Inspector Gadget
Inspector Gadget is an animated children's television series that ran from 1983 to 1986. It was the first show produced by DiC Entertainment.
On the show, Inspector Gadget is a cyborg detective and secret agent, who must stop an evil organization called "MAD", lead by Dr. Claw. He is usually helped by his niece, Penny, and his dog, Brain. Gadget has many gadgets and special devices inside his body, hence his name. He uses these when searching in a case, but he is not very smart. Yet with the help of Penny and Brain, he ends up saving the day.
Elements of the franchise pay homage to the 1960s series Get Smart. Gadget's voice was even provided by Don Adams who was the star of Get Smart. Other elements are homages to things like Inspector Clouseau from the Pink Panther movie series.
In 1999, Matthew Broderick played the title character in Disney's live-action adaptation.
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- 1980s American animated comedy television series
- 1980s American children's comedy television series
- 1980s Canadian animated comedy television series
- 1980s Canadian children's comedy television series
- 1980s French television series
- 1983 American animated television series debuts
- 1983 Canadian television series debuts
- 1980s French television series debuts
- 1983 television series debuts
- 1986 American television series endings
- 1980s Canadian television series endings
- 1980s French television series endings
- 1986 television series endings
- American children's animated comic science fiction television series
- American English-language television shows
- Canadian children's animated comic science fiction television series
- First run syndicated American television programs
- French children's animated comic science fiction television series
- French-language television programs
- Nickelodeon television series
- Television series by Cookie Jar Entertainment
- Television series by DIC Entertainment