Kissyfur
Kissyfur is a 1980s animated children's television series which aired on NBC. It was produced by Jean Chalopin & Andy Heyward and created by Phil Mendez for DIC. The series was based on a half-hour NBC prime-time special called Kissyfur: Bear Roots and was followed by three more specials until its Saturday morning debut. The show ran for two seasons. The show follows the adventures of Gus and Kissyfur, a father and son bear duo who had joined the circus. One day on a circus trip, the train they are riding in derails and the bears escape to a new life in the swamps of Paddlecab County. There, they protect the local swamp's inhabitants from the local bumbling alligators Floyd and Jolene. Kissyfur and his father use the skills they have acquired from the human world to create a boat tour business transporting other animals and their products down the river.
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Plot Summary
Kissyfur is an animated television series that follows the adventures of Kissyfur, a young bear who lives with his father, Gus, in the tranquil world of Paw-Paws. Their peaceful existence is often disrupted by the villainous Andover, a cunning fox who constantly tries to capture Kissyfur and the other Paw-Paws for his nefarious schemes.
Critical Reception
Kissyfur was a Saturday morning cartoon aimed at young children. Critical reception was generally light, focusing on its colorful animation and simple, G-rated storylines typical of its era. It was seen as a harmless and engaging program for its target demographic.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its bright animation and cheerful characters.
- Appreciated for its simple, easy-to-follow plots suitable for young children.
- Often remembered fondly by those who grew up watching it as a gentle adventure series.
Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for Kissyfur is not readily available, as it is a children's animated series from the early 1990s.
Fun Fact
The character of Kissyfur was designed by Bill Scott, who also worked on classic shows like 'Rocky and Bullwinkle'.
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