The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle (TV series) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle |
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Title screen from the first five episodes
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| Narrated by | Daran Norris |
| Composer(s) | Guy Moon |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 26 |
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| Running time | 23 minutes |
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| Distributor | Amazon Studios NBCUniversal Television Distribution |
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| Original network | Prime Video |
| Original release | May 11, 2018 – January 11, 2019 |
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| Related shows | The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show |
The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle is an American animated (cartoon) series. It's a fresh new version of the classic Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends show. This series first appeared on May 11, 2018, on Prime Video. It was the first show from DreamWorks Animation Television to be shown on a streaming service other than Netflix. The animation for the show was done by DHX Media's 2D animation studio in Canada. The second part of the series was released on January 11, 2019.
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About the Show
This fun series follows the exciting adventures of Rocky the flying squirrel and his best friend, Bullwinkle the moose. They often find themselves in tricky situations but always manage to save the day!
What's the Story?
Rocky and Bullwinkle have simple, silly dreams, like becoming rock stars or finding hidden treasure. But their innocent plans often get tangled up with the evil Fearless Leader's secret plots to take over the world. This means our heroes constantly bump into Fearless Leader's famous spies, Boris Badenov and Natasha Fatale. It's a constant chase between good and evil, filled with laughs and adventure!
Meet the Characters
Get to know the main voices behind your favorite characters!
Main Characters
- Tara Strong as Rocket "Rocky" J. Squirrel: A brave, smart flying squirrel.
- Brad Norman as Bullwinkle J. Moose: Rocky's best friend, a kind-hearted but often clumsy moose.
- Ben Diskin as Boris Badenov: One of Fearless Leader's sneaky spies.
- Rachel Butera as Natasha Fatale: Boris's clever and stylish spy partner.
- Piotr Michael as Fearless Leader: The main villain who always tries to take over the world.
- Daran Norris as Narrator, Evil Chicken: The voice who tells the story and also plays other characters.
Other Important Characters
- Fuschia! as Director Peachfuzz: A secret agent who keeps an eye on things.
- Ant Simpson as Butler
- Kari Wahlgren as Grandwinkle: Bullwinkle's wise grandmother.
- Rhomeyn Johnson as Rafi Tusk: An eccentric billionaire.
- Tom Kenny as Colonel Boudreaux
- Kevin Michael Richardson as President Leader
- Grey Griffin as Dr. Lesso: A mad scientist.
- Faruq Tauheed as Mayor Grundstrom
- Ben Giroux as Francis / Newsie
- Eric Bauza as Premier Leader
Special Guest Voices
- Lil Rel Howery as Chuckles
- Cristina Milizia as Thalia
- Roger Craig Smith as Agent Chad
Playing Themselves
Episode Guide
Here's a look at some of the exciting adventures Rocky and Bullwinkle have in their first season!
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| 1 | "Stink of Fear" | Howie Perry | Story by : : Marco Schnabel Teleplay by : : Mike Leffingwell |
Chad Coyle, Dennis Messner, Howie Perry, and David P. Smith | May 11, 2018 | |||||||
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Bullwinkle enters a pie contest with his grandma's stinky recipe and wins a trip to Paris! There, he and Rocky meet Boris and Natasha, who are trying to steal the recipe for Fearless Leader to make a weapon.
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| 2 | "The Pie's The Limit!" "Our Moose is Cooked" |
Greg Miller | Story by : : Marco Schnabel Teleplay by : : John T. Reynolds |
Jon Magram and Mike Stern | May 11, 2018 | |||||||
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Bullwinkle helps Rocky with his stage fright. Boris and Natasha steal the recipe. Bullwinkle realizes he forgot a key ingredient and heads to Norway to get it from his Grandwinkle.
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| 3 | "I Did It Norway" "Live and Let Pie" |
Chuck Sheetz | Story by : : Marco Schnabel Teleplay by : : Benjamin Siemon |
Zeus Cervas, Chad Coyle, and Luc Latulippe | May 11, 2018 | |||||||
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In Norway, Rocky, Bullwinkle, and Grandwinkle search for a special ingredient called lutefisk. Grandwinkle has a secret plan to hunt a giant lutefisk known as the Whalefisk.
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| 4 | "Pour Some Lutefisk on Me" "The Pie-nal Countdown" |
Chuck Sheetz | Story by : : Marco Schnabel Teleplay by : : Christopher Godfrey |
Chad Coyle and Gregory Leysens | May 11, 2018 | |||||||
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Rocky and Bullwinkle learn their pie recipe will be used for evil. They go to Fearless Leader's lair to stop him. Fearless Leader fires Boris and Natasha, replacing them with a robot.
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| 5 | "Prague Day Afternoon" "Hypno-Pie-zed" |
Greg Miller | Story by : : Marco Schnabel Teleplay by : : John T. Reynolds and Benjamin Siemon |
Jon Magram and Mike Stern | May 11, 2018 | |||||||
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Director Peachfuzz and Rocky race to the pie finale in Prague. They must stop a brainwashed Bullwinkle from using his stinky pie to affect world leaders.
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| 6 | "The Dark Side of the Moose" | Howie Perry | Story by : : Marco Schnabel Teleplay by : : Nathan Knetchel and Keith Wagner |
Robert Iza and Dennis Messner | May 11, 2018 | |||||||
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Rocky and Bullwinkle go to space camp. Boris and Natasha are there to steal a satellite. Rocky and Bullwinkle accidentally launch into space and meet an alien with special powers.
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| 7 | "Mooseton We Have A Problem" "In Space No One Can Hear You Squirrel!" |
Chuck Sheetz | Story by : : Marco Schnabel Teleplay by : : Mike Leffingwell and Benjamin Siemon |
Chad Coyle and Gregory Leysens | May 11, 2018 | |||||||
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Rocky and Bullwinkle help the alien, Cloyd, find his parents. They are chased by Colonel Boudreaux, who wants Cloyd for his alien zoo. Boris and Natasha also try to capture Cloyd for Fearless Leader.
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| 8 | "U.F.-Oh No!" "Squirrel, Interrupted" |
Greg Miller | Scott Fellows | Jon Magram and Mike Stern | May 11, 2018 | |||||||
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Rocky tries to learn his new alien powers. He and Bullwinkle look for a way to save Cloyd from Pottsylvania. Boris and Natasha try to show off Cloyd's powers to Fearless Leader, but they've vanished.
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| 9 | "Squirreled Domination" "Bullwinkle's Space Station Vacation" |
Howie Perry | Nathan Knetchel and Keith Wagner | Robert Iza and Dennis Messner | May 11, 2018 | |||||||
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With help from Cloyd's parents, Bullwinkle and Cloyd go into space. They must stop Fearless Leader from using Rocky's powers to take over the world.
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| 10 | "Moosebumps!" | Chuck Sheetz | Mike Leffingwell and Benjamin Siemon | Monica Davila and Gregory Leysens | May 11, 2018 | |||||||
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Rocky and Bullwinkle buy a spooky house in England to hunt monsters. Boris and Natasha try to scare them away so Fearless Leader can use the house as a summer home.
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| 11 | "The Moose on Haunted Hill" "The Creature from Frostbite Falls" |
Greg Miller | Nathan Knetchel and Keith Wagner | Jon Magram and Mike Stern | May 11, 2018 | |||||||
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Bullwinkle drinks a strange potion and turns into a monster. Rocky tries to convince people that Bullwinkle is harmless, but they are hunted by monster hunters and Boris and Natasha.
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| 12 | "A Pain in the Butler" "The Island of Dr. Moose-reau" |
Howie Perry | Mike Leffingwell and Benjamin Siemon | Robert Iza and Dennis Messner | May 11, 2018 | |||||||
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Rocky and Bullwinkle go to Weird Monster Island to cure Bullwinkle. They meet Dr. Lesso, who helps them. Fearless Leader sends Boris and Natasha to the island to get a monster army.
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| 13 | "Back in the Monster Saddle Again" "Attack of the 50ft. Moose!" |
Chuck Sheetz | Scott Fellows | Monica Davila and Gregory Leysens | May 11, 2018 | |||||||
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Fearless Leader uses a giant monster to attack London. Rocky and Bullwinkle become giant beasts themselves to fight Fearless Leader and save the world.
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| 14 | "Almost Famoose" | Greg Miller | Nathan Knetchel and Keith Wagner | Jon Magram and Mike Stern | January 11, 2019 | |||||||
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Rocky and Bullwinkle damage a giant birdbath and start a musical adventure. Fearless Leader tries to become a music star to get fans who will obey him.
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| 15 | "Rocky & Bullwinkle's Magical Moostery Tour" "Bird Bath & Beyond" |
Howie Perry | Mike Leffingwell and Benjamin Siemon | Robert Iza and Dennis Messner | January 11, 2019 | |||||||
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Rocky and Bullwinkle become music stars and plan a concert to fix the birdbath. Boris and Natasha join their band to trick them into using Fearless Leader's mind-control song lyrics.
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| 16 | "Dirty Birdy is the Wordy" "Diary of a Blimpy Kid" |
Chuck Sheetz | Nathan Knetchel and Keith Wagner | Monica Davila and Gregory Leysens | January 11, 2019 | |||||||
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Rocky, Bullwinkle, Boris, and Natasha are kidnapped by a superfan. Fearless Leader learns that dirty birds can be controlled and plans to make a Dirty Bird Army.
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| 17 | "Bird World Leader" "Bwak Bwak Tweet Bwak 3: The Squawk-ening" |
Greg Miller | Scott Fellows | Megan Ruiz G. and Mike Stern | January 11, 2019 | |||||||
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Rocky and Bullwinkle return to Frostbite Falls. They find their town taken over by dirty, zombie-like birds led by Fearless Leader and Evil Chicken because they didn't fix the birdbath.
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| 18 | "The Legends of the Power Gems" | Howie Perry | Mike Leffingwell and Benjamin Siemon | Robert Iza and Dennis Messner | January 11, 2019 | |||||||
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Rocky and Bullwinkle solve a maze and start a quest to find a mystical blue Power Gem for Mr. Suitman, promising free shrimp for life. Fearless Leader tries to steal fast food secrets to take over the world.
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| 19 | "Put Another Shrimp on the Rocky" "M is for Mistery, Argh is for Pirate" |
Chuck Sheetz | Nathan Knetchel and Keith Wagner | Monica Davila and Gregory Leysens | January 11, 2019 | |||||||
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Rocky and Bullwinkle travel to Hawaii to find the Power Gem of fire. They enter a surf contest to get the gem back.
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| 20 | "If You Can't Beat 'em, Totem!" "It's Raining Gems!" |
Greg Miller | Mike Leffingwell and Benjamin Siemon | Megan Ruiz G. and Mike Stern | January 11, 2019 | |||||||
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Rocky and Bullwinkle battle a guardian to get the final Power Gem, the wind gem. They then go to Squirrel-Dorado, where Rocky is predicted to be the Champion Savior.
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| 21 | "Gem-me Shelter" "You Are the Wind Guardian Beneath My Gems" |
Howie Perry | Scott Fellows | Robert Iza and Dennis Messner | January 11, 2019 | |||||||
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Fearless Leader has all three Power Gems and plans to take over the world. Rocky and Bullwinkle must stop him and save the day.
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| 22 | "Amazamoose and Squirrel Wonder" | Chuck Sheetz | Nathan Knetchel and Keith Wagner | Monica Davila and Gregory Leysens | January 11, 2019 | |||||||
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Rocky and Bullwinkle become superheroes, Amazamoose and Squirrel Wonder. They go on an adventure to save Frostbite Frannie and summer vacation.
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| 23 | "See You Laser, Alligaser" "Goop! There it is" |
Greg Miller | Mike Leffinwell and Benjamin Siemon | Megan Ruiz G. and Mike Stern | January 11, 2019 | |||||||
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A mysterious goop gives Fearless Leader superpowers. Rocky and Bullwinkle, as their superhero selves, must stop "Fearless Laser" from putting his face on the moon.
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| 24 | "Goops!... I Did It Again" "Full Court Stress" |
Howie Perry | Scott Fellows | Robert Iza and Dennis Messner | January 11, 2019 | |||||||
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The goop strikes again! Rocky's stress ball falls into the goop, becoming huge and alive. Rocky and Bullwinkle use the goop to get superpowers to stop the giant ball.
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| 25 | "Villains Be Illin'" "Waiter, There's a Fly in my Goop." |
Chuck Sheetz | Mike Leffinwell and Benjamin Siemon | Monica Davila and Gregory Leysens | January 11, 2019 | |||||||
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To reverse Fearless Leader's goop-powered evil, Rocky and Bullwinkle travel to another reality to find an "anti-goop."
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| 26 | "I Want A New Hug" "Goop! There it is 2: Electric Goopaloo" |
Greg Miller | Nathan Knetchel and Keith Wagner | Megan Ruiz Q. and Mike Stern | January 11, 2019 | |||||||
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Rocky and Bullwinkle set out to take away Fearless Leader's superpowers and save the world one last time.
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How the Show Was Made
When the show was announced, it was confirmed that famous voice actors like Tara Strong, Brad Norman, Ben Diskin, Rachel Butera, Piotr Michael, and Daran Norris would be part of the cast. Tara Strong took over the voice role of Rocky from the late June Foray, who had voiced Rocky for many years. This was the first time someone other than June Foray voiced Rocky in a main series.
When It Came Out
The first official trailer for the series was released when the show was announced. On April 27, 2018, four short clips from the series were also released to give fans a sneak peek.
Awards and Recognition
The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle has been recognized for its great work!
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| 2019 | Annie Awards | Character Design in an Animated Television / Broadcast Production | Chris Mitchell (for "The Stink of Fear: Chapter One" – Characters: Rocky, Bullwinkle, Fearless Leader, Boris, Natasha, Director Peachfuzz) |
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| Keiko Murayama (for "The Stink of Fear: Chapter One" – Characters: Baby Natasha, Baby Boris, Grandwinkle, Mayor Grundstrom, Boris’ Gang, Gang) |
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| Production Design in an Animated Television / Broadcast Production | Chris Mitchell, Chris Turnham, Tor Anut, DanBob Thompson, and Aaron Spurgeon (for "The Stink of Fear: Chapter One") |
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| Kidscreen Awards | Kids Programming – Best New Series | The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle | Won | ||
| Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Directing for an Animated Program | Greg Miller, Howie Perry, Kristi Reed and Chuck Sheetz | Nominated | ||
| Outstanding Main Title and Graphic Design for an Animated Program | Nominated | ||||
| 2020 | Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Directing for an Animated Program | Greg Miller, Howie Perry and Chuck Sheetz | Nominated |
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