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6.3 / 10(11 votes)IMDbFirst Aired: 19671 Season

Young Samson & Goliath

Series Overview

Samson & Goliath is an animated television series produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions for NBC, where it debuted on September 9, 1967. Primarily sponsored by General Mills, who controlled the distribution rights through its agency Dancer Fitzgerald Sample, Samson & Goliath was retitled Young Samson in April 1968 to avoid confusion with the stop-motion Christian television series Davey and Goliath. Twenty-six 12-minute episodes of the series were produced; Samson & Goliath cartoons were paired with other General Mills-sponsored shows such as Tennessee Tuxedo and Go Go Gophers to form a full half-hour for their original network broadcasts.Young Samson was later shown in syndication with The Space Kidettes as The Space Kidettes and Young Samson, distributed by The Program Exchange.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
NBC
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 20 Episodes

30 min per episode

Air Date Window

1967 – 1968

Premiered: Sat, Sep 9, 1967

Created By
William HannaWilliam Hanna
Joseph BarberaJoseph Barbera

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sat, Jan 20, 1968

Season 1, Episode 20: “Thing from the Black Mountains”

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Young Samson (Theme Song)

Type: Opening Credits • Published 2015-03-18

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

William Hanna, Joseph Barbera

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Young Samson & Goliath.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Young Samson & Goliath

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What is Young Samson & Goliath about?

Samson & Goliath is an animated television series produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions for NBC, where it debuted on September 9, 1967. Primarily sponsored by General Mills, who controlled the distribution rights through its agency Dancer Fitzgerald Sample, Samson & Goliath was retitled Young Samson in April 1968 to avoid confusion with the stop-motion Christian television series Davey and Goliath. Twenty-six 12-minute episodes of the series were produced; Samson & Goliath cartoons were paired with other General Mills-sponsored shows such as Tennessee Tuxedo and Go Go Gophers to form a full half-hour for their original network broadcasts.Young Samson was later shown in syndication with The Space Kidettes as The Space Kidettes and Young Samson, distributed by The Program Exchange.

How many seasons does Young Samson & Goliath have?

Young Samson & Goliath comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Young Samson & Goliath?

Key cast members in Young Samson & Goliath include Tim Matheson, Mel Blanc, John Stephenson.

Who created or directed Young Samson & Goliath?

Young Samson & Goliath was developed and directed by William Hanna, Joseph Barbera.