Aladdin (TV series)
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Aladdin is an animated television series made by Walt Disney Television
which aired from 1994 to 1995, based on the original 1992 feature. Coming on the heels of the direct-to-video sequel The Return of Jafar
, the series picked up where that installment left off, with Aladdin now living in the palace, engaged to beautiful and spunky Princess Jasmine
. "Al" and Jasmine went together into peril among sorcerers, monsters, thieves, and more. Monkey sidekick Abu, the animated Magic Carpet, and the fast-talking, shape-shifting Genie came along to help, as did sassy, complaining parrot Iago, formerly Jafar’s pet but now an antihero. Jafar himself doesn't appear in the series since he was killed off in the second movie. However, he makes a guest appearance in Hercules: The Animated Series
.
Many of the films' stars provided the voices of their TV counterparts, with the notable exception of Dan Castellaneta
filling in for Robin Williams
in the Genie role (like in The Return of Jafar). Unlike the Little Mermaid spinoff series, this series does not feature any musical numbers.
Disney Channel
reran the series in the late-1990s until it was replaced by their pre-teen lineup. The show was later shown on Toon Disney
, but has since been removed.
, was released. After that there was one last guest appearance on November 24, 1998. It was in the TV show Hercules: The Animated Series
. This episode was called "Arabian Nights". There were a total of 86 episodes all together plus 3 feature length movies and one guest appearance.
Episodes of the series are also shown on a few Disney Princess DVDs.
Walt Disney Television
Walt Disney Television was the former name of the television production division of The Walt Disney Company.-History:It was formed in 1983, as the Walt Disney Pictures Television Division, the name was later shortened to Walt Disney Television in the mid-1980s...
which aired from 1994 to 1995, based on the original 1992 feature. Coming on the heels of the direct-to-video sequel The Return of Jafar
The Return of Jafar
The Return of Jafar is a 1994 American animated film that is a direct-to-video sequel to the 1992 animated film Aladdin, both produced by The Walt Disney Company. The film was released on May 20, 1994 and serves as the origin of the Aladdin animated series...
, the series picked up where that installment left off, with Aladdin now living in the palace, engaged to beautiful and spunky Princess Jasmine
Princess Jasmine
Princess Jasmine is a fictional character and one of the main characters of the 1992 film Aladdin and its sequels, The Return of Jafar and Aladdin and the King of Thieves . She is voiced by Linda Larkin, with her singing voice performed by Lea Salonga in the first film and Disney Princess...
. "Al" and Jasmine went together into peril among sorcerers, monsters, thieves, and more. Monkey sidekick Abu, the animated Magic Carpet, and the fast-talking, shape-shifting Genie came along to help, as did sassy, complaining parrot Iago, formerly Jafar’s pet but now an antihero. Jafar himself doesn't appear in the series since he was killed off in the second movie. However, he makes a guest appearance in Hercules: The Animated Series
Hercules: The Animated Series
Hercules is an animated series based on the 1997 film of the same name and the Greek myth. The series follows teenage Hercules training as a hero as well as trying to adjust to life. With his free-spirited friend Icarus, his future-seeing friend Cassandra and his teacher Philoctetes , he battles...
.
Many of the films' stars provided the voices of their TV counterparts, with the notable exception of Dan Castellaneta
Dan Castellaneta
Daniel Louis "Dan" Castellaneta is an American actor, voice actor, comedian, singer and screenwriter. Noted for his long-running role as Homer Simpson on the animated television series The Simpsons, he voices many other characters on The Simpsons, including Abraham "Grampa" Simpson, Barney Gumble,...
filling in for Robin Williams
Robin Williams
Robin McLaurin Williams is an American actor and comedian. Rising to fame with his role as the alien Mork in the TV series Mork and Mindy, and later stand-up comedy work, Williams has performed in many feature films since 1980. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance...
in the Genie role (like in The Return of Jafar). Unlike the Little Mermaid spinoff series, this series does not feature any musical numbers.
Disney Channel
Disney Channel
Disney Channel is an American basic cable and satellite television network, owned by the Disney-ABC Television Group division of The Walt Disney Company. It is under the direction of Disney-ABC Television Group President Anne Sweeney. The channel's headquarters is located on West Alameda Ave. in...
reran the series in the late-1990s until it was replaced by their pre-teen lineup. The show was later shown on Toon Disney
Toon Disney
Toon Disney was an American cable television channel owned by The Walt Disney Company. A spinoff of Disney Channel, it mostly aired children's animated series and some live action programming. Its format had similarities to those of Cartoon Network and Nicktoons...
, but has since been removed.
Characters
- Aladdin, voiced by Scott WeingerScott WeingerScott Eric Weinger is an American actor, television producer and writer, best known as the speaking voice of Aladdin in Walt Disney's eponymous feature film. Weinger would reprise the role in two direct-to-video sequels, for the Disney Channel television series, and the Kingdom Hearts Series. He...
- Princess JasminePrincess JasminePrincess Jasmine is a fictional character and one of the main characters of the 1992 film Aladdin and its sequels, The Return of Jafar and Aladdin and the King of Thieves . She is voiced by Linda Larkin, with her singing voice performed by Lea Salonga in the first film and Disney Princess...
, voiced by Linda LarkinLinda LarkinLinda Larkin is an American cinema and television actress. She is best known for providing the speaking voice of Princess Jasmine in the movie Aladdin and various Aladdin sequels and spin-offs, as well as in the Kingdom Hearts video game series... - Genie, voiced by Dan CastellanetaDan CastellanetaDaniel Louis "Dan" Castellaneta is an American actor, voice actor, comedian, singer and screenwriter. Noted for his long-running role as Homer Simpson on the animated television series The Simpsons, he voices many other characters on The Simpsons, including Abraham "Grampa" Simpson, Barney Gumble,...
- IagoIago (Aladdin)Iago is a fictional character in Disney's Aladdin franchise, starting out as a secondary villain and comic relief in the original film, and later supporting protagonist in the film's sequels and related TV series...
, voiced by Gilbert GottfriedGilbert GottfriedGilbert Gottfried is an American actor, voice actor and stand-up comedian, best known for his trademark comedic persona of speaking in a loud, grating tone of voice. He has played numerous roles in film and television, perhaps most notably voicing the parrot Iago in Disney's Aladdin , and... - Abu, voiced by Frank WelkerFrank WelkerFranklin Wendell "Frank" Welker is an American actor who specializes in voice acting and has contributed character voices and other vocal effects to American television and motion pictures.-Acting career:...
- Magic Carpet
- Abis Mal, voiced by Jason AlexanderJason AlexanderJay Scott Greenspan , better known by his professional name of Jason Alexander, is an American actor, writer, comedian, television director, producer, and singer. He is best known for his role as George Costanza on the television series Seinfeld, appearing in the sitcom from 1989 to 1998...
- Haroud Hazi Bin, voiced by James Avery
Episodes
A total of 86 episodes were made. After the series another direct to video movie, Aladdin and the King of ThievesAladdin and the King of Thieves
Aladdin and the King of Thieves is a 1996 animated film that is the second direct-to-video sequel to the Disney animated feature Aladdin...
, was released. After that there was one last guest appearance on November 24, 1998. It was in the TV show Hercules: The Animated Series
Hercules: The Animated Series
Hercules is an animated series based on the 1997 film of the same name and the Greek myth. The series follows teenage Hercules training as a hero as well as trying to adjust to life. With his free-spirited friend Icarus, his future-seeing friend Cassandra and his teacher Philoctetes , he battles...
. This episode was called "Arabian Nights". There were a total of 86 episodes all together plus 3 feature length movies and one guest appearance.
VHS Releases
Note: Eight official videos of Aladdin were released in 1995 that included two TV episodes each.- “Aladdin to the Rescue", the episodes shown are “The Spice is Right” and “Fowl Weather”.
- In “Genie in a Jar”, the episodes shown are “The Prophet Motive” and “Mudder’s Day”.
- In “Treasures of Doom”, the episodes shown are “To Cure a Thief” and “My Fair Aladdin”.
- In “Magic Makers”, the episodes shown are “Never Say Nefir” and “The Citadel”.
- In “Creatures of Invention”, the episodes shown are “Getting the Bugs Out” and “The Sands of Fate”.
- In “Fearless Friends”, the episodes shown are “Much Abu About Something” and “The Day the Bird Stood Still”.
- In “Team Genie”, the episodes shown are “Sneeze the Day” and “Genie Hunt”.
- In “Aladdin & Jasmine's Moonlight Magic”, the episodes shown are “Moonlight Madness” and “Some Enchanted Genie”.
Episodes of the series are also shown on a few Disney Princess DVDs.
Awards and Nominations
- Daytime Emmy Awards
- 199522nd Daytime Emmy Awards-Outstanding Drama Series:*All My Children*Days of our Lives*General Hospital*The Young and the Restless-Outstanding Lead Actor:*Peter Bergman...
- Outstanding Music Direction and Composition - Mark WattersMark WattersMark Watters is a five-time Emmy Award winning American composer of music for film and television. He currently lives in Chatsworth with his wife Vanessa.- Biography :...
, John Given, Harvey CohenHarvey CohenHarvey R. Cohen was an American composer and orchestrator...
, Carl Johnson, and Thomas Richard Sharp (Won) - 199522nd Daytime Emmy Awards-Outstanding Drama Series:*All My Children*Days of our Lives*General Hospital*The Young and the Restless-Outstanding Lead Actor:*Peter Bergman...
- Outstanding Film Sound Mixing - Timothy J. Garrity, Melissa Ellis, Deb Adair, Bill Koepnick, Jim Hodson, and Timothy Borquez (Won) - 199522nd Daytime Emmy Awards-Outstanding Drama Series:*All My Children*Days of our Lives*General Hospital*The Young and the Restless-Outstanding Lead Actor:*Peter Bergman...
- Outstanding Film Sound Editing - John O. Robinson III, Michael Geisler, Marc S. Perlman, William Griggs, Melissa Ellis, Ray Leonard, Phyllis Ginter, Michael Gollom, Timothy Borquez, Tom Jaeger, Charles Rychwalski, Greg LaPlante, Kenneth Young, Jennifer Mertens, Robert Duran, Bill Koepnick, and Jim Hodson (Won)