"The Littles" (1983) TV series

User Rating:

5.5/10   

Writer:

John Peterson (books)

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3

Release Date:

10 September 1983 (USA)

Genre:

Animation | Adventure

Tagline:

Here Come The Littles

Plot:

Animated series about a 13-year-old boy named Henry Bigg who goes on vacation and finds mouse-like creatures in his suitcase called Littles...

Plot Keywords:

Little Person | Cult Favorite | House | Friendship

Awards:

2 nominations

Cast

Jimmy Keegan	...	Henry Bigg (29 episodes, 1983-1985)
Bettina Bush	...	Lucy Little (29 episodes, 1983-1985)
Alvy Moore	...	Grandpa Little (29 episodes, 1983-1985)
Robert David Hall	...	Dinky Little / ... (29 episodes, 1983-1985)
Donavan Freberg	...	Tom Little (21 episodes, 1983-1984)
Patricia Parris	...	Helen Little (21 episodes, 1983-1984)
Gregg Berger	...	Frank Little (21 episodes, 1983-1984)
Paul Eiding		(21 episodes, 1983-1984)
Ken Sansom	...	Dr. Hunter / ... (21 episodes, 1983-1984)
Laurel Page	...	Mrs. Bigg (21 episodes, 1983-1984)
Erv Immeman		(21 episodes, 1983-1984)
Pat Fraley	...	Slick the Turtle (16 episodes, 1984-1985)
B.J. Ward	...	Ashley Little (16 episodes, 1984-1986)
Hal Smith	...	Mr. Finnigan (14 episodes, 1983-1985)
Mona Marshall		(13 episodes, 1983)
John Stephenson		(13 episodes, 1983)
Candace Craig		(13 episodes, 1983)
Jonathan Goldsmith		(13 episodes, 1983)
Marilyn Schreffler		(13 episodes, 1983)
Russi Taylor		(13 episodes, 1983)
Frank Welker	...	Slick the Turtle (13 episodes, 1983)
David Hollander		(13 episodes, 1983)

Also Known As:

"Les minipouss" (France)

Country:

USA | France | Japan

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

USA:TV-Y

Company:

ABC Entertainment

Movie Connections:

Followed by Here Come the Littles (1985)

Soundtrack:

Here Come The Littles

An 80s cartoon classic loosely based on The Borrowers!

This is DIC's first animated show (with the second being Inspector Gadget) and it first premiered in September of 1983 on ABC. This series focuses on one particular family of Littles - Grandpa, Mom and Dad, Dinky, and the two youngest: Tom and Lucy. In their quest to become productive adults, the Littles and their 12-year old huge friend Henry face the same kinds of problems that young children face every day - issues of friendship, jealousy, honesty, prejudice, consideration for others, kindness, responsibility, risk-taking ... and more. Each episode of the Littles focuses on one such issue, presenting it in explicit, concrete terms. And young, attractive characters with whom children can identify carry out these actions, they serve as excellent role models for young viewers. Younger and older children, boys and girls, loners and social butterflies...all can find a character with whom to identify and from whom to learn. And last but far from least, the character of Grandpa, a wise, experienced, older Little who clearly loves and cares for the Little kids, functions as the kind of non-threatening, non-didactic teacher to whom children respond. He frequently articulates the lesson inherent in the action as he interacts with and advises the Little children. He is the best kind of teacher. The exciting adventures of the Littles and the suspense generated by their frequent narrow escapes from Dr Hunter are designed to capture and hold young viewers' attention. The explicitness with which each lesson is articulated and role models with whom children can identify are designed to ensure that children note and understand the embedded pro-social content as they derive delight from the action. I definely remember watching this when it was on The Family Channel (I was 4 at the time)and later on Toon Disney. it was very funny and cute especially when Dinky was doing his own stunt show until it when out of control and went up to flames. Now that this show is currenly in syndication and on DVD, you'll be able to catch all the fun. Whenever you are big or little, it always a treat! From DIC Animation City, in association with ABC Productions (American Broadcasting Company). Joe's Rating: 4 stars.