Name: The Biskitts
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Kids, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Released: 1983-09-17
Rating: 5.7
Cast: Henry Gibson, Frank Welker, Peter Cullen, Kenneth Mars, B.J. Ward

Smurfs but make 'em dogs guarding royal bling from a greedy king. 1983 Hanna-Barbera chaos.

Mini Series

Saturday morning feverTiny dog energyCastle-core camp

Latest Episode

30 min

Season 1 • Episode 26

Latest

A Dark and Stormy Knight

Sep 8, 1984

Overview

Animation Comedy Kids Sci-Fi & Fantasy

In medieval times, the Biskitt Castle is the home of tiny anthropomorphic dogs. Due to their good reputation, many kings have entrusted them to safeguard their treasures. Their main enemy is King Max and his jester Shecky, from a nearby castle, who constantly schemes to steal the royal treasures guarded by the Biskitts.

Content warning

Loyalty vs greedFound familyClass warfare (puppy edition)Duty and honor

Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

Hand-drawn '80s charm before CGI ruined everything

Best for:Kids·Background·Rewatch

Creators

Joseph Barbera, William Hanna

First AiredSep 17, 1983

StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacefast

Intensitylow

Tonelight

Feellight

Seasons1·Episodes26

Top Cast

Henry Gibson

Downer

Frank Welker

Peter Cullen

Dog Foot

Kenneth Mars

Fetch

B.J. Ward

Bob Holt

Jerry Houser

Darryl Hickman

Wags

Marshall Efron

Mark L. Taylor

Peter Cullen

Fang

Peter Cullen

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

This was Hanna-Barbera's attempt to clone Smurf success after losing the rights to The Smurfs to NBC. It lasted one season.

Cultural

The voice cast includes Frank Welker doing approximately 700 voices and Peter Cullen years before becoming Optimus Prime. Everyone's gotta start somewhere.

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