricked people, especially Jameson, into believing he was a good ruler and a helpful person.
See Also
In Spanish: Las nuevas aventuras de Spider-Man para niños
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