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:''This article is about the TV series. For | :''This article is about the TV series. For other uses, see [[Arabian Knights]].'' | ||
{{Infobox TV | {{Infobox TV | ||
|name= Arabian Knights | |name= Arabian Knights | ||
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|released= [[September 7]], [[1968]]—[[January 4]], [[1969]] | |released= [[September 7]], [[1968]]—[[January 4]], [[1969]] | ||
|run_time= | |run_time= | ||
|starring= [[Jay North]]<br />[[John Stephenson]]<br />[[Frank Gerstle]]<br />[[Shari Lewis]]<br />[[Henry Corden]]<br />[[Don Messick]] | |starring= [[Jay North]]<br />[[John Stephenson]]<br />[[Frank Gerstle]]<br />[[Shari Lewis]]<br />[[Henry Corden]]<br />[[Don Messick]]<br />[[Paul Frees]] | ||
|execs= | |execs= | ||
|producers= | |producers= [[William Hanna]]<br />[[Joseph Barbera]] | ||
|music= | |music= | ||
|writer= | |writer= | ||
|director= | |director= William Hanna<br />Joseph Barbera | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Arabian Knights''''' is an American animated fantasy action series of the live-action variety show ''[[The Banana Splits Adventure Hour]]'', produced by [[Hanna-Barbera|Hanna-Barbera Productions]] for [[NBC]]'s Saturday morning programming. It ran from [[1968]] and [[1969]], airing 18 episodes. The series takes inspiration from the classic work of Middle Eastern literature, ''Arabian Nights''. | '''''Arabian Knights''''' is an American animated fantasy action series of segments as part of the live-action variety show ''[[The Banana Splits Adventure Hour]]'', produced by [[Hanna-Barbera|Hanna-Barbera Productions]] for [[NBC]]'s Saturday morning programming. It ran from [[1968]] and [[1969]], airing 18 episodes that spanned one season. The series takes inspiration from the classic work of Middle Eastern literature, ''Arabian Nights''. | ||
In the series, [[Bakaar]], the Black Sultan, has invaded [[Baghdad]] and taken the throne of [[Prince Turhan]] by force. Narrowly escaping capture and possibly death, Turhan heads to his cousin's city just in time to save her. In his rescue of [[Princess Nida]], he was aided by [[Fariik]], the magician, the superhuman [[Raseem]], his super spinning pet donkey, [[Zazuum]], and [[Bez]], who can magically shapeshift into any animal he chooses. Together, they pledge to drive Bakaar and his men out of Baghdad by forming the Arabian Knights. | In the series, [[Bakaar]], the Black Sultan, has invaded [[Baghdad]] and taken the throne of [[Prince Turhan]] by force. Narrowly escaping capture and possibly death, Turhan heads to his cousin's city just in time to save her. In his rescue of [[Princess Nida]], he was aided by [[Fariik]], the magician, the superhuman [[Raseem]], his super spinning pet donkey, [[Zazuum]], and [[Bez]], who can magically shapeshift into any animal he chooses. Together, they pledge to drive Bakaar and his men out of Baghdad by forming the Arabian Knights. | ||
The entire series has been released on [[The Banana Splits: Complete Season 1|DVD]]. | |||
==Production== | ==Production== | ||
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{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! Episode | ! Episode | ||
! | ! Original air date | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1x01 | | 1x01 | ||
* "[[Joining of the Knights]]" | |||
| [[September 7]], 1968 | | [[September 7]], 1968 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1x02 | | 1x02 | ||
* "[[The Ransom]]" | |||
| [[September 14]], 1968 | | [[September 14]], 1968 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1x03 | | 1x03 | ||
* "[[A Trap for Turhan]]" | |||
| [[September 21]], 1968 | | [[September 21]], 1968 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1x04 | | 1x04 | ||
* "[[The Great Gold Robbery]]" | |||
| [[September 28]], 1968 | | [[September 28]], 1968 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1x05 | | 1x05 | ||
* "[[The Wizard Ramnizar]]" | |||
| [[October 5]], 1968 | | [[October 5]], 1968 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1x06 | | 1x06 | ||
* "[[Sky Raiders of the Desert]]" | |||
| [[October 12]], 1968 | | [[October 12]], 1968 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1x07 | | 1x07 | ||
* "[[The Challenge (Arabian Knights)|The Challenge]]" | |||
| [[October 19]], 1968 | | [[October 19]], 1968 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1x08 | | 1x08 | ||
* "[[Isle of Treachery]]" | |||
| [[October 26]], 1968 | | [[October 26]], 1968 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1x09 | | 1x09 | ||
* "[[The Sultan's Plot]]" | |||
| [[November 2]], 1968 | | [[November 2]], 1968 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1x10 | | 1x10 | ||
* "[[The Reluctant Empress]]" | |||
| [[November 9]], 1968 | | [[November 9]], 1968 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1x11 | | 1x11 | ||
* "[[The Coronation of Bakaar]]" | |||
| [[November 16]], 1968 | | [[November 16]], 1968 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1x12 | | 1x12 | ||
* "[[The Great Brass Beast]]" | |||
| [[November 23]], 1968 | | [[November 23]], 1968 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1x13 | | 1x13 | ||
* "[[The Fabulous Fair]]" | |||
| [[December 30]], 1968 | | [[December 30]], 1968 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1x14 | | 1x14 | ||
* "[[The Desert Pirates]]" | |||
| [[December 7]], 1968 | | [[December 7]], 1968 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1x15 | | 1x15 | ||
* "[[The Jewels of Joowar]]" | |||
| [[December 14]], 1968 | | [[December 14]], 1968 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1x16 | | 1x16 | ||
* "[[The Spy]]" | |||
| [[December 21]], 1968 | | [[December 21]], 1968 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1x17 | | 1x17 | ||
* "[[The Prisoner (Arabian Knights)|The Prisoner]]" | |||
| [[December 28]], 1968 | | [[December 28]], 1968 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1x18 | | 1x18 | ||
* "[[The Royal Visitor (Arabian Knights)|The Royal Visitor]]" | |||
| [[January 4]], 1969 | | [[January 4]], 1969 | ||
|} | |} | ||
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* [[Henry Corden]] as [[Bez]] | * [[Henry Corden]] as [[Bez]] | ||
* [[Don Messick]] as [[Zazuum]] | * [[Don Messick]] as [[Zazuum]] | ||
* [[Paul Frees]] as [[Van Gor]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:1968]] | [[Category:1968]] | ||
[[Category:1869]] | [[Category:1869]] | ||
[[Category:Arabian Knights ( | [[Category:Arabian Knights (segments)]] | ||
[[Category:Hanna-Barbera]] | [[Category:Hanna-Barbera]] | ||
[[Category:NBC]] | [[Category:NBC]] | ||
[[Category:TV series]] | [[Category:TV series]] |
Latest revision as of 10:31, 4 February 2024
- This article is about the TV series. For other uses, see Arabian Knights.
Arabian Knights | |
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On-screen title card. | |
Network | NBC |
Production company | Hanna-Barbera |
Original release | September 7, 1968—January 4, 1969 |
Starring | Jay North John Stephenson Frank Gerstle Shari Lewis Henry Corden Don Messick Paul Frees |
Producer(s) | William Hanna Joseph Barbera |
Director(s) | William Hanna Joseph Barbera |
Arabian Knights is an American animated fantasy action series of segments as part of the live-action variety show The Banana Splits Adventure Hour, produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions for NBC's Saturday morning programming. It ran from 1968 and 1969, airing 18 episodes that spanned one season. The series takes inspiration from the classic work of Middle Eastern literature, Arabian Nights.
In the series, Bakaar, the Black Sultan, has invaded Baghdad and taken the throne of Prince Turhan by force. Narrowly escaping capture and possibly death, Turhan heads to his cousin's city just in time to save her. In his rescue of Princess Nida, he was aided by Fariik, the magician, the superhuman Raseem, his super spinning pet donkey, Zazuum, and Bez, who can magically shapeshift into any animal he chooses. Together, they pledge to drive Bakaar and his men out of Baghdad by forming the Arabian Knights.
The entire series has been released on DVD.
Production
Development
Music
Episodes
Episode | Original air date |
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1x01 | September 7, 1968 |
1x02 | September 14, 1968 |
1x03 | September 21, 1968 |
1x04 | September 28, 1968 |
1x05 | October 5, 1968 |
1x06 | October 12, 1968 |
1x07 | October 19, 1968 |
1x08 | October 26, 1968 |
1x09 | November 2, 1968 |
1x10 | November 9, 1968 |
1x11 | November 16, 1968 |
1x12 | November 23, 1968 |
1x13 | December 30, 1968 |
1x14 | December 7, 1968 |
1x15 | December 14, 1968 |
1x16
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December 21, 1968 |
1x17 | December 28, 1968 |
1x18 | January 4, 1969 |
Cast
- Jay North as Prince Turhan
- John Stephenson as Fariik and Bakaar
- Frank Gerstle as Raseem
- Shari Lewis as Princess Nida
- Henry Corden as Bez
- Don Messick as Zazuum
- Paul Frees as Van Gor