On this day March 1 1987 the final episode of The New Adventures of Jonny Quest aired. The animated series was a revival of the classic 1964 Jonny Quest show bringing the beloved characters back for a new generation.
The series followed Jonny Quest his scientist father Dr. Benton Quest government agent Race Bannon and Jonny’s best friend Hadji as they embarked on action packed adventures filled with mysteries and high tech gadgets. The animation style and storytelling reflected the classic adventure serials that made the original show a cult favorite.
The New Adventures of Jonny Quest aired in syndication and lasted for one season with a total of thirteen episodes. While it did not achieve the same level of success as the original series it helped introduce the franchise to a new audience.
Fun fact: This series marked the first time Jonny Quest was animated in a more traditional Saturday morning cartoon style which was different from the more realistic look of the original 1964 version.
Trivia question: Jonny Quest was one of the earliest animated adventure series. Can you name another animated show from the 1960s that featured a team of heroes solving mysteries and battling villains
The series followed Jonny Quest his scientist father Dr. Benton Quest government agent Race Bannon and Jonny’s best friend Hadji as they embarked on action packed adventures filled with mysteries and high tech gadgets. The animation style and storytelling reflected the classic adventure serials that made the original show a cult favorite.
The New Adventures of Jonny Quest aired in syndication and lasted for one season with a total of thirteen episodes. While it did not achieve the same level of success as the original series it helped introduce the franchise to a new audience.
Fun fact: This series marked the first time Jonny Quest was animated in a more traditional Saturday morning cartoon style which was different from the more realistic look of the original 1964 version.
Trivia question: Jonny Quest was one of the earliest animated adventure series. Can you name another animated show from the 1960s that featured a team of heroes solving mysteries and battling villains
