---
title: "Pac-Man"
year: 1982
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/pac-man-1982"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 12307
imdb_id: null
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 42
runtime_minutes: 12
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Pac-Man (1982) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/pac-man-1982

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Pac-Man is a television series first released in 1982. Catalogued under Animation, Comedy, Kids. Produced and broadcast by ABC. Current status: Ended. Spans 2 seasons and 42 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Arcade hero Pac-Man leaps from pixels to TV in a colorful cartoon adventure."

### Why Watch
- Bright animation brings the classic arcade character to life
- Family‑friendly humor for kids
- Nostalgic appeal for retro gamers

### Caveats & Content Note
- Simple plots reflect early‑80s cartoon style
- May feel dated to modern audiences
- Tone & Suitability: The series is lighthearted and suitable for children and families.

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

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/pac-man-1982#watch.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 42
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 4 (10%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 38 (90%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Joseph Barbera, William Hanna
- **Networks / Studios**: ABC

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Marty Ingels** as *Pac-Man (voice)*
- **Barbara Minkus** as *Mrs. Pepper Pac-Man (voice)*
- **Barry Gordon** as *Inky (voice)*
- **Chuck McCann** as *Blinky / Pinky (voice)*
- **Neil Ross** as *Clyde (voice)*
- **Susan Silo** as *Sue (voice)*
- **Russi Taylor** as *Pac-Baby (voice)*
- **Frank Welker** as *Chomp-Chomp (voice)*
- **Peter Cullen** as *Sour Puss (voice)*
- **Allan Lurie** as *Mezmeron (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When did the Pac‑Man TV series air?
It premiered on ABC in 1982 and ran through 1983.

### Q: Who produced the Pac‑Man animated series?
The series was produced by Hanna‑Barbera.

### Q: What is the show based on?
It is based on the Pac‑Man video game created by Namco.

### Q: Which network broadcast the series?
It aired on the American network ABC.

### Q: Was this Hanna‑Barbera’s first video‑game cartoon?
Yes, it was the studio’s first animated series based on a video game.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Pac-Man — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/12307)
- [Pac-Man (1982) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/150602-pac-man/prehled/)
- [Pac-Man (1982): Obsazení, herci, tvůrci a postavy | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/149240-pac-man/tvurci)
- [Pac-Man (1982 - 1983)](https://www.sms.cz/serial/pac-man)

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