Animalympics
- Studio
- Linsberger Studios
Synopsis
Animals compete for Olympic honors.
Characters
Henry Hummell, Rugs Turkell, Keen Hacksaw, Barbara Warbles, Kurt Wuffner, Brenda Springer, Coralee Perrier, Tatiana Tuschenko, Doree Turnell, Robert Pigwood, Sofia Bulgerelli, Bert Woody, Bolt Jenkins, Dean Wilson, Nikita Crawlenov, Count Maurice Bord-Deaux, Olga Kakinski, Olga Steponyatova, Rene Frommage, Bavarian Elephant, Ivan Diseventsky the Russian Weight Lifter, Bud Sparks the Weight Lifting Ex-Champ, Bull Shotputter, Rhinoceros Pizza Pie Slinger, Terry Hornsby, Pepe Rubanover, Puma Track Star, Camel Track Runner, Beaver Track Runner, Rabbit Track Runner, Sheep Track Runner, Otter, Stork, Ostrich
Credits
Directing
- Director
- Steven Lisberger
Producing
- Producer
- Donald Kushner, Thomas L. Wilhite
- Associate Producer
- Margaret Flook
Writing
- Writer
- Michael Fremer, Steven Lisberger
- Story
- Roger Allers, John Norton, Steven Lisberger
Animation
- Animator
- Roger Allers, Rich Fernalld
- Animation Supervisor
- Bill Kroyer
Voices
- Voice
- Michael Fremer (Henry Hummell), Billy Crystal (Rugs Turkell), Harry Shearer (Kean Hacksaw), Gilda Radner (Barbara Warbles, Brenda Springer, Coralee Perrier, Tatiana Tuschenko, Doree Turnell), Dean Wilson (Otter)
Music
- Music
- Graham Gouldman
Editing
- Editor
- Matt Cope
Crew
- Art Directors
- Roger Allers, John Norton, Peter Mueller
Production notes
Cut to a half-hour special and renamed "Animalympics: Winter Games" when aired on NBC. Release date reflects first airing on NBC. Original release was in 1979, and included both Summer and Winter Games segments.
This cartoon was created in anticipation of great commercial success tying in with the 1980 Summer Olympic Games. Unfortunately, due to the boycott by most nations of the 1980 games in protest of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, the movie floundered in release.
This cartoon was created in anticipation of great commercial success tying in with the 1980 Summer Olympic Games. Unfortunately, due to the boycott by most nations of the 1980 games in protest of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, the movie floundered in release.
Reviews
Animalympics fan
This is one really cool movie. More of a fantasy, but anyone can enjoy the fun parodies of animals portraying famous sports announcers and star athletes. I happen to enjoy the outfits and the characters as well. And the movie does encourage us to acheive our goals and go for the gold. If anyone grew up in the 1970's, then the movie will bring back nostalgic memories. A Great film to be seen.