Snorks (1984)
A charming Hanna-Barbera underwater animated adventure that captivated young audiences on NBC throughout the 1980s.
Snorks - Series Information
- Original Title: Snorks
- First Air Year: 1984
- Last Air Year: 1989
- Created by: Nic Broca
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Family, Animation, Kids
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (30 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 4
- Number of Episodes: 108
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Networks: NBC
- Production Companies: SEPP International, Hanna-Barbera Cartoons
- Production Countries: United States of America
Snorks - Plot
The Snorks is an animated television series produced by Hanna-Barbera which ran on NBC from September 15, 1984, to May 13, 1989. Although not as popular as the animated series The Smurfs, the program continued to be available in syndication from 1986 to 1989 as part of The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera's 3rd season, on USA Network in the late-1980s and early-1990s, on the BBC in the late 1990s, and from 2009–2011 and again from 2012–Present on Boomerang.
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Snorks - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Nic Broca
Main Cast
- René Auberjonois
- Nancy Cartwright
- Frank Welker
- Rob Paulsen
- Barry Gordon
- Clive Revill
- Michael Bell
- B.J. Ward
- Edie McClurg
- Robert Ridgely
Writers
- Gordon Bressack
- Glenn Leopold
- Laren Bright
- David Schwartz
- John Semper Jr.
Snorks - FAQs
Where can you watch Snorks today?
Snorks is available to stream on Boomerang, which has carried the series since 2009. Availability may vary by region. You can check JustWatch for a full list of current streaming and on-demand options in your area.
Are Snorks and The Smurfs connected?
Both Snorks and The Smurfs share the same Belgian creator, Nic Broca, and were produced with involvement from SEPP International. While the two shows are thematically similar — featuring small, colorful community-minded creatures — they are set in entirely different worlds and have distinct storylines.
Who are the main voice actors in Snorks?
The voice cast includes René Auberjonois as Dr. Strangesnork, Nancy Cartwright as Daffney, Frank Welker as Tooter and Occy, Rob Paulsen as Corky, Michael Bell as Allstar Seaworthy, Barry Gordon as Junior Wetworth, B.J. Ward as Casey Kelp, and Edie McClurg as Ms. Seabottom.
How many seasons and episodes does Snorks have?
Snorks ran for 4 seasons and a total of 108 episodes. Season 1 had 26 episodes, Season 2 had 20, Season 3 had 26, and Season 4 was the longest with 36 episodes. The series aired on NBC from September 1984 through May 1989.
What is Snorks about?
Snorks follows a community of small, snorkel-topped underwater creatures called Snorks, living in the fictional ocean world of Snorkland. The series centers on young Snorks like Allstar Seaworthy and his friends as they navigate friendships, school, and undersea adventures while facing comedic villains.
When did Snorks first air on television?
Snorks premiered on NBC on September 15, 1984, as part of the network's Saturday morning cartoon lineup. The series concluded its original run on May 13, 1989, before continuing in syndication and later on cable channels including USA Network, BBC, and Boomerang.
Who created the Snorks animated series?
Snorks was created by Nic Broca and produced by Hanna-Barbera Cartoons in association with SEPP International. The series was developed for American television audiences and drew on the same creative tradition that gave rise to The Smurfs, another SEPP International property.
What are shows similar to Snorks?
Fans of Snorks may enjoy other underwater-themed animated series such as The Little Mermaid (1992), Bubble Guppies (2011), Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years (2021), Sealab 2020 (1972), and The Deep (2015), as well as classic Hanna-Barbera contemporaries like The Smurfs (1981).
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