Originally part of the Banana Splits show (c. 1968-1971?), The Arabian Knights later was seen in syndication (c. 1977)before disappearing off radar. Typical HB adventure 'toon, a strong guy, a magic using guy, a beautiful princess who needed rescuing and the token 'freak', in this case, a burro that became a lightning-spewing dervish if you pulled it's tail. Set in Arabia, camels, Sultans and the like populate the landscape. Stock HB voice talent (I think they employed about 4 people to do voices in their toons in the '60s) Specifics elude me as it's been 25+ years since I've seen it, but I do recall it being entertaining to me at the time.
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Banana Split Fun !
RealLiveClaude9 August 2008
I remember it was presented in French (dubbed in Quebec by local comedians) and was very entertaining. This was what Hanna-Barbera did best by the end of the 60s before the Scooby Doo years and then their other series...
An Arabian prince gets dethroned by an evil Vizir and must flee Baghdad with the help of a magician. With the help of his lovely cousin (a master of disguise), a strongman, a shape-shifter and a very funny but feisty donkey, these unlikely fugitives will try to dodge the evil vizier's army and restore justice in the kingdom.
Sort of a Robin Hood in the land of the Arabian Nights if we pay attention closely to each of the episodes.
An Arabian prince gets dethroned by an evil Vizir and must flee Baghdad with the help of a magician. With the help of his lovely cousin (a master of disguise), a strongman, a shape-shifter and a very funny but feisty donkey, these unlikely fugitives will try to dodge the evil vizier's army and restore justice in the kingdom.
Sort of a Robin Hood in the land of the Arabian Nights if we pay attention closely to each of the episodes.
A Neat Adventure
jeremycrimsonfox1 June 2022
A cartoon that was part of the Banana Splits show, Arabian Knights tells the tale of Prince Tuhran, who is on the run after the evil Bakaar invades Baghdad and takes its throne. Joined by his cousin, Princess Nida, and three warriors, Fariik the Magician, Raseem the Strong, and Baz the Beast, and Zazuum, Raseem's donkey, the six form a team to free all of Persia from Bakaar's rule as the Arabian Knights.
Another classic series from Hanna-Barbera, Arabian Knights tells a good story of action and magic. While the series is an action series, it does a good job throwing in some comedy (as Bakaar's minions are defeated in comedic ways), The voice acting is good and the animation is good for the time, but sadly, like most cartoons of the time, there was no ending, as the final episode is basically the gang rescuing a prince from another kingdom.
Another classic series from Hanna-Barbera, Arabian Knights tells a good story of action and magic. While the series is an action series, it does a good job throwing in some comedy (as Bakaar's minions are defeated in comedic ways), The voice acting is good and the animation is good for the time, but sadly, like most cartoons of the time, there was no ending, as the final episode is basically the gang rescuing a prince from another kingdom.
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