The Undersea Adventures of Captain Nemo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Undersea Adventures of Captain Nemo |
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| Created by | Jean Mathieson Al Guest |
| Written by | John Sone Richard Oleksiak Jean Mathieson Al Guest Dave Cox Don Gillis |
| Directed by | Jean Mathieson Al Guest |
| Voices of | Len Carlson Billie Mae Richards |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 78 |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Jean Mathieson Al Guest |
| Camera setup | Kim Barnard Dave Pauloff |
| Running time | 5 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Rainbow Animation |
| Release | |
| Original network | CBC (Canada) CBS (United States) |
| Original release | 1975 |
The Undersea Adventures of Captain Nemo is a Canadian animated TV show from 1975. It features five-minute cartoons made by Rainbow Animation in Toronto, Ontario. The series follows Captain Mark Nemo and his two young helpers, Christine and Robbie. They explore the ocean in their special submarine, the Nautilus.
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Discovering Captain Nemo's World
In the fall of 1975, kids in Canada and the United States first saw The Undersea Adventures of Captain Nemo. In America, the show was part of Captain Kangaroo on CBS. In Canada, one five-minute cartoon played during each episode of Peanuts and Popcorn on CBC Television.
Who Created the Show?
The show was created by Al Guest and Jean Mathieson. They also produced, directed, and wrote for the series. Their studio, Rainbow Animation, made the show in Toronto, Canada.
Captain Nemo's New Look
The Undersea Adventures of Captain Nemo was a new take on the famous character Captain Nemo. The original Captain Nemo was from Jules Verne's 1870 novel, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. In this cartoon, Nemo is an ocean researcher named Mark Nemo. He travels the world's oceans, doing science and helping people and animals. He also stops bad guys. Two kids, Christine and Robbie, join him. They learn about life under the sea, and so do the viewers!
Quick Learning Adventures
These cartoons were very short, exactly five minutes long. About 30 seconds of that was the opening song. The shows were educational, teaching about oceanography (the study of oceans) and marine biology (the study of ocean life). Each episode tried to share facts about the ocean. The stories were always solved quickly, usually without much fighting.
The show also touched on the environmental movement of the 1970s. It showed how important it is to protect the ocean. Even with serious topics, the show kept a fun and lighthearted style.
Meet the Voices
The talented actors who brought the characters to life were:
- Len Carlson as Captain Mark Nemo and Dr. MacPherson
- Billie Mae Richards as Chris and Robbie
Exciting Episodes
There were 78 episodes of Captain Nemo, each a new adventure! The exact dates they first aired are not known. Here are some examples of the types of adventures Captain Nemo and his crew had:
- Saving Ocean Animals: They rescued killer whales, saved humpback whales from poachers, and helped pilot whales from getting stuck on beaches. They even saved a baby blue whale from a shark.
- Facing Dangers: The Nautilus crew faced giant squid, dangerous eels, and even a magnetic mine from World War II. They got trapped by an undersea volcano and lost in a coral maze.
- Exploring Mysteries: They explored the strange Sargasso Sea and investigated monsters in the deep ocean. They even looked for the Loch Ness Monster!
- Stopping Bad Guys: Captain Nemo and the kids foiled illegal fish bombers and stopped pirates. They also chased diamond thieves and poachers.
- Learning About the Ocean: The show taught about different sharks, the chaos of the food chain, and how humans affect the environment. They even learned about special bulletproof fish!
The crew of the Nautilus was always ready for a new challenge. They helped injured dolphins, saved divers, and even used the Nautilus to help an injured whale. They explored sunken ships, found treasure, and discovered hidden marine life. No matter the adventure, Captain Nemo, Chris, and Robbie always learned something new about the amazing world under the sea.
