The Raccoons

The Raccoons is a Canadian animated television series created by Kevin Gillis in cooperation with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.

The Raccoons is a Canadian animated television series created by Kevin Gillis in cooperation with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. It began as a series of television specials in 1980, followed by a direct-to-video special in 1984 and a five-season television run from 1985 to 1991. The series follows Bert Raccoon, Ralph Raccoon, Melissa Raccoon, and their friends in the Evergreen Forest as they oppose the schemes of Cyril Sneer.

Premise

The series is set in the Evergreen Forest and follows a group of raccoons and their friends. Many episodes involve their efforts to protect the forest from Cyril Sneer and other threats.

Production and broadcast history

The Raccoons originated as a set of specials beginning in 1980, expanded into a direct-to-video special in 1984, and then became a full television series. It aired on CBC in Canada and on the Disney Channel in the United States, a network that is part of the Walt Disney Company.

Characters

The central characters are Bert Raccoon, Ralph Raccoon, Melissa Raccoon, and Cyril Sneer. Other recurring characters include friends and allies who help defend the forest. The series features anthropomorphic animals, a tradition that includes Bugs Bunny.

Themes

The series is associated with environmental concerns, friendship, family, and opposition to greed. These themes are also present in other animated series like Scooby-Doo. These themes were a major part of its appeal to children and family audiences.