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DuckTales

1987 · TV series

  • Animation
  • Mystery
  • Sci-Fi & Fantasy
  • Comedy
  • Kids

Plot

Scrooge McDuck finds his hands full at home when nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie move to Duckburg. Joined by their loyal pals Launchpad McQuack, Gyro Gearloose and Mrs. Beakley, the DuckTales gang never fails to deliver a wealth of adventure. Get ready for a fortune of fun with DuckTales!

About DuckTales

DuckTales is an American animated television series produced by Walt Disney Television Animation. The broadcast began in syndication on September 18, 1987, spanning 100 episodes across 4 seasons, with the final episode airing on November 28, 1990. Based on Uncle Scrooge and other Duck universe comic books created by Carl Barks, the show follows Scrooge McDuck, his three grandnephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie, and close friends of the group. Most episodes involve various adventures, most of which either involve seeking out treasure or thwarting the efforts of villains seeking to steal Scrooge's fortune or his Number One Dime. DuckTales has inspired video games, merchandise, and comic books, along with an animated theatrical spin-off film entitled DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp, that was released to theaters across the United States on August 3, 1990. It is the first Disney cartoon to be produced for weekday syndication, with its success paving the way for future Disney cartoons, such as Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers and TaleSpin, creating the syndication block The Disney Afternoon. The show's popular theme song was written by Mark Mueller. Launchpad McQuack, a side character, later returns to appear in another Disney animated series, becoming a main character in Darkwing Duck. In February 2015, Disney XD announced the revival of the show, with the intention of…

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Series

Followed by Darkwing Duck (1991).

Awards

Nominated for 1 other award: Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Animated Program.

As recorded on Wikidata, which may not list every award.

Cast

  • Alan YoungScrooge McDuck (voice)
  • Russi TaylorHuey Duck / Dewey Duck / Louie Duck (voice)
  • Terence McGovernLaunchpad McQuack (voice)
  • Chuck McCannDuckworth / Burger Beagle / Bouncer Beagle (voice)
  • Frank WelkerBigtime Beagle / Baggy Beagle / Bubba the Caveduck (voice)
  • Hal SmithGyro Gearloose / Flintheart Glomgold (voice)
  • Joan GerberMrs. Bentina Beakley (voice)
  • Brian CummingsDoofus Drake (voice)
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