The Biskitts facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Biskitts |
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| Composer(s) | Hoyt Curtin |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of episodes | 13 (26 segments) |
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| Executive producer(s) | William Hanna Joseph Barbera |
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| Editor(s) | Gil Iverson |
| Running time | 20 minutes (whole) 10 minutes (separate) |
| Production company(s) | Hanna-Barbera Productions |
| Distributor | Taft Broadcasting |
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| Original network | CBS |
| Original release | September 17, 1983 – September 8, 1984 |
The Biskitts is an American animated TV show made by Hanna-Barbera Productions. It aired on CBS from 1983 to 1984. The show only had one season with 13 episodes. Later, it was shown on the Armed Forces Network for kids of American service members overseas.
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Meet the Biskitts: Tiny Dog Heroes
The Biskitts are a group of small, talking dogs. They live on Biskitt Island and have a very important job. They guard the special crown jewels of Biskitt Castle. Think of them like a dog version of Robin Hood! They help the poor people on their island. Other kings trust the Biskitts to keep their treasures safe too.
Who are the Bad Guys?
The main villain is King Max. He is the younger brother of the Biskitts' recently passed king. King Max is mean and wasteful. He rules a nearby place called Lower Suburbia. Max always tries to steal the royal treasure. He gets help from his hench-hounds, Fang and Snarl, and his silly jester, Shecky.
The Biskitts also have to watch out for Scratch. Scratch is a big wildcat who wants to catch and eat them!
Main Characters in The Biskitts
Let's meet the brave Biskitts and their enemies!
The Biskitts Team
- Waggs (voiced by Darryl Hickman) – He is the main hero and leads the Biskitts on their missions. Waggs always helps his friends. He is Sweets' boyfriend.
- Sweets (voiced by Kathleen Helppie) – She is a kind and gentle Biskitt. Sweets is friendly with all animals and very helpful. She is Waggs' girlfriend.
- Shiner (voiced by Jerry Houser) – Shiner can be lazy and a bit selfish. He sometimes gets jealous of Waggs' leadership. He often makes Downer do his work. But deep down, he has a good side.
- Lady (voiced by B.J. Ward) – Lady is a fancy Biskitt. She likes to stay clean and pretty. Lady also enjoys decorating the castle.
- Bump (voiced by Bob Holt) – Bump is a strong Biskitt. He can be a bit clumsy but is very helpful and friendly with Scat. He even became friends with Shecky once!
- Downer (voiced by Henry Gibson) – Downer is often unhappy and scared. He always thinks something bad will happen. He is Shiner's unlikely friend and often does work for him.
- Wiggle (voiced by Jennifer Darling) – Wiggle is another girl Biskitt who helps with events. She likes Shiner, but she once had a crush on Waggs.
- Spinner (voiced by Bob Holt) – Spinner is the oldest and wisest Biskitt. He knows a lot about the swamp and helps the Biskitts when they need answers.
- Scat (voiced by Dick Beals) – Scat is a young Biskitt. He is hardworking and brave, but sometimes his bravery gets him into trouble. Bump often helps him out.
- Mooch (voiced by Marshall Efron) – Mooch is the Biskitt who loves food the most. He is always thinking about eating!
Other Biskitts You Might See
- Rover (voiced by Peter Cullen) – A Biskitt who acts like a pirate. He has been away from Biskitt Island for a long time.
- Flip – A relaxed Biskitt.
- Fetch (voiced by Kenneth Mars) – A Biskitt with a funny look.
- Princess Biskitt – King Max once kidnapped her to trap the Biskitts. The girl Biskitts had to save everyone!
The Villains of Biskitt Island
- King Max (voiced by Kenneth Mars) – He is the evil king of Lower Suburbia. Max is always trying to steal the Biskitts' treasure. He bosses Shecky around a lot. Max wears old, torn clothes, even though he's a king.
- Shecky (voiced by Kip King) – Shecky is King Max's sidekick and jester. He is not very smart and sometimes isn't loyal to Max. He even became friends with Bump! Shecky also does many chores for King Max.
- Fang and Snarl (vocal effects by Kenneth Mars and Peter Cullen) – These are King Max's hounds. They help Max and Shecky sniff out the Biskitts.
- Moat Monster (vocal effects by Frank Welker) – A snake-like monster that lives in the water around King Max's castle.
- Scratch (voiced by Peter Cullen) – Scratch is a wildcat who lives in a cave. He is always trying to catch and eat the Biskitts.
Other Interesting Characters
- The Whiskers – A group of cats who appear in one episode.
- Mouser – The leader of the Whiskers.
- Pendora – A female cat with a crystal ball.
- Boots – A fat, lazy cat who loves to sleep.
- Scaredy Cat – A cat who is afraid of everything.
- Mink – A pretty cat with a French accent. She liked Scat after he saved her.
- Jinks – A cat who always has bad luck.
- Tiger – A tough cat with an eye patch.
- Talon the Rat – A large rat who hunts the Whiskers.
- Itch (voiced by Frank Welker) - Scratch's cousin.
- King Otto – A king who tried to steal King Max's treasure.
- The Witch – She tried to kidnap Sweets and Waggs.
- Pyronce – A dragon that caused trouble for the Biskitts.
Episode Guide: Adventures of The Biskitts
Here's a look at some of the exciting episodes from The Biskitts!
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| 1 | "As the Worm Turns / Trouble in the Tunnel" | September 17, 1983 | |
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As the Worm Turns: Sweets makes friends with a worm. Trouble in the Tunnel: A mole gets a treasure ring stuck on its nose. Scat must follow the mole and stop King Max! |
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| 2 | "The Moonpond / Fly Me to the Goon" | September 24, 1983 | |
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The Moonpond: Shiner wants to be brave like a legend. He decides to fight Scratch, and the other Biskitts help him. Fly Me to the Goon: Bump lands on King Max's castle. Waggs, Sweets, Scat, and Shiner must rescue him. |
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| 3 | "Spinner's Surprise / Two Leagues Under the Pond" | October 1, 1983 | |
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Spinner's Surprise: It's Spinner's birthday! Two Leagues Under the Pond: King Max and Shecky use a submarine shaped like a crocodile to get King John's treasure. |
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| 4 | "Dogfoot / Up to His Old Tricks" | October 8, 1983 | |
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Dogfoot: Downer gets sick, and the Biskitts meet a character called Dogfoot. Up to His Old Tricks: King Max uses a "Trick Book" to finally get the treasure. But Sweets and Downer are inside the treasure box! |
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| 5 | "Turnaround Hound / A Dark and Stormy Knight" | October 15, 1983 | |
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Turnaround Hound: Snarl gets hurt, and the Biskitts take care of him. Shiner helps him get better. A Dark and Stormy Knight: A Black Knight appears and wants the Biskitts' treasure. He kidnaps Scat. The Biskitts and King Max must work together to stop him. |
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| 6 | "Belling the Wild Cat / King Max's War" | October 22, 1983 | |
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Belling the Wild Cat: The Biskitts try to put a bell on Scratch so he can't sneak up on them. Scratch's cousin, Itch, visits. King Max's War: King Otto arrives to claim King Max's treasure. The Biskitts arrange a duel to save their swamp. |
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| 7 | "Moving Day / A Biskitt Halloween" | October 29, 1983 | |
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Moving Day: King Max and Shecky try a sneak attack on the Biskitts during rainy weather. A Biskitt Halloween: A witch returns on Halloween. She tries to capture Waggs and Sweets to complete a spell. |
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| 8 | "Around the Swamp in a Daze / Rogue Biskitt" | November 5, 1983 | |
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Around the Swamp in a Daze: King Max and Shecky use a balloon to find the Biskitts' Island. Rogue Biskitt: A Biskitt named Rover comes to Biskitt Island. Scat wants to join him on his travels. |
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| 9 | "The Golden Biskitt / The Bone in the Stone" | November 12, 1983 | |
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The Golden Biskitt: Lady is turned into gold by a wizard's helper. The Bone in the Stone: Waggs hurts his leg, so Sweets takes over as leader. She tries to get the treasure back from a dragon. |
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| 10 | "The Trojan Biskitt / Snatched from Scratch" | November 19, 1983 | |
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The Trojan Biskitt: King Max tries to trick the Biskitts with a statue of themselves to steal their treasures. Snatched from Scratch: Shiner gets kidnapped by both Scratch and King Max. Can the Biskitts save their friend? |
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| 11 | "The Biskitt Who Cried Woof / Shecky's Last Laugh" | November 26, 1983 | |
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The Biskitt Who Cried Woof: Wiggle tries to impress Waggs. When King Max uses an eagle to capture the Biskitts, Wiggle must save them. Shecky's Last Laugh: Bump becomes friends with Shecky. |
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| 12 | "Raiders of the Lost Bark / The Princess and the Plea" | December 3, 1983 | |
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Raiders of the Lost Bark: Sweets meets a group of cats called the Whiskers. The Princess and the Plea: Princess Biskitt is kidnapped by King Max. The male Biskitts go to save her, but the girls prove they are just as good at rescuing! |
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| 13 | "The Swamp Monster / May the Best Biskitt Win" | December 10, 1983 | |
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The Swamp Monster: Scat tries to be brave. May the Best Biskitt Win: Shiner challenges Waggs for leadership of the Biskitts in a vote. |
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Music in The Biskitts
The show's theme music uses parts of Franz Liszt's famous piece, "Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2". This tune was also used in the classic 1946 Tom and Jerry cartoon, The Cat Concerto.
Voice Actors: Who Played Whom?
- Dick Beals - Scat
- Peter Cullen - Dog Foot, Snarl, Scratch, Rover
- Jennifer Darling - Wiggle
- Marshall Efron - Mooch
- Henry Gibson - Downer
- Kathleen Helppie - Sweets
- Darryl Hickman - Waggs
- Bob Holt - Bump, Flip, Spinner
- Jerry Houser - Shiner
- Kip King - Shecky
- Kenneth Mars - Fetch, King Max, Fang
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- B.J. Ward - Lady
- Frank Welker - Itch, Moat Monster (uncredited)
The Biskitts in Books and Promotions
A Children's Book Adventure
A children's book was made based on The Biskitts. In the book, King Max's jester, Shecky, looks a lot like King John. King John is one of the kings who trusts the Biskitts with his treasure. King Max tries to use this to trick the Biskitts. He plans for Shecky to pretend to be King John and take his treasure.
White Castle Fast Food Fun
The fast-food chain White Castle once had a promotion with The Biskitts. Their "Castle Meals" came with different Biskitts-themed games. You could even assemble parts of the box to toss into King Max's mouth!
