All Dogs Go To Heaven: The Series
All Dogs Go to Heaven: The Series is an animated television series which aired from 1996 to 1998 in syndication and on the Fox Family Channel from 1998 to 1999, with 41 half-hour episodes produced in total. It aired on Cartoon Network in 1999 to 2000. It was produced by MGM Animation and was distributed by Claster Television. Don Bluth’s 1989 animated feature All Dogs Go to Heaven featured a roguish German Shepherd named Charlie who died, went to heaven, conned his way back to Earth for vengeance on his killer Carface and then found redemption through a little orphaned girl named Ann-Marie. The film was popular with audiences, spawning a sequel, All Dogs Go to Heaven 2 and this animated series. The theme song for the series is "A Little Heaven", written by Lorraine Feather and Mark Watters. The singers were Gene Miller of Nashville, Clydene Jackson-Edwards and Carmen Twillie. Most of the voice actors from the feature films reprised their roles in the series, including Dom DeLuise, Ernest Borgnine, Charles Nelson Reilly, Bebe Neuwirth, Sheena Easton and Adam Wylie. Steven Weber provided the voice of Charlie B. Barkin, who was voiced in the films by Burt Reynolds and Charlie Sheen.
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Plot Summary
Set after the events of the first film, the series follows the canine adventurers Charlie B. Barkin and Itchy Itchiford as they continue their heavenly missions on Earth. Alongside their friends Carface's cousin Annabelle and the streetwise Sasha, they protect the innocent and fight evil, often encountering magical elements and comedic mishaps.
Critical Reception
The series generally received mixed to positive reviews, often praised for its faithfulness to the spirit of the original film and its engaging storylines suitable for younger audiences. While not reaching the critical heights of its cinematic predecessor, it was considered a solid entry in animated children's television.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its charming animation and voice acting.
- Appreciated for continuing the heartwarming themes of friendship and loyalty from the movie.
- Seen as a fun and engaging watch for young children and fans of the original film.
Google audience: Audience reception for the series is largely positive, with many recalling it fondly as a childhood favorite. Viewers often highlight the humor, the memorable characters, and the positive messages embedded in the episodes.
Fun Fact
Dom DeLuise reprised his iconic role as the lovable dog, Carface Carruthers, in the animated series, bringing his signature comedic timing to the character.
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