The New Adventures of Pinocchio (TV series)
A stop-motion puppet series based on Collodi's novel.
The New Adventures of Pinocchio is a 1961 syndicated stop motion animated television series produced by Rankin/Bass Productions in the United States and made by Dentsu Studios in Japan. It was the company's first production to use the Animagic stop motion puppet technique, created by Tadahito Mochinaga's MOM Productions. The series deliberately avoided emulating Walt Disney's 1940 version in character design and characterization.
Quick Facts
- Writer
- Jules Bass
- Arthur Rankin
- Jr.
- Based on
- The Adventures of Pinocchio, Carlo Collodi
- Director
- Jules Bass
- Arthur Rankin
- Jr.
- Tadahito Mochinaga
- Voices
- Stan Francis
- Larry D. Mann
- Paul Kligman
- Claude Ray
- Joan Fowler
- Jack Mather
- Theme music
- Jules Bass
- Country
- United States
- Canada
- Japan
- Language
- English; Japanese
- Seasons
- 1
Facts from the source article.
Summary
An old wood carver Geppetto narrates the series, explaining how he made a magically living puppet named Pinocchio, who can walk, jump, and run without strings. Pinocchio's nose grows whenever he tells lies. Displeased with being a puppet, Pinocchio sets off with his friend Cricket to find the Blue Fairy, hoping she can transform him into a real boy. Along the way, they encounter the anthropomorphic animal cons Foxy Q. Fibble and Cool S. Cat, as well as adventures, mishaps, and danger.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes of The New Adventures of Pinocchio (TV series) are there?
The New Adventures of Pinocchio has 130 episodes across 1 season.
When did The New Adventures of Pinocchio (TV series) first air?
The New Adventures of Pinocchio first aired on 6 February 1961.
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