The U.S. Of Archie (1974–1976)

Archie and the Riverdale gang discover that their ancestors were involved in many important episodes in American history. They learn about America by studying the lives of their (look-alike... See full summary »

Stars:

Jane Webb, John Erwin, Dal McKennon

Cast

Series cast summary:
Jane Webb	...	Betty Cooper (16 episodes, 1974)
John Erwin	...	Reggie Mantle (16 episodes, 1974)
Dal McKennon	...	Archie Andrews (16 episodes, 1974)
Howard Morris	...	Big Moose (16 episodes, 1974)

Storyline

Archie and the Riverdale gang discover that their ancestors were involved in many important episodes in American history. They learn about America by studying the lives of their (look-alike) ancestors and they parts they played during such events as the California Gold Rush, the first airplane flight, and the writing of the "Star Spangled Banner."

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Plot Keywords:

teenage girl | based on comic book | archie comics | teenage boy | character name in title

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Genres:

Animation | History

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Certificate:

TV-Y7

Details

Official Sites:

Entertainment Rights

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 September 1974 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Filmation Associates

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (16 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Followed by The New Archies (1987)

User Reviews

Was appointment TV

I found the US of Archie to be one of my very favorite programs. It coincidentally explored just those very historical episodes in the 3rd or 4th grade which we were studying.

And instead of the characters becoming flat or stock, I though it showed the, "serious side," of these kids which they must have had in order to be so well-adjusted. It also showed them in learning situations which helped me, a 9 year old with no car in a town with no soda shops, to relate better to the characters.

I felt that the characters as a whole were -enriched- by showing this serious side.

Eric