Dumbo's Circus

1985 – 1986Show3 seasons120 episodes

66
GoodGoodWatch score
66
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

Dumbo's Circus was a live-action/puppet television series that aired on Disney Channel, featuring the character of Dumbo from the original film. The series was in production for three and a half seasons, and reruns continued to air until February 28, 1997. Many of the show's cast went on to star in the popular Christian radio series, Adventures in Odyssey.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Kids
  • Background watch

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for tears, brutality or big ideas.

Shows with

Dumbo's Circus episodes

3 seasons · 120 episodes

  1. S2 E4 Kite Days, 6.8

Cast

Facts

May 6, 1985 · June 12, 1986 · Ended

First aired
May 6, 1985
Last aired
June 12, 1986
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 120 episodes
Genres
Animation
Original language
English

Tropes

Injured Limb Episode, Chroma Key, Heavy Sleeper +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Dumbo's Circus worth watching?"

Questions about Dumbo's Circus

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Dumbo's Circus worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 7.5).

Is Dumbo's Circus okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Dumbo's Circus?

60 h

About 60 hours: 120 episodes in 3 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1985 to 1986.

Can I half-watch Dumbo's Circus?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 1 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Dumbo's Circus?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for wholesome and 9 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Dumbo's Circus use?

Injured Limb EpisodeChroma KeyHeavy SleeperPlot AllergyRole Swap AUPale Females, Dark MalesEar WingsNational Animal StereotypesForgetful JonesSpecies SubversivesSuspiciously Similar SubstituteSignature Laughand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 tropes for it, including Injured Limb Episode, Chroma Key, and Heavy Sleeper.