The Adventures of the Mole 1957
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Overview
The Adventures of the Mole is a television series that originally aired from 1957 to 2002. Created by Czech director and animator Zdeněk Miler in 1956, the series features a character known as Krtek, or The Mole in English. The program became an international hit with children. Because the cartoons were presented with no dialogue, the series was held to no national boundaries. The vocalizations for the character, consisting of various noises and grunts, were provided by the daughter of Zdeněk Miler. Her involvement provided Miler with feedback from a child's perspective, which helped him maintain the focus of his stories on his young audience. The series remains documented in archival databases as a long-running production that transcended language barriers through its non-verbal storytelling approach. Digital platforms currently offer viewers the ability to locate and stream episodes of this animated series.
Should you watch it?
“A curious mole navigates the world in this classic animated series featuring no spoken dialogue.”
- universal appeal without language barriers
- authentic child-focused perspective
- limited vocal storytelling
Watch it if you enjoy classic animation that relies on visual storytelling rather than dialogue.
The series is designed for children and features gentle, non-verbal interactions.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 49 episodes
- E1 How The Mole Got His Pants... Sep 13, 1957
- E2 The Mole and the Car Jan 1, 1963
- E3 The Mole and the Rocket Jan 1, 1966
- E4 The Mole and the Transistor Set Jan 1, 1968
- E5 The Mole and the Chewing Gum Jan 1, 1969
- E6 The Mole and the Green Star Jan 1, 1969
- E7 The Mole in a Zoo Jan 1, 1969
- E8 The Mole as a Gardener Jan 1, 1969
- E9 The Mole and the Hedgehog Jan 1, 1970
- E10 The Mole and the Lollipop Jan 1, 1970
- E11 The Mole and the TV Jan 1, 1970
- E12 The Mole and the Umbrella Jan 1, 1971
- E13 The Mole as a Painter Jan 1, 1972
- E14 The Mole and the Music Jan 1, 1974
- E15 The Mole and the Telephone Jan 1, 1974
- E16 The Mole and the Matchbox Jan 1, 1974
- E17 The Mole as a Chemist Jan 1, 1974
- E18 The Mole and the Bulldozer Jan 1, 1975
- E19 The Mole and the Carpet Jan 1, 1975
- E20 The Mole and the Egg Jan 1, 1975
- E21 The Mole as Photographer Jan 1, 1975
- E22 The Mole as Watchmaker Jan 1, 1975
- E23 The Mole in the Desert Jan 1, 1975
- E24 The Mole at Christmas Jan 1, 1975
- E25 The Mole at a Carneval Jan 1, 1976
- E26 The Mole in Town Jan 1, 1982
- E27 The Mole in a Dream Jan 1, 1984
- E28 The Mole and the Medicine Jan 1, 1987
- E29 The Mole as Movie Star Jan 1, 1988
- E30 The Mole and the Eagle Jan 1, 1992
- E31 The Mole and the Clock Jan 1, 1994
- E32 The Mole and the Little Duck Jan 1, 1995
- E33 The Mole and his Friends Jan 1, 1995
- E34 The Mole's Birthday Party Jan 1, 1995
- E35 The Mole and the Robots Jan 1, 1995
- E36 The Mole and the Charcoal Jan 1, 1995
- E37 The Mole's Weekend Jan 1, 1995
- E38 The Mole and the Mushrooms Jan 1, 1997
- E39 The Mole and the Mother Jan 1, 1997
- E40 The Mole in the Underground Jan 1, 1997
- E41 The Mole and the Flood Jan 1, 1997
- E42 The Mole and the Snowman Jan 1, 1997
- E43 The Mole and the Little Hare Jan 1, 1997
- E44 The Mole and the Source Jan 1, 1999
- E45 The mole and the grumbler Jan 1, 1999
- E46 The Mole and the Flute Jan 1, 1999
- E47 The Mole and the Swallow Jan 1, 2000
- E48 The Mole and the Little Fish Jan 1, 2000
- E49 The Mole and the Little Frog Jan 1, 2002
Frequently asked questions
Who created the series?
The series was created by Czech director and animator Zdenek Miler.
Does the series feature dialogue?
No, the cartoons are presented without any dialogue.
Who provides the vocal noises for the character?
The noises and grunts for the Mole were provided by the daughter of the creator, Zdenek Miler.
Why was the show an international hit?
The absence of dialogue allowed the cartoons to transcend national boundaries.
How did the creator ensure the stories appealed to children?
Miler used feedback from his daughter to maintain a focus on a child's perspective.