Little Wizards (Little Wizards) - the 1987 animated series
Little Wizards, also called Young Wizards, is an American animated series from 1987-1988, created by Len Janson and Chuck Menville and produced by Marvel Productions and New World International.
The series follows the adventures of Dexter, a young uncrowned prince whose father; the old king is dead. Soon after, the evil wizard Renvick stole the crown and proclaimed himself king. He ordered his he servants to imprison Dexter for fear that he would get in his way. However, Dexter managed to escape into the woods, where he was found by the good wizard Phineas, who saves him. Phineas lives with a young dragon named Lulu. While brewing a potion, Dexter unknowingly caused an explosion, resulting in three monsters with magical powers: Winkle, Gump and Boo.
Characters
Dexter - a young uncrowned prince, whose father, the former king, is dead. He fled into the woods, where he was saved by the good wizard and teacher Phineas. He won a singing sword.
Phineas Willodium - a wizard and teacher, who saved Prince Dexter from the hands of the evil wizard Renvick.
Lulu - The dragon of Phineas
three monsters accidentally created by Dexter
Winkle - a cheerful and childish pink monster that can fly after taking a deep breath.
gump - a grumpy orange monster that can transform into other objects, but still retains many of its characteristics.
Boo - a shy and cowardly blue monster who can become invisible, except for his eyes.
Renvick - an evil wizard, who stole the crown from the late king, the father of the young prince Dexter and proclaimed himself king. He hates Phineas and the Little Wizards. He wants to beat them at all costs, but he doesn't always succeed.
Clovie - a young servant. She keeps the secret from Renvick and his mother and helps the Little Wizards. She is probably in love with Dexter.
William - Clovie's house sparrow.
Production
Len Janson and Check Menville created the show for Marvel Productions and developed it for ABC. ABC had engaged consultancy Q5 Corporation to help develop the show alongside other series for the 1987-1988 season. Q5 consultants are made up of PhDs in psychology and advertising, marketing and research professionals.
The show was promoted as part of the third edition of the ABC Family Fun Fair, which brings the vocal talent of the characters to perform at highlights of their show. The show stopped in Oklahoma City from Friday August 28 to Sunday August 30, 1987
Episodes
1 "The sword that sings"
2 "The Ugly Elf"
3 "Everything is fine"
4 "Zapped from the future"
5 "I remember mom"
6 "The Nada of the unicorn"
7 "A little trouble"
8 "A Story of Dragons"
9 "Things that are tempting in the night"
10 "The Gump Who Would Like to Be King"
11 "Blues puff-pod"
12 "Boo's boyfriend"
13 "Big Gumps don't cry"
Technical data
Authors Len Janson, Chuck Menville
country of origin United States
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 13
Duration 30 minutes
Production company Marvel Productions
Distributor New World International
Original network ABC
Original release date September 26, 1987 - 1988
