Bucky and Pepito
Two boys use gadgets and schemes in a Western cartoon.
Sam Singer produced the Western-themed cartoon Bucky and Pepito. It follows two boys: imaginative, cowboy-hat-wearing Bucky and his Mexican friend Pepito, an inventor. The show's episodes are now public domain because their copyright was not renewed.
Quick Facts
- Creator
- Sam Singer
- Director
- Reuben Timmins; Edwin Rehberg
- Voices
- Dal McKennon
- Theme music
- Johnny Holiday
- Company
- Trans-Artists Productions
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Network
- Syndication
Facts from the source article.
Did You Know?
- Two episodes appeared on a compilation DVD of the worst cartoons ever made.
- Harry McCracken described the series as setting 'a standard for awfulness that no contemporary TV cartoon has managed to surpass'.
- Pepito's depiction has been criticized as conforming to racist stereotypes.
Release
Bucky and Pepito premiered on television in 1959 as part of a Saturday morning cartoon lineup. The series struggled to find a dedicated audience and was overshadowed by other animated programs with higher production values. Network support dwindled as ratings dropped, and the show was canceled after a single season due to lackluster performance and ongoing criticism.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which network aired Bucky and Pepito?
Bucky and Pepito aired on Syndication.
How many episodes of Bucky and Pepito are there?
Bucky and Pepito has 36 episodes.
When did Bucky and Pepito first air?
Bucky and Pepito first aired on 8 September 1959.
When did Bucky and Pepito end?
Bucky and Pepito last aired on 22 March 1960.
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