Kissyfur
Series Overview
Kissyfur is a 1980s animated children's television series which aired on NBC. It was produced by Jean Chalopin & Andy Heyward and created by Phil Mendez for DIC. The series was based on a half-hour NBC prime-time special called Kissyfur: Bear Roots and was followed by three more specials until its Saturday morning debut. The show ran for two seasons. The show follows the adventures of Gus and Kissyfur, a father and son bear duo who had joined the circus. One day on a circus trip, the train they are riding in derails and the bears escape to a new life in the swamps of Paddlecab County. There, they protect the local swamp's inhabitants from the local bumbling alligators Floyd and Jolene. Kissyfur and his father use the skills they have acquired from the human world to create a boat tour business transporting other animals and their products down the river.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 35 Episodes
30 min per episode
1988 – 1990
Premiered: Sat, Jan 16, 1988
Phil MendezLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 26: “Got Those Baby Blues/Home Sweet Swamp”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Mendez
Jean Chalopin, Andy Heyward
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Chalopin
Producer
Andy Heyward
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Kissyfur about?
Kissyfur is a 1980s animated children's television series which aired on NBC. It was produced by Jean Chalopin & Andy Heyward and created by Phil Mendez for DIC. The series was based on a half-hour NBC prime-time special called Kissyfur: Bear Roots and was followed by three more specials until its Saturday morning debut. The show ran for two seasons. The show follows the adventures of Gus and Kissyfur, a father and son bear duo who had joined the circus. One day on a circus trip, the train they are riding in derails and the bears escape to a new life in the swamps of Paddlecab County. There, they protect the local swamp's inhabitants from the local bumbling alligators Floyd and Jolene. Kissyfur and his father use the skills they have acquired from the human world to create a boat tour business transporting other animals and their products down the river.
How many seasons does Kissyfur have?
Kissyfur comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Kissyfur?
Key cast members in Kissyfur include Terence McGovern, Russi Taylor, Frank Welker, Neil Ross, Ed Gilbert.
Who created or directed Kissyfur?
Kissyfur was developed and directed by Phil Mendez.