Network: first-run syndication
Episodes: 95 (half-hour)
Seasons: Two
TV show dates: September 16, 1985 — November 21, 1986
Series status: Cancelled/ended
Performers include: Chris Latta, Michael Bell, Neil Ross, Arthur Burghardt, Frank Welker, Mary McDonald-Lewis, Bill Ratner, Zack Hoffman, Kene Holliday, Morgan Lofting, Corey Burton, Pat Fraley, B.J. Ward, Gregg Berger, Brian Cummings, William Callaway, Lee Weaver, Ed Gilbert, Hal Rayle, Hank Garret, Richard Gautier and Stan Wojno.
TV show description:
Based on the popular action figures, this animated series follows G.I. Joe, a highly trained group of personnel from all branches of the United States military.
In charge of the Joe team are General Hawk (Ed Gilbert), Duke (Michael Bell), Flint (Bill Ratner) and Beach Head (William Callaway). Other members include Dial Tone (Hank Garrett), Doc (Buster Jones), Dusty (Neil Ross), Footloose (Will Ryan), Gung Ho (Chris Latta), and Lady Jaye (Mary McDonald Lewis).
The group’s main adversary is Cobra, a terrorist organization whose goal is world domination. Cobra is led by the cowardly Cobra Commander (Chris Latta) and iron-masked Destro (Arthur Burghardt). Team members include Baroness (Morgan Lofting), Buzzer (Neil Ross), Dr. Mindbender (Brian Cummings), Major Bludd (Michael Bell) and Monkeywrench (Neil Ross).
Though the series centers around battles, none of the characters die or are seriously injured.
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