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'''''Popeye the Sailor''''' is an [[cartoon series|animated TV series]] produced for [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] through [[King Features Syndicate]] that ran from 1960 to 1962 for 220 episodes. Episodes are grouped by production studios: [[Larry Harmon|Larry Harmon Pictures]], [[Rembrandt Films]]/[[Halas and Batchelor]], [[Gerald Ray Studios]], [[Jack Kinney Productions]] and [[Famous Studios|Paramount Cartoon Studios]]. The [[executive producer]] of the series was [[Al Brodax]].
'''''Popeye the Sailor''''' is an [[cartoon series|animated TV series]] produced for [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] through [[King Features Syndicate]] that ran from 1960 to 1962 for 220 episodes. Episodes are grouped by production studios: [[Larry Harmon|Larry Harmon Pictures]], [[Rembrandt Films]]/[[Halas and Batchelor]], [[Gerald Ray Studios]], [[Jack Kinney Productions]] and [[Famous Studios|Paramount Cartoon Studios]]. The [[executive producer]] of the series was [[Al Brodax]].


==Show history==
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In the late 1950s, the original ''[[Popeye]]'' [[animated cartoon|theatrical shorts]] released by [[Paramount Studios]] from 1933 to 1957 began airing in many television markets and garned huge ratings.<ref name=yam>{{cite video| people = [[Tom Kenny]], [[Jerry Beck]], Frank Caruso, Glenn Mitchell | title =[[Popeye the Sailor: 1933–1938, Volume 1]]. Special Features: I Yam What I Yam: The Story of Popeye the Sailor | medium = DVD| publisher = Warner Home Video | date = 2007 }}</ref> [[King Features Syndicate]] quickly realized that the ''Popeye'' name was a money-maker and commissioned a new series of made-for-television cartoons entitled ''[[Popeye the Sailor (1960s TV series)|Popeye the Sailor]]''. [[Al Brodax]] served as executive producer of the cartoons for King Features. [[Jack Mercer]], [[Mae Questel]] and [[Jackson Beck]] returned for this series, which was produced by several different animation companies:
After the success of the original ''[[Popeye]]'' [[animated cartoon|theatrical shorts]] produced from 1933 to 1957, King Features commissioned a new series of cartoons for television syndication starring Popeye, Olive Oyl and Bluto (renamed "Brutus" for this series). Though the series was produced using the [[limited animation]] technique (whose production values contrasted sharply to their ''Popeye'' theatrical counterparts), the series was a huge [[Nielsen ratings|ratings]] success.
*[[Jack Kinney|Jack Kinney Productions]]
*Rembrandt Films ([[William L. Snyder]] and [[Gene Deitch]])
*[[Larry Harmon|Larry Harmon Productions]]
*[[Halas and Batchelor]]
*[[Southern Star Entertainment]] (formerly [[Southern Star Productions]])


Famous Studios, who produced the theatrical entries from 1941 to 1957, also returned, renamed [[Paramount Cartoon Studios]].
''Popeye the Sailor'' aired in syndication in the US well into the 1990s. The episodes featured many [[character (arts)|characters]] from the original ''Thimble Theatre'' [[comic strip]] not seen in the theatrical series, including the [[Sea Hag]], Toar, Rough House and King Blozo. Notably, ''Popeye the Sailor'' marked the final time [[Mae Questel]] would voice Olive Oyl.

The series was produced using the [[limited animation]] technique, whose production values contrasted sharply to their ''Popeye'' theatrical counterparts. The artwork was streamlined, simplified for television budgets, and the entries was completed at a breakneck pace. 220 made-for-television cartoons were produced in two years; in contrast, 231 theatrical cartoons were produced in 24 years.<ref name=yam/>

Several minor changes were made the characters. Though [[World War II]] had ended 15 years prior, Popeye still retained his white Navy uniform. Olive Oyl's appearance was a hybrid of different incarnations; while her outfit reverted to the Fleischer years of a red turtleneck, long black dress and huge shoes, her hair retained the 1950s makeover initiated by Famous Studios. The biggest change was to Bluto, whose name was changed to "Brutus." At the time, King Features believed that Paramount owned the rights to the name "Bluto." King Features actually owned the name, as Bluto had been originally created for the comic strip; however, due to a lack of thorough research, they failed to realize this and reinvented him as Brutus to avoid supposed copyright problems.<ref>{{cite web|author=Ian |url=http://www.straightdope.com/mailbag/mpopeye.html |title=Retrieved on April 27, 2009 |publisher=Straightdope.com |date= |accessdate=July 14, 2009}}</ref> Brutus's physical appearance was similar to Bluto, the major difference being that he became morbidly obese rather than muscular.<ref name=yam/>

Many entries lifted storylines directly from the comic strip, resulting in the inclusion of many characters not seen in the theatrical releases, including the [[Sea Hag]], Toar, Rough House and King Blozo. <ref>{{cite web |author=Ian |url=http://www.straightdope.com/mailbag/mpopeye.html |title=The S Dope Mailbag: Is Popeye's nemesis named Bluto or Brutus? |publisher=Straightdope.com |date= |accessdate=November 30, 2009}}</ref> The 1960s cartoons have been issued on both VHS and DVD.

Like their theatrical counterparts, the made-for-television series was also a big [[Nielsen ratings|ratings]] success. ''Popeye the Sailor'' aired in syndication in the US well into the 1990s. Notably, ''Popeye the Sailor'' marked the final time [[Mae Questel]] would voice Olive Oyl.


==List of episodes (220)==
==List of episodes (220)==

Revision as of 20:48, 3 January 2013

Popeye the Sailor
Voices ofJack Mercer
Mae Questel
Jackson Beck
Country of origin United States
Production
ProducerAl Brodax
Production companiesKing Features Syndicate
Larry Harmon Pictures
Rembrandt Films/Halas and Batchelor
Gerald Ray Studios
Jack Kinney Productions
Paramount Cartoon Studios
Original release
NetworkABC
Release1960 –
1962
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Popeye the Sailor is an animated TV series produced for ABC through King Features Syndicate that ran from 1960 to 1962 for 220 episodes. Episodes are grouped by production studios: Larry Harmon Pictures, Rembrandt Films/Halas and Batchelor, Gerald Ray Studios, Jack Kinney Productions and Paramount Cartoon Studios. The executive producer of the series was Al Brodax.

Production

In the late 1950s, the original Popeye theatrical shorts released by Paramount Studios from 1933 to 1957 began airing in many television markets and garned huge ratings.[1] King Features Syndicate quickly realized that the Popeye name was a money-maker and commissioned a new series of made-for-television cartoons entitled Popeye the Sailor. Al Brodax served as executive producer of the cartoons for King Features. Jack Mercer, Mae Questel and Jackson Beck returned for this series, which was produced by several different animation companies:

Famous Studios, who produced the theatrical entries from 1941 to 1957, also returned, renamed Paramount Cartoon Studios.

The series was produced using the limited animation technique, whose production values contrasted sharply to their Popeye theatrical counterparts. The artwork was streamlined, simplified for television budgets, and the entries was completed at a breakneck pace. 220 made-for-television cartoons were produced in two years; in contrast, 231 theatrical cartoons were produced in 24 years.[1]

Several minor changes were made the characters. Though World War II had ended 15 years prior, Popeye still retained his white Navy uniform. Olive Oyl's appearance was a hybrid of different incarnations; while her outfit reverted to the Fleischer years of a red turtleneck, long black dress and huge shoes, her hair retained the 1950s makeover initiated by Famous Studios. The biggest change was to Bluto, whose name was changed to "Brutus." At the time, King Features believed that Paramount owned the rights to the name "Bluto." King Features actually owned the name, as Bluto had been originally created for the comic strip; however, due to a lack of thorough research, they failed to realize this and reinvented him as Brutus to avoid supposed copyright problems.[2] Brutus's physical appearance was similar to Bluto, the major difference being that he became morbidly obese rather than muscular.[1]

Many entries lifted storylines directly from the comic strip, resulting in the inclusion of many characters not seen in the theatrical releases, including the Sea Hag, Toar, Rough House and King Blozo. [3] The 1960s cartoons have been issued on both VHS and DVD.

Like their theatrical counterparts, the made-for-television series was also a big ratings success. Popeye the Sailor aired in syndication in the US well into the 1990s. Notably, Popeye the Sailor marked the final time Mae Questel would voice Olive Oyl.

List of episodes (220)

Larry Harmon Pictures

  • Muskels Shmuskels
  • Hoppy Jalopy
  • Dead-Eye Popeye
  • Mueller's Mad Monster
  • Caveman Capers
  • Bullfighter Bully
  • Ace of Space
  • College of Hard Knocks
  • Abominable Snowman
  • Ski Jump Chump
  • Irate Pirate
  • Foola-Foola Bird
  • Uranium on the Cranium
  • Two-Faced Paleface
  • Childhood Daze
  • Sheepish Sheepherder
  • Track Meet Cheat
  • Crystal Ball Brawl

Rembrandt Films/Halas and Batchelor

  • Interrupted Lullaby
  • Sea No Evil
  • From Way Out
  • Seeing Double
  • Swee'pea Soup
  • Hag Way Robbery
  • The Lost City of Bubble-on
  • No Space Like Home
  • Potent Lotion
  • Astro-Nut
  • Goon with the Wind
  • Insultin' the Sultan
  • Dog Gone Dog Catcher
  • Peep in the Deep
  • Matinee Idol Popeye
  • Beaver or Not
  • The Billionaire
  • Model Muddle
  • Which is Witch
  • Disguise the Limit
  • Spoil Sport
  • Have Time Will Travel
  • Intellectual Interlude
  • Partial Post
  • Weight for Me
  • Canine Caprice
  • Roger
  • Tooth Be or Not Tooth Be

Gerald Ray Studios

  • Where's There a Will
  • Take it Easel
  • I Bin Sculped
  • Fleas a Crowd
  • Popeye's Junior Headache
  • Egypt Us
  • The Big Sneeze
  • The Last Resort
  • Jeopardy Sheriff
  • Baby Phase

Jack Kinney Productions

  • Battery Up
  • Deserted Desert
  • Skinned Divers
  • Popeye's Service Station
  • Coffee House
  • Popeye's Pep-Up Emporium
  • Love birds
  • Time Marches Backward
  • Popeye's Pet Store
  • Popeye for President
  • Sea Hagacy
  • Spinach Shortage
  • Popeye and the Dragon
  • Popeye and the Fireman
  • Popeye's Pizza Palace
  • Down the Hatch
  • Lighthouse Keeping
  • Popeye and the Phantom
  • Popeye's Picnic
  • Out of This World
  • Madame Salami
  • Timber Toppers
  • Skyscraper Capers
  • Private Eye Popeye
  • Little Olive Riding Hood
  • Popeye's Hypnotic Glance
  • Popeye's Trojan Horse
  • Frozen Feuds
  • Popeye's Corn Cherto
  • Westward Ho-Ho
  • Popeye's Cool Pool
  • Jeep Jeep
  • Popeye's Museum Pieces
  • Golf Brawl
  • Wimpy's Lunch Wagon
  • Weather Watchers
  • Popeye and the Magic Hat
  • Popeye and the Giant
  • Hill-Billy-Dilly
  • Pest of the Pecos
  • The Blubbering Whale
  • Popeye and the Spinach Stalk
  • Shoot the Chutes
  • Tiger Burger
  • Bottom Gun
  • Olive Drab and the Seven Sweapeas
  • Blinkin' Beacon
  • Aztec Wreck
  • The Green Dancin' Shoes
  • Spare Dat Tree
  • The Glad Gladiator
  • The Golden Touch
  • Hamburger Fishing
  • Popeye the Popular Mechanic
  • Popeye's Folly
  • Popeye's Used Car
  • Spinachonara
  • Popeye and the Polite Dragon
  • Popeye the Ugly Ducklin'
  • Popeye's Tea Party
  • The Troll Wot Got Gruff
  • Popeye the Lifeguard
  • Popeye in the Woods
  • After the Ball Went Over
  • Popeye and Buddy Brutus
  • Popeye's Car Wash
  • Camel-Aire
  • Plumber's Pipe Dream
  • Popeye and the Herring Snatcher
  • Invisible Popeye
  • The Square Egg
  • Old Salt Tale
  • Jeep Tale
  • The Super Duper Market
  • Golden-Type Fleece
  • Popeye the White Collar Man
  • Swee'pea Through the Looking Glass
  • The Black Knight
  • Jingle Jangle Jungle
  • The Day Blinky Went Blozo
  • Rip van Popeye
  • Mississippi Sissy
  • Double Cross Country Feet Race
  • Fashion Fotography
  • I Yam What I Yamnesia
  • Paper Pasting Pandemonium
  • Coach Popeye
  • Popeyed Columbus
  • Popeye Revere
  • Popeye in Haweye
  • Forever Ambergris
  • Popeye De Leon
  • Popeye Fisherman
  • Popeye in the Guard Steeplechase
  • Uncivil War
  • Popeye the Piano Mover
  • Popeye's Testimonial Dinner
  • Round the World in 80 Days
  • Popeye's Fixit Shop
  • Bell Hop Popeye
  • Barbecue for Two

Paramount Cartoon Studios

  • Hits and Missiles
  • Seer-ing Is Believer-ing
  • The Ghost Host
  • Strikes, Spares n' Spinach
  • Jeep is Jeep
  • The Spinach Scholar
  • Psychiatricks
  • Rags to Riches to Rags
  • Hair Cut-ups
  • Poppa Popeye
  • Quick Change
  • The Valley of the Goons
  • Me Quest for Poopdeck Pappy
  • Mopey Hick
  • Mirror Magic
  • It Only Hurts When They Laugh
  • Wimpy the Moocher
  • Voo-Doo to You Too
  • Popeye Goes Sale-ing
  • Popeye's Travel
  • Incident at Missile City
  • Dog Catcher Popeye
  • What's News
  • Spinach Greetings
  • Baby Contest
  • Oil's Well That Ends Well
  • Motor Knocks
  • Amusement Park
  • Duel to the Finish
  • Gem Jam
  • Bathing Beasts
  • The Rain Breaker
  • Messin' Up the Mississippi
  • Love Birds
  • Sea Serpent
  • Boardering on Trouble
  • Aladdin's Lamp
  • Butler Up
  • The Leprechaun
  • County Fair
  • Hamburgers Aweigh
  • Popeye's Double Trouble
  • Kiddie Kapers
  • The Mark of Zero
  • Myskery Melody
  • Scairdy Cat
  • Operation Ice-Tickle
  • The Cure
  • William Won't Tell
  • Pop Goes the Whistle
  • Autographically Yours
  • A Poil for Olive Oyl
  • My Fair Olive
  • Giddy Gold
  • Strange Things Are Happening
  • The Medicine Man
  • A Mite of Trouble
  • Who's Kidding Zoo
  • Robot Popeye
  • Sneaking Peeking
  • The Wiffle Bird's Revenge
  • Going Going Gone
  • Popeye Thumb

DVD

Eighty-five of the 1960s Popeye cartoons were released on DVD by Koch Vision in a three-disc DVD set entitled Popeye's 75th Anniversary.

See also

  1. ^ a b c Tom Kenny, Jerry Beck, Frank Caruso, Glenn Mitchell (2007). Popeye the Sailor: 1933–1938, Volume 1. Special Features: I Yam What I Yam: The Story of Popeye the Sailor (DVD). Warner Home Video.
  2. ^ Ian. "Retrieved on April 27, 2009". Straightdope.com. Retrieved July 14, 2009.
  3. ^ Ian. "The S Dope Mailbag: Is Popeye's nemesis named Bluto or Brutus?". Straightdope.com. Retrieved November 30, 2009.
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