Cadillacs and Dinosaurs (TV series)
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| Genre | Science fiction, cartoon |
| Created by |
Steven E. de Souza Mark Schultz |
| Developed by |
Nelvana Limited Galaxy Films de Souza Productions |
| Starring | Don Dickinson Ted Dillon David Fox Don Francks Dawn Greenhalgh David Keeley Kristina Nicoll Colin O'Meara Frank Pellegrino Susan Roman Bruce Tubb Phillip Williams Lenore Zann |
| Narrated by | Greg Spottiswood |
| Composer(s) | John Tucker |
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| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 13 (list of episodes) |
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| Executive producer(s) |
Steven E. de Souza Sasha Harari Michael Hirsh Patrick Loubert Toper Taylor |
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| Original network | CBS (USA) |
| Original release | September 18, 1993 – January 28, 1994 |
Cadillacs and Dinosaurs is an American/Canadian animated television series which aired on CBS Kids in the United States from 1993 to 1994, lasting for one season of 13 episodes. Based on the comic book of the same name (formerly titled Xenozoic Tales) by Mark Schultz, the show was created by screenwriter Steven E. de Souza, who acquired the TV rights after producing the video game Cadillacs and Dinosaurs, which was also based on Schultz's comic. The show dealt with many strong ecologicial and political issues that were central to the plot development.
The series followed the exploits of Jack Tenrec and his crew of ecological freedom fighters known as the "Mechanics". His often-reluctant companion is the foreign ambassador Hannah Dundee. She hires Jack as a liaison while she attempts to create clear communication between her land and the modern civilization. Together they confront the serious issues facing the futuristic environment that humanity has come to inhabit.
Jack also has Hermes, a juvenile "cutter" that Jack hand-reared after the latter's mother death. Gentle with Jack and Hannah, he can still be rather fierce when angered. The show also includes a race of intelligent lizards called "Griths".
Jack and his crew square off against opposition including the Council of Governors and Hammer Terhune's gang.
Many of the dinosaurs (commonly referred to as "slithers") and other prehistoric creatures featured in this series are referred to by different names:
Esther Sinclair, UCLA associate professor of psychiatry and bio-behavioral sciences, analyzed the message of the show: "Jack is altruistic, does not have aggressive impulses, resists temptation and is sympathetic toward others. . . . The viewer may draw an analogy to other endangered species such as eagles and condors. . . . There is an emphasis on the interconnection of all living things. Jack respects all life forms."
The show still has a cult following.
The show is available in the US through the instant video retailer Amazon Video, and in Canada through the streaming video service Shomi. On June 19, 2015, the entire series was made available for free viewing through the Nelvana Retro channel on YouTube. In addition, the series has aired for many years on HBO Family in Latin America, where the episodes can be viewed dubbed in Spanish or in their original English.
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