Series synopsis
Widget the World Watcher is an American animation action & adventure sci-fi & fantasy kids television series that premiered on USA Network on September 29, 1990. It ended on December 3, 1991. It was created by Peter Keefe. It stars Russi Taylor, Jim Cummings, Kath Soucie and Dana Hill.
Widget, the World Watcher is an animated television series which debuted in syndication on September 29, 1990. The series ran for two seasons; in the first season, it aired once a week, and in the second season, the series expanded to 5 days a week. The show featured environmentalist themes and was recognized by the National Education Association as recommended viewing for children.
Premise
Widget, the World Watcher is an animated television series which debuted in syndication on September 29, 1990. The series ran for two seasons; in the first season, it aired once a week, and in the second season, the series expanded to 5 days a week. The show featured environmentalist themes and was recognized by the National Education Association as recommended viewing for children.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Russi Taylor as Widget (voice)
- Jim Cummings as Mega Brain (voice)
- Kath Soucie as Brian / Kristine (voice)
- Dana Hill as Kevin (voice)
- Peter Cullen
- Cree Summer
- Cam Clarke
- Tress MacNeille
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 65 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | September 29, 1990 | December 22, 1990 |
| Season 2 | 52 | September 23, 1991 | December 3, 1991 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Widget's Great Whale Adventure Widget reluctantly travels to Earth and he saves a whale caught by some poachers. |
September 29, 1990 |
| 2 |
Gorilla My Dreams On a school trip, Kevin and Brian adopt a gorilla named Johnny Africa. |
October 6, 1990 |
| 3 |
Kona, the Captive Whale On a trip with Kevin, Brian, and Kristine, Widget assumes the zookeeper of a baby whale named Kona is hurting her; while really the zookeeper is just doing his job. |
October 13, 1990 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Two Times Widget Equals Trouble A careless mistake by Mega Brain sends Ratchet, Widget's alter ego, out to trash. |
September 23, 1991 |
| 2 | You Talkin' to Me? | September 24, 1991 |
| 3 |
Sort It Out Widget teaches the city people how to recycle. |
September 25, 1991 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | USA Network |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 29, 1990 |
| Last aired | December 3, 1991 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday at 12:00:00 |