The Undersea Adventures of Captain Nemo
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The Undersea Adventures of Captain Nemo was a series of five minute cartoons produced in Canada
in the mid-1970s. They told the story of Captain Mark Nemo and his young assistants, Christine and Robbie, in their nuclear powered submarine, the Nautilus.
and Canada
were introduced to the animated series The Undersea Adventures of Captain Nemo. In America, Captain Nemo was introduced as part of the long running children's program Captain Kangaroo
on CBS
. In Canada, one five minute Captain Nemo cartoon was shown during each episode of Peanuts and Popcorn which ran on the CBC
.
Created by Al Guest & Jean Mathieson who were also the producers and directors as well as writers, it was produced by their studio, Rainbow Animation of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
. The Undersea Adventures of Captain Nemo was a fanciful re-imagining of the original Jules Verne
character Captain Nemo
, from his book Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
.
This time Nemo was depicted as an ocean researcher named Mark Nemo. Blonde and hunky, Mark traveled the world's oceans doing scientific research, providing assistance to both humans and animals and thwarting evil doers. Along for the ride came two kids Christine and Robbie who learned (along with the viewers) about life beneath the sea as they went.
These cartoons were quite short, exactly five minutes in length (30 seconds of which was the opening). Besides being educational, these cartoons are an insight into some of the philosophy around children's education of the mid 70's. Each episode would attempt to convey some information about oceanography or marine biology, and all of the plot lines would be resolved cleanly in five minutes without resorting to much violence.
At times, Captain Nemo reflects the influence of the 1970s environmental movement
, but the sometimes serious attempts to convey environmentalist themes are softened by its lighthearted style.
and Billie Mae Richards
provided all of the character voices for the entire series.
Rescue of a Killer
Battle of the Giants
Poachers of the Deep
Jaws of Death
Monsters on the Beach
The Invisible Girl
Deadly Ribbons
The Floating Peril
Guess What's Coming for Dinner
Killer From the Past
The Golden Trap
The Floating Gold Mine
The Tuna Trapper
The Fish Bomber
The Devil's Doorway
The Coral Maze
The Mine at the Bottom of the Sea
Wild Water and Oil
The Silver Age
The Ice Menagerie
Behind Bars
Shark Patrol
Dolphin Express
Collision At Sea
Eyes of the Deep
The Bloodhound of the Sea
The Arab Solution
The Undersea Looters
Shadow of Death
The Pearl Snatchers
Circle of Fire
Rapture of the Deep
Fish Farm
Cool It, Captain
The Little Island
Mystery Island
All That Glitters
Queen of the Deep
Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River
The Big Prize
Go Fetch, Killer
Dangerous Welcome
Mystery Triangle
The Meteorite Shower
Snake Charmer
Haul Away Joe
See Through Killer
The Shark Catalog
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
in the mid-1970s. They told the story of Captain Mark Nemo and his young assistants, Christine and Robbie, in their nuclear powered submarine, the Nautilus.
Background
In the fall of 1975, children in the United StatesUnited States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
were introduced to the animated series The Undersea Adventures of Captain Nemo. In America, Captain Nemo was introduced as part of the long running children's program Captain Kangaroo
Captain Kangaroo
Captain Kangaroo is a children's television series which aired weekday mornings on the American television network CBS for nearly 30 years, from October 3, 1955 until December 8, 1984, making it the longest-running children's television program of its day...
on CBS
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
. In Canada, one five minute Captain Nemo cartoon was shown during each episode of Peanuts and Popcorn which ran on the CBC
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, commonly known as CBC and officially as CBC/Radio-Canada, is a Canadian crown corporation that serves as the national public radio and television broadcaster...
.
Created by Al Guest & Jean Mathieson who were also the producers and directors as well as writers, it was produced by their studio, Rainbow Animation of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. The Undersea Adventures of Captain Nemo was a fanciful re-imagining of the original Jules Verne
Jules Verne
Jules Gabriel Verne was a French author who pioneered the science fiction genre. He is best known for his novels Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea , A Journey to the Center of the Earth , and Around the World in Eighty Days...
character Captain Nemo
Captain Nemo
Captain Nemo, also known as Prince Dakkar, is a fictional character featured in Jules Verne's novels Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and The Mysterious Island ....
, from his book Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea is a classic science fiction novel by French writer Jules Verne published in 1870. It tells the story of Captain Nemo and his submarine Nautilus as seen from the perspective of Professor Pierre Aronnax...
.
This time Nemo was depicted as an ocean researcher named Mark Nemo. Blonde and hunky, Mark traveled the world's oceans doing scientific research, providing assistance to both humans and animals and thwarting evil doers. Along for the ride came two kids Christine and Robbie who learned (along with the viewers) about life beneath the sea as they went.
These cartoons were quite short, exactly five minutes in length (30 seconds of which was the opening). Besides being educational, these cartoons are an insight into some of the philosophy around children's education of the mid 70's. Each episode would attempt to convey some information about oceanography or marine biology, and all of the plot lines would be resolved cleanly in five minutes without resorting to much violence.
At times, Captain Nemo reflects the influence of the 1970s environmental movement
Environmental movement
The environmental movement, a term that includes the conservation and green politics, is a diverse scientific, social, and political movement for addressing environmental issues....
, but the sometimes serious attempts to convey environmentalist themes are softened by its lighthearted style.
Voice Talent
Len CarlsonLen Carlson
Len Carlson was a Canadian voice actor on many animated television series from the 1960s onward, an occasional live-action TV actor, and a Kraft Canada TV pitchman during the 1970s and 1980s...
and Billie Mae Richards
Billie Mae Richards
Billie Mae Richards was a Canadian voice actress, who also appeared onstage and on television.-Career:...
provided all of the character voices for the entire series.
Production
Al Guest was a legend in Canadian broadcasting circles since the 1960s. His partner, Jean Mathieson joined him in the seventies to found Rainbow Animation in Toronto which produced Nemo.Episodes
Airdates are unknown, nor is this a confirmed airing order.Rescue of a Killer
Battle of the Giants
Poachers of the Deep
Jaws of Death
Monsters on the Beach
The Invisible Girl
Deadly Ribbons
The Floating Peril
Guess What's Coming for Dinner
Killer From the Past
The Golden Trap
The Floating Gold Mine
The Tuna Trapper
The Fish Bomber
The Devil's Doorway
The Coral Maze
The Mine at the Bottom of the Sea
Wild Water and Oil
The Silver Age
The Ice Menagerie
Behind Bars
Shark Patrol
Dolphin Express
Collision At Sea
Eyes of the Deep
The Bloodhound of the Sea
The Arab Solution
The Undersea Looters
Shadow of Death
The Pearl Snatchers
Circle of Fire
Rapture of the Deep
Fish Farm
Cool It, Captain
The Little Island
Mystery Island
All That Glitters
Queen of the Deep
Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River
The Big Prize
Go Fetch, Killer
Dangerous Welcome
Mystery Triangle
The Meteorite Shower
Snake Charmer
Haul Away Joe
See Through Killer
The Shark Catalog
External links
- The Undersea Adventures of Captain Nemo fansite, retrieved from Archive.org on 2010-8-2