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|premiere= [[September 12]], [[1981]]
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|writers= [[Len Janson]]
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|directors= [[George Gordon]]<br />[[Bob Hathcock]]<br />[[Carl Urbano]]<br />[[Rudy Zamora]]
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'''"The Astrosmurf"''' is the first episode of ''[[The Smurfs]]'' season one. It aired on [[September 12]], [[1981]] on [[NBC]]. It was written by [[Len Janson]].
'''"The Astrosmurf"''' is the first episode of ''[[The Smurfs]]'' season one. It aired on [[September 12]], [[1981]] on [[NBC]]. It was written by [[Len Janson]], and directed by [[George Gordon]], [[Bob Hathcock]], [[Carl Urbano]], and [[Rudy Zamora]].


The Smurfs make Dreamy's wish come true by making him believe he's traveled to another planet.
The Smurfs make Dreamy's wish come true by making him believe he's traveled to another planet.


==Detailed summary==
==Detailed summary==
==Memorable quotes==
==Memorable quotes==
==Characters==
==Characters==
{{CastTop}}
{{CastTop}}
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==Locations==
==Locations==
* Gargamel's castle
* [[Earth]]
* Smurf village
** Gargamel's castle
** Smurf village


==Objects==
==Objects==
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==Production==
==Production==
===Development===
===Development===
''The Astromsurf'' was a comic book published in 1970. It was written by [[Peyo]], [[Yvan Delaporte]], and Gos, and illustrated by Peyo and Gos. Hanna-Barbera then adapted this as the first episode to air in 1981, being adapted by Les Jansen. Peyo and Delaporte are only given creator acknowledgement.
''The Astromsurf'' was a comic book published in [[1970]]. It was written by [[Peyo]], [[Yvan Delaporte]], and Gos, and illustrated by Peyo and Gos. [[Hanna-Barbera]] then adapted this as the first episode to air in 1981, being adapted by Les Jansen. Peyo and Delaporte are only given creator acknowledgment.


===Filming===
===Filming===
Four directors were credited, including [[George Gordon]], [[Bob Hathcock]], [[Carl Urbano]], and [[Rudy Zamora]]. Since Hanna-Barbera were partial to group crediting for their Saturday morning cartoon's entire season, it's unknown if all four of them directed the episode.
==Behind the scenes==
==Behind the scenes==
* Papa Smurf is exactly 543 years old.
* Papa Smurf is exactly 543 years old.
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==Home availability==
==Home availability==
* On February 26, 2008, [[Warner Home Video]] originally released this episode on DVD in the United States, as part of the ''[[The Smurfs: Season One, Volume One]]'' collection.
* In the United States:
** [[February 26]], [[2008]]: [[Warner Home Video]] releases ''[[The Smurfs: Season One, Volume One]]'' on DVD.


==References==
==References==
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Revision as of 12:18, 6 January 2022

The Astrosmurf
Dreamy meets aliens.png
Premiere date September 12, 1981
Run time 26:59
Writer(s) Len Janson
Director(s) George Gordon
Bob Hathcock
Carl Urbano
Rudy Zamora
Episode navigation
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Title card
File:Smurfs 101 title card.png
Second title card
Smurfs 101 international title card.png
International version.
Third title card
Smurfs 101 2nd international title card.png
Second international version.

"The Astrosmurf" is the first episode of The Smurfs season one. It aired on September 12, 1981 on NBC. It was written by Len Janson, and directed by George Gordon, Bob Hathcock, Carl Urbano, and Rudy Zamora.

The Smurfs make Dreamy's wish come true by making him believe he's traveled to another planet.

Detailed summary

Memorable quotes

Characters

Legend
Character debut Speaking debut Ep. debut No lines Mentioned

In order of appearance:

Character Actor
Gargamel Paul Winchell
Azreal Don Messick
Papa Smurf Don Messick
Greedy Smurf Hamilton Camp
Smurfette Lucille Bliss
Grouchy Smurf Michael Bell
Brainy Smurf Danny Goldman
Hefty Smurf Frank Welker
Dreamy Smurf Don Messick
Harmony Smurf N/A
Handy Smurf
Clumsy Smurf William Callaway
Jokey Smurf June Foray


Locations

  • Earth
    • Gargamel's castle
    • Smurf village

Objects

  • Gargamel's crystal ball
  • Dreamy's birthday cake
  • Dreamy's sleep potion
  • Papa Smurf's transforming potion

Vehicles

  • Dreamy's rocket

Production

Development

The Astromsurf was a comic book published in 1970. It was written by Peyo, Yvan Delaporte, and Gos, and illustrated by Peyo and Gos. Hanna-Barbera then adapted this as the first episode to air in 1981, being adapted by Les Jansen. Peyo and Delaporte are only given creator acknowledgment.

Filming

Behind the scenes

  • Papa Smurf is exactly 543 years old.

In other languages

Language Name Meaning

Home availability

References