Monday, March 19, 2007

"Snorks" - 80s Cartoon TV Series

The Snorks Animated TV Series

The Snorks, the little cutie fictional underwater creatures adapted from characters of 1974 Belgium comic-book created by Freddy Monnickendam with the same title. Hanna-Barbera Production produced these Belgian comic characters into animated tv series of the tiny playful, colorful and harmless creatures with a large genital like tube or pipe thing on their heads called 'snorkels' they use to breath & propel swiftly in water and when Snorks get excited, their tube makes a 'snork' sound. They are living in an under sea community called Snorkland with adapted modern cultures, technology and habits of humans; they wear dress, eat similar foods, live in houses & go to school, have money, ride vehicles, watch tv, etc. The story elements of the series are helpful to children; not all government officials are evil/money-hungry or looking down on people but taking care of their fellow citizens, to love and care for animal pets, to give respect to others as well as their own self and also to be responsible & stand up against bullies, all in these cute and colorful cartoon series.


In 1643, ancient Snorks witnessed a ship attacked by pirates, they rescued the wounded captain thrown overboard from ship, the captain made friends with happy little aquatic animals and shared stories things about humans soon adapted by the Snorks. In modern days, teenage Snorks AllStar Seaworthy with his red-headed girlfriend Casey Kelp and their friends, the cute mute Tooter Shelby speaks only with 'toots', pretty Snork Daffney Gilphin and her boyfriend Dimmy Finster, they take adventures in human like life under water and deal against infamous Snorkland governor Wetworth with his snobbish arrogant son Junior Wetworth who taking down and manipulate other Snorks. Other villains Bigweed with sidekick Lil Seaweed also try to bully Allstar's groups but they managed to keep themselves safe. Brave and friendly Allstar adapted Junior's abandoned octopus pet Occy, and also make friends with the bad guys & work together when they all get in trouble.


Children entertaining cartoon show The Snorks was premiered on September 1984 and lasted on January 1989, total of 3 seasons with 108 episodes, now available on DVD.


The Snorks Seasons 1-3 DVD at TV Shows on DVD


Snorks Voice Casts:
  • Michael Bell .......... Allstar Seaworthy (voice)
  • B.J. Ward .......... Casey Kelp
  • Nancy Cartwright .......... Daffney Gilphin
  • Brian Cummings .......... Dimmy Finster
  • Frank Welker .......... Tooter Shelby/Occy
  • Barry Gordon .......... Junior Wetworth
  • Rene Auberjonois ................. Dr. Strangesnork
  • Roger DeWitt .......... Jo-Jo
  • Joan Gardner .......... Mrs. Wetworth
  • Joan Gerber .......... Mrs. Kelp
  • Bob Holt .......... Mr. Seaworthy
  • Gail Matthius .......... Baby Smallstar Seaworthy
  • Edie McClurg .......... Mrs. Seaworthy
  • Frank Nelson .......... Governor Wetworth
  • Rob Paulsen .......... Corky - The Snork Patrol
  • Clive Revill .......... Galeo
  • Robert Ridgely .......... Mr. Kelp
  • Fredricka 'Freddie' Weber .......... Willie Wetworth