GARY COLEMAN SHOW - THE COMPLETE ANIMATED SERIES (NBC 1982) Gary Coleman, Jennifer Darling, Lauren Anders, LaShana Dendy, Jerry Houser, Sidney Miller, Julie McWhirter Dees, Janet Waldo, Zelda Rubinstein, Casey Kasem, Rick Dees, Billie Hayes
Featuring the unmistakable voice of Gary Coleman, this rare 13-episode (26-segment) animated gem from Hanna-Barbera delighted Saturday morning audiences during the 1982–83 season. The series spun off from Coleman’s NBC television movie, The Kid with the Broken Halo, bringing his angelic character to animated life.
Andy LeBeau is an apprentice angel sent back to Earth to earn his wings by helping children in need. Each half-hour episode featured two heartwarming segments in which Andy was assigned a new mission — guiding a troubled child, solving a dilemma, or correcting a moral misstep.
But things were never easy.
Standing in Andy’s way was the mischievous and manipulative Hornswoggle, a bumbling demon determined to derail every good deed. Whether by tempting Andy into poor choices or complicating his mission with chaos, Hornswoggle constantly tested Andy’s resolve. Ultimately, it was up to Andy to learn from his mistakes, outwit his nemesis, and complete his heavenly assignment.
Alongside Gary Coleman, the series featured an impressive lineup of voice talent, including: Jennifer Darling, Lauren Anders, LaShana Dendy, Jerry Houser, Sidney Miller, Julie McWhirter Dees, Janet Waldo, Zelda Rubinstein, Casey Kasem, Rick Dees and Billie Hayes.
Blending moral lessons with gentle humor and classic Hanna-Barbera charm, The Gary Coleman Show remains a nostalgic favorite for fans of early ’80s animation. Though short-lived, its uplifting message and Coleman’s heartfelt performance make it a memorable entry in the studio’s extensive catalog.
A true hidden gem from the golden era of Saturday morning cartoons.
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