---
title: "Kissyfur"
year: 1988
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/kissyfur-1988"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 1939
imdb_id: null
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 35
runtime_minutes: 30
community_rating: 7.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Kissyfur (1988) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/kissyfur-1988

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Kissyfur is a television series first released in 1988. Catalogued under Kids, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy. Produced and broadcast by NBC. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 35 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A circus bear duo flees a train wreck and starts new adventures in a swamp."

### Why Watch
- Charming animal characters
- Colorful 80s animation
- Fun swamp setting

### Caveats & Content Note
- Simple plots may feel repetitive
- Targeted at young children
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for children; gentle humor and mild peril.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: adventure, family, lighthearted, retro

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/kissyfur-1988#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Phil Mendez
- **Networks / Studios**: NBC

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Terence McGovern**
- **Russi Taylor**
- **Frank Welker**
- **Neil Ross**
- **Ed Gilbert**
- **R.J. Williams**
- **Stuart M. Rosen**
- **Doug Parker**
- **Marilyn Lightstone**
- **Lennie Weinrib**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When did Kissyfur originally air?
It aired on NBC in the late 1980s, debuting in 1988.

### Q: How many seasons does the series have?
The series ran for two seasons.

### Q: Who created and produced Kissyfur?
It was created by Phil Mendez for DIC and produced by Jean Chalopin and Andy Heyward.

### Q: What is the basic premise of the show?
A father‑son bear duo leaves a circus after a train derailment and lives in the swamps of Paddlecab County.

### Q: Is the series based on earlier material?
Yes, it originated from a half‑hour NBC prime‑time special titled Kissyfur: Bear Roots and three subsequent specials.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Kissyfur — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/1939)
- [Kissyfur 76% (1988) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/4275715-kissyfur)
- [Kissyfur (1988 - 1990) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/serial/kissyfur)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*