Teen Wolf (1986 TV series) facts for kids
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| Genre | Adventure Animation |
| Written by | Linda Woolverton Rowby Goren Gordon Kent Michael Reaves Bruce Reid Schaefer |
| Directed by | Gordon Kent |
| Creative director(s) | Chris Cuddington |
| Voices of | Townsend Coleman James Hampton Don Most June Foray Stacy Keach Sr. |
| Theme music composer | Opening Theme: John Lewis Parker Barry Mann Closing Theme: Ashley Hall Stephanie Tyrell |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 21 (list of episodes) |
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| Executive producer(s) | Jonathan Dana Buzz Potamkin |
| Producer(s) | Gordon Kent |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Southern Star Productions Hanna-Barbera Australia Clubhouse Pictures (Season 1) Atlantic/Kushner-Locke (Season 2) |
| Distributor | MGM Worldwide Television Distribution |
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| Original network | CBS |
| Picture format | Color |
| Audio format | Mono |
| Original release | 13 September 1986 – 7 November 1987 |
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| Preceded by | Teen Wolf |
| Related shows | Teen Wolf (2011 TV series) Teen Wolf Too |
Teen Wolf, also known as The Cartoon Adventures of Teen Wolf in the United Kingdom, is an animated TV series from the United States. It aired from 1986 to 1987. The show was made by Southern Star Productions and Hanna-Barbera Australia. It was based on the live-action movie Teen Wolf from 1985.
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About Teen Wolf's Story
This cartoon series is about a teenage boy and his family who can turn into werewolves. The story focuses on growing up and trying to fit in. While it kept the main ideas from the movie, the cartoon made some fun changes.
Scott Howard's Family Life
Scott Howard and his family now live in a made-up town called Wolverton. This small town always has tourists because of its history of werewolf sightings. In the movie, the town was called 'Beacontown'. Also, in the film, Scott was an only child living with just his dad. But in the cartoon, he has a little sister and his grandparents living with them too!
Scott's Werewolf Challenges
Even though it was a cartoon for young people, the series showed how Scott felt different. He would feel "weird" right before and during his werewolf changes. He never hurt anyone as a werewolf. Still, Scott was aware that he was different from other teenagers. He had to find ways to deal with his unique situation. He also felt annoyed that people in Wolverton had unfair ideas about "his people."
New Characters and School Life
A jock named Mick now goes to Wolverton High with Scott. Mick often picks on Scott for being new and different. In the movie, Mick went to a different high school. Pamela, who wasn't very spirited in the film, is a cheerleader in the cartoon.
Meet the Characters
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- Scott Howard (Townsend Coleman): He's the main character. Scott is always trying to get the attention of Pam, a popular cheerleader. But Pam's boyfriend, Mick McAllister, often gets in his way. Scott spends a lot of time worrying about being accepted and keeping his werewolf secret safe.
- Harold Howard (James Hampton): Scott's dad. He's a relaxed hardware store owner. He doesn't often turn into a werewolf. James Hampton was the only actor from the live-action movie to be in the cartoon.
- Lupe Howard (June Foray): Scott's younger sister. She's a new character made for the cartoon. Lupe isn't old enough to know if she's a werewolf yet, but she really wants to be one!
- Grandpa Howard (Stacy Keach Sr.): Scott's grandfather, who came from Transylvania. He's usually in his werewolf form. He only looks fully human when he absolutely has to. Grandpa Howard often embarrasses Scott because he acts like a wild animal. He's another new character for the cartoon.
- Grandma Howard (June Foray): Scott's grandmother. She's also from Transylvania and usually stays in werewolf form like Grandpa. She's not as embarrassing as Grandpa. She often helps Scott try to keep Grandpa out of trouble. Sometimes she seems to have special abilities, like making potions. She is also a new character in the cartoon.
- Rupert "Stiles" Stilinski (Don Most): Scott's best friend. He knows the werewolf secret. Stiles is very supportive, but Scott sometimes doesn't appreciate him. Stiles wishes he could be a werewolf too!
- Chubs (Will Ryan): Another one of Scott's friends who knows the secret. Chubs is more reliable than Stiles and doesn't talk as much. Unlike the movie, he's not on any sports team, but he still loves to eat.
- Lisa "Boof" Marconi (Jeannie Elias): A friend of Scott's. She also knows the family's werewolf secret. Boof likes Scott, but he doesn't seem to notice, as he's busy chasing Pam.
- Pamela Wells (Ellen Gerstell): The most popular girl at Wolverton High. She's a cheerleader and Scott's crush. She's Mick McAllister's girlfriend. Pam doesn't know that Scott and his family are werewolves.
- Mick McAllister (Craig Sheffer): A mean jock at Wolverton High. He's Pamela's boyfriend. Mick often bothers Scott and picks on him for being an outsider. Like Pam, Mick doesn't know the Howard family's secret.
- Mrs. Seslick (June Foray): The Howard family's nosy neighbor. She's always close to figuring out their secret. She's the last new character added just for the cartoon.
Voice Cast
- Sheryl Bernstein – Frieda the Housekeeper
- Townsend Coleman – Scott Howard
- Brian Cummings
- Jeannie Elias – Lisa "Boof" Marconi
- June Foray – Grandma Howard, Mrs. Seslick
- Ellen Gerstell - Pamela Wells
- James Hampton – Harold Howard
- Stacy Keach, Sr. – Grandpa Howard
- Kenneth Mars – Mayor Marconi (first voice)
- Mona Marshall
- Don Most – Stiles
- Will Ryan – Chubs
- Craig Sheffer – Mick McAllister
- Frank Welker – Valor, Daisy, Mayor Marconi (second voice)
Episode Guide
Season 1 (1986)
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| 1 | "Teen Wolf's Family Secret" | 13 September 1986 | 01 |
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Scott needs to find his family's werewolf photo album before their secret is out!
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| 2 | "The Werewolf Buster" | 20 September 1986 | 02 |
| 3 | "Shopworn Wolf" | 27 September 1986 | 03 |
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Stiles turns the hardware store into a club while Scott's dad is away.
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| 4 | "The Beast Within" | 4 October 1986 | 04 |
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The Howard family starts acting wild when they turn into werewolves. Lupe's science project might be the cause!
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| 5 | "Up a Family Tree" | 11 October 1986 | 05 |
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Scott's family reunion is happening, and his cousin almost spills the family secret.
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| 6 | "Grampa's[sic] in the Doghouse" | 18 October 1986 | 06 |
| 7 | "Wolf Pride" | 25 October 1986 | 07 |
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Scott is upset about a werewolf horror movie being made in Wolverton. He wants to change the story to be more realistic.
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| 8 | "Wolf of My Dreams" | 1 November 1986 | 08 |
| 9 | "Leader of the Pack" | 8 November 1986 | 09 |
| 10 | "The Curse of the Red Paw" | 15 November 1986 | 10 |
| 11 | "The All-American Werewolf" | 22 November 1986 | 11 |
| 12 | "Under My Spell" | 29 November 1986 | 12 |
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A new family moves in and turns everyone in Wolverton into zombies, except the Howards.
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| 13 | "Teen Wolf Punks Out" | 6 December 1986 | 13 |
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Stiles' car breaks down, and a group of punks offer to help.
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Season 2 (1987)
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| 14 | "Teen Wolf's Curse" | 19 September 1987 | 14 |
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Grandma’s old enemy, Zazu, puts a curse on the Howards. Anyone they touch turns into a werewolf!
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| 15 | "It's No Picnic Being Teen Wolf" | 26 September 1987 | 15 |
| 16 | "Toot Toot Tut Tut and All That Rot" | 3 October 1987 | 16 |
| 17 | "Down on the Farm" | 10 October 1987 | 17 |
| 18 | "Diary of a Mad Werewolf" | 17 October 1987 | 18 |
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A statue of a "Werewolf on Horseback" is stolen. It has a secret diary from Scott's great-uncle hidden inside.
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| 19 | "Teen Wolf Come Home" | 24 October 1987 | 19 |
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Scott bumps his head and can't remember who he is or that he's a werewolf.
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| 20 | "Scott and the Howlers" | 31 October 1987 | 20 |
| 21 | "Howlin' Cousins" | 7 November 1987 | 21 |
How the Cartoon is Different from the Movie
The cartoon made several changes from the original Teen Wolf movie.
Town Name Change
In the movie, the town was called "Beacontown." For the cartoon series, the town's name was changed to "Wolverton."
The Werewolf Secret
In the movie, Scott's werewolf status was known to almost everyone. But in the cartoon, only his family, Stiles, and Boof know his secret.
Scott's Family Life
In the movie, Scott was an only child living only with his dad, Harold Howard. In the cartoon, Scott's grandparents and a younger sister named Lupe also live with them. Also, in the movie, Harold had grey fur when he transformed. In the cartoon, his fur is dark.
Mick and Pam's Roles
Mick, who was 21 and went to a rival high school in the movie, now attends Wolverton High with the other teens. His past background is removed. Pam, who was a light-haired blonde interested in drama in the movie, is a dark-haired blonde cheerleader in the cartoon.
New Hangout Spot
The cartoon also added a new hangout spot for the teens called "Wolf Burgers."
