The ABC Saturday Superstar Movie
The ABC Saturday Superstar Movie — renamed The New Saturday Superstar Movie in its second season — is a series of one-hour animated TV-movies, broadcast on the ABC television network on Saturday mornings from September 9, 1972, to November 17, 1973. Intended as a "Movie of the Week" for kids, this series was produced by several production companies — including Hanna-Barbera, Filmation, and Rankin/Bass — and mostly contained features based on popular cartoon characters and TV shows of the time, such as Yogi Bear, The Brady Bunch, and Lost in Space. Some of the features served as pilots for new TV shows.
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Plot Summary
The ABC Saturday Superstar Movie was an anthology series that presented a variety of animated television specials, often serving as pilots for potential new series. Each week featured a different story and cast of characters, ranging from adaptations of popular books and comics to original concepts. The show aimed to provide family-friendly entertainment with diverse animation styles and themes.
Critical Reception
As an anthology series featuring pilots, critical reception was varied and dependent on the individual special. Some specials were well-received and gained followings, while others were largely forgotten. The series as a whole is remembered fondly by those who grew up watching it for its adventurous and often unique animated offerings.
What Reviewers Say
- A platform for diverse animated storytelling.
- Mixed reception based on the quality of individual specials.
- Nostalgically remembered by audiences from the 1970s.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this specific anthology series is not readily available. However, it is generally recalled as a fondly remembered part of Saturday morning television for many.
Fun Fact
One of the most famous specials aired was 'The Kid from Left Field', which later became a live-action film.
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