The unrivaled Lady Gomma (The New Shmoo) - The 1979 animated series
The incomparable Lady Gomma (The New Shmoo) is an American animated television series based on the cartoon character of Li'l Abner by author Al Capp, produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions and broadcast on NBC from September 22, 1979 to November 15, 1980.
The New Shmoo aired as a half-hour standalone series from September 22 to December 1, 1979. As of December 8, 1979, the remaining five episodes of The incomparable Lady Gomma (The New Shmoo) were incorporated into the 90-minute show package Fred and Barney Meet the Shmoo which also included combined replicas of Fred and Barney Meet the Thing. Despite the show's title, Fred, Barney, the Thing, and Shmoo only met in short beats between their individual segments.
History
Similar to Scooby-Doo! Where are you? (Scooby Doo - Where Are You!) on CBS and later on ABC, the show follows a group of teens - Mickey, Nita and Billy Joe - who solve mysteries and crimes with their friend, Lady Gomma (Shmoo), a friendly bulbous creature who can stretch and shape the his body in any shape he desires. The guys worked for Mighty Mysteries Comics.
Characters
Technical data
Original title The New Shmoo
Original language English
Country United States
Author At the Capp
Regia Ray Patterson, Carl Urbano, Oscar Dufau, George Gordon
Producer Art Scott, Alex Lovy
Music Hoyt Curtin
Studio Hanna-Barbera
Network NBC
1st TV September 22, 1979 - November 15, 1980
Episodes 16 (complete)
Relationship 4:3
Episode duration 60 -70 minutes
Italian network Local televisions
Italian dialogues George Favretto
Italian dubbing direction George Favretto
