Care Bears (TV series)
American animated series about bears who spread caring.
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Care Bears is an American children's animated fantasy adventure television series based on the franchise of the same name. After two specials in 1983, the main series began in 1985, produced as a co-production between DIC Audiovisuel and its American branch DIC Enterprises, and aired on syndication after the theatrical release of the first movie. The series features the Care Bears living in Care-a-lot, a faraway place in the clouds that is part of the Kingdom of Caring, as they go on missions to thwart a variety of villains, including Professor Coldheart.
- Successor series
- The Care Bears Family (1986-1988) is a separate series, not the same as the 1985 series.
Lore & Background
The Care Bears live in a faraway place up in the clouds called Care-a-lot, which constitutes a part of the Kingdom of Caring. With the help of the Cousins and their Buddies, they go all around the world on Missions in Caring whilst they try to thwart the plans of various villains, such as Professor Coldheart, Shreeky, and others. The voice cast includes Billie Mae Richards as Tenderheart Bear, Len Carlson as Professor Coldheart, and many others.
Reader's Guide
The original Care Bears TV series, produced by DIC Enterprises, began in 1985 and ran for 22 episodes. It followed two specials in 1983 and aired in syndication after the first movie's theatrical release. In 1986, a successor series titled The Care Bears Family, produced by Nelvana (which had produced the movies), aired on ABC in the United States and later on Global Television Network in Canada. A revival, Care Bears: Adventures in Care-a-lot, was produced by Sabella Dern Entertainment in 2007. The series has seen multiple home media releases in the United States and internationally, including VHS and DVD collections from various distributors such as Sterling Entertainment, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, and Mill Creek Entertainment. The series remains a key part of the Care Bears franchise, introducing the characters and their caring missions to a wide audience.
Did You Know?
- The series was a co-production between DIC Audiovisuel and its American branch DIC Enterprises.
- The main series began in 1985, after two specials in 1983.
- The 1985 series features multiple villains, not just Professor Coldheart.
- The 1985 series and 'The Care Bears Family' (1986-1988) are separate series.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Care Bears 1985 TV series?
It is a 22-episode American animated fantasy adventure show produced by DIC Enterprises that aired in syndication beginning in 1985. The series follows a group of caring bears on missions to stop the villainous Professor Coldheart.
Where do the Care Bears live in the 1985 series?
The bears reside in Care-a-lot, a faraway place situated in the clouds. It is part of a larger realm called the Kingdom of Caring.
Who is the main villain in the 1985 Care Bears series?
Professor Coldheart is the primary antagonist the Care Bears must thwart throughout the show's missions.
How long did the 1985 Care Bears series run and what came after it?
The original series consisted of 22 episodes and was followed by its successor, The Care Bears Family, which premiered in 1986.
What came before the 1985 Care Bears TV series?
Two animated specials aired in 1983, and the main series launched after the theatrical release of the first Care Bears movie. DIC Enterprises produced the show for syndicated broadcast.
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