Series synopsis
The Freedom Force is an American animation sci-fi & fantasy action & adventure television series that premiered on CBS on September 9, 1978. It ended on October 7, 1978. It stars Michael Bell, Diane Pershing and Bob Denison.
The Freedom Force is a 1978 animated television series produced by Filmation and aired on CBS as a segment of Tarzan and the Super 7. It showcased a superhero team gathered by the heroine Isis from around the world to help fight evil. Isis had previously appeared in the live-action television series, The Secrets of Isis, although the actress who portrayed her, Joanna Cameron, did not reprise the role for the cartoon.
Only five episodes of the series were produced.
Premise
The Freedom Force is a 1978 animated television series produced by Filmation and aired on CBS as a segment of Tarzan and the Super 7. It showcased a superhero team gathered by the heroine Isis from around the world to help fight evil. Isis had previously appeared in the live-action television series, The Secrets of Isis, although the actress who portrayed her, Joanna Cameron, did not reprise the role for the cartoon.
Only five episodes of the series were produced.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Michael Bell as Merlin / Sinbad / Super Samurai
- Diane Pershing as Isis
- Bob Denison as Hercules
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 5 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | September 9, 1978 | October 7, 1978 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Dragon Riders The Freedom Force must end a war between two tribes who dogfight in the air. |
September 9, 1978 |
| 2 |
The Scarlet Samurai Toshi's new friend is jealous of his powers, and an evil wizard plans to exploit this for revenge. |
September 16, 1978 |
| 3 |
The Plant Soldiers Isis is kidnapped and captured by an evil wizard who now controls the Nile, and Hercules must rescue her and stop the wizard's magical army of walking soldiers. |
September 23, 1978 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 9, 1978 |
| Last aired | October 7, 1978 |
| Runtime | 11 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday at 08:00:00 |