The Family-Ness

The Family-Ness (1984-1985)

EndedAnimation showChildren, Family

The adventures of a family of Loch Ness Monsters and the MacTout family, particularly siblings Elspeth and Angus. The 'Nessies' can be called from the loch by the two children by means of their "thistle whistles".

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EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E25You'll Never Find a Nessie in a Zoomars 28, 1985
S01E24Captain Standfast and the Stowawaymars 21, 1985
S01E23Baby-Ness and the Mayor's Statuemars 14, 1985
S01E22Thirsty-Ness and the Part-Time Witchmars 7, 1985
S01E21Captain Standfast and the Golden Keyfévr. 28, 1985
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Family-Ness' premiere?

'The Family-Ness' premiered on September 2, 1984.

What was the genre of 'The Family-Ness'?

'The Family-Ness' was an animated children's television series.

Who created 'The Family-Ness'?

'The Family-Ness' was created by Peter Maddocks.

Where was 'The Family-Ness' set?

'The Family-Ness' was set in Loch Ness, Scotland.

Who were the main characters in 'The Family-Ness'?

The main characters in 'The Family-Ness' were Elspeth, Angus, Ferocious, and Nessie.

What was the premise of 'The Family-Ness'?

'The Family-Ness' followed the adventures of a family of Loch Ness Monsters and their human friends.

How many episodes were there in 'The Family-Ness'?

'The Family-Ness' had a total of 13 episodes.

What was the target audience for 'The Family-Ness'?

'The Family-Ness' was targeted towards young children.

Did 'The Family-Ness' receive any awards?

'The Family-Ness' did not receive any notable awards.

Who provided the voices for the characters in 'The Family-Ness'?

The voice cast of 'The Family-Ness' included Peter Ustinov, Tony Roper, and Susan Sheridan, among others.

What was the animation style of 'The Family-Ness'?

'The Family-Ness' was animated using traditional cel animation.

Did 'The Family-Ness' have a theme song?

Yes, 'The Family-Ness' had a catchy theme song that introduced the show.

Were there any spin-offs or related shows to 'The Family-Ness'?

No, 'The Family-Ness' did not have any spin-offs or related shows.

Was 'The Family-Ness' popular during its time?

'The Family-Ness' gained a dedicated following among young viewers.

Is 'The Family-Ness' available on DVD or streaming platforms?

'The Family-Ness' is not readily available on DVD or streaming platforms, but some episodes may be found online.

Did 'The Family-Ness' have any notable guest stars?

'The Family-Ness' did not feature any notable guest stars.

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