Thundarr the Barbarian (1980-1981)

EndedAnimation showAdventure, Family

Thundarr the Barbarian is set in a future (3994 AD) post-apocalyptic wasteland divided into kingdoms or territories — the majority of which are ruled by wizards – and whose ruins typically feature recognizable geographical features from the United States, starting in New York City and working itself to Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Mount Rushmore, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.. Other episodes with recognizable settings are located in Mexico, while one is in London. Another notable feature of this future Earth is that the Moon was broken in two pieces. The shattered moon and the ruins of the former human civilization were caused by the passage of a runaway planet between the Earth and the Moon in 1994, which, from scenes shown in the opening sequence, caused radical changes in the Earth's climate and geography. However, by the time period in which the series is set, the Earth and Moon seem to have settled into a new balance. Earth is reborn in a world of "savagery, super-science, and sorcery." where everybody must fend for themself. Among those who became liberated includes Thundarr, equipped with record breaking strength and determination, Princess Ariel a sorceress and wise magician, and Ookla The Mok, a beast from another planet, as well as their faithful steeds, and allies. This anime styled series attempted to break barriers not attempted until years later, while Thundarr The Barbarian made 21 episodes, an average amount for a Saturday morning cartoon.

Network

Scheduleevery Saturday (30 min)

Last Episode

Season 2Episode 830 min

Prophecy of Peril

Thundarr, Princess Ariel, and Ookla battle the evil wizard Vashtarr when he steals the Crystal of Prophecy that can give the details of his downfall. When it shatters in his efforts to retrieve it, the prophecy is foretold as they learn three women will unite to defeat him. One is Maya, an element-shifter buried in the ruins of the old city of Endorr. Another is Cinda, a hermitic barbarian living in the Canyon of Death whose staff grants her great strength. The last is Valerie Storm, a fashion model from Old Earth who is abducted and taken prisoner by Vashtarr himself.

Okt. 31, 1981

Recent Episodes

Episode	Name	Airdate
S02E08	Prophecy of Peril	Okt. 31, 1981
S02E07	Trial by Terror	Okt. 24, 1981
S02E06	Master of the Stolen Sunsword	Okt. 17, 1981
S02E05	Last Train to Doomsday	Okt. 10, 1981
S02E04	City of Evil	Okt. 3, 1981

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Cast

Characters

Ookla the Mok

played by Henry Corden

Narrator

voiced by Dick Tufeld

Thundarr The Barbarian

played by Robert Ridgely

Princess Ariel

played by Nellie Bellflower

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Also known as

The Plastic Man Comedy/Adventure Show

Thundarr the Barbarian (1980-1981)