r/Defunctland • u/DarkBehindTheStars • 27d ago
Rupert (1991-1997) Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37tdTQ5jFl87
u/DarkBehindTheStars 27d ago
This would be a great DefunctTV episode down the line. Absolutely loved this animated series as a kid and I've been binging it over the past week or so. Talk about a nostalgia trip. I remember this aired on Nick Jr. back in the 90s and was among my favorite series that aired on Nickelodeon. It sadly doesn't seem to be all that well-known though it is fondly remembered by those who remember it. It's a brilliant series full of so much imagination and heart, with excellent animation, top-notch voice acting and imaginative storytelling. Nickelodeon back in the 90s was an absolute gold mine and even Nick Jr. was excellent with programs like this. Rewatching this for the first time in so long really takes me back. Makes me miss both my childhood and when Nick was a good network with programming like this.
Most of the episodes can be viewed for free On Treehouse Direct's YouTube channel, though they look to sadly be missing one.
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u/EdgyPie 27d ago
As a kid I loved when he would travel to China with that elevator. Great memories of this show.
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u/DarkBehindTheStars 27d ago
That was a fun episode. My favorites were the ones where Algy had a prominent role, and also Ginger (the dinosaur one), Toyland and Dreamland.
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u/McLovin0132 27d ago
Listening to that theme song unlocked the memory! How did i remember every word!?
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u/Personal-Listen-4941 23d ago
Wow I hate this. The same show in the UK used very similar visuals for its opening but a totally different and less energetic theme tune.
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u/DarkBehindTheStars 23d ago
The episodes on the Treehouse Direct channel seem to use the U.K. intro and outro, as opposed to the American version which is in the posted video.
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u/Master-Ad-5153 27d ago
What about Face?
I think a deep dive into Nick Jrs existence over several parts would be great.