Sylvanian Families (1987 TV series)

Sylvanian Families (1987 TV series)
Sylvanian Families is a syndicated animated series based on the Sylvanian Families merchandising franchise developed by Epoch. The series was produced in the United States by DIC Animation City with the animation being produced in Japan. It was first broadcast in 1987 in first-run syndication, with reruns on The CBN Family Channel in the late 1980s and PAX TV during the late 1990s.
Story
Voice cast
Frank Proctor – Woodkeeper
Len Carlson – Packbat / Wade Waters / Cliff Babblebrook / Rocky Babblebrook
John Stocker – Gatorpossum / Grandpa Smoky Wildwood / Gruff Timpertop / Taylor Timbertop / Chester Thistlethorn
Michael Fantini – Preston Evergreen
Jeri Craden – Mama Honeysuckle Evergreen
Thick Wilson - Grandpa Ernest Evergreen
Ellen-Ray Hennessy – Grandma Primrose Evergreen
Noam Zylberman – Rusty Wildwood
Catherine Gallant – Hollie Wildwood
Jeremiah McCann – Buster Slydale
Lisa Coristine – Scarlette Slydale
Brian Belfry – Papa Slick Slydale
Diane Fabian – Mama Velvette Slydale / Grandma Flora Wildwood / Mama Ginger Wildwood
Tabitha St. Germain (credited as Paulina Gillis) – Ashley Evergreen
Chuck Shamata – Forrest Evergreen
Tara Strong (uncredited) – Bridget (her debut role)
Cree Summer (uncredited) - Donny, Jessica
Kerry Shale (uncredited) - Papa Herb Wildwood
Marla Lukofsky (uncredited) - Jerry, Tracy, Prissy Thistlethorn, Willow
Characters
Heroes
The Evergreens (Bears) - Forrest, Honeysuckle, Ernest, Primrose, Preston, Ashley, Dusty and Poppy
The Babblebrooks (Rabbits) - Rocky, Crystal, Cliff, Pearl, Bubba, Breezy, Sandy and Coral
The Thistlethorns (Mice) - Chester, Willow, Lester, Prissy, Barry and Heather
The Chestnuts (Raccoons) - Durwood, Pansy, Grover, Myrtle, Hoss and Charity
The Wildwoods (Rabbits) - Herb, Ginger, Smokey, Flora, Rusty, Hollie, Barkley and Juniper
The Slydales (Foxes) - Slick, Velvette, Buster, Scarlett, Skitter and Lindy
The Timbertops (Bears) - Taylor, Rose, Gruff, Fern, Bud, Daisy, Burl and Blossom
The Waters (Beavers) - Wade, Nancy, Roger, Misty, Bucky and Bubbles
The Windwards (Rabbits) Hickory and Lily
The Sweetwaters (Bears) Morris and Kelsey
Villains
Packbat
Gatorpossum (Packbat's minion)
The Slydales
Human
The Woodkeeper
Children
Donny, Joey, Grace, Maria, Charlie, Penny, Jack, Jonathan, Katie, Bridget, Jessica, Lisa, Chrissie, Robby, Sara, Sid, Jamie, Tracy, Diane (Di), Jerry & Susan, Mikey, Lori, Andy, Debra, Evan, Amelia.
Episodes
Home media
Golden Book Video and DIC Video released three VHS tapes of the series in the United States in 1988. Two of the tapes contained three segments, while the other one contained five.
In the United Kingdom, MSD Video and Abbey Home Entertainment released many tapes of the series throughout the 80's and 90's. One of the tapes was known as Sylvanian Families: The Movie, which despite the name, just featured segments edited together to form a movie.
In February 2004, Sterling Entertainment released two VHS/DVD's, titled The Big Adventure and Hoppily Ever After, each containing 3 episodes (6 segments). An extra segment was included on the DVD versions. The first segment from episode 3: "The Bear Facts" was also included on the Care Bears: To The Rescue DVD from the same company a year prior. The Big Adventure was reissued by NCircle Entertainment in 2008.
In May 2004, Maximum Entertainment released a DVD in the United Kingdom that contained the first 5 episodes of the series. This DVD was reissued in 2007, and again in 2009 by Lace DVD.
In Australia in 2010, Magna Home Entertainment released a 2-disc set containing all 13 episodes of the series.
References
External links
1980s American animated television series
1987 American television series debuts
1987 American television series endings
1980s French animated television series
1987 French television series debuts
1987 French television series endings
American children's animated fantasy television series
Australian Broadcasting Corporation original programming
French children's animated fantasy television series
Japanese children's animated fantasy television series
English-language television shows
Television series by DIC Entertainment
Television shows based on toys
Animated television series about bears
Animated television series about families
Animated television series about rabbits and hares
Animated television series about mice and rats
Television series by Sony Pictures Television