Double Don

Double Don

November 11, 1990 TV Episode The Adventures of Don Coyote

Studio
Hanna-Barbera Studios, RAI TV

Synopsis

This series is about Don Coyote, a big-hearted hero who is always trying to save those who he thinks is in danger, but aren't. His sidekick, Sancho, is the only one in the pair that knows what is going on and is always trying to stop Don before he gets himself hurt.

Characters

Don Coyote, Sancho Panda, Rosinante, Dapple

Credits

Producing

Producer
William Hanna, Joseph Barbera

Production notes

The classic tale of Don Quixote, first published in 1605, has survived through multiple translations, a musical adaptation, and even this animated version, The Adventures of Don Coyote and Sancho Panda.

Like Miguel de Cervantes' 17th century novel, The Adventures of Don Coyote and Sancho Panda recounted the fantastic adventures of a slightly deluded knight-errant and his loyal sidekick. However, the 1990's version paired a gangly coyote with his sidekick, a paunchy panda.

With the help of Don Coyote's noble steed, Rocinante, and Sacho Panda's voice-of-cynicism donkey, Dapple, these crusaders of chivalry rode the countrieside fighting for truth, justice, and beauty.

Originally broadcast in 1989 in Europe, The Adventures of Don Coyote and Sancho Panda premiered stateside in 1990 as part of the syndicated package The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera.

The funny, yet meaningful shenanigans of The Adventures of Don Coyote and Sancho Panda proved that some tales are timeless, even when retold by talking cartoon animals.

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