"DuckTales" is a popular American animated series created by Carl Barks, which first appeared as a comic book in 1947. The animated series "DuckTales" is based on the adventures of comic book characters created by Barks, as well as an earlier animated series that aired from 1987 to 1990.
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- Premiere: The first version of the animated series "DuckTales" aired from 1987 to 1990, followed by the premiere of a revamped version of the series in 2017.
- The plot: "DuckTales" focuses on the adventures of wealthy scrooge Scrooge McDuck and his three nephews: Donald Duck and three of his nephews - Dewey Duck, Hewey Duck and Louie Duck. Together they embark on an exciting treasure hunt, uncover mysteries, solve puzzles and try to defeat villains.
- Characters: The series features numerous characters known from Disney comics, such as Scrooge McDuck, Donald Duck, Hewey Ducks, Dewey and Louie, Count Dooku and many other characters from the fictional town of Duckburg.
- Adventures: "DuckTales" is distinguished by its humorous approach to adventures, often introducing fantasy elements, puzzles and exploration of exotic locations.
- Popularity: The original version of the series gained immense popularity and was considered one of the classic animated series of the 1980s and 1990s. The revamped version also won praise from critics and gained a loyal audience.
- Music: "DuckTales" is known for its distinctive musical theme, which has become an integral part of the series. The restored version has retained the revamped version of this song.
- Pop culture: The series is also appreciated for its cultural insertions and pop culture references, which provide additional satisfaction for adult viewers.
- Follow-up: In addition to the original version and the revamped series, "DuckTales" also lived to see feature-length films and various sequels in the form of comic books and video games.
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- Title song: The distinctive title song "DuckTales," known with the words "Life is like a hurricane, here in Duckburg," has become extremely recognizable and is one of the key elements of the series.
- Character connections: In the original animated series and comic books created by Carl Barks, Daisy the Duck was Scrooge McDuck's niece, as were Hewey, Dewey and Louie Ducks. The revamped version changed this relationship, depicting Daisy as Scrooge's friend, and Hewey Ducks, Dewey and Louie as Donald Duck's nephews.
- Number of episodes: The original "DuckTales" series from 1987-1990 had a total of 100 episodes. The renewed version, which began in 2017, also managed to get a fair number of episodes.
- Crossover with other series: The 2017 renewal of "DuckTales" featured crossover episodes in which characters from other popular Disney series, such as "Darkwing Duck," "Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers" and "Talespin", met with "DuckTales" characters.
- Voices of the original version: The original version of the series from the 1980s and 1990s had such well-known voices in the cast as Alan Young (Scrooge McDuck), Russi Taylor (Hewey, Dewey and Louie Ducks) and Terence McGovern (Donald Duck). The revamped version also gave familiar characters distinctive voices.
- Cultural impact: "DuckTales" has had a huge impact on pop culture, and the characters in the series have become icons. Memories associated with the series have endured for many people as an important part of childhood.
- Comic book references: Many episodes and elements of the "DuckTales" series are based on original comic books created by Carl Barks for Disney.
- Quarterly frenzy: Scrooge McDuck is famous for his love of his quarters. In an episode of "DuckTales," which is titled "Aqua Ducks," Scrooge explains that his love of quarters comes from the fact that one quarter allows him to spend three, and the rest to save.
- Impact on the video game industry: The "DuckTales" series has lived to see adaptations in the form of video games, the most famous of which is "DuckTales," released for the Nintendo Entertainment System console in 1989. The game won acclaim for its gameplay and is considered one of the best games for the platform.