Galtar and the Golden Lance
| Galtar and the Golden Lance | |
|---|---|
 Galtar and Tormack | |
| Genre |
Animated Fantasy Adventure Romance Action Drama Sci-fi |
| Directed by |
Ray Patterson (Supervising) Oscar Dufau Arthur Davis Alan Zaslove Don Lusk Tony Love |
| Voices of |
Lou Richards Mary McDonald-Lewis David Mendenhall Brock Peters Bob Frank Frank Welker |
| Opening theme | "Galtar" |
| Ending theme | "Galtar" (Instrumental) |
| Composer(s) | Hoyt Curtin |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of episodes | 21 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) |
William Hanna Joseph Barbera |
| Producer(s) | Bob Dranko |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Hanna-Barbera Productions |
| Release | |
| Original network | Syndicated |
| Original release | 1985 – 1986 |
Galtar and the Golden Lance is a 30-minute animated television series produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions which aired in syndication in 1985–86 as part of The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera.[1] The show ran for and lasted 21 episodes and has been considered to have been created due to the rising popularity of the He-Man franchise.
Premise
The series is about the mythical sword-and-sorcery adventures of three companions: Galtar, Princess Goleeta, and her younger mind controlling brother, Zorn. Galtar, with the help of his Golden Lance, is fighting with Tormack, the tyrannical usurper of the kingdom of Bandisar, who is conquering their entire world. Tormack is responsible for the death of both Galtar's parents and assassinating the rest of Goleeta and Zorn's family.
Tormack, among others like him, covets the power of Galtar's supernatural weapon, the Golden Lance, in order to combine it with the stolen ancient and indestructible Sacred Shield, which rightfully belongs to Goleeta and Zorn. For whoever holds both cannot be brought down in any form of combat. The Golden Lance itself normally exists as a rather ordinary-looking short staff. However, when Galtar holds it above his head with both hands, it extends two mystical blades from itself, one on each side, and can then be divided into two swords for dueling. The enchantment that gives the Golden Lance its power also causes any unworthy wielder to bring about an uncontrolled discharge of magical energy from its "hilt," which is called "The Fury Of The Golden Lance." (This is actually shown in at least one of the episodes.)
Also aiding Galtar and his friends are his loyal horse, Thork, and the powerful red dragon known as Raven's Claw. Further hindrances (plus comic relief) to this trio comes from inept father and son mercenaries Rak and Tuk, who have a history of double crossing others at every turn, claiming that it is the only work they know. The series was canceled before the final outcome of the conflict between Galtar and Tormack could be revealed.
Supporting characters
- Ither - Keeper of the Golden Lance, who eventually puts it into Galtar's care.
- Vikor - Leader of raiders who also seeks the Golden Lance.
- Pandat - The prince of a race called Nerms, who occasionally aid our central companions.
- Marin - A feral child who rescues and befriends Zorn.
- Rava - Tormack's niece, who allies herself with Galtar and Goleeta. She wore a magical gauntlet that could command fire and ice through the gemstones imbedded in it. The gauntlet also had a black gemstone that could be used to summon Raven's Claw. Rava gave this gauntlet to Goleeta.
- Raven's Claw - A fierce and powerful red dragon who comes to the aid of Galtar and Goleeta during the first episode of the series. Tormack's niece Rava later gives Goleeta her magical gauntlet so she can summon Raven's Claw at will.
Episode list
| # | Title | Airdate | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Galtar and the Princess | ||
| 2 | Skull Forest | ||
| 3 | Mursa the Merciless | ||
| 4 | Goleeta's Reunion | ||
| 5 | Shadowhaunt | ||
| 6 | Tormack's Trap | ||
| 7 | Wicked Alliance | ||
| 8 | Vikor's Raiders | ||
| 9 | The Manta Marauders | ||
| 10 | The Master Fighters | ||
| 11 | The Maze of Magus | ||
| 12 | Falca - Priestess of Prey | ||
| 13 | Silver Sword | ||
| 14 | Zorn Meets Marin | ||
| 15 | Vikor's Revenge | ||
| 16 | Galtar's Challenge | ||
| 17 | Ither's Apprentice | ||
| 18 | Antara the Terrible | ||
| 19 | Tormack's Treachery | ||
| 20 | The Return of Rava | ||
| 21 | Love of Evil |
Main voice cast
- Lou Richards - Galtar
- Mary McDonald-Lewis - Princess Goleeta
- David Mendenhall - Zorn
- Brock Peters - Tormack
- Bob Frank - Rak
- Frank Welker - Koda, Thork, Tuk
Additional voices
- Bob Arbogast - Ither
- Joe Alaskey - (Season 2)
- Jon Bauman -
- Michael Bell - Yogoth
- Gregg Berger -
- Corey Burton -
- Greg Callahan -
- William Callaway -
- Henry Corden -
- Regis Cordic -
- Peter Cullen -
- Jennifer Darling -
- Barry Dennen - Krimm
- George DiCenzo - Otar
- Robert Duvall -
- Walker Edmiston -
- Richard Erdman -
- Pat Fraley -
- Stan Francis -
- Joan Gardner
- Linda Gary -
- Richard Gautier -
- Bob Holt -
- Helen Hunt - Rava
- Chuck McCann - Orlock
- Allan Melvin -
- Don Messick - Pandat
- Robert Ridgely -
- William Schallert -
- Diane Shalet -
- Ted Zeigler -
Production credits
- Executive Producers: William Hanna and Joseph Barbera
- Producer: Bob Dranko
- Creative Supervisor: Joe Taritero
- Story Editor: Neal Barbera
- Creative Design: Iwao Takamoto
- Supervising Director: Ray Patterson
- Directors: Art Davis, Oscar Dufau, Tony Love, Don Lusk, Alan Zaslove
- Animation Directors: Bob Alvarez, Bob Goe, Bill Hutten, John Kimball, Tony Love, Rick Leon, Russ Mooney, Irv Spence, Tim Walker
- Story Direction: Cullen Blaine, Rich Chidlaw, Larry Houston, Hal Mason, Will Meugniot, Floyd Norman, Dave Russell, Dick Sebast, Mike Swanigan, Vincento Tripetti, Roy Wilson
- Recording Director: Gordon Hunt
- Animation Casting Director: Andrea Romano
- Voices: Bob Arbogast, Corey Burton, Greg Callahan, Gregg Berger, Bill Callaway, Henry Corden, Regis Cordic, Peter Cullen, Jennifer Darling, Barry Dennen, George DiCenzo, Walker Edmiston, Dick Erdman, Pat Fraley, Bob Frank, Linda Gary, Dick Gautier, Bob Holt, Helen Hunt, Mary McDonald Lewis, Chuck McCann, Allan Melvin, David Mendenhall, Don Messick, Brock Peters, Lou Richards, Bob Ridgely, William Schallert, Diane Shalet, Frank Welker, Ted Zeigler
- Title: Bill Perez
- Graphics: Iraj Paran, Tom Wogatzke
- Music Composed and Conducted by: Hoyt Curtin
- Music Supervision: Paul DeKorte
- Character Design: Philo Barnhart, Frank Brunner, Leopoldo Duranona, Tony Sgroi, Iwao Takamoto, Mike Vosburg
- Layout Supervisors: Jaime Diaz, Armando Da Col, Charlie Grosvenor
- Layout Artists: Ric Estrada, Tim Burgard, Frank Brunner, Leo Duranona, Mel Keefer, Walt Peregoy, John Perry, Valerio Ventura, Peter Von Sholly, Víctor Braxator, Julio César Medrano, Manuel Cativa, Jesús Balbi, Sergio Mulko, Daniel Haupt, Carlos Meglia, José Massaroli, Alberto Caliva, Andrés Klacik, Alberto Saichan, Roque Vitacca, Ingo Elfers
- Key Layout: Drew Gentle, Tony Sgroi
- Animation Supervisor: Colin Baker
- Background Supervisor: Al Gmuer
- Background Color Key: Mike Humphries
- Additional Graphics: Gary Smith
- Sound Direction: Alvy Dorman, Phil Flad, C.S.A.
- Supervising Film Editor: Larry C. Cowan
- Dubbing Supervisor: Pat Foley
- Music Editors: Terry Moore, Joe Sandusky
- Effects Editors: Michael Bradley, Kerry Williams
- Show Editor: Gil Iverson
- Negative Consultant: William E. DeBoer
- Post Production Supervisor: Joed Eaton
- Production Managers: Larry Smith, Gary Smith
- Executives in Charge of Production: Jayne Barbera and Jean MacCurdy
- A HANNA-BARBERA PRODUCTION
- This Picture Made Under the Jurisdiction of IATSE-IA Affiliated with A.F.L.-C.I.O.
- (c) Copyright 1985 Hanna-Barbera Productions, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- "Galtar" is a trademark and service mark of Hanna-Barbera Productions, Inc.
Other media
Galtar made a non-speaking cameo in the Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law episode "SPF." Harvey calls him and his Golden Lance to the stand in a case involving cybersquatting.
Home Media releases
On November 10, 2015, Warner Archive released Galtar and the Golden Lance: The Complete Series on DVD in region 1 as part of their Hanna–Barbera Classics Collection. This is a Manufacture-on-Demand (MOD) release, available exclusively through Warner's online store and Amazon.com.[2]
References
- ↑ "Review: Saturday Morning Cartoons 1980s · DVD Review · The A.V. Club". Avclub.com. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
- ↑ We've Got the Finalized Release Date for 'The Complete Series'
External links
- Galtar and the Golden Lance at the Internet Movie Database
- Galtar and the Golden Lance at TV.com
- Galtar page at Toonopedia
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