James Bond Jr.

James Bond Jr.

Title card
Genre Spy-fi, Adventure
Developed by Michael G. Wilson
Andy Heyward
Robby London
Directed by Bill Hutten
Tony Love
Voices of Corey Burton
Jeff Bennett
Julian Holloway
Mona Marshall
Brian Stokes Mitchell
Jan Rabson
Simon Templeman
Theme music composer Dennis C. Brown
Maxine Sellers
Opening theme James Bond Jr.
Ending theme James Bond Jr. (instrumental)
Composer(s) Dennis C. Brown
Larry Brown
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 65 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s) Fred Wolf
Producer(s) Bill Hutten
Tony Love
Running time 22 minutes
Production company(s) Murakami-Wolf-Swenson
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Animation
Danjaq
Mac B.Inc.
United Artists Television
Distributor Claster Television
Camelot Entertainment Sales
(CBS Television Distribution)
MGM Television
Release
Original network local syndication
Original release 30 September 1991 (1991-09-30) – 2 March 1992 (1992-03-02)

James Bond Jr. is a fictional character described as the nephew of Ian Fleming’s masterspy, James Bond - 007.[1] The name was first used in 1967 for a spinoff novel entitled The Adventures of James Bond Junior 003½ written by the pseudonymous R. D. Mascott. The idea of Bond having a nephew was used again in 1991 in an American animated series for television, in which the title character defeats threats to ensure the safety of the free world. The series was mildly successful, spawning a six-volume novelization series by John Peel (writing as John Vincent), a 12-issue comic book series by Marvel Comics published in 1992, and video games for the Nintendo Entertainment System and Super NES.[2][3][4]

While revolving around the nephew of James Bond, no surviving relatives are mentioned in Fleming’s novels, although he unknowingly conceives a child with former Japanese movie star Kissy Suzuki in You Only Live Twice.[5]

The use of "Jr." in the character's name is unusual in that this naming convention is generally reserved for sons, as opposed to nephews and other indirect offspring. Alternatively, it has been proposed that Fleming's James Bond had a brother, also named James Bond, who is the father of James Bond Jr.

Animated series

The animated series, produced by Murakami-Wolf-Swenson and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Animation, debuted on 30 September 1991, with a total of 65 half-hour episodes produced. James Bond Jr. was voiced by Corey Burton.[6]

While attending prep school at Warfield Academy, James Bond Jr., with the help of his friends IQ (the grandson of Q), and Gordo Leiter (the son of Felix Leiter), fight against the evil terrorist organisation SCUM (Saboteurs and Criminals United in Mayhem), a SPECTRE-like organization. Expanding on his uncle's famous line, James Bond Jr's catchphrase was "Bond, James Bond. Junior."[7]

Like many animated series, it regularly surpasses the Bond movies in terms of fantastic gadgets, while the violence of the adult Bond series is nowhere in evidence. The show was fully sanctioned by (and produced in association with) Danjaq and United Artists, who held the rights to the James Bond property.

Jaws, a recurring villain from the films The Spy Who Loved Me[8] and Moonraker,[9] made regular appearances, usually partnered with Nick Nack, a villain from The Man with the Golden Gun,[10] forming a bickering comical duo. Auric Goldfinger also appears, alongside his assistant, Oddjob, from the Goldfinger film.[11] It is revealed Goldfinger has a teenage daughter named Goldie Finger with equally expensive tastes. Several episode titles parodied the titles of Bond films such as Live and Let’s Dance and Rubies Aren't Forever.

Characters

The main characters consist of James Bond Jr., his friends, several featured members of the Warfield Academy staff, and Trevor Noseworthy IV, are the series regulars, appearing in almost every episode of the series. Sometimes only two or three of Jr.'s friends will accompany him on an adventure, leaving the others behind at Warfield to create a B-plot. These plots normally revolve around Trevor's misguided attempts to get James into trouble.

Main characters

Villains

There were numerous villains in the series, most of whom worked for S.C.U.M. and made recurring appearances throughout the 65-episode run. Many characters looked nothing like their movie counterparts (e.g. Dr. No resembles a green-skinned, long-haired mutant). All recurring villains in the show are listed here.

Doctor No as he appears in the series.

Bond girls

In most episodes James Bond Jr. encounters guest women, whom he's often forced to rescue. Following in the 007 tradition, many of their names are based on puns or double entendres. Some of the more notable include:

Episodes

Merchandise

Board game

James Bond Jr. The Game, was a Board Game released by Crown and Andrews,[13] the plot of which was to try to prevent the launch of nuclear missile.[14] Players collected computer disks, in order to deactivate the missile, while watching out for SCUM agents.[14]

Diecast vehicles

Three diecast toy vehicles was produced by ERTL in 1992: James' Sports Car, Warfield Van and the SCUM Helicopter.

Toy line

The James Bond Jr. toy line was manufactured by Hasbro.

Character Name Manufacture Notes Ref
James Bond Jr Hasbro Numerous variations—shoot from the hip action, in ninja gear, with parachuting action
and in scuba gear.
[15][16][17][18]
IQ Hasbro With undercover punch action [19]
Gordo Leiter Hasbro With pop out skateboard weapon [20]
Mr. Buddy Mitchell Hasbro Spring powered kicking and clubbing action [21]
Jaws Hasbro Jaw-crushing action [22]
Dr. Derange Hasbro Rotating head changing feature [23]
Captain Walker D. Plank Hasbro Spring-fired grappling hook [24]
Dr. No Hasbro Spring action crusher grip with pop out weapon hand [25]
Oddjob Hasbro Hat flinging action [26]
Vehicle Name Manufacture Notes Ref
James Bond Jr.’s Red Sports Car Hasbro With working ejector seat, rear firing missiles, movable gun shield [27]
The Scuba Cycle Hasbro With the ability to transform from a motorcycle to a submarine
The Scum Cycle Hasbro A purple shark shaped motorcycle with pull-string action
Vehicle Name Manufacture Ref
James' Car ERTL [28]
Warfield Van ERTL [28]
Scum Helicopter ERTL [28]

Voice actors

Principal voice actors

Additional voices

Crew

VHS releases

UK releases

Release name UK release date Episodes Included REF
James Bond Jr—The Beginning 1993 The Beginning, A Race Against Disaster, Red Star One, Appointment in Macau [30][31][32][33]
James Bond Jr—A Worm in the Apple 1993 A Worm in the Apple, Dance of the Toreadors, No Such Loch [34][35][36]
James Bond Jr—The Eiffel Missile 1993 The Eiffel Missile [37][38][39]
James Bond Jr versus Jaws the Metallic Munch 1993 Plunder Down Under, Ship of Terror, Invaders from SCUM [38][40][41][42]
The Biggest Ever Saturday Morning Picture Show 1993 The Chameleon [40][43]
The Biggest Ever Saturday Morning Heroes 1993 The Inhuman Race, It’s All in the Timing [44][45]

US releases

Release name US release date Episodes Included REF
James Bond Jr. 1 April 1992 The Beginning [46]
James Bond Jr. 1 April 1992 A Chilling Affair [47]
James Bond Jr 1 April 1992 The Eiffel Missile [48]
James Bond Jr 1 April 1992 No Such Loch [49]
James Bond Jr 1 April 1992 A Race Against Disaster [50]
James Bond Jr 1 April 1992 Dance of Toreadors [51]
James Bond Jr 1 April 1992 Red Star One [52]
James Bond Jr 1 April 1992 Goldie’s Gold Scam [53]

Books

Novelisations by John Peel

In 1992, Puffin Books published six novels based on the James Bond Jr. animated television show. The books were written by John Peel under the pseudonym John Vincent, and were based on episodes from the television run.

Release name Release date Author Publisher Notes Ref
A View to a Thrill 1 January 1992 (US)
30 January 1992 (UK)
John Vincent Puffin Books Adapted from the TV episode "The Beginning."
Features Scumlord and Jaws.
[54][55]
The Eiffel Target 1 February 1992 (US)
27 February 1992(UK)
John Vincent Puffin Books Adapted from the TV episode "The Eiffel Missile."
Features Dr. Derange.
[56][57]
Live and Let’s Dance 1 March 1992 (US)
26 March 1992 (UK)
John Vincent Puffin Books Adapted from the TV episode of the same name. [58][59]
Sandblast 1 April 1992 (US)
30 April 1992 (UK)
John Vincent Puffin Books Adapted from the TV episode "Shifting Sands." [60][61]
Sword of Death 1 May 1992 (US)
28 May 1992 (UK)
John Vincent Puffin Books Adapted from the TV episode "Sword of Power."
Features Dr. No.
[62][63]
High Stakes 1 June 1992 (US)
25 Jun 1992 (UK)
John Vincent Puffin Books Adapted from the TV episode "There But for Ms. Fortune." [64][65]

Buzz Books adaptations by Caryn Jenner

In the UK, four of the TV episodes were adapted into a young children’s series by Buzz Books. Although the plots were basically the same, the books were much shorter and sometimes featured different characters from the TV show. The only villains never to appear in these books were Dr. No and Walker D. Plank.

Release name Release date Author Publisher Notes Ref
Tunnel of Doom 15 July 1993
(US) and (UK)
Caryn Jenner Buzz Books Adapted from the TV episode "Canine Caper." [66][67]
Barbella’s Revenge 15 July 1993
(US) and (UK)
Caryn Jenner Buzz Books Adapted from the TV episode "Barbella’s Big Attraction." Features Scumlord and presumably Jaws. [68][69]
Freeze Frame 15 July 1993
(US) and (UK)
Caryn Jenner Buzz Books Adapted from the TV episode "Weather or Not." [70][71]
Dangerous Games 15 July 1993
(US) and (UK)
Caryn Jenner Buzz Books Adapted from the TV episode "Catching the Wave." Features Scumlord, Jaws and Baron von Skarin. [72][73]

Other books

These books are not part of a series.

Release name US release date Author Publisher Notes Ref
The Adventures of James Bond Junior 003½ 1967 (UK)
1968 (US)
Unknown Jonathan Cape publishing company (UK)
Random House (US)
Also Release
in France, Denmark
and Germany in 1970.
[74]
Sticker Album and stickers 1992 Merlin Merlin Paperback [75]
James Bond Jr Regular Clr Book 1 December 1992
(US) and (UK)
Unknown Golden Books Ages 9–12 [76][77]
As Good as Gold: James Bond Jr. Adventure Game Book 12 July 1993
(US) and (UK)
Dave Morris Mammoth N/A [78][79]
James Bond, Jr. Spy File 12 July 1993
(US) and (UK)
Clare Dannatt Mammoth N/A [80][81]
James Bond Jr Paint & Col60355292 15 August 1993
(US) and (UK)
Unknown Hamlyn young books N/A [82][83]
James Bond Jr. Activity Sheet 5 March 1997
(US) and (UK)
Unknown Hamlyn young books N/A [84][85]
Young Bond: Silverfin—Book #1: A James Bond Adventure 27 April 2005 (US)
3 March 2005 (UK)
Charlie Higson Miramax Books Reading level:
Young Adult
[86][87]

Marvel Comics books

James Bond Jr. had a limited 12 issue run with Marvel Comics spanning from January 1992 to December 1992.[88] The first five stories were lifted directly from the TV series, but the other seven were original stories. The writers were Cal Hamilton and Dan Abnett, and the artists were Mario Capaldi, Colin Fawcett, Adolfo Buylla, and Bambos Georgioli.

Release name US release date Publisher Notes Ref
"The Beginning" January 1992 Marvel Comics Based on episode 1 of the TV series, featuring Scumlord and Jaws. [89]
"The Eiffel Missile" February 1992 Marvel Comics Based on episode 9 of the TV series, featuring Dr. Derange. [90]
"Earthcracker" March 1992 Marvel Comics Based on episode 2 of the TV series, featuring Odd Job. [91]
"Plunder Down Under" April 1992 Marvel Comics Based on episode 5 of the TV series
featuring Jaws and Walker D. Plank.
[92]
"Dance of the Toreadors" May 1992 Marvel Comics Based on episode 26 of the TV series, featuring Baron von Skarin. [93]
"The Gilt Complex" June 1992 Marvel Comics Featuring Odd Job.
"Sure as Eggs Is Eggs" July 1992 Marvel Comics Featuring Scumlord and Jaws.
"Wave Goodbye to the USA" August 1992 Marvel Comics Featuring Odd Job and Walker D. Plank.
"Absolute Zero" September 1992 Marvel Comics Featuring Dr. No. [94]
"Friends Like These" October 1992 Marvel Comics Featuring Dr. Derange. [95]
"Indian Summer" November 1992 Marvel Comics Featuring Baron von Skarin.
"Homeward Bound" December 1992 Marvel Comics Featuring Scumlord, Jaws, Dr. Derange, Odd Job, Dr. No, Walker D Plank and Baron von Skarin.

Video game

James Bond Jr. was also a 1992 video game developed by Eurocom and published by THQ for the Nintendo Entertainment System[3] and the Super NES.[4]

See also

References

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