The King Kong Show

The King Kong Show (1966)

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The King Kong Show (aka: King Kong) is an American/Japanese anime series produced by Videocraft of the United States, and Toei Animation of Japan. It is the first anime series produced in Japan for an American company (not counting Rankin/Bass' previous Animagic stop motion productions, also animated in Japan). ABC ran the series in the US between September 10, 1966, and August 31, 1969. This series is an animated adaptation of the famous movie monster King Kong with character designs by Jack Davis and Rod Willis. In this series, the giant ape befriends the Bond Family, with whom he goes on various adventures, saving the world from monsters, robots, aliens, mad scientists and other threats.

Included is a comical cartoon show called Tom of T.H.U.M.B., about a three inch tall secret agent for T.H.U.M.B. (The Tiny Human Underground Military Bureau) named Tom and his equally tiny Asian "sidekick" Swinging Jack, who are sent out in a variety of miniature vehicles by their bad-tempered boss, Chief Homer J. Chief, to foil the fiendish plots of M.A.D.(Maladjusted, Antisocial and Darn mean), an evil organization made up of black-cloaked scientists out to destroy the world. (Neither Tom's nor Swinging Jack's full names are ever revealed in any of the Tom of T.H.U.M.B. installments).

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Scheduleevery Sunday (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E20Legend of Loch NessNov 12, 1966
S01E19The Giant SlothsNov 12, 1966
S01E18MechanikongNov 5, 1966
S01E17King Kong's HouseNov 5, 1966
S01E16The Vice of Dr. WhoOct 29, 1966
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did The King Kong Show premiere?

The King Kong Show premiered on September 10, 1966.

Who created The King Kong Show?

The King Kong Show was created by Arthur Rankin Jr. and Jules Bass.

What was the genre of The King Kong Show?

The King Kong Show was an animated adventure series.

Who provided the voice for King Kong in the show?

Billie Lou Watt provided the voice for King Kong in the show.

What was the premise of The King Kong Show?

The King Kong Show followed the adventures of King Kong and his human companions as they protected the world from various threats.

Which network aired The King Kong Show?

The King Kong Show aired on ABC.

How many episodes were produced for The King Kong Show?

A total of 25 episodes were produced for The King Kong Show.

Who were the main human characters in The King Kong Show?

The main human characters in The King Kong Show were Bobby Bond, Susan Watson, and Professor Bond.

Did The King Kong Show feature any recurring villains?

Yes, The King Kong Show featured recurring villains such as Dr. Who, Mechani-Kong, and the evil T-Rex.

Did The King Kong Show have any crossover episodes with other shows?

Yes, The King Kong Show had crossover episodes with The Godzilla Power Hour.

Were there any notable guest stars in The King Kong Show?

No notable guest stars were featured in The King Kong Show.

Did The King Kong Show receive any awards or nominations?

No, The King Kong Show did not receive any awards or nominations.

Was The King Kong Show based on any previous works?

The King Kong Show was loosely based on the 1933 film "King Kong" and its subsequent sequels.

Did The King Kong Show have a memorable theme song?

Yes, The King Kong Show had a memorable theme song titled "King Kong."

Did The King Kong Show have any spin-offs or related series?

No, The King Kong Show did not have any spin-offs or related series.

How did The King Kong Show end?

The King Kong Show did not have a definitive ending as it was canceled after one season.

Also known as

  • King Kong

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