Smurfs (1981–1990)

The Smurfs are little blue creatures that live in mushroom houses in a forest inhabited mainly by their own kind. The smurfs average daily routine is attempting to avoid Gargomel, an evil ... See full summary »

Creator:

Peyo

Stars:

Don Messick, Frank Welker, Danny Goldman

3 wins & 8 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Don Messick	...	Papa Smurf (21 episodes, 1981-1986)
Frank Welker	...	Hefty Smurf (21 episodes, 1981-1986)
Danny Goldman	...	Brainy Smurf (20 episodes, 1981-1986)
Lucille Bliss	...	Smurfette (19 episodes, 1981-1986)
Michael Bell	...	Handy Smurf (18 episodes, 1981-1986)
Hamilton Camp	...	Greedy Smurf (15 episodes, 1981-1986)
William Callaway	...	Clumsy Smurf (15 episodes, 1981-1986)
Paul Winchell	...	Gargamel (14 episodes, 1981-1986)
June Foray	...	Jokey Smurf (12 episodes, 1981-1986)

Storyline

The Smurfs are little blue creatures that live in mushroom houses in a forest inhabited mainly by their own kind. The smurfs average daily routine is attempting to avoid Gargomel, an evil man who wants to kill our little blue friends. A long running and popular cartoon show.

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Plot Keywords:

smurf | blue | village | wisdom | time travel | 

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Genres:

Animation | Family | Fantasy

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Certificate:

TV-Y

Details

Official Sites:

Smurf's Official site

Country:

USA Belgium

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 September 1981 (USA)

Also Known As:

Smurfs' Adventures

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hanna-Barbera Productions, SEPP International S.A., Wang Film Productions Company

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (256 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

The cartoon series introduces elements that will eventually appear in the comics and the live-action/CGI film "The Smurfs" (2011), such as a heart-shaped tattoo on Hefty, overalls for Handy, and a red jacket with a black tie for Painter. Previously before the debut of the cartoon series, these Smurfs could not be recognized from each other unless addressed by name (with the exception of Painter who was un-named in the comics prior to 1981) or carrying something commonly associated with them (e.g. lifting dumbells for Hefty).

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Quotes

Papa Smurf: Nature Smurf, this time your love of animals has gone too far.
Natural 'Nat' Smurf: I can't help it, Papa Smurf. Azrael got his foot caught in one of Gargamel's traps. I couldn't just leave him there to die.
Papa Smurf: Okay, but as soon as his foot is better, then back he goes. Understand?

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Connections

Referenced in Saturday Night Live: Zach Galifianakis/Of Monsters and Men (2013)

User Reviews

Smurfs- gotta love 'em!

I used to watch "Smurfs" every day as a kid, and at 18 I remember the show with such fondness. It is a real shame I haven't seen Smurfs on TV for such a long time, it was a cartoon classic. It had great animation with nice, clean colouring and well drawn characters, a catchy theme tune and clever background music, fun, gripping story lines that often taught something, strong writing and most of all unique and endearing characters. Who can forget Papa Smurf, Handy, Clumsy, Smurfette, Greedy, Smurfy, Vanity and Baby? And of course villainous Gargamel and his somewhat cute feline sidekick Azrael? These are great characters and are well voiced by the likes of June Foray, Don Messick, Frank Welker, Alan Oppenheimer, Alan Young and Lucille Bliss. Overall, a cartoon that I will always revere as a classic. 10/10 Bethany Cox