SuperTed

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SuperTed
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Created by Mike Young
Written by
  • Mike Young
  • Robin Lyons
Directed byDavid Edwards
Starring
Narrated by
Country of origin United Kingdom
Original languagesWelsh
English
No. of series3
No. of episodes36
Production
Executive producers
  • Mike Young
  • Roger Fickling
Running time10 minutes
Production companies
Original release
Network S4C
BBC One
Release1 November 1982 (1982-11-01) (Wales) [1]
4 October 1983 –
20 February 1986 (1986-02-20)

SuperTed is a British superhero animated television series about an anthropomorphic teddy bear with superpowers, created by writer and animator Mike Young. Originally created by him as a series of stories to help his son overcome his fear of the dark, SuperTed became a popular series of books and led to an animated series produced from 1982 to 1986. [2] An American-produced series, The Further Adventures of SuperTed , was produced by Hanna-Barbera in 1989. The series was the first British animation acquired by the American based Disney Channel. [3]

Contents

Creation

The character was created by Mike Young in 1978 for his son to help him overcome his fear of darkness. [4] Later Young decided to put the stories into book form, originally as a bear from the woods who was also afraid of the dark, until one day Mother Nature gave him a magic word which gives him superpowers and transforms him into SuperTed. His early attempts were unsuccessful, until he made some adjustments with the help of a local printer and was finally able to get his stories published. This led Young to write and publish over 100 SuperTed books, with illustrations done by Philip Watkins, until 1990. Just after his first book was published, his wife suggested he should produce a stuffed toy version of SuperTed, which was done in 1980. [5]

Young was determined to keep SuperTed Welsh, [6] as he wanted to help create local jobs and prove that places outside London had talent. [5] In 1982, S4C enquired about making SuperTed into animations, but Young decided to create Siriol Productions to produce the series himself. Siriol management wished to create SuperTed in a way which their own children could be proud of, free from facile plots and hard-line violence. This concept continued to be adopted in all series made by Siriol, which proves that "soft edge and quality animation can be more appealing to children than any amount of violence". [6] By November 1982 it had been sold to over 30 countries. [7]

In 1989 Mike Young partly sold off the rights to the series, with a 75% stake in SuperTed being acquired by the newly formed Abbey Home Entertainment with Young retaining the other 25%. [8] [9] Following the closure of Abbey Home Media in 2020, Mike Young purchased back that 75% stake of the series under his own company Splash Entertainment.

Premise

The story follows an ordinary teddy bear who, upon his creation at a toy factory, was deemed defective and thrown away into a storeroom. By chance, he is discovered by Spotty, a visiting alien from the Planet Spot, who decides to bring the bear to life using his cosmic dust. Spotty then brings the now living teddy bear to Mother Nature, who gives the bear special powers, transforming him into SuperTed. Whenever trouble arises, SuperTed whispers his "secret magic word" and transforms into a superhero adorned with a red suit, cape and rocket boots. As SuperTed and Spotty travel across the world, and sometimes even space, to help others in need, they find themselves up against the nefarious and greedy cowboy, Texas Pete, and his two henchmen; the overweight and bumbling Bulk and the cowardly and effeminate Skeleton, as he seeks to either rule the world or increase his own wealth.

The Further Adventures of SuperTed

The Further Adventures of SuperTed is a British - American-produced series, produced by Hanna-Barbera and broadcast in 1989. The revival was one of four series aired as part of The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera syndicated animation block.

Public Service Film

SuperTed, along with Spotty and his sister Blotch, appeared in a Public Information Film sponsored by the Green Cross Code in 1986. The film, commissioned by the Central Office of Information, was entitled "Super Safe with SuperTed", and featured the three characters being flown to Earth by SuperTed, in order to teach Spotty how to cross the road safely after he nearly gets killed by recklessly rushing across the road on the planet Spot (his home), to talk to his sister. It was included in two episode compilation videos: Magic of SuperTed (1986) and The Biggest Ever SuperTed Video (1994).

SuperTed proceeds during the animation to teach Spotty the right way to cross the road, including not running, not standing behind vehicles, etc. He then warns the viewer: "Remember, I can't be there to save you, especially on the planet Earth". The animated "setting" for the film was based on Castle Street in Cardiff city centre, Wales [10] with Cardiff Castle as a backdrop.

This SuperTed public information film was first broadcast on BBC on 26 March 1986 and was later rebroadcast and edited as a short commercial.

Stage show

SuperTed was also turned into a stage show. Jon Pertwee, Victor Spinetti and Melvyn Hayes reprised their roles, but other parts were taken by other actors. SuperTed's popularity even led to the production of a line of vitamin supplements for children. [6]

International broadcast

The series was reportedly sold to 128 countries and dubbed in 32 languages. [11] SuperTed aired in Australia on ABC (where it was shown many times twice, starting from 3 May 1986 on Saturday mornings and then on weekday afternoons on 27 April 1987 and continued airing along with its American sequel until 13 May 1997), NTA in Nigeria, Channel 5 in Singapore (where it was reedited into two episodes), ZBC in Zimbabwe, Kabel 1 in Germany, Rai 3 in Italy, SVT in Sweden, The Disney Channel and now Kabillion in the United States, NRK in Norway, TF1 and Canal J in France, RTÉ1, RTÉ2 and TG4 in Ireland (where it was dubbed into the Irish language), TV One and TV2 in New Zealand, Dubai 33 in the United Arab Emirates, Kolmoskanava and MTV3 in Finland and Sjónvarpið in Iceland.

Planned relaunch

In July 2014, SuperTed co-creator Mike Young announced that he was developing a brand new series of SuperTed with Abbey Home Media. The series, which will consist of 26 half-hour episodes, [12] was pitched at trade shows in Autumn 2014. In an interview with Radio Times magazine, Young mentioned that certain aspects of the series would have to be changed for modern audiences. He stated, "In SuperTed, we had a gun-slinging cowboy, a flamboyantly gay skeleton and a fat guy who had jokes made about his weight. And all these things you just wouldn't do today. But you can still write the show in a funny, entertaining way." He also added that he wants to avoid making the reboot look too slick and lose some of its original charm like some other rebooted franchises, with hopes Derek Griffiths will return as the voice of SuperTed. [13] [14] In February 2016 Mike Young announced SuperTed would return towards the end of 2016, but admitted "SuperTed and his rivals Texas Pete, Bulk and Skeleton may have to change their ways to fit in with the expectations of a modern audience." [15]

In March 2021, it was announced work had begun on new episodes, with a view to relaunch the show by 2023. [16]

Characters

Heroes

Villains

Other

Episodes

As Young was determined to keep SuperTed Welsh, he entered into partnership with S4C (the newly formed Welsh television channel) in 1981 who approached him about producing an animated series of SuperTed. He set up Siriol Animation with his wife, to produce the series locally, which first aired on 1 November 1982 on S4C in Welsh. The following year, it was dubbed into English and broadcast all over the United Kingdom on BBC1, from 4 October 1983.

Unlike the books, the television series was written by Robin Lyons and director Dave Edwards, who were also Directors of Siriol Animation, and between 1983 and 1986, three series, consisting of 12 episodes each, were made:

Series 1 (1983)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air date
11"SuperTed and the Inca Treasure"4 October 1983 (1983-10-04)
In the pilot episode of the series, SuperTed and Spotty go to find the lost Temple of the Incas, but Texas Pete, Bulk and Skeleton plan to beat them to it.
22"SuperTed and the Pearl Fishers"6 October 1983 (1983-10-06)
SuperTed and Spottyman fly to the South Pacific Islands to stop Texas Pete, Bulk and Skeleton from stealing pearls from the ocean floor.
33"SuperTed and the Stolen Rocket Ship"11 October 1983 (1983-10-11)
Texas Pete, Bulk and Skeleton plan to sabotage three astronauts' mission to travel deeper into space than any man has ever been before, but SuperTed and Spotty come to the rescue.
44"SuperTed and the Giant Kites"12 October 1983 (1983-10-12)
In the mountains of Wales, SuperTed and Spotty must stop Texas Pete and his cronies from stealing the eggs of a rare bird known as the Giant Red Kite.
55"SuperTed and the Elephant's Graveyard"18 October 1983 (1983-10-18)
SuperTed and Spotty go to East Africa to stop Texas Pete, Bulk and Skeleton from stealing bones from the elephant's graveyard.
66"SuperTed and the Train Robbers"20 October 1983 (1983-10-20)
SuperTed and Spotty's skiing holiday in the Alps is interrupted by Texas Pete's plan to steal a train carrying a cargo of chocolate.
77"SuperTed at Creepy Castle"25 October 1983 (1983-10-25)
A girl's father has gone missing at the Creepy Castle in Eastern Europe and SuperTed and Spotty go to find him. However, Texas Pete, Bulk and Skeleton are also using the area as a hideout after robbing a bank.
88"SuperTed and Nuts in Space"27 October 1983 (1983-10-27)
SuperTed and Spotty must thwart Texas Pete's plan to take over a freighter carrying a special consignment of nuts for the planet Polly.
99"SuperTed and the City of the Dead"1 November 1983 (1983-11-01)
SuperTed and Spotty travel to the ancient city in Egypt of the dead to find an archaeologist who has gone missing.
1010"SuperTed at the Funfair"3 November 1983 (1983-11-03)
A boy is kidnapped by Texas Pete on his visit to the funfair. With Spotty unwell, SuperTed goes alone to find him.
1111"SuperTed and the Goldmine"8 November 1983 (1983-11-08)
In the heart of Africa, Texas Pete, Bulk and Skeleton go to steal gold inside a mine. SuperTed and Spotty head off to the rescue.
1212"SuperTed on Planet Spot"10 November 1983 (1983-11-10)
SuperTed's holiday on the friendly Planet Spot is interrupted when Texas Pete's rocket crash-lands on the planet. Tex is after the cosmic dust that brought SuperTed to life.

Series 2 (1984)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air date
131"SuperTed at the Toy Shop"3 October 1984 (1984-10-03)
Whilst searching for a birthday present for Spotty, SuperTed discovers that Texas Pete and his cronies are planning to rob the biggest toy shop in the world.
142"SuperTed in Texas"10 October 1984 (1984-10-10)
A girl called Judy has had her long horn cattle stolen. SuperTed and Spotty fly down to Texas to retrieve the cattle. Once there, they meet up with a cowboy who is similar to Texas Pete.
153"SuperTed in the Arctic"17 October 1984 (1984-10-17)
Texas Pete is after the rare creature of the Arctic, the Mammoth. But soon SuperTed and Spotty Man arrive, ready to fight back and save the day.
164"SuperTed and Trouble in Space – Part 1"24 October 1984 (1984-10-24)
After destroying the space satellite, Texas Pete, Bulk and Skeleton sneak into SuperTed's space station to take Spotty by surprise. SuperTed, on his way back, encounters a crash and soon is drifting away into space with no memory.
175"SuperTed and Trouble in Space – Part 2"31 October 1984 (1984-10-31)
SuperTed has lost his memory, Spotty's parents have lost their daughter Blotch and Spotty himself is being held prisoner by Texas Pete, Bulk and Skeleton. To make matters worse, Texas Pete arranges for our heroes to be tied up in a rocket heading straight for the sun.
186"SuperTed and the Gun Smugglers"7 November 1984 (1984-11-07)
While investigating a strange light, a girl is captured by Texas Pete, who is smuggling weapons into North Wales via a submarine in a cavern, forcing SuperTed and Spotty to put their beach holiday on hold.
197"SuperTed and the Crystal Ball"14 November 1984 (1984-11-14)
Texas Pete steals a crystal ball from a couple of gypsies and uses it to read other people's fortunes for his own wealth... and forecast doom for SuperTed.
208"Spotty and the Indians"21 November 1984 (1984-11-21)
On his way to Planet Earth to see SuperTed, Spotty's rocket breaks down and he crash-lands in North America where he befriends a Red Indian. Also there, are Texas Pete, Bulk and Skeleton who plan to shoot a buffalo to in order to have some buffalo steaks for dinner.
219"SuperTed's Dream"28 November 1984 (1984-11-28)
After being catty with Spotty for making him get out of bed to retrieve him from outside the space station, he has a horrible nightmare which shows him what life might be like if he didn't have Spotty with him.
2210"SuperTed and the Lumberjacks"5 December 1984 (1984-12-05)
A flying squirrel turns to SuperTed and Spotty for help when Texas Pete is responsible for cutting down the trees to sell.
2311"Bulk's Story"12 December 1984 (1984-12-12)
Bulk tells the story of how he first met Texas Pete in jail and how they escaped and entered the tomb of Skeleton.
2412"SuperTed Meets Father Christmas"19 December 1984 (1984-12-19)
Texas Pete, Bulk, and Skeleton disguise themselves as Father Christmas and rob children of their presents on Christmas Eve. It's up to SuperTed and Spotty to clear the real Father Christmas' name and stop the villains from ruining Christmas for the children.

Series 3 (1985–86)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air date
251"SuperTed and the Gorilla"12 November 1985 (1985-11-12)
Texas Pete, Bulk, and Skeleton capture a gorilla while in Africa, but when SuperTed and Spotty Man come to the rescue, Bulk unknowingly plays a part in helping the now captive gorilla.
262"SuperTed and the Magic Word – Part 1"19 November 1985 (1985-11-19)
Texas Pete has hatched a plot to discover SuperTed's magic word. First, Bulk throws Skeleton off the Statue of Liberty where Skeleton his holding onto the sleeve of the statue. Secondly, once SuperTed and Spotty Man have gone to rescue him, Texas Pete hides small microphones in the treehouse. Thirdly, Texas Pete throws Skeleton into the sea, a hundred miles off the coast to be exact. Finally, once SuperTed gets the call for help, he'll say his magic word... and Bulk will be listening.
273"SuperTed and the Magic Word – Part 2"26 November 1985 (1985-11-26)
Bulk now wears the suit of SuperTed and is able to fly like a bear. Before long, SuperTed and Spotty Man discover this and try to catch him. However, luckily, Bulk has forgotten the magic word... making Texas Pete cry after spending all the trouble of organising the plot.
284"SuperTed and the Pothole Rescue"3 December 1985 (1985-12-03)
SuperTed is called to the Pennines to rescue two geologists who are trapped in a cave, but soon finds himself in an awful dilemma when Spotty Man disappears and he has to choose to save his friend or the geologists first.
295"SuperTed Kicks Up the Dust"10 December 1985 (1985-12-10)
A museum in the Middle East wishes to display the Cosmic Dust that Spotty Man uses, but SuperTed thinks it could be dangerous and his fears prove correct when Texas Pete and his cronies plan to steal the Cosmic Dust from the museum.
306"SuperTed and the Whales"17 December 1985 (1985-12-17)
After rescuing a beached blue whale in Wales, SuperTed and Spotty Man aid the whale in saving its family from a whaling boat piloted by none other than Texas Pete.
317"SuperTed and Mother Nature"9 January 1986 (1986-01-09)
Mother Nature's place is invaded by Texas Pete, Bulk and Skeleton. Texas Pete plans to drink some of the potion that Mother Nature gave to SuperTed in order to gain super powers. But soon SuperTed and Spotty Man come to rescue as usual.
328"SuperTed and the Great Horrendo"16 January 1986 (1986-01-16)
At a seaside town in England, Texas Pete takes up a magician's act under the alias "Great Horrendo" to cheat children out of their allowances and briefly sidetrack SuperTed by making Spotty Man a volunteer in his hypnosis trick.
339"SuperTed Goes Round the Bend"23 January 1986 (1986-01-23)
Spotty Man reluctantly agrees to take driving lessons from SuperTed. However, Skeleton and Bulk steal it to drive it to the bank where Texas Pete is, robbing it. But unknown to the three villains, the car is running out of brake fluid, causing the brakes to fail.
3410"SuperTed and Tex's Magic Spell"6 February 1986 (1986-02-06)
While SuperTed and Spotty Man relax in an island in the South Pacific, Texas Pete and his cronies steal SuperTed's spotted teddy bear and use it as part of a voodoo act to incapacitate SuperTed.
3511"SuperTed in Chinatown"13 February 1986 (1986-02-13)
Texas Pete, Bulk, and Skeleton plan to rob a bank in Hong Kong, using Hong Kong's old secret passageways, but Bulk blows open the wall into a restaurant... where SuperTed and Spotty Man are having dinner.
3612"SuperTed and the Rattlesnake"20 February 1986 (1986-02-20)
In a large Eastern city in the United States, Texas Pete has the blues about being unable to beat SuperTed, so Bulk and Skeleton decide to cheer him up by stealing a rattlesnake from the city zoo... attracting the attention of SuperTed and Spotty Man once more.

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