Dumbo's Circus

Dumbo's Circus (1985-1986)

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Dumbo's Circus is a live action/puppet television series that aired on The Disney Channel beginning on May 6, 1985, and featured the character of Dumbo from the original film.

The cast members are human-sized anthropomorphic animals played by people in puppet suits

In the show, Dumbo has grown up, is able to speak, and has struck out on his own to begin his own circus. He and a cast of characters fly from town to town, in a wagon pulled through the air by Dumbo, performing their "greatest little show on earth". Other than Dumbo, none of the characters from the original film appeared in the show. Each character would perform a particular talent, which ranged from dancing and singing to telling knock knock jokes.

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ScheduleMonday to Friday (daily) (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S03E14Solo CircusMay 25, 1986
S03E13The Big ParadeMay 24, 1986
S03E12Forest Full Of FriendsMay 23, 1986
S03E11Birthday, BirthdayMay 22, 1986
S03E10That Darn TrikeMay 19, 1986
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

What was the premiere date of Dumbo's Circus?

Dumbo's Circus premiered on May 6, 1985.

Who voiced the character of Dumbo?

Katie Leigh provided the voice for Dumbo.

How many episodes of Dumbo's Circus were produced?

A total of 120 episodes were produced.

Who provided the voice for Jiminy Cricket?

Eddie Carroll voiced Jiminy Cricket.

Who composed the theme song for Dumbo's Circus?

Rob Walsh composed the theme song for Dumbo's Circus.

What circus acts did the characters perform in Dumbo's Circus?

The characters performed various circus acts, including juggling, trapeze, and tightrope walking.

Who played the character of Lion in Dumbo's Circus?

Lorenzo Music provided the voice for Lion.

What other Disney characters were featured in Dumbo's Circus?

Other Disney characters that appeared in the show included Jiminy Cricket and Timothy Q. Mouse.

What musical instruments did the elephants play in Dumbo's Circus?

The elephants played various musical instruments, including the trumpet and the drums.

Who voiced the character of Barnaby the dog?

Jim Cummings provided the voice for Barnaby the dog.

What kind of circus tent did the characters live in?

The characters lived in a red and yellow striped circus tent.

Who was the voice of Sebastian the cat?

Hal Smith provided the voice for Sebastian the cat.

Who played the character of Captain Grief?

Rob Paulsen provided the voice for Captain Grief.

What type of animal was Lionel the Lion's sidekick?

Lionel's sidekick was a monkey named Sebastian.

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