The Plucky Duck Show facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Plucky Duck Show |
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| Genre | Saturday-morning cartoon |
| Created by | Tom Ruegger |
| Directed by | Rich Arons |
| Voices of | Joe Alaskey Don Messick Charlie Adler Tress MacNeille Gail Matthius Kath Soucie Cree Summer Frank Welker John Kassir (first episode only) |
| Theme music composer | Bruce Broughton |
| Composer(s) | Richard Stone Julie Bernstein Steven Bernstein Don Davis ("A Ditch in Time") |
| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of episodes | 13 (list of episodes) |
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| Executive producer(s) | Steven Spielberg |
| Producer(s) | Tom Ruegger Sherri Stoner |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Warner Bros. Animation Amblin Entertainment |
| Distributor | Warner Bros. Television Distribution |
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| Original network | Fox Broadcasting Company (Fox Kids) |
| Picture format | 480i (SDTV) |
| Original release | September 12 – November 28, 1992 |
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| Related shows | Tiny Toon Adventures Animaniacs Freakazoid! Pinky and the Brain Pinky, Elmyra & the Brain |
Steven Spielberg Presents The Plucky Duck Show, often called The Plucky Duck Show, is an animated TV show. It was made by Warner Bros. Animation and Amblin Entertainment. This show is a spin-off from Tiny Toon Adventures. It focuses mainly on the character Plucky Duck. The series had 13 episodes and aired from September 12 to November 28, 1992.
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Exploring Plucky Duck's Adventures
The Plucky Duck Show was a special series. It took popular cartoons from Tiny Toon Adventures. Then it added new parts that focused on Plucky Duck. Each episode was 30 minutes long. It often featured several short cartoons.
Who is Plucky Duck?
Plucky Duck is a main character from Tiny Toon Adventures. He is a green duck who loves to be the center of attention. Plucky is often very confident, even when things go wrong. He dreams of becoming a famous star.
The Show's Creators
The show was created by Tom Ruegger. It was produced by Steven Spielberg. Spielberg is a very famous movie director. He also helped create Tiny Toon Adventures.
Main Voice Actors
Many talented voice actors brought the characters to life. Joe Alaskey voiced Plucky Duck. Other voices included Don Messick, Charlie Adler, and Tress MacNeille. They helped make the characters funny and memorable.
Exciting Episodes and Stories
The 13 episodes of The Plucky Duck Show featured many different kinds of stories. Some were spoofs of famous movies or songs. Others showed Plucky in silly situations.
Plucky's Heroic Roles
Plucky often imagined himself as a hero. In "The Return of Batduck," he played a superhero. This was a funny take on Batman. He also appeared as "Duck Dodgers Jr." in another episode. This was a nod to the classic Looney Tunes character.
Music and Parodies
Many episodes included fun musical numbers. "Video Game Blues" was a song about Plucky's love for video games. It used music from The Nutcracker. Other episodes featured music videos for songs like "Yakety Yak" and "Particle Man". The show also parodied famous stories. "Kon Ducki" was a funny version of the Kon-Tiki voyage. "A Quack in the Quarks" made fun of Star Wars films.
Baby Plucky Cartoons
Some episodes showed "Baby Plucky" cartoons. These shorts looked back at Plucky's childhood. "Minister Golf" showed him playing miniature golf as a baby. "The Potty Years" was about his potty training. These cartoons were often very silly.
Everyday Adventures
Plucky also faced everyday challenges. In "A Ditch in Time," he used a time machine. He wanted to finish his homework on time. But he ended up traveling to prehistoric times. In "Hollywood Plucky," he tried to sell his movie script. His friend Hamton joined him on this adventure.
Friends and Foes
Plucky often appeared with his friends from Tiny Toon Adventures. Hamton Pig was a common sidekick. Shirley the Loon, a psychic character, also appeared. They helped Plucky get into and out of trouble.
Show's Legacy
The Plucky Duck Show was a short series. However, it continued the fun of Tiny Toon Adventures. It gave Plucky Duck a chance to shine. Many of its cartoons were later shown as part of Tiny Toon Adventures episodes.
See also
In Spanish: The Plucky Duck Show para niños
