Around the World in Eighty Days

Around the World in Eighty Days

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.

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Seasons

Episode 1: London

1. Episode 1: London

Air Date: 1972-09-09

Fogg and Passepartout are ready to begin their journey, but first they must receover a written letter from Queen Victoria to leave England quickly. Mr. Fix tries to stop them; but ends up in prision for impersonating the Queen (yes he really did it). Though being a little late and apolgizing, Fogg received his letter to leave the country.

Episode 2: Paris

2. Episode 2: Paris

Air Date: 1972-09-16

The traveling duo leaves London to Paris by boat; Fogg reminds Passepartout that he must meet a certain gentleman in Paris by 4:00 pm. Fix causes many delays ; first by changing the course of the ship, and after arriving in France; they miss their train to Paris. They reach their destination with 10 minutes to spare; but Fix has one more trick up his sleeve. Disguisesing himself as a guide; Fix gives the pair a hasten tour of Paris via the Eifel Tower. When they reach the top to view the city, Fix locks the door leading to the exit leaving them stuck on the Tower. It may seem that they miss their appointment; actucally they made it. Fogg's friend arrives by airship; recusing them from the tower, leaving a befuddled Fix mad.

Episode 3: Switzerland

3. Episode 3: Switzerland

Air Date: 1972-09-16

Episode 4: Rome

4. Episode 4: Rome

Air Date: 1972-09-30

Episode 5: Pompei

5. Episode 5: Pompei

Air Date: 1972-10-14

Episode 6: Port Atranto

6. Episode 6: Port Atranto

Air Date: 1972-11-04

Episode 7: Athens

7. Episode 7: Athens

Air Date: 1972-11-11

Episode 8: Egypt

1. Episode 8: Egypt

Air Date: 1973-09-01

Episode 9: Palmira

2. Episode 9: Palmira

Air Date: 1973-09-01

Episode 10: Elephant wearing glasses

3. Episode 10: Elephant wearing glasses

Air Date: 1973-09-01

Episode 11: India

4. Episode 11: India

Air Date: 1973-09-01

Episode 12: Japan

5. Episode 12: Japan

Air Date: 1973-09-01

Episode 13: California

6. Episode 13: California

Air Date: 1973-09-01

Episode 14: Golden rail spike

7. Episode 14: Golden rail spike

Air Date: 1973-09-01

Episode 15: New Orleans

8. Episode 15: New Orleans

Air Date: 1973-09-01

Episode 16: Homecoming

9. Episode 16: Homecoming

Air Date: 1973-09-01

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Rating

7.1/10

Release Date

1972-09-09

Episodes

16 (2 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Production Companies

Air Programs International (API)