Saban's Around the World in Eighty Dreams
| Industry | Animation, Television production |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | France |
| Products | Animated television series (including Saban's Around the World in Eighty Dreams) |
| Parent | Saban Entertainment (at the time of production) |
Saban's Around the World in Eighty Dreams () is an animated French television series that first appeared on Canal+ on November 13, 1992, and subsequently broadcast on TF1 starting December 1993.
The show was produced through a collaboration between Saban International Paris and TF1, with contributions from Canal+ and the CNC. It follows the adventures of Carlos—modeled after the French entertainer Carlos Dolto—his parrot Oscar, and three adopted children residing on Carlos' tropical island. Carlos narrates encounters with notable historic personalities, which the children initially find hard to believe. With guidance from Grandma Tadpole, who lives by the island’s shore, they embark on time-travel journeys to confirm these stories. Notably, Carlos possesses the ability to morph into an ox to safeguard the group during their escapades.
In 2001, ownership of the series was acquired by Disney as part of its purchase of Fox Kids Worldwide, which encompassed Saban Entertainment.
Characters
- Carlos (portrayed vocally by himself in French and Mark Camacho in English)
- Mariana/Marianne (French voice by Sylvie Jacob; English voice by Patricia Rodriguez)
- Oscar (voiced by Gérard Surugue in French and Rick Jones in English)
- Mamie Têtard/Grandma Tadpole (French voice actor Évelyne Grandjean; English voice actor Rick Jones)
- Saitout/Koki (Adrien Antoine provides the French voice; Pauline Little voices English)
- A.J. (English voice by Sonja Ball)
International Airings
In 1993, the show was broadcast across the United States through first-run syndication, featured within Bohbot Entertainment's "Amazin' Adventures" programming block.
Video Game
A platform game inspired by the series was launched in France in 1994 by Microïds, compatible with Atari ST, Amiga, and MS-DOS.