Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears (1985)
The beloved animated classic that launched Disney's TV animation legacy — six seasons of magic, adventure, and unforgettable bear-sized heroics.
Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears - Series Information
- Original Title: Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears
- First Air Year: 1985
- Last Air Year: 1991
- Created by: Jymn Magon, Art Vitello et al.
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Family, Kids
- Content Rating (US): TV-Y7
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 11 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 6
- Number of Episodes: 95
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: September 14, 1985 (United States - TV-Y7), September 14, 1985 (Germany - 0), September 14, 1985 (Australia - G), September 14, 1985 (Brazil - L), September 14, 1985 (Italy - T), September 14, 1985 (Spain - 7), September 14, 1985 (South Korea - ALL)
- Networks: ABC, NBC, Syndication
- Production Companies: Walt Disney Television, Tokyo Movie Shinsha
- Production Countries: Japan, United States of America
- Alternative Titles: 요술곰의 모험 나라 (KR), A gumimacik (HU), Мишки Гамми (RU), Le avventure dei Gummi (IT), Disneys Gummibärenbande (DE), Пригоди ведмедиків Гаммі (UA), The Adventures of the Gummi Bears (US)
Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears - Plot
Join the world's sweetest heroes for high adventure in a mystical land of giants and wizards, ogres and dragons, and wondrous creatures both good and evil. Meet Gruffi, Zummi, Cubbi, Grammi, Tummi, Sunni, and all the legendary Gummis as they laugh, play, foil dastardly plots, and fight for what's right.
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Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Jymn Magon
- Art Vitello
- Michael Eisner
Main Cast
- June Foray
- Lorenzo Music
- Katie Leigh
- Noelle North
- Michael Rye
- Will Ryan
- Paul Winchell
- Corey Burton
- Brian Cummings
- Jim Cummings
Writers
- Art Vitello
- Jymn Magon
- Bruce Talkington
- Tad Stones
- Mark Zaslove
Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears - FAQs
Where can you stream Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears?
Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears is available to stream on Disney+. The series is included with a standard Disney+ subscription, making all six seasons accessible to subscribers in supported regions. Check JustWatch for the most current regional availability and additional viewing options.
What inspired Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears?
The series was famously inspired by Gummi Bear candy. Disney CEO Michael Eisner reportedly came up with the concept after his son asked for the popular sweets. The creative team then built an entirely original medieval fantasy world around the idea of bear-shaped candy coming to life as heroic characters.
Who are the main voice actors in Gummi Bears?
The principal voice cast includes June Foray as Grammi, Lorenzo Music as Tummi, Katie Leigh as Sunni, Noelle North as Cubbi and Princess Calla, Paul Winchell and later Jim Cummings as Zummi, Corey Burton as Gruffi, and Michael Rye as the villainous Duke Igthorn and King Gregor.
How many seasons and episodes does Gummi Bears have?
Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears ran for 6 seasons and 95 episodes in total. Season 1 had 21 episodes, Season 2 had 12, Season 3 had 14, Season 4 had 16, Season 5 had 13, and Season 6 rounded out the series with 19 episodes, airing from 1985 to 1991.
Was Gummi Bears the first Disney animated TV series?
Yes, Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears holds the distinction of being the first original animated television series produced by Walt Disney Television. Its September 1985 premiere on ABC marked a pivotal turning point that launched Disney's highly successful era of afternoon and Saturday morning animation.
What is Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears about?
The series follows a secret clan of anthropomorphic bears — Gruffi, Zummi, Cubbi, Grammi, Tummi, and Sunni — living hidden in a medieval forest. Using their magical Gummiberry Juice, they embark on adventures, protect their ancient legacy, and battle the scheming Duke Igthorn and his army of ogres.
When did Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears first air?
Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears first aired on September 14, 1985, in the United States on ABC. The series ran until 1991, spanning six seasons. It was later broadcast on NBC and in syndication, reaching audiences across the United States and internationally throughout its run.
Did Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears win any awards?
The series earned strong critical recognition during its run, receiving multiple Daytime Emmy Award nominations. It was praised for its high production quality, sophisticated storytelling, and memorable characters — standards that were unusually ambitious for Saturday morning animation at the time of its debut in the mid-1980s.
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