The Littles
The Littles is an animated television series based on The Littles characters in a series of children's novels by American author John Peterson, the first of which was published in 1967. This cartoon was produced by a French/American/Canadian animation studio, DIC Entertainment, and as standard practice for TV cartoons of the period, the animation production was outsourced overseas to the Japanese studio TMS Entertainment. It was post-produced by a Canadian Animation studio, Animation City Editorial Services.
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Plot Summary
The Littles is an animated television series that follows the adventures of a family of tiny people, no bigger than a thumb, who live secretly in the walls and spaces of human homes. They navigate the challenges of their miniature world while trying to avoid detection by the 'Big Folk'. The series chronicles their everyday lives, exciting escapades, and their unique way of interacting with the human environment.
Critical Reception
The Littles was a popular children's cartoon in the mid-1980s, appreciated for its whimsical premise and family-friendly adventures. While not critically acclaimed in the traditional sense, it garnered a dedicated young audience for its imaginative storytelling and charming characters. It's remembered fondly as a staple of Saturday morning cartoons during its run.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its imaginative concept of a tiny family living amongst humans.
- Appreciated for its lighthearted, adventure-filled episodes suitable for children.
- Remembered fondly for its classic Saturday morning cartoon feel.
Google audience: Audience reception data for The Littles (1985) is not readily available on Google's platform, but it is generally recalled as a well-loved children's animated series.
Fun Fact
The character of 'The Professor' in The Littles was voiced by legendary voice actor Frank Welker, who is also known for voicing Megatron in Transformers and Scooby-Doo.
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