The Super Globetrotters
The Super Globetrotters

The Super Globetrotters

1979TV ShowEndedEnglish

It’s true—to the public at large they are the clown princes of the parquet, the internationally renowned sports superstars The Globetrotters. But, unbeknownst to John and Jane Q. Sportsfan, high above the Earth orbits the Globetrotter Crime Globe, a different kind of "eye in the sky." Whenever and wherever the Crime Globe detects dastardly doings, the call goes out to the Globetrotters—Nate Branch, Liquid Man, Freddie 'Curly' Neal, Super Sphere, James 'Twiggy' Sanders, Spaghetti Man, Louis 'Sweet Lou' Dunbar, Gizmo, and Hubert 'Geese' Ausbie, and Multi Man—and they quickly ditch the b-ball court for crime-fighting.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Hanna-Barbera ProductionsGenres: Animation, Comedy, Sport

Plot Summary

This animated series follows the adventures of a fictional basketball team, the Globetrotters, as they travel the world playing exhibition games and often finding themselves in comical situations. Each episode features the team using their incredible basketball skills to overcome quirky challenges and mischievous villains, all while promoting sportsmanship and teamwork.

Critical Reception

As a Saturday morning cartoon from the late 70s, 'The Super Globetrotters' was primarily aimed at a young audience and received a generally positive reception for its lighthearted humor and focus on basketball. While not critically acclaimed by adult standards, it was a popular children's show that entertained its target demographic with its energetic animation and fun storylines.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its fun basketball action and humorous escapades.
  • Appreciated by children for its colorful animation and positive messages.
  • Seen as a light and entertaining cartoon suitable for young viewers.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for 'The Super Globetrotters (1979)' is not readily available. However, as a classic children's cartoon, it is generally remembered fondly by those who grew up watching it for its engaging characters and entertaining basketball-themed adventures.

Fun Fact

The show was a spin-off of the live-action Harlem Globetrotters television series from the 1970s, but featured an animated, superhero-like version of the team.

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