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Around the World in Eighty Days

1972 – 1973Show2 seasons16 episodesNR

AnimationComedy
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7

Summary

Around the World in 80 Days is an animated television series that lasted one season of sixteen episodes, broadcast during the 1972-1973 season by NBC. It was the first Australian-produced cartoon to be shown on American network television. Leif Gram directed all sixteen episodes, and the stories were loosely adapted by Chester "Chet" Stover from the novel by Jules Verne.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Around the World in Eighty Days episodes

2 seasons · 16 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 7.6
  2. S1 E2 Episode #1.2, 8.0
  3. S1 E3 Episode #1.3, 7.8
  4. S1 E4 Episode #1.4, 8.1
  5. S1 E5 Episode #1.5, 7.8
  6. S1 E6 Episode #1.6, 8.2
  7. S1 E7 Episode #1.7, 7.8
  1. S2 E1 Episode #1.8, 7.8
  2. S2 E2 Episode #1.9, 7.7
  3. S2 E3 Episode #1.10, 7.8
  4. S2 E4 Episode #1.11, 7.4
  5. S2 E5 Episode #1.12, 7.9
  6. S2 E6 Episode #1.13, 7.5
  7. S2 E7 Episode #1.14, 8.4
  8. S2 E8 Episode #1.15, 8.2
  9. S2 E9 Episode #1.16, 8.2

Cast

5 of 5 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Leif Gram
Written by
Jules Verne, Chester Stover
Produced by
Walter J. Hucker

Everyone

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Facts

September 9, 1972 · September 1, 1973 · Ended

First aired
September 9, 1972
Last aired
September 1, 1973
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 16 episodes
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Animation, Family, Documentary
Original language
English
Also spoken
Arabic, cn, French, Hindi, Italian, Spanish
Made in
Australia, United Kingdom, United States, France, Germany, Italy, South Africa
Available in
3 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Cue the Rain, Robinsonade, Sadistic Choice +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Around the World in Eighty Days worth watching?"

Questions about Around the World in Eighty Days

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Around the World in Eighty Days worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.7).

Is Around the World in Eighty Days okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Around the World in Eighty Days?

8 h

About 8 hours: 16 episodes in 2 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1972 to 1973.

Will Around the World in Eighty Days make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and slapstick (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Around the World in Eighty Days?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Around the World in Eighty Days use?

Cue the RainRobinsonadeSadistic ChoiceA Rare SentenceSelf-Made ManDiabolus ex MachinaImpairment ShotHate SinkComposite CharacterFailed a Spot CheckAdaptation ExpansionDude, Not Funny!and 89 more

TV Tropes lists 101 tropes for it, including Cue the Rain, Robinsonade, and Sadistic Choice.