Crusader Rabbit 1950
- Status
- Returning Series
- First Aired
- August 1, 1950
- Last Aired
- August 1, 1950
- Format
- 2 seasons · 23 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~1.9 hours (5 min/ep)
- Created By
- Jay Ward
- Network
- ABC
What is Crusader Rabbit?
Crusader Rabbit is an American animated series produced specifically for television. It was the first of its kind to be produced for television, with the concept being test marketed in 1948.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1950
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 23
- Runtime
- 5 minutes
- First aired
- Aug 1, 1950
- Last aired
- Aug 1, 1950
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.5/10 from 2 votes
- Format
- 2 seasons · 23 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~5 minutes
- Status
- Returning Series
- Network
- ABC
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 23 episodes and an average 5-minute runtime.
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Crusader Rabbit is an American animated series produced specifically for television. It was the first of its kind to be produced for television, with the concept being test marketed in 1948. The initial episode, titled Crusader vs. the State of Texas, aired on KNBH in Los Angeles, California on August 1, 1950. The series features the humorous adventures of Crusader Rabbit and his sidekick, Rags the Tiger. The stories were satirical cliffhangers, each lasting four minutes. Crusader Rabbit was created by Jay Ward and Alexander Anderson, and it was produced by Capital Enterprises. The series is classified as an Animation and Comedy television show.
Should you watch it?
“Crusader Rabbit is recognized as the first animated television series ever produced.”
- historical significance
- television milestone
- limited production scope
Watch it if you are interested in the origins of television animation.
The series is suitable for general audiences as a foundational work of television history.
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Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Crusader VS. The State Of Texas (1-15) Mytharc Aug 1, 1950
- E2 Crusader VS. The Pirates (16-35) Core
- E3 Crusader And The Rajah Of The Rinsewater (36-55) Core
- E4 Crusader And The Schmohawk Indians (56-70) Core
- E5 Crusader and the Great Horse Mystery (71-90) Core
- E6 Crusader and the Circus (91-100) Core
- E7 Crusader in the Tenth Century (101-130) Core
- E8 Crusader and the Mad Hollywood Scientist (131-145) Core
- E9 Crusader and the Leprechauns (146-170) Mytharc
- E10 Crusader and the Showboat (171-195) Mytharc
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 The Great Uranium Hunt (AKA Mine Your Own Business) (1-20) Mytharc
- E2 The Yukon Adventure (AKA Thar's Gold in Them Thar Fills) (21-40) Core
- E3 Tales of Schmerwood Forest (AKA Crook's Tour) (41-60) Core
- E4 West We Forget (61-80) Core
- E5 Sahara You (AKA Hare Today Gone Sahara) (81-100) Core
- E6 Gullible's Travels (101-120) Core
- E7 Should Auld Acquaintance Be for Cotton (AKA The Belly Acres Mystery) (121-140) Core
- E8 Nothing Atoll (141-160) Core
- E9 Scars and Stripes (161-180) Core
- E10 Apes of Rath (181-200) Core
- E11 Caesar's Salad (AKA There's No Place Like Rome) (201-220) Core
- E12 The Great Baseball Mystery (AKA Gone With the Wind-Up) (221-240) Mytharc
- E13 The Search for the Missing Links (241-260) Mytharc
Frequently asked questions
What is Crusader Rabbit?
It is the first animated series produced specifically for television.
When did it first air?
The initial episode aired on August 1, 1950.
Where did it premiere?
The series premiered on KNBH in Los Angeles, California.
When was the concept test marketed?
The concept was test marketed in 1948.
What is the title of the first episode?
The first episode is titled Crusader vs. the State of Texas.
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