Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears is an American animated television series that first aired in the United States from 1985 to 1991. The series was the first animated production by Walt Disney Animation Television, and loosely inspired by the gummy bear candies; Disney CEO Michael Eisner was struck with inspiration for the show when his son requested the candies one day. The series premiered on NBC on September 14, 1985, and aired there for four seasons. The series moved to ABC for one season from 1989 to 1990 (airing alongside The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh as the Gummi Bears-Winnie the Pooh Hour) and concluded on September 6, 1991, as part of the Disney Afternoon television syndication package. Of the series' 65 shows, 30 consisted of two 11-minute cartoons, thereby bringing the series total to 95 distinct episodes overall. The show is well-remembered for its theme music, written by Michael and Patty Silversher; and for the "gummi berry juice", a type of magic potion granting the bears the ability to bounce away from their hunters. The theme song was performed by Joseph Williams.
Cast[]
- Bill Scott
- Paul Winchell
- June Foray
- Lorenzo Music
- Katie Leigh
- Noelle North
- Rob Paulsen
- Corey Burton
- Jim Cummings
- Michael Rye
- Christian Jacobs
- Brett Johnson
- David Faustino
- Jason Marsden
- R. J. Williams
- Roger C. Carmel
- Brian Cummings
- Bob Holt
- Howard Morris
- Walker Edmiston