Jeffrey O'Kelly
Director
Doctor Snuggles (1981)
Season 1
Doctor Snuggles is an animated television series created by Jeffrey O'Kelly based on original artwork by Nick Price, about a friendly and optimistic inventor named Doctor Snuggles who has unusual adventures with his friends. The show featured fantastical scenarios which usually involved Doctor Snuggles inventing something outlandish such as a robot helper or diamond-making machine, and had a variety of supporting characters who were mostly anthropomorphic animals.
Released June 24, 1981
Episode 25 min
2+
Genres: Animation, Family, Fantasy, Kids, Science Fiction
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Production Companies: Polyscope, Topcraft, DePatie-Freleng Enterprises (DFE), Cuckoo's Nest Studios
Network: ITV1
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
Finnish,
German,
English,
Hebrew
10.0
S1E1 - The Fabulous Mechanical Mathilda Junkbottom
Dr. Snuggles' housekeeper, Miss Nettles, is fed up with having to do all the housework around the house and with tolerating Nobby Mouse who lives in the kitchen. She gives her notice -- as she frequently does -- and visits her friend, Madame Dumpitoo. As a present for her, Dr. Snuggles decides to invent a robot to help her with the chores but, of course, not all goes according to plan.
June 24, 1981, midnight
S1E2 - The Astounding Treacle Tree
The Treacle Tree, who lives outside Dr. Snuggles' house, is bored of staying in one place. Seeing the birds gives him the idea that he wants to learn how to fly. Dr. Snuggles builds him a pair of wings, but when the tree goes missing on his practice flight, the gang has to go look for him in Dr. Snuggles' space rocket.
Oct. 18, 1981, midnight
S1E3 - The Spectacular Rescue of Miss Nettles
When Miss Nettles is kidnapped by a flying carpet, Dr. Snuggles must first consult the Cosmic Cat to find her, and then come up with a rescue plan.
Oct. 25, 1981, midnight
S1E4 - The Unbelievable Wormmobile
When Dr. Snuggles gets a word from Uncle Bill that people and animals have been turning into butterflies, he and the gang must find a way to travel to the Amazon jungle to investigate before it's too late.
Nov. 1, 1981, midnight
S1E5 - The Sensational Balloon Race
To help Granny Toots, who needs a bigger cat hospital, Dr. Snuggles decides to participate in a balloon race where the main prize is £1,000.
Nov. 8, 1981, midnight
S1E6 - The Magical Multi-Coloured Diamond
When Dr. Snuggles notices that the rainbow has gone pale and frayed, he must consult the Cosmic Cat and Woogie the Freckled Camel to come up with a way to repair it.
Nov. 15, 1981, midnight
S1E7 - The Remarkable Fidgety River
Dr. Snuggles discovers that the near-by river has dried up, and finds him hiding in a cave. The river is scared to go out to the sea because lately huge blocks of water have disappeared. Now Dr. Snuggles with the help of Uncle Bill and Woogie the Freckled Camel must find what is happening to all the water on Earth.
Nov. 22, 1981, midnight
S1E8 - The Fearful Miscast Spell of Winnie the Witch
When strange fire creatures bring a terrible heatwave to Snugwood, Dr. Snuggles must find out where they came from... and how to get rid of them.
Nov. 29, 1981, midnight
S1E9 - The Extraordinary Odd Dilemma of Dennis the Badger
After a strange accident, Dennis the Badger becomes uncharacteristically nasty. Dr. Snuggles must once again consult the all-knowing Cosmic Cat to find a cure for poor Dennis.
Dec. 6, 1981, midnight
S1E10 - The Wondrous Powers of the Magic Casket
Dr. Snuggles and his friends foil Professor Emerald's plans to unleash the "pandorium" hidden inside a casket discovered by Uncle Bill.
Sept. 13, 1981, midnight
S1E11 - The Turn of Events with the Unwelcome Invaders
Dr Snuggles and his friends save the Earth from certain consumption by invading, smog-making aliens.
Sept. 20, 1981, midnight
S1E12 - The Great Disappearing Mystery
Doctor Snuggles matches wits with Professor Featherbody to foil a feathery kidnapping scheme.
Sept. 27, 1981, midnight
S1E13 - The Amazing Reflective Myth
Nobby the mouse travels back in time to become King of the Huacopocans - but Doctor Snuggles and his friends have to save him! It's tough being the king.
Sept. 22, 1981, midnight
ITV1
25 min/ep
325 min
June 24, 1981
Dec. 6, 1981, midnight
Ended
TV-G / 2+
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