The Osmonds (TV series) facts for kids
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| Written by | Earl Doud William J. Keenan Claire Merrill Romeo Muller Iris Rainer |
| Directed by | Arthur Rankin, Jr. Jules Bass |
| Voices of | Paul Frees Iris Rainer Alan Osmond Wayne Osmond Merrill Osmond Jay Osmond Donny Osmond Jimmy Osmond |
| Theme music composer | The Osmonds |
| Opening theme | "One Bad Apple" |
| Ending theme | "One Bad Apple" (reprise) |
| Composer(s) | Maury Laws |
| Country of origin | United States United Kingdom |
| No. of episodes | 17 |
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| Producer(s) | Arthur Rankin, Jr. Jules Bass |
| Running time | 30 min. |
| Production company(s) | Rankin/Bass Productions Halas and Batchelor |
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| Original network | ABC |
| Original release | September 9 – December 23, 1972 |
The Osmonds was a fun Saturday-morning cartoon show that aired on ABC-TV in 1972. It was made by Rankin/Bass Productions. The cartoon starred the famous Osmond Brothers!
In each episode, the Osmond family traveled to a different place around the world. Young Jimmy often caused funny problems that led the story. Like many shows about music groups, the Osmonds' songs were a big part of the cartoon. They even had a talking pet dog named Fuji! Marie Osmond wasn't in the show because she started her singing career a bit later, in 1973. A short version of their hit song "One Bad Apple" was used for the show's opening and closing music.
This cartoon was similar to The Jackson 5ive cartoon. Both shows used a special sound effect called a laugh track. But there was a cool difference: the real Osmond brothers actually did the voices for their cartoon characters!
Episode Guide: The Osmonds' Adventures
Each episode of The Osmonds cartoon featured two songs. One song was sung by the whole group. The other was a solo song by either Donny or Jimmy. Here's a list of their exciting adventures:
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| 1 | "And Away They Go" | September 9, 1972 | |
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This first episode introduces the six brothers and their talking dog, Fuji. Donny's biggest fan, Hortense Bird, also appears. The brothers get a chance to travel the world, but Jimmy and Fuji mess things up! Songs: "One Bad Apple" (Osmonds), "Go Away Little Girl" (Donny solo, To You With Love, Donny) |
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| 2 | "China" | September 16, 1972 | |
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The brothers arrive in China. Jimmy and Fuji aren't getting along. The brothers play a ping pong game, representing America against China. Songs: "Don't Panic" (Phase III), "Sweet and Innocent" (Osmonds and The Donny Osmond Album) |
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| 3 | "Jimmy and James in London" | September 23, 1972 | |
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The brothers visit London. Jimmy is mistaken for a prince who looks exactly like him! Songs: "In the Rest of My Life" (Phase III), "Why" (Donny solo, Too Young) |
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| 4 | "Sir Donald of Bavaria" | September 30, 1972 | |
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The brothers go to a museum in Bavaria. Donny dreams that he, Jimmy, and Fuji travel back to medieval times. Songs: "Do You Want Me (We Can Make it Together)" (Donny solo, To You With Love, Donny), "Business" (Phase III) |
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| 5 | "Paris" | October 7, 1972 | |
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The brothers are in Paris. They must save a restaurant from closing down. Songs: "Promise Me" (Donny solo, Portrait Of Donny), "Shuckin' and Jivin'" (Homemade) |
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| 6 | "Monte Carlo" | October 14, 1972 | |
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The brothers are in Monte Carlo. Jimmy makes a very popular movie. Donny falls for the wrong girl. Songs: "Wake Up Little Susie" (Donny solo, The Donny Osmond Album), "Getcha Goin' My Way" (unreleased song) |
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| 7 | "Denmark" | October 21, 1972 | |
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The brothers arrive in Denmark. Jimmy goes on an underwater adventure with a mermaid. Songs: "Love Me" (Donny solo, Portrait Of Donny), "Hold Her Tight" (Crazy Horses) |
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| 8 | "India" | October 28, 1972 | |
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The brothers arrive in India. Jimmy makes friends with a genie! Songs: "And You Love Me" (Crazy Horses), "Hey Girl" (Donny solo, Portrait Of Donny) |
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| 9 | "The Yukon" | November 4, 1972 | |
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Jimmy accidentally books the brothers a trip to the Yukon. Songs: "All I Have to Do Is Dream" (Donny solo, Portrait Of Donny), "My Drum" (Phase III) |
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| 10 | "The Black Forest" | November 11, 1972 | |
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The brothers must fix a special clock. If they don't, a whole town will fall asleep forever! Songs: "Going Going Gone (To Somebody Else)" (Donny solo, Portrait Of Donny), "Girl" (Crazy Horses) |
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| 11 | "Italy" | November 18, 1972 | |
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Jimmy finds a valuable old coin. A girl tries to get it from him by going on a date with Donny. Songs: "What Could It Be" (Crazy Horses), "This Guy's in Love with You" (Donny solo, Portrait Of Donny) |
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| 12 | "Australia" | November 23, 1972 | |
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The Osmonds visit Australia. A kangaroo falls in love with Jimmy! Songs: "It's You Babe" (Phase III), "Lonely Boy" (Donny solo, Too Young) |
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| 13 | "Transylvania" | November 25, 1972 | |
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The Osmonds are invited to a vampire's party. Songs: "Killer Joe" (Jimmy solo, Killer Joe), "We All Fall Down" (Crazy Horses) |
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| 14 | "Rio" | December 2, 1972 | |
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The brothers visit Rio. Jimmy gets lost at a costume contest. Songs: "Pretty Blue Eyes" (Donny solo, Too Young), "Hey Mr. Taxi" (Crazy Horses) |
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| 15 | "Don Osmondo in Spain" | December 9, 1972 | |
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The brothers arrive in Spain. Donny becomes a bullfighter to impress a girl. This episode aired on Donny Osmond's 15th birthday! Songs: "Puppy Love" (Donny solo, Portrait Of Donny), "Yo-Yo" (Phase III) |
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| 16 | "Luck of The Osmonds" | December 16, 1972 | |
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The brothers arrive in Ireland. Jimmy is mistaken for a leprechaun! Songs: "Down by the Lazy River" (Phase III), "Long Haired Lover from Liverpool" (Jimmy solo, Killer Joe) |
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| 17 | "Coming Home to Utah" | December 23, 1972 | |
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After 15 weeks of touring around the world, the Osmonds finally return home to Utah. Songs: "Utah" (Crazy Horses), "Too Young" (Donny solo, Too Young) |
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