Why did the Smurfs get Cancelled?

The show became a major success for the network, spawning television specials on an almost yearly basis. On April 9th, 1990, after a decade of success, NBC announced the cancellation of the show along with other Saturday-morning cartoons to make way for another block of live-action programming.

What is the meaning behind Smurfs?

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The Smurfs wear Phrygian caps, which came to represent freedom during the modern era. The word “smurf” is the original Dutch translation of the French “schtroumpf”, which, according to Peyo, is a word he invented during a meal with fellow cartoonist André Franquin when he could not remember the word salt.

Why are there no female Smurfs?

Smurfs are generally a one-gendered species (male). The babies are delivered by a stork. Even Smurfette was originally a creation of Gargamel that was meant to infiltrate and lure smurfs to him. She was created from clay.

Is the Smurf evil?

Smurfette appears in disguise as the Lone Smurf defeating Gargamel and Azreal, and saving the Smurfs. She reveals her true identity, finally gaining their trust. Smurfette has turned evil in the sequel of “The Smurfette” episode, “Smurfette Unmade” when Gargamel uses a spell to turn her back to her original form.

Why is Gargamel obsessed with Smurfs?

In Smurfs: The Lost Village, Gargamel seeks after the Smurfs in order to extract their Smurf essence to become the most powerful sorcerer. While here he is still the creator of Smurfette, he doesn’t regard her as a true Smurf and thus finds her worth only as the one who will help him find and capture Smurfs.

Why does Gargamel want to catch the Smurfs?

The reason he’s trying to catch them is he needs them to turn base metal into gold. ( In the 2011 “smurf” movie, the essence of surf gives him the power to do anything he wishes). Gargamel also has a desire to eat and/ or destroy the smurfs mainly from not being able to catch them.

Why was Gargamel after the Smurfs?

Is there a baby Smurf?

In the comic book series, Smurfette is the first Smurf to welcome Baby to the village after three Smurfs denied the baby to be theirs. Hefty Smurf is also seen caring for Baby Smurf most of the time whenever Papa Smurf or Smurfette is busy. He tends to refer to Baby as “the little squeezer” or “the little tyke”.

What were the Smurfs based on?

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The Smurfs are actually based on a fictional elf race that appeared in a short film, whcih was called “La Cadeau à la fée” (“The gift to the fairy”), made by a company called “La Compagnie Belg D’Actualités”, whom Peyo used to work for as a young man.

When did the Smurfs originally come out?

September 12, 1981
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The Smurfs (syndicated as Smurfs’ Adventures) is an animated fantasy-comedy children’s television series that originally aired on NBC from 12 September 1981 to 2 December 1989, lasted for eight years.

Is Smurfette the only female Smurf in the world?

Gargamel isn’t the first to notice the 99-to-1 gender ratio: For a long time, people have been saying there’s something odd about Smurfette, the lone female smurf. Sarah Silverman tweeted about her just the other day.

How did Gargamel create Smurfs?

Smurfette Was Created by Gargamel. The first female Smurf was magically created from clay by Gargamel, the Smurfs archvillain, to cause jealousy and stir trouble among the Smurfs. But his plan was flawed: Smurfette was ugly.

How did Smurfs get their first female creation?

The first female Smurf was magically created from clay by Gargamel, the Smurfs archvillain, to cause jealousy and stir trouble among the Smurfs. But his plan was flawed: Smurfette was ugly.

What do the Smurfs think about politics?

Since first appearing in a comic by Belgian artist Pierre Culliford, known as Peyo, the Smurfs have expanded into movies, television shows, video games and more. They’re mostly known for being cute, fun and kid-friendly, and aren’t commonly known to have any political motivations or opinions.

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