# Jonny Quest (1964)

> A 10-year-old boy travels the world with his government scientist father and their companions to confront unusual phenomena and dangerous villains.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/tv/904

## Facts

- Seasons: 1
- Episodes: 26
- Episode runtime: 25 min
- Status: Ended
- Genres: animation, adventure, science fiction
- Created by: Doug Wildey, Joseph Barbera, William Hanna
- Network: ABC
- Cast: Tim Matheson, Mike Road, Danny Bravo, Don Messick, Vic Perrin, Keye Luke, Jesse White, Henry Corden
- TMDB rating: 7.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057730/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: mild
- Tone: adventurous, earnest, optimistic, brisk, wondrous

## What critics say

Audiences remember Jonny Quest as a well-regarded adventure cartoon with a strong first and only season.

## Synopsis

Jonny Quest (1964-1965) is a American animated adventure series created by Doug Wildey, Joseph Barbera and William Hanna for ABC. Its single season of twenty-six episodes follows Jonny Quest, a ten-year-old boy voiced by Tim Matheson, as he accompanies his father, government scientist Dr. Quest (voiced by Don Messick), on expeditions into strange and dangerous corners of the world. Race Bannon (voiced by Mike Road), a tough bodyguard and pilot, and Hadji (voiced by Danny Bravo), a young companion from the East, join the team as they confront unusual phenomena, scheming villains and hostile adversaries. The engine of each episode is a fresh mission: a discovery, a threat, and a hard-fought escape that tests courage and loyalty. Told in a self-contained, case-by-case rhythm, the series balances brisk action with earnest wonder about science and exploration. Its tone is optimistic and adventurous, with a retro Cold War era sense of gadgets and daring journeys. Fans of Batman: The Animated Series, The Adventures of Tintin and Star Wars: Clone Wars will find resonance in its blend of youthful heroism, scientific mystery and globe-trotting action.

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