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Police Academy (TV series)
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Police Academy, also known as Police Academy: The Animated Series, is a 1988
American
animated television series based on the Police Academy series of films. The show was produced by Ruby-Spears Productions
for Warner Bros. Television
. It aired on Saturday mornings and lasted two seasons for a total of 64 episodes.
Some episodes feature a crime boss named Kingpin. His keen intelligence, girth, and stature are very similar to the Marvel Comics
character of the same name
. New characters were added to the show as well. Among them were a group of talking police dogs called the Canine Corps. They were made up of Samson (the bulldog
leader), Lobo (the noble yet clumsy husky
), Bonehead (the dimwitted giant St. Bernard
), Chilipepper (the excitable chihuahua
), and Schitzy (the only female golden retriever
with an identity crisis
). In only two episodes, includes also the Fat Boys.
While the character of Carey Mahoney did appear in the show, he did not appear in either Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach
, Police Academy 6: City Under Siege
, and Police Academy: Mission to Moscow
.
and fifth
films of the series of films.
Twelve characters are re-created for this animated version, including a team of Academy graduates led by Carey Mahoney, a likeable rogue bachelor boy, who unconsciously -- and consistently -- does his best to make life miserable for Captain Harris and his knucklehead assistant Sgt. Proctor.
Mahoney's friends include the aptly named Moses Hightower, walking sound effects machine Larvell Jones, trigger-happy Eugene Tackleberry, sweet and timid Laverne Hooks, tough-as-nails Debbie Callahan, larger-than-life House, and the bread-&-butter duo of reformed gang member Zed McGlunk and his best buddy, Carl Sweetchuck.
Eric Lassard is the highly-respected (albeit dreamy) Commandant, and Academy newcomer The Professor is also on hand, and also the cadets new friends, the K-9 Corps, a group of police dogs, and stocking our crime-fighting heroes with an endless supply of wacky gadgets as they combat a motley crew of Kingpin and other recurring villains such as Numbskull, The Claw, Mr. Sleaze, Lockjaw, and Amazona.
. At least 6 volumes were released, each including two episodes.
produced a line of Police Academy action figures based on the animated series. Each features multiple points of articulation and comical accessories. Two accessories, included with Claw and Eugene Tackleberry, would be reused for the Joker
figures in Kenner's Dark Knight Collection. Five of the vehicles and playsets planned were left unproduced; however, the Copper Corner playset would later be released through the Argentinian company Josca.
1988 in television
The year 1988 in television involved some significant events.Below is a list of television-related events in 1988.For the American TV schedule, see: 1988-89 United States network television schedule.-Events:-Debuts:...
American
United States
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animated television series based on the Police Academy series of films. The show was produced by Ruby-Spears Productions
Ruby-Spears Productions
Ruby-Spears Productions is a Burbank, California-based entertainment production company that specializes in animation...
for Warner Bros. Television
Warner Bros. Television
Warner Bros. Television is the television production arm of Warner Bros. Entertainment, itself part of Time Warner. Alongside CBS Television Studios, it serves as a television production arm of The CW Television Network , though it also produces shows for other networks, such as Shameless on...
. It aired on Saturday mornings and lasted two seasons for a total of 64 episodes.
Some episodes feature a crime boss named Kingpin. His keen intelligence, girth, and stature are very similar to the Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics
Marvel Worldwide, Inc., commonly referred to as Marvel Comics and formerly Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group, is an American company that publishes comic books and related media...
character of the same name
Kingpin (comics)
The Kingpin is a fictional character, a supervillain in the . Kingpin is one of the most feared and powerful crime lords in the Marvel Universe. The character is a major adversary of Daredevil, the Punisher, and Spider-Man...
. New characters were added to the show as well. Among them were a group of talking police dogs called the Canine Corps. They were made up of Samson (the bulldog
Bulldog
Bulldog is the name for a breed of dog commonly referred to as the English Bulldog. Other Bulldog breeds include the American Bulldog, Olde English Bulldogge and the French Bulldog. The Bulldog is a muscular heavy dog with a wrinkled face and a distinctive pushed-in nose...
leader), Lobo (the noble yet clumsy husky
Husky
Husky is a general name for a type of dog originally used to pull sleds in northern regions, differentiated from other sled dog types by their fast hard pulling style...
), Bonehead (the dimwitted giant St. Bernard
St. Bernard (dog)
The St. Bernard is a breed of very large working dog from the Italian and Swiss Alps, originally bred for rescue. The breed has become famous through tales of alpine rescues, as well as for its large size.-Appearance:The St. Bernard is a large dog...
), Chilipepper (the excitable chihuahua
Chihuahua (dog)
The ' is the smallest breed of dog and is so named for the state of Chihuahua in Mexico. Chihuahuas come in a wide variety of sizes, head shapes, colors and coat lengths.-History:...
), and Schitzy (the only female golden retriever
Golden Retriever
The Golden Retriever is a medium-sized breed of dog. They were historically developed as gundogs to retrieve shot waterfowl such as ducks and upland game birds during hunting and shooting parties. As such, they were bred to have a soft mouth to retrieve game undamaged and have an instinctive love...
with an identity crisis
Identity crisis (psychology)
"Identity crisis is the failure to achieve ego identity during adolescence." The term was coined by the psychologist Erik Erikson. The stage of psychosocial development in which identity crisis may occur is called the Identity Cohesion versus Role Confusion stage...
). In only two episodes, includes also the Fat Boys.
While the character of Carey Mahoney did appear in the show, he did not appear in either Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach
Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach
Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach is the 1988 installment in the Police Academy series, launched in 1984. The film was given a PG rating for language and ribald humor....
, Police Academy 6: City Under Siege
Police Academy 6: City Under Siege
Police Academy 6: City Under Siege is a 1989 comedy crime film starring Bubba Smith, David Graf and Michael Winslow. It was directed by Peter Bonerz and written by Neal Israel, Pat Proft and Stephen Curwick. The film was given a PG rating for violence and language.-Plot:The police must investigate...
, and Police Academy: Mission to Moscow
Police Academy: Mission to Moscow
Police Academy: Mission to Moscow is a 1994 comedy crime film starring George Gaynes, Michael Winslow, David Graf, and Claire Forlani . It is the seventh and final film in the Police Academy series. It was directed by Alan Metter and written by Randolph Davis and Michele S...
.
Synopsis
The animated series takes place chronologically between the fourthPolice Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol is the fourth comedy film in the Police Academy series. It was released in 1987.A group of Police Academy graduates are sent to train a group of newly recruited civilian officers. The original Police Academy cast reprise their roles in the film. Capt. Harris,...
and fifth
Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach
Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach is the 1988 installment in the Police Academy series, launched in 1984. The film was given a PG rating for language and ribald humor....
films of the series of films.
Twelve characters are re-created for this animated version, including a team of Academy graduates led by Carey Mahoney, a likeable rogue bachelor boy, who unconsciously -- and consistently -- does his best to make life miserable for Captain Harris and his knucklehead assistant Sgt. Proctor.
Mahoney's friends include the aptly named Moses Hightower, walking sound effects machine Larvell Jones, trigger-happy Eugene Tackleberry, sweet and timid Laverne Hooks, tough-as-nails Debbie Callahan, larger-than-life House, and the bread-&-butter duo of reformed gang member Zed McGlunk and his best buddy, Carl Sweetchuck.
Eric Lassard is the highly-respected (albeit dreamy) Commandant, and Academy newcomer The Professor is also on hand, and also the cadets new friends, the K-9 Corps, a group of police dogs, and stocking our crime-fighting heroes with an endless supply of wacky gadgets as they combat a motley crew of Kingpin and other recurring villains such as Numbskull, The Claw, Mr. Sleaze, Lockjaw, and Amazona.
Characters
- Carey Mahoney - The most clever among the cadets. Mahoney is always ready to lend a hand to his companions. He is the patrol partner of Larvell Jones.
- Larvell Jones - Mahoney's usual sidekick. He's a martial arts master, but his main talent is beatboxing - he is able to make every kind of noise (sirens, gunfire, helicopters, etc. ...).
- Carl Sweetchuck - Sweetchuck is the most cowardly of the group. He is very accident prone and oblivious to the harm caused by his clumsiness. His patrol partner is Zed.
- Zed McGlunk - Zed is the messy and unkempt member of the group. Zed usually drags his partner along in his wily and erratic pursuits.
- Moses Hightower - Hightower is known for his great size and physical strength. His stature often comes into play when the characters find themselves in situations in which bars must be bent or walls need to smashed through. He is patrol partners with Laverne Hooks.
- Laverne Hooks - Hooks is small, soft-spoken, and passive. However, she has shown herself capable of being extremely forceful and loud in situations in which she is provoked.
- Thomas "House" Conklin - "House" is known for his large frame and his congenial nature. He is always hungry and proves himself to be cowardly. He patrols with Sweetchuck and Zed and often accompanies them in their escapades.
- Eugene Tackleberry - Characterized by a pronounced jaw almost always wears glasses and helmet, is a fanatic of the weapons, gun enthusiast and Bazooka; has a weakness for his fellow patrol Callahan. Often uses the armored car of the police with whom ultimately erode the walls and doors. Often uses a bazooka.
- Debbie Callahan is the statuesque beauty of the group who is tough-as-nails and has a beautiful singing voice.
- Capt. Thaddeus Harris – Always carries a walking stick and is almost always in the company of his sidekick Proctor. Often tries to humiliate the officers in order to gain a promotion.
- Proctor is Capt. Harris' idiotic lieutenant.
- Com. Eric LassardEric LassardCommandant Eric Lassard is a fictional character in the 1984 film Police Academy, as well as its six sequels. He is portrayed by actor George Gaynes....
- is the easygoing, idealistic commandant. - Professor - He is the inventor of numerous devices.
- K-9 corps - They are trained dogs. They can talk, but only to themselves and other animals.
Villains (criminals)
- Kingpin - It is the largest of all the bandits of various episodes of the series, and together make a great ceremony to the Council of Crime.
- Numbskull
- Mr. Sleaze
- Claw
- Phoenix Amazona
- Lockjaw
- The Clown Gang
- The Phantom
- The London Bridge Gang
- The Phantom of the Opera
- George and Lenny
- Seedy McLeech
- Mr. Crameneil
- The Highway Robbers
- Madame Zelda and the Land Pirates
- Kranz
- The Magnificent Mystopholes
- Dr. Kamaleon
- Mr. Bimmelman
- Flung Hi
- The Hang Ten Gang
- Mr. Glitch and Cratchit
- Waxen Wayne
- Barracuda and his Diamond Gang
- King Neptune
- Ace, Queen of Hearths and Chester
- Dr. Mackle
- Falcon
- Big Mary
- Fox
- Mr. Watkips and Watso
- Lady Tina and Smalto
- Skull Ned and the Rock Gang
- Sheikh and the Guards
- The Incredible Shandar
- Maxine
- Krutz and his gang
- The Mexican Gang
- Slik and his gang
- Pop Corn and Family
- Bad Knight
- The Twin Humongo
- Professor Pilpers/Bates
- Jaguar the voodoo
- Mr. Shee, Pack, Squitty and Fufy the crocodile
- Big Burger
- Mr. Ego and Charles
- Prof. Pherril and Pack
- Dr. Deadstone
- The Hillbilly Sheriff
- The Junkman
- Mob Balsom
- Old Clyde
- Linda e Pongo
- Robin Good
- Tex and Mulgrew
Season 1
- The Good, The Bad & The Bogus
- Puttin' On The Dogs
- Phantom of the Precinct
- Cops & Robots
- Police Academy Blues
- A Blue Knight At The Opera
- Worth Her Weight In Gold
- For Whom The Wedding Bells Toll
- Westward Ho Hooks
- My Mummy Lies Over The Ocean
- Numbskull's Revenge
- Proctor, Call A Doctor!
- Little Zed & Big Bertha
- Curses On You!
- Lights, Action, Coppers!
- Camp Academy
- The Tell Tale Tooth
- Mr. Sleaze Versus Lockjaw
- Spaced Out Space Cadets
- Sweetchuck's Brother
- Karate Cop
- The Hang Ten Gang
- Nine Cops And A Baby
- Fish & Microchips
- Precinct of Wax
- Cop Scouts
Season 2
- Professor Jekyll And Gangster Hyde
- Operation Big House
- Kingpin's Council of Crime
- Ship Of Jewels
- Zillion Dollar Zed
- The Comic Book Caper
- The Monkey Trial
- Rolling For Dollars
- K-9 Corps And The Peking Pooch
- Santa With A Badge
- Suitable For Framing
- Rock Around The Cops
- Prince And The Copper
- Now You Steal It, Now You Don't
- Mad Maxine
- Trading Disgraces
- Champ
- Wheels of Fortune
- The Wolf Who Cried Boy
- Snow Job
- A Bad Knight For Tackleberry
- Supercop Sweetchuck
- Deja Voodoo
- Flights Of The Bumbling Blues
- Big Burger
- Fat City
- Elementary, My Dear Coppers!
- Dr. Deadstone, I Presume
- The Hillbilly Blues
- Survival Of The Fattest
- The Junkman Ransoms The Ozone
- Grads On Tour
- Like Coppers, Like Son
- Ten Little Cops
- Big Top Cops
- Alpine K-9s
- The Legend Of Robin Good
- Hawaii Nine-0
- Thieves Like Us
Voice cast
- Ron RubinRon RubinRon Rubin is the name of:*Ron Rubin , Canadian voice actor known for Artemis in Sailor Moon*Ron Rubin , American bridge player...
as Carey Mahoney - Dan HennesseyDan HennesseyDan Hennessey is a Canadian voice actor who, early on in his career, performed with a children's comedy troupe,...
as Zed McGlunk and Eugene 'Tack' Tackleberry - Howard MorrisHoward MorrisHoward Morris was an American comic actor and director who was best known for his role as Ernest T. Bass on The Andy Griffith Show.- Life and career :...
as Carl Sweetchuck and the Professor - Greg Morton as Larvell Jones and Moses Hightower
- Len CarlsonLen CarlsonLen Carlson was a Canadian voice actor on many animated television series from the 1960s onward, an occasional live-action TV actor, and a Kraft Canada TV pitchman during the 1970s and 1980s...
as Captain Thaddeus Harris - Don FrancksDon FrancksDonald Harvey Francks or Iron Buffalo is a Canadian actor, vocalist and jazz musician.- Life and work :Francks was born in Vancouver, British Columbia. He is a drummer, poet, native nations champion, motorcyclist, author and peace activist...
as Thomas 'House' Conklin and Proctor - Denise Pidgeon as Debbie Callahan and Laverne Hooks
- Tedd Dillon as Commandant Eric Lassard
- Rex HagonRex HagonRex Hagon is a Canadian actor and television host. His career began in his youth, most notably with The Forest Rangers....
as Mauser - Noam ZylbermanNoam ZylbermanNoam Zylberman is a voice actor best known for the voice of Split Kit from Garbage Pail Kids and also the voice of Bentley Raccoon in the popular animated series The Raccoons from 1988 to 1990....
as Bobby and Bill - Suzette Myers as Anchor
- 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:...
as additional voices - Anthony Correa as additional voices
- R. Nelson Brown as Elwin Bixby and additional voices
- Dorian Joe Clark as additional voices
- Charles W. Gray as additional voices
- Gary Crawford as additional voices
- Greg Swanson as additional voices
- Elizabeth HannaElizabeth HannaElizabeth Hanna is a Canadian film and television actress, most notable for her voice acting work in animated films. She later complemented her voice acting skills by becoming a Speech-Language Pathologist.-Early history:...
as additional voices - Catherine Gallant as additional voices
Home video releases
Police Academy was released through chronological volumes on VHSVHS
The Video Home System is a consumer-level analog recording videocassette standard developed by Victor Company of Japan ....
. At least 6 volumes were released, each including two episodes.
Action figures
KennerKenner
Kenner Products was a toy company founded in 1947 by three brothers, Albert, Phillip, and Joseph L. Steiner, in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, and was named after the street where the original corporate offices were located, which is just north of Cincinnati's Union Terminal.Kenner introduced its...
produced a line of Police Academy action figures based on the animated series. Each features multiple points of articulation and comical accessories. Two accessories, included with Claw and Eugene Tackleberry, would be reused for the Joker
Joker (comics)
The Joker is a fictional character, a comic book supervillain published by DC Comics. He is the archenemy of Batman, having been directly responsible for numerous tragedies in Batman's life, including the paralysis of Barbara Gordon and the death of Jason Todd, the second Robin...
figures in Kenner's Dark Knight Collection. Five of the vehicles and playsets planned were left unproduced; however, the Copper Corner playset would later be released through the Argentinian company Josca.
Series 1 (1988)
- Carey Mahoney and Samson Dog
- Claw with Mouser Cat
- Eugene Tackleberry with Armed Flak Vest
- Larvell Jones and Bullhorn
- Moses Hightower and Meter Reader Scooter
- Mr. Sleaze with Fodo Dog
- Numbskull with Smashing Helmets
- Zed and Police Skateboard
Series 2 (1988)
- Captain Harris (mail-away)
- S.W.A.T. Eugene Tackleberry with Fistzooka
- Flung Hi with Crazy Karate Gear
- Kingpin with Thief-Trap Safe
- Karate Larvell Jones
Special Assignment Rookies (1989)
- Undercover Carey Mahoney
- Snack Attack House with Hoagie Blaster
- Stakeout Sweetchuck (mail-away)
- Sky Glidin' Zed with Hang Glider
Vehicles and playsets (1988)
- Crash Cruiser
- Cycle Crash w/ figure
- Precinct Police Station
- Copper Corner (released through Josco)