List of animated television series of 1972

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A list of animated television series first aired in 1972.

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Animated television series first aired in 1972
TitleEpisodesCountryYearNotes
The ABC Saturday Superstar Movie 20US1972–1973
The Adventures of Sir Prancelot 31UK1972
Akado Suzunosuke 52Japan1972–1973
The Amazing Chan and the Chan Clan 16US1972Based on Charlie Chan novels and films.
Anime Document Munchen E No Michi16Japan1972
Arago X-00126France1972–1973
Around the World in Eighty Days 16Australia1972–1973
Astroganger 26Japan1972–1973
Au Clair de Lune26France1972
The Barkleys 13US1972inspired by All in the Family
The Brady Kids 22US1972–1973Spin-off of The Brady Bunch and The ABC Saturday Superstar Movie
Cantinflas Show 52Mexico1972
Chappy the Witch 39Japan1972
Devilman 39 Japan1972–1973 [1]
Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids 110 US1972–1985Based on the childhood and friend of Bill Cosby and his brother.
Festival of Family Classics 20US1972–1973
Fingerbobs 13UK1972
The Flintstone Comedy Hour 18US1972–1973Spin-off of The Flintstones and The Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm Show
Frakk, the Cats' Nightmare 52Hungary1972–1987
The Gutsy Frog 103Japan1972–1974
Hazedon 26Japan1972–1973
The Houndcats 13US1972
Josie and the Pussycats in Outer Space 16US1972–1974Spin-off of Josie and the Pussycats
Kid Power 17US1972–1973Based on Wee Pals comic strip
Larry the Lamb 26UK1972–1974
Lassie's Rescue Rangers 16US1972–1973Spin-off of Lassie and The ABC Saturday Superstar Movie
Mahōtsukai Chappy 39Japan1972
Mazinger Z 92 Japan1972–1974
The Merrie Melodies Show 24US1972
Mon Chéri CoCo13Japan1972
The Most Important Person 66US1972
The Mouse Factory 43US1972–1973
New Moomin 52Japan1972
The New Scooby-Doo Movies 24 US1972–1973Spin-off of Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!
O makové panence13Czechoslovakia1972–1973
Onbu Obake52Japan1972–1973
The Osmonds 17US1972Based on the popular boy band
Pinocchio: The Series 52Japan1972
Przygody kota Filemona 39Poland1972–1981
The Roman Holidays 13US1972
Science Ninja Team Gatchaman 105 Japan1972–1974
Sealab 2020 13US1972
Seigi wo Ai Suru Mono - Gekkō Kamen 39Japan1972
Tamagon the Counselor 195Japan1972–1973
Triton of the Sea 27Japan1972
Victor et Horace26France1972
Wait Till Your Father Gets Home 48 US1972–1974Prime time animated sitcom
The Wonderful Stories of Professor Kitzel 105US1972

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References

  1. デビルマン (1972~1973). alcinema (in Japanese). Stingray. Retrieved 12 August 2014.