Series synopsis
Taz-Mania is an American family animation comedy television series that premiered on FOX on September 7, 1991. It ended on May 22, 1995. It was created by Tom Ruegger, Jean MacCurdy. It stars Jim Cummings, Maurice LaMarche, Miriam Flynn and Kellie Martin.
The wildest teenager south of the Equator, Taz lives to party. With his insatiable appetite, he tends to eat everything in sight. The oldest child in a family of five, Taz works at a rather bizarre coastal resort, the Hotel Tasmania, as a bellhop, busboy to earn party money.
Premise
The wildest teenager south of the Equator, Taz lives to party. With his insatiable appetite, he tends to eat everything in sight. The oldest child in a family of five, Taz works at a rather bizarre coastal resort, the Hotel Tasmania, as a bellhop, busboy to earn party money.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jim Cummings as Taz / Bushwhacker Bob (voice)
- Maurice LaMarche as Hugh / Daniel Platypus (voice)
- Miriam Flynn as Jean (voice)
- Kellie Martin as Molly (voice)
- Debi Derryberry as Jake (voice)
- Dan Castellaneta as Mr. Thickly (voice)
- John Astin as Bull Gator (voice)
- Rob Paulsen as Axl Gator / Francis X. Bushlad / Timothy Platypus (voice)
Supporting cast
- Rosalyn Landor as Mum / Constance Koala (voice)
- Stan Freberg
- Arleen Sorkin as Veronica (voice)
Guest cast
- Stan Freberg
- Arleen Sorkin as Veronica (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 123 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 26 | September 7, 1991 | May 22, 1995 |
| Season 2 | 26 | September 5, 1992 | November 28, 1992 |
| Season 3 | 23 | September 11, 1993 | December 25, 1993 |
| Season 4 | 48 | September 13, 1994 | May 22, 1995 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Dog the Turtle Story Taz rescues a turtle which acts like a dog from a trap and adopts him as a pet, but then he and him visit his outback family and they all rescue Taz from Bull Gator and Axl. |
September 7, 1991 |
| 2 |
Like Father, Like Son Taz and his dad (hugh) spend some 'quality' time together. After a series of disastrous activities they discover that maybe they are more alike then they think. |
September 14, 1991 |
| 3 |
Frights of Passage Francis X. Bushlad seeks to capture the Tazmanian Devil as part of his rite to manhood. |
September 14, 1991 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Amazing Shrinking Taz and Co The Platypus Brothers shrink Taz so Bull and Axl can capture him, but Bull and Axl are also inadvertently reduced in size. |
September 5, 1992 |
| 2 |
Oh, Brother While playing ball, a gorilla that Jake accidentally hit on the head annoys Taz and Jake. |
September 12, 1992 |
| 3 |
Taz-Babies The VP of Bandicoot Broadcasting suggests changes for an episode of Taz-Mania. |
September 12, 1992 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Young Taz's Fancy Taz falls for a Tasmanian She-Devil, but is unaware that it's really Francis in disguise. |
September 11, 1993 |
| 2 |
A Flea for Me While doing chores around the house, an enterprising flea jumps on Taz for a meal. |
September 11, 1993 |
| 3 |
Never Cry Taz The Platypus Brothers find the entrance to a new world in their attic during Spring Cleaning. |
September 18, 1993 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Road to Tazmania Taz, Hugh, and Uncle Drew become involved with spies, a swank nightclub, and a talent contest while on a trip to the store for orange juice. |
September 13, 1994 |
| 2 |
Taz-Manian Theatre Taz and Wendell T. Wolf are trapped on a tiny, uncharted island in the pacific Ocean. |
September 14, 1994 |
| 3 |
The Bushrats Must Be Crazy Jake's rubber duck falls out of the sky and the Bushrats mistake it for a deity. |
September 14, 1994 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | FOX |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 7, 1991 |
| Last aired | May 22, 1995 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday at 10:30:00 |