Episode 1
Alexander the Great
Alexander's flying skills get him into hot water when he crash lands his plane in the jungle and makes friends with a tribe who invite him for dinner.
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TV series
Babar
1989TV-G6 seasons6.4 / 10
Inspired by Jean de Brunhoff and Laurent de Brunhoff's beloved children's books, this animated series tells Babar's life story from the elephant king's point of view, reliving his early days as a young pachyderm with important lessons to learn.
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Babar premiered January 3, 1989. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Inspired by Jean de Brunhoff and Laurent de Brunhoff's beloved children's books, this animated series tells Babar's life story from the elephant king's point of view, reliving his early days as a young pachyderm with important lessons to learn.
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Episode 2
Cruel to Be Kind
Babar learns that honesty is the best policy when Zephir takes up the palace duties of Pompadour and Cornelius, with disastrous results
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Episode 3
A Pair of Queens
Flora's pen pal arrives, believing Flora is queen of Celesteville. Afraid to tell the truth, Flora convinces Pom and Alexander to help her keep up the illusion.
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Episode 4
Rowing Pains
Alexander learns a hard lesson about responsibility when he lets his rowing team and Zephir down.
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Episode 5
Object D'Arthur
When two inept thieves make off with Arthur's treasured statue, Babar is called in to solve the mystery.
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Episode 6
The Diaperman Cometh
When a baby elephant is abandoned on the doorstep of the Rhino palace, Rataxes finds himself acting as an unwilling father.
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Episode 7
Time Flies
After witnessing the arrival of a mysterious time traveler, Alexander has a hard time getting anyone to believe his story.
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Episode 8
Insecurity System
A fault in the Rhino Security system traps Cornelius and the children inside the Rhino Place, and it's up to Cornelius to devise an escape before its too late.
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Episode 9
Kings of the Castle
As part of a school project to promote understanding and co-operation, the children convince Babar and Rataxes to change places for the day. Forced to deal with the other's problems, Babar and Rataxes learn it isn't easy to walk a mile in somebody else's shoes.
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Episode 10
What's Mine Is Mine
After a calculating con man lures Arthur into throwing away his life savings for a worthless mine, Zephir and Arthur plan to teach the thief a lesson.
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Episode 11
The Scarlet Pachyderm
When Rataxes seals the border between Rhinoland and Celesteville, it's up to the mysterious night raider known as The Scarlet Pachyderm, to save the day.
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Episode 12
All Played Out
Babar and the children have no idea just how much they've been taking Celeste for granted, until she wins the lead role in Basil's new theater production.
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Episode 13
Radio Riot
finale
A successful radio show shoots Zephir to superstar status with the children of the Kingdom. Unfortunately his questionable advice on "dealing with your parents" triggers a confrontation between generations.
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Cast
Gordon PinsentKing Babar (voice)
Dawn GreenhalghQueen Celeste (voice)Gavin MagrathPrince Babar (voice)
Tara StrongPrincess Celeste (voice)
Stuart StoneAlexander (voice)Jeff PustilZephir (voice)
Elizabeth HannaThe Old Lady (voice)
Chris WigginsCornelius (voice)Credits
- Written by
- J.D. Smith, Peter Sauder, Alan Templeton, Mary Crawford, Elaine Waisglass
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 78
- Original language
- English
Production
Ministère de la cultureFrance
Ellipsanime ProductionsFrance- The Clifford Ross Company
CBCCanada
Global Television NetworkCanada
Téléfilm CanadaCanada
Themes
anthropomorphismbased on novel or book