Bolek and Lolek 1962
What is Bolek and Lolek?
"Bolek and Lolek" is a Polish animated television series that features two young brothers as its main characters. The series was created by Władysław Nehrebecki and Leszek Lorek, with input from German-born Alfred Ledwig.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1962
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 230
- Runtime
- 10 minutes
- First aired
- Aug 12, 1962
- Last aired
- Jan 1, 1986
- Original language
- PL
- Origin
- PL
- Networks
- TVP1
- Genres
- Animation, Kids
- Updated
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"Bolek and Lolek" is a Polish animated television series that features two young brothers as its main characters. The series was created by Władysław Nehrebecki and Leszek Lorek, with input from German-born Alfred Ledwig. The characters are based on Nehrebecki's real-life sons, Jan and Roman. The names of the two cartoon characters are diminutives of Bolesław and Karol. The series focuses on the fun and sometimes silly adventures of the two brothers, often involving spending time outdoors. The characters first appeared in an animated film in 1963, which was a year after the television series began. The cartoon was also distributed in English under the title "Jym & Jam."
Should you watch it?
“Two mischievous Polish brothers embark on playful outdoor adventures.”
- Charming classic animation
- Simple, fun adventures for all ages
- Limited dialogue and modern pacing may feel dated
Watch it if you enjoy nostalgic, wordless cartoons about carefree brotherly fun.
Suitable for children; contains gentle slapstick humor without violence.
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Season 1 · 13 episodes
- E1 The Crossbow Mytharc Aug 12, 1962
- E2 The Yeti Core Jul 1, 1963
- E3 The Brave Cowboys Core Jul 1, 1963
- E4 Crossed Swords Core Jul 1, 1963
- E5 The Animal Tamer Core Jul 1, 1963
- E6 The Bull Fight Core Jul 1, 1963
- E7 The Indian Trophy Core Jan 1, 1964
- E8 The Cosmonauts Core Jul 1, 1964
- E9 King of the Forest Core Jul 1, 1964
- E10 Robinson Core Jul 1, 1964
- E11 The Treasure Seekers Core Jul 1, 1964
- E12 The Athletes Mytharc Jul 1, 1964
- E13 The Two Knights Mytharc Jul 1, 1964
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 The Luna Park Mytharc Jan 1, 1965
- E2 Mushroom Picking Core Jan 8, 1965
- E3 The Gun and the Fishing Rod Core Jan 15, 1965
- E4 False Grandfather Core Jan 22, 1965
- E5 Playing Knight Core Jan 29, 1965
- E6 Camping Core Feb 5, 1965
- E7 First Day of the Summer Vacation Core Feb 12, 1965
- E8 The Poacher Core Feb 19, 1965
- E9 The Giraffe Core Feb 26, 1965
- E10 Adventure in the Desert Core Mar 5, 1965
- E11 Treasure Core Mar 12, 1965
- E12 The Hitch-Hikers Mytharc Mar 19, 1965
- E13 The Sea Adventure Mytharc Mar 26, 1965
Season 3 · 18 episodes
- E1 The Steppes of Australia Mytharc Jul 1, 1968
- E2 On the Trail of the Bengal Tiger Core Jul 1, 1968
- E3 On the Islands of Polynesia Core Jul 1, 1968
- E4 The Golden City of the Incas Core Jul 1, 1968
- E5 The Race to the Pole Core Jul 1, 1968
- E6 In the Forests of Canada Core Jul 1, 1968
- E7 Hunting the Gorilla Core Jul 1, 1969
- E8 On the Slopes of the Kilimanjaro Core Jul 1, 1969
- E9 The Olympic Games in Mexico Core Jul 1, 1969
- E10 In the Land of the 1001 Nights Core Jul 1, 1969
- E11 In the Sands of the Gobi Core Jul 1, 1969
- E12 The Grand Prize of Argentina Core Jul 1, 1969
- E13 In the Wild West Core Jul 1, 1969
- E14 The Tomb of the Pharaoh Core Jul 1, 1970
- E15 The Buffalo Hunters Core Jul 1, 1970
- E16 On the Orinoco Core Jul 1, 1970
- E17 On the Yeti's Trail Mytharc Jul 1, 1970
- E18 The Smuggler Mytharc Jul 1, 1970
Season 4 · 13 episodes
- E1 The Golden Fish Mytharc Nov 1, 1970
- E2 The Little Red Riding Hood Core Nov 1, 1970
- E3 The Magic Mirror Core Nov 1, 1970
- E4 Tom Thumb Core Nov 1, 1970
- E5 Cinderella's Slipper Core Nov 1, 1970
- E6 The Flying Trunk Core Nov 1, 1970
- E7 The Ugly Duckling Core Jul 1, 1971
- E8 Aladdin's Lamp Core Jul 1, 1971
- E9 The Imprisoned Princess Core Jul 1, 1971
- E10 The Dragon Core Jul 1, 1971
- E11 The Witch Core Jul 1, 1971
- E12 The Snow Queen Mytharc Jul 1, 1971
- E13 The Enchanted Castle Mytharc Jul 1, 1971
Season 5 · 63 episodes
- E1 Defenders of the Law Mytharc Dec 1, 1971
- E2 The Texas Terror Core Jan 1, 1972
- E3 In Hot Pursuit Core Jan 1, 1972
- E4 The Hijacked Express Train Core Jan 1, 1972
- E5 The Horse Thief Core Jan 1, 1972
- E6 The Indian Idol Core Jan 1, 1972
- E7 The Trackers Core Mar 1, 1972
- E8 Episode 8 Core
- E9 Episode 9 Core
- E10 Episode 10 Core
- E11 Episode 11 Core
- E12 Episode 12 Core
- E13 Episode 13 Core
- E14 Episode 14 Core
- E15 Episode 15 Core Jul 1, 1974
- E16 Episode 16 Core Jan 5, 1974
- E17 Episode 17 Core Jan 7, 1974
- E18 Episode 18 Core Jan 8, 1974
- E19 Episode 19 Core Jan 12, 1974
- E20 Episode 20 Core Jan 14, 1974
- E21 Episode 21 Core Jan 15, 1974
- E22 Episode 22 Core Jul 1, 1975
- E23 Episode 23 Core Jan 21, 1974
- E24 Episode 24 Core Jan 22, 1974
- E25 Episode 25 Core Jan 26, 1974
- E26 Episode 26 Core Jan 28, 1974
- E27 Episode 27 Core Jan 29, 1974
- E28 Episode 28 Core Feb 2, 1974
- E29 Episode 29 Core Jul 1, 1976
- E30 Episode 30 Core Feb 5, 1974
- E31 Episode 31 Core Jan 1, 1975
- E32 Episode 32 Core Jan 6, 1975
- E33 Episode 33 Core Jan 7, 1975
- E34 Episode 34 Core Jan 11, 1975
- E35 Episode 35 Core Jan 13, 1975
- E36 Episode 36 Core Jul 1, 1977
- E37 Episode 37 Core Jan 1, 1976
- E38 Episode 38 Core Jan 5, 1976
- E39 Episode 39 Core Jan 6, 1976
- E40 Episode 40 Core Jan 10, 1976
- E41 Episode 41 Core Jan 12, 1976
- E42 Episode 42 Core Jan 13, 1976
- E43 Episode 43 Core Jul 1, 1978
- E44 Episode 44 Core Jan 19, 1976
- E45 Episode 45 Core Jan 1, 1977
- E46 Episode 46 Core Jan 3, 1977
- E47 Episode 47 Core Jan 4, 1977
- E48 Episode 48 Core Jan 8, 1977
- E49 Episode 49 Core Jan 10, 1977
- E50 Episode 50 Core Jul 1, 1979
- E51 Episode 51 Core Jan 15, 1977
- E52 Episode 52 Core Jan 17, 1977
- E53 Episode 53 Core Jan 18, 1977
- E54 Episode 54 Core Jan 1, 1978
- E55 Episode 55 Core Jan 3, 1978
- E56 Episode 56 Core Jan 7, 1978
- E57 Episode 57 Core Jul 1, 1980
- E58 Episode 58 Core Jan 10, 1978
- E59 Episode 59 Core Jan 14, 1978
- E60 Episode 60 Core Jan 1, 1979
- E61 Episode 61 Core Jan 2, 1979
- E62 Episode 62 Mytharc Jan 6, 1979
- E63 Episode 63 Mytharc Jan 1, 1980
Frequently asked questions
What are the characters' names derived from?
The names Bolek and Lolek are diminutives of the Polish names Bolesław and Karol.
When did the series originally air?
The series is dated 1962, and the characters first appeared in an animated film in 1963.
Who were the creators behind the show?
The concept is based on Władysław Nehrebecki's sons, was partially created by Alfred Ledwig, and developed by Władysław Nehrebecki and Leszek Lorek.
What English title was used for distribution?
In English-speaking markets the cartoon was distributed as Jym & Jam.
What type of adventures do the brothers have?
Their episodes feature fun and sometimes silly outdoor adventures.
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