The Astronut Show facts for kids
The Astronut Show was a fun animated TV series. It was made by the Terrytoons animation studio. The show first came out on August 23, 1965. Each episode had three different cartoon stories. You would see a story about Astronut, one about Hashimoto-san, and another about Luno The White Stallion.
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The Astronut Show
This cartoon series brought many laughs to viewers. It was known for its unique characters and silly adventures. The show was a popular part of children's television in the 1960s.
Meet Astronut and Friends
Astronut is a very unique character. He first appeared in the Deputy Dawg series. Astronut is a small, green alien. He looks a bit like a child. He is also very friendly. Astronut flies around in a tiny flying saucer. He often gets into funny trouble on Earth.
Astronut has a human friend named Oscar Mild. Oscar is a quiet and gentle person. His name even sounds like his personality. Oscar works in an office. His boss is Mr. Nicely. Mr. Nicely is the opposite of his name. He is often grumpy and easily annoyed.
Other Fun Cartoons in the Show
Besides Astronut's adventures, the show also featured two other cartoon segments:
- Hashimoto-san: This part of the show followed the adventures of a mouse named Hashimoto. He was a judo expert. Hashimoto often used his skills to help others.
- Luno The White Stallion: This segment was about a magical white horse named Luno. Luno could fly. He would often take a young boy named Timmy on exciting journeys.
Who Made the Show?
Many talented people worked to create The Astronut Show. They helped bring these fun characters to life.
- Directors: The episodes were directed by Art Bartsch, Bob Kuwahara, Connie Rasinski, and David Tendlar. They made sure each story looked great.
- Writers: The stories were written by Larz Bourne, Glan Heish, Tom Morrison, and Bob Ogle. They came up with all the funny ideas.
- Voices: The voices for the characters were provided by Dayton Allen and Bob McFadden. They gave each character their unique sound.
