![]() Seven final episodes premiered in Autumn 1990 (including three produced for season two but held back for airing and four produced explicitly for season three), bringing the total up to 100 episodes, making DuckTales one of the longest-running Disney shows in terms of the number of episodes produced (before Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Phineas and Ferb, Wizards of Waverly Place, and Handy Manny overtook it).Ĭhip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers was paired with DuckTales in an hour-long syndicated block during the 1989- 1990 television season. ![]() In the second season, new characters, such as Bubba the Cave Duck and his pet triceratops Tootsie and Fenton Crackshell and his power-suited alter-ego Gizmo Duck were introduced.ĭuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp was released theatrically in August of 1990. The rest of the second season (Autumn 1989 - Winter 1989) included an additional 18 episodes. ![]() Two more five-part serials, " Time is Money" and " Super DuckTales", premiered as television movie specials in November 1988 and March 1989, respectively. The 1987- 1988 season of DuckTales consisted of 65 episodes (the standard length for a Disney animated TV show, as well as the standard length of many first seasons of 1990s era TV shows). A feature-length movie was released in theaters on August 3, 1990. Since then, it has been shown in the series' regular rotation as a five-part serial. The series is notable for being the first Disney animated television series to be produced for syndication, paving the way for future Disney animated TV shows, such as Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers, TaleSpin, and Darkwing Duck, the latter of which is considered to be a crossover with DuckTales.Ī world broadcast premiere television movie (entitled " The Treasure of the Golden Suns") first aired during the weekend of September 18– 20, 1987 (date and time varied by market). ![]() For example, the episode " The Unbreakable Bin" is based on Barks' story " The Unsafe Safe". Some episodes are based upon Carl Barks' comic stories or simply have elements from such stories. Characters like Gladstone were often seen in the early Carl Barks comic book stories. Some members of Scrooge's extended family, like Gladstone Gander, also make appearances in the series. Some episodes would prominently feature either Bubba or Fenton, but rarely both.Īlthough Scrooge and his nephews are the show's main characters, some episodes focuse on other characters like, Launchpad McQuack or Gyro Gearloose. Along with them came stories that generally shifted away from the globe-trotting plots of the first season and revolved primarily around the contemporary setting of Duckburg. The show's second season saw the addition of new characters, most notably Fenton Crackshell (Gizmoduck) and Bubba the Cave Duck. Scrooge keeps the dime under a glass dome in his money vault and constantly protects it from the villains. A few of the stories also surround Scrooge's " Number One Dime", which is the source of Scrooge's good luck and wealth. Scrooge's rival in the show is Flintheart Glomgold, who always tries to devise plans to dethrone Scrooge from his "Richest Duck in the World" title. The prominent recurring antagonists in the show include the Beagle Boys and Magica De Spell, who are always finding ways to rob and swindle Scrooge and his nephews. Many episodes involve him protecting his wealth from villains who want to rob him of all his money. Beakley, who brings along grandaughter Webby Vanderquack. In order to deal with the three kids featuring into his life, Scrooge hires caretaker Mrs. Though Scrooge is the wealthiest duck in the world, he constantly tries to find ways to increase his wealth. The nephews, who were originally living with their uncle Donald Duck, are left in Scrooge's care when the former joins the Navy. The show follows the adventures of Scrooge McDuck, Huey, Dewey, and Louie, as they travel the world or solving everyday chaos. Ron Jones composed the music for the show's episodes. ![]() Both theme songs were performed by Jeff Pescetto. The theme song for the series was written (words & music) by pop music songwriter, Mark Mueller, who also wrote the theme song for Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers. Huey, Dewey, and Louie live with Scrooge in his mansion. The main characters include Scrooge, Huey, Dewey, and Louie, along with newly created characters Webby Vanderquack, Bentina Beakley, Launchpad McQuack, and Duckworth, as well as classic villains from the comic books, like the Beagle Boys band, Magica De Spell, and Flintheart Glomgold. The show stars Donald Duck's rich uncle, Scrooge McDuck, who is put in charge of his nephews, Huey, Dewey, and Louie, while Donald leaves Duckburg for an extended time to join the Navy. The series was was rebooted in 2017 as DuckTales (2017 series). Septem– NovemExternal links Official websiteĭuckTales is an animated television series produced by Disney Television Animation that premiered on Septemand concluded on November 28, 1990. ![]()
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