The Space Kidettes
The Space Kidettes is an American Saturday morning cartoon produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions, originally airing on NBC during the 1966-67 season. Set in outer space, the series followed the adventures of a group of child astronauts, who have acquired a treasure map and have to keep it away from their nemesis, a man named Skyhook and his sidekick Static. Originally airing for one season on NBC as a half-hour program and sponsored by General Mills, The Space Kidettes episodes were later edited down to ten-minute episodes and paired with other General Mills-sponsored shows such as Tennessee Tuxedo and Go Go Gophers to form a full half-hour for syndication; edited reruns of cartoons from another NBC Hanna-Barbera program, Samson & Goliath to form the syndication package The Space Kidettes and Young Samson. The original master elements for both programs were lost, leaving the syndicated edits as the only extant broadcast quality versions.
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Plot Summary
The Space Kidettes follows the adventures of two young children, Alice and Tommy, who are abducted by an alien named Captain Snerd. They are taken aboard his spaceship and join his crew, consisting of a robot named Droopy and a space monkey named Go-Go. Together, they travel through the galaxy, encountering various alien civilizations and overcoming quirky, often humorous, obstacles. The series is characterized by its lighthearted tone and simple, episodic storytelling, aimed at a young audience.
Critical Reception
As a Saturday morning cartoon from the 1960s, 'The Space Kidettes' was primarily aimed at children and received limited critical analysis during its initial run. It is generally remembered with nostalgic fondness by those who watched it as children, often cited as an example of the era's typical animation style and storytelling for young viewers. While not critically acclaimed, it served its purpose as light entertainment.
What Reviewers Say
- Simple, episodic adventures suitable for young children.
- Represents a typical example of 1960s Saturday morning animation.
- Often viewed with nostalgia by those who grew up with it.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for 'The Space Kidettes' is not readily available, as it is a niche animated series from the 1960s. However, general sentiment from retro animation forums and discussions indicates it is remembered fondly as a lighthearted and uncomplicated children's show of its time, with its appeal lying in its nostalgic value for older viewers.
Fun Fact
The series was produced by Filmation, an animation studio also known for other popular shows like 'The Adventures of Superman,' 'Archie's Funhouse,' and 'Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids.'
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