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The New Adventures of Zorro

Series Overview

The New Adventures of Zorro is an American animated television series produced by Filmation in 1981. The series, which has 13 episodes, is based on the fictional character created by Johnston McCulley. It aired as part of The Tarzan/Lone Ranger/Zorro Adventure Hour. This is the only series Filmation made in which they contracted an outside, third party animation studio. The series was outsourced to Tokyo Movie Shinsha in Japan. All other series afterwards were animated internally by Filmation themselves. It was producer Norm Prescott's final series with Filmation, bringing to an end the famous 'rotating producers' wheel Filmation was famous for. From Gilligan's Planet onwards, Lou Scheimer would handle production duties on his own.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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

EndedScripted
Original Network
CBS
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 13 Episodes

Air Date Window

1981 – 1981

Premiered: Sat, Sep 12, 1981

Created By
Johnston McCulley

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sat, Dec 5, 1981

Season 1, Episode 13: “The Mysterious Traveler”

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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

The New Adventures of Zorro 1981 Intro Opening

Type: Opening Credits • Published 2018-12-06

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Johnston McCulley

Producers

Norm Prescott, Lou Scheimer

Department Leadership Roster

Norm Prescott

Producer

Lou Scheimer

Lou Scheimer

Producer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The New Adventures of Zorro.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The New Adventures of Zorro

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What is The New Adventures of Zorro about?

The New Adventures of Zorro is an American animated television series produced by Filmation in 1981. The series, which has 13 episodes, is based on the fictional character created by Johnston McCulley. It aired as part of The Tarzan/Lone Ranger/Zorro Adventure Hour. This is the only series Filmation made in which they contracted an outside, third party animation studio. The series was outsourced to Tokyo Movie Shinsha in Japan. All other series afterwards were animated internally by Filmation themselves. It was producer Norm Prescott's final series with Filmation, bringing to an end the famous 'rotating producers' wheel Filmation was famous for. From Gilligan's Planet onwards, Lou Scheimer would handle production duties on his own.

How many seasons does The New Adventures of Zorro have?

The New Adventures of Zorro comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in The New Adventures of Zorro?

Key cast members in The New Adventures of Zorro include Henry Darrow, Don Diamond, Ismael 'East' Carlo, Julio Medina, Socorro Valdez.

Who created or directed The New Adventures of Zorro?

The New Adventures of Zorro was developed and directed by Johnston McCulley.