Oliver and the Artful Dodger
| Oliver and the Artful Dodger | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Blanche Hanalis |
| Directed by | Joseph Barbera William Hanna |
| Starring | Michael Bell Lucille Bliss Richard Dawson Michael Evans Pam Ferdin Bernard Fox Joan Gerber Anna Lee Ronald Long Gary Marsh Don Messick Darryl Pollack John Stephenson Ngaire Thomson Jon Walmsley |
| Theme music composer | Hoyt Curtin William Hanna Joseph Barbera |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producers | Joseph Barbera William Hanna |
| Running time | 90 minutes |
| Production company | Hanna-Barbera Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABC |
| Release | October 21, 1972 (Part 1) October 28, 1972 (Part 2) |
Oliver and the Artful Dodger is a 1972 American animated television film and a sequel to Charles Dickens' 1838 novel Oliver Twist.[1] It was broadcast as part of The ABC Saturday Superstar Movie and originally aired in two parts on October 21 and 28, 1972.[2]
Plot
In 1860, after Mr. Brownlow dies, his nephew Sniperly attempts to steal his fortune. It's up to Oliver Twist to stop him. Meanwhile, the Artful Dodger helps children escape from workhouses.
Cast
- Michael Bell as The Artful Dodger and Fishmonger
- Richard Dawson as Sam Sniperly and Furniture Man
- Michael Evans as Narrator
- Pam Ferdin as Louisa and Lilibit
- Bernard Fox as Doctor, Farmer, Constable, and Master Dreadly
- Joan Gerber as Mrs. Puddy, Rose, Tess, and Old Hag
- Anna Lee as Mrs. Grunch, Mistress Dreadly, Farmer's Wife, Old Crone
- Ronald Long as Mr. Bumble and Coachman
- Gary Marsh as Oliver Twist
- Don Messick as Pastry Cook, House Agent, Midget, Workman, and Hero
- Darryl Pollack as Deacon, Happy Harry, and Twig
- John Stephenson as Mr. Brownlow, Mr. Grunch, Goodfriend, Butcher, and Mr. Highbottle
- Jon Walmsley as Flip and Boy
- Lucille Bliss as Additional Characters
- Ngaire Thomson as Additional Characters
Home media availability
Oliver and the Artful Dodger was released on VHS. It is available on DVD as part of Warner Archive's Hanna-Barbera Specials Collection set, released September 15, 2015.[3]
See also
External links
References
- ^ Erickson, Hal (2005). Television Cartoon Shows: An Illustrated Encyclopedia, 1949 Through 2003 (2nd ed.). McFarland & Co. p. 55. ISBN 978-1476665993.
- ^ Woolery, George W. (1989). Animated TV Specials: The Complete Directory to the First Twenty-Five Years, 1962-1987. Scarecrow Press. pp. 294–295. ISBN 0-8108-2198-2. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
- ^ Hanna-Barbera Specials Collection (MOD) | WBShop.com
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- 1972 television films
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- 1970s American animated films
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