The Adventures of Gulliver facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Adventures of Gulliver |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of episodes | 17 |
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| Production company(s) | Hanna-Barbera Productions |
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| Original network | ABC |
| Original release | September 14, 1968 – January 4, 1969 |
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| Related shows | The Banana Splits And Friends Show |
The Adventures of Gulliver is a fun television cartoon from 1968. It was made by Hanna-Barbera Productions, a famous animation studio. This show is based on the classic book Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift, but it's a new adventure for kids! It first aired on Saturday mornings on ABC-TV and had 17 exciting episodes.
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The Story of Gary Gulliver's Adventures
The cartoon follows a boy named Gary Gulliver and his loyal dog, Tagg. They are on a boat trip with Gary's father, Thomas Gulliver. Suddenly, their ship is wrecked, and Gary and Tagg end up on a mysterious island.
Meeting the Tiny People of Lilliput
On this island, Gary and Tagg discover the kingdom of Lilliput. The people of Lilliput are very tiny, only a few centimeters tall! At first, the Lilliputians capture Gary and Tagg, but soon they become great friends.
Searching for Gary's Father
With the help of his new tiny friends, Gary continues his search for his missing father. Gary's dad secretly hid a special map in Tagg's collar before the shipwreck. This map is very important for their journey.
Battling Captain Leech
But there's a problem! An evil villain named Captain Leech is always trying to steal the map from Gary. Captain Leech wants the map for himself, and he often causes trouble for Gary and the Lilliputians.
Meet the Voices Behind the Characters
Here are the talented actors who brought the characters to life:
- Jerry Dexter – Gary Gulliver
- John Stephenson – Captain John Leech, Thomas Gulliver (Gary's father), and King Pomp (the ruler of Lilliput)
- Herb Vigran – Glum (one of the Lilliputians)
- Don Messick – Eager (another Lilliputian) and Tagg (Gary's dog)
- Ginny Tyler – Flirtacia (King Pomp's daughter and a princess)
- Allan Melvin – Bunko (a Lilliputian friend)
Episode Guide: The Adventures of Gulliver
There are 17 episodes in The Adventures of Gulliver. Each one takes Gary, Tagg, and their Lilliputian friends on a new and exciting journey.
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| AG–1 | "Dangerous Journey" | September 14, 1968 | 36-1 |
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This is the first episode! Gary's father, Thomas, finds a treasure map and hides it in Tagg's collar. Their ship crashes, and Gary and Tagg end up on Lilliput. They meet the tiny people and become friends. Gary rescues King Pomp, and they find Thomas Gulliver's watch, giving Gary hope his dad is alive.
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| AG–2 | "The Valley Of Time" | September 21, 1968 | 36-3 |
| AG–3 | "The Capture" | September 28, 1968 | 36-2 |
| AG–4 | "The Tiny Vikings" | October 5, 1968 | 36-8 |
| AG–5 | "The Forbidden Pool" | October 12, 1968 | 36-4 |
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Gary and Tagg drink from a special pool and shrink to Lilliputian size! They must race to another spring to return to normal before Captain Leech finds them.
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| AG–6 | "The Perils Of The Lilliputs" | October 19, 1968 | 36-5 |
| AG–7 | "Exit Leech" | October 26, 1968 | 36-7 |
| AG–8 | "Hurricane Island" | November 2, 1968 | 36-6 |
| AG–9 | "Mysterious Forest" | November 9, 1968 | 36-9 |
| AG–10 | "Little Man Of The Year" | November 16, 1968 | 36-10 |
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Eager's big plans to be "Man Of The Year" cause trouble when he uses up all the gunpowder, just when Lilliput needs it most!
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| AG–11 | "The Rescue" | November 23, 1968 | 36-11 |
| AG–12 | "The Dark Sleep" | November 30, 1968 | 36-12 |
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Captain Leech tries to use a sleeping potion to steal the map. But Flirtacia saves Gary and accidentally falls asleep instead!
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| AG–13 | "The Runaway" | December 7, 1968 | 36-13 |
| AG–14 | "The Masquerade" | December 14, 1968 | 36-14 |
| AG–15 | "The Missing Crown" | December 21, 1968 | 36-15 |
| AG–16 | "Gulliver's Challenge" | December 28, 1968 | 36-16 |
| AG–17 | "The Hero" | January 4, 1969 | 36-17 |
See also
In Spanish: Las aventuras de Gulliver para niños
