Episode 1
The Lead Blimp
Arthur becomes a hero when his "lead blimp" tops the jungle popularity polls. But the blimp doesn't work yet and the greatly anticipated maiden voyage is only a few hours away.
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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
Helping Hands
The kids decide to hold a yard sale believing the palace to be in financial trouble. But while looking for goods to sell, they mistakenly pick up Rataxes' "favorite" lamp.
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Episode 3
Victor Victorious
Determined to win Celesteville soap box derby, Victor "borrows" Pom and Flora's secret design. But when Alexander gets the blame, Victor wonders if winning means everything.
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Episode 4
The Unsung Hero
Rataxes takes the credit when Basil saves Isabelle's life. Rataxes is hailed as a hero but finds his guilty conscience troubling him.
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Episode 5
Every Basket Has a Silver Lining
When Pom makes the school basketball team as "towel boy" he lets Babar believe he's a top player. Yet Pom is in for trouble, when Babar makes plans to attend a game.
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Episode 6
The One That Got Away
Babar is out to catch the "biggest fish in all of Celesteville". But with the clumsy Flora as his partner, Babar's dream seems unlikely.
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Episode 7
Never Cry Alien
Arthur pulls a prank, which has everyone believing aliens are landing. But the joke backfires on Arthur when he spots a real UFO and nobody believes him.
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Episode 8
Friendly Agreement
Cornelius and Pompadour have a major disagreement and vow never to speak again. However, both are unaware that their silence could cost them their lives.
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Episode 9
A Child in the Snow
Babar takes his family up into the mountains ostensibly for a winter holiday. But Babar is really searching for the mythical creature he saw as a child.
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Episode 10
The Old Lady Vanishes
Babar agrees to clandestinely escort a top-secret briefcase to Paris. But the simple journey becomes complicated when the Old Lady mysteriously disappears from the train.
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Episode 11
Oh, To Be An Adult
When the kids turn eleven they decide they are now adults. Babar and Celeste are shocked when they announce their "adult" plans for their lives.
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Episode 12
Robot Rampage
Arthur builds a flawed robot but will not admit his mistake. In trying to cover up the situation, things get out of control.
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Episode 13
Mango Madness
finale
Babar talks with Flora about the importance of always telling the truth. Yet Babar starts to regret those words when Flora does exactly that.
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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