Snorks
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Created by | Nic Broca |
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Composer | Hoyt Curtin |
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Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 4 |
No. of episodes | 65 (108 segments + pilot episode) (list of episodes) |
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Release | September 15, 1984 March 15, 1989 | –
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Origins
Early years (1977–1981)
In 1977,
Development, concept and first comic book (1981–1984)
In June 1981, Nic Broca created the earlier character designs that were made for "Diskies", a very early iteration, made for the comic series
Premiere as cartoon series (1984–1989)
Snorks premiered on September 15, 1984, and ended on May 13, 1989. It aired for five years. Unlike Freddy Monnickendam had hoped, he was not able to take the Snorks' success to the same heights as The Smurfs, which resulted on the end of his partnership with Broca, and finally, the disbanding of SEPP. Although the Snorks' success was limited, the cartoon show gained fans worldwide, making appearances in popular culture and gaining various product lines.[5]
Synopsis
The Snorks are a race of small, colorful anthropomorphic sea creatures that live in the undersea world of Snorkland. They have snorkels on their heads, which are used to propel them swiftly through the water.[6][7]
Voice cast
Main
- Michael Bell - Allstar Seaworthy, Bigweed, Council of Elders
- Nancy Cartwright - Daffney Gillfin
- Brian Cummings - Dimitris "Dimmy" Finster
- Barry Gordon - Wellington Wetworth, Jr. "Junior"
- Rob Paulsen - Corky
- B.J. Ward- Casey Kelp, Lil' Seaweed
- Frank Welker - Tooter Shelby, Occy, Grandpa Wetworth, Finneus, The Great Snork Nork
Recurring
- René Auberjonois - Dr. Strangesnork
- Peter Cullen - Council of Elders
- Roger DeWitt - JoJo
- Joan Gardner - Mrs. Wetworth
- Joan Gerber - Mrs. Kelp
- Bob Holt - Mr. Seaworthy (Seasons 1-2)
- Gail Matthius - Smallstar Seaworthy
- Mitzi McCall - Auntie Marina, Matilda
- Edie McClurg - Mrs. Seaworthy, Ms. Seabottom
- Frank Nelson - Governor Wellington Wetworth (Seasons 1-2)
- Alan Oppenheimer - Governor Wellington Wetworth (Seasons 3-4), Mr. Seaworthy (Seasons 3-4)
- Clive Revill - Dr. Galeo Seaworthy
- Robert Ridgely - Mr. Kelp
- Fredricka Weber - Willie Wetworth
Additional voices
- Patricia Alice Albrecht (Seasons 3-4)
- Jack Angel (Season 2)
- Chub Bailly (Seasons 3-4)
- Roger C. Carmel (Season 2)
- Maryann Chinn (Season 2)
- Cam Clarke (Seasons 2-4)
- Selette Cole (Season 2)
- Townsend Coleman (Season 2)
- Jim Cummings (Seasons 3-4)
- Jennifer Darling (Season 2)
- Jerry Dexter (Seasons 3-4)
- Jeff Doucette (Seasons 3-4)
- Marshall Efron (Seasons 3-4)
- Richard Erdman (Seasons 2-4)
- Laurie Faso (Seasons 3-4)
- Miriam Flynn (Season 2)
- Kathleen Freeman (Season 2)
- Pam Hayden (Season 2)
- Arte Johnson (Seasons 3-4)
- Stan Jones (Season 2)
- Zale Kessler (Seasons 2-4)
- Paul Kirby (Season 1)
- Marilyn Lightstone (Season 2)
- Shane McCabe (Season 2)
- Chuck McCann (Season 2)
- Diane Michelle (Season 2)
- Howard Morris (Season 2)
- Laurel Page (Seasons 3-4)
- Hal Rayle (Season 2)
- Peter Renaday (Season 2)
- Roger Rose (Season 2)
- Joe Ruskin (Seasons 3-4)
- Michael Rye (Season 2)
- Ken Sansom (Season 2)
- Ronnie Schell (Season 2)
- Howard Stevens (Season 2)
- Rip Taylor (Seasons 3-4)
- Jean Vander Pyl (Season 2)
Episodes
Season | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
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Pilot | 1982 | |||
1 | 13 | September 15, 1984 | December 15, 1984 | |
2 | 10 | September 14, 1985 | December 21, 1985 | |
3 | 13 | September 12, 1987 | December 15, 1987 | |
4 | 29 | September 12, 1988 | March 15, 1989 |
Home media
On September 25, 2012, Warner Archive released Snorks: The Complete First Season on DVD in region 1 as part of their Hanna-Barbera Classic Collection label. The release is available exclusively through Warner's online store and Amazon.com.[8] In addition, 39 episodes have been released on Hulu per a distribution agreement with Content Media Corporation. On July 7, 2015, Warner Archive released Snorks: The Complete Second Season on DVD in region 1.[9] On December 6, 2016, Warner Archive released Snorks: The Complete Third and Fourth Seasons.[10]
DVD Name | Ep # | Release Date |
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The Complete First Season | 13 | September 25, 2012 |
The Complete Second Season | 10 | July 7, 2015 |
The Complete Third and Fourth Seasons | 42 | December 6, 2016 |
See also
References
- ISBN 978-1476665993.
- ^ "Nic Broca | Lambiek Comiclopedia". Lambiek.net. Retrieved 2016-03-28.
- ^ "Chronologie des Aventures de Spirou & Fantasio". Spirou.perso.free.fr. Retrieved 2016-03-28.
- ^ "Les snorky -pub- Snorkels". Bedetheque.com. 2014-09-21. Retrieved 2016-03-28.
- ^ Bailey, Elizabeth (May 1, 1988). "Snorks and popples". The New York Times. Retrieved 2010-10-20.
- ISBN 978-0670829781. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
- ISBN 9780786476503. Retrieved 2016-03-28.
- ^ "The Snorks DVD news: Announcement for The Snorks - The Complete 1st Season". TVShowsOnDVD.com. 2012-09-25. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2016-03-28.
- ^ "The Snorks DVD news: Release Date for Snorks - The Complete 2nd Season". TVShowsOnDVD.com. 2015-06-30. Archived from the original on 2015-09-15. Retrieved 2016-03-28.
- ^ "Snorks: The Complete Third and Fourth Seasons". Amazon.com. 6 December 2016.
External links
- Snorks at IMDb
- Snorks at Don Markstein's Toonopedia. Archived from the original on July 23, 2017.