G.I. Joe 

An elite special missions force fights against the terrorist forces of Cobra.

Stars:

Jackson Beck, Christopher Collins, Michael Bell

Cast

Series cast summary:
Jackson Beck	...	Narrator 85 episodes, 1985-1986
Christopher Collins	...	Cobra Commander / ... 77 episodes, 1985-1986
Michael Bell	...	Duke / ... 67 episodes, 1985-1986
Neil Ross	...	Shipwreck / ... 63 episodes, 1985-1986
Arthur Burghardt	...	Destro / ... 56 episodes, 1985-1986
Frank Welker	...	Torch / ... 52 episodes, 1985-1986
Mary McDonald-Lewis	...	Lady Jaye / ... 49 episodes, 1985-1986
Bill Ratner	...	Flint / ... 45 episodes, 1985-1986
Morgan Lofting	...	Baroness / ... 38 episodes, 1985-1986
Zack Hoffman	...	Zartan / ... 36 episodes, 1985-1986
Kene Holiday	...	Roadblock 36 episodes, 1985-1986

Storyline

Based on the successful toy series by Hasbro, GI Joe is the code name for an elite strike force comprising of personnel from all branches of the United States military. Their primary purpose is be a counterforce to the huge terrorist organization called Cobra which is gunning for world domination.

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Plot Keywords:

criminal organization | cult tv | famous opening theme | catch phrase | good versus evil | 

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Taglines:

G.I. Joe is the codename for America's daring, highly-trained special mission force. Its purpose: To defend human freedom against COBRA, a ruthless terrorist organization determined to rule the world.

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Genres:

Animation | Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi

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Certificate:

TV-Y7

Did You Know?

Trivia

Larry Hama was also the writer of the file cards written on the back of the packaging of the G.I. Joe toy line. The files where short biographies of both the Joes and Cobra soldiers.

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Quotes

Shipwreck: Do you expect me to talk, Cobra?
Cobra Commander: No. We expect you to fry!
Shipwreck: I was afraid you'd say that!

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Alternate Versions

The versions of most episodes on the Region 1 DVD sets from Rhino Home Entertainment feature newly-added sound effects, incomplete/incorrect/missing animation, missing PSAs and incorrect main titles for season 1 episodes.

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Connections

Referenced in Undercover Brother (2002)

User Reviews

The Best 1980s Cartoon Not Made Into A Feature Film

G.I. Joe(1984) is a show that I really enjoyed when it was on television. Its one of the few cartoons of the 1980s that I have fond memories of. It was a good promotional gig for the people who sold the toy figures. I'm shocked that nobody has made a live action version of G.I. Joe(1984) as the people in Hollywood seem to do with every other cartoon that was popular during the 1980s. G.I. Joe(1984) belongs to one of the best era in television animation.

Details

Country:

USA Japan

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 September 1985 (USA)

Also Known As:

G.I. Joe

Company Credits

Production Co:

Sunbow Productions, Marvel Productions, Hasbro

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (85 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1