# Denver, the Last Dinosaur (1988)

> A fun-loving last dinosaur and a band of ingenious young friends dodge fortune seekers on unexpected adventures.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/tv/9381

## Facts

- Seasons: 2
- Episodes: 50
- Episode runtime: 22 min
- Status: Ended
- Genres: animation, family, action, adventure
- Created by: Peter Keefe
- Network: Syndication
- Cast: Pat Fraley, Rob Paulsen, Kath Soucie, Cam Clarke, June Foray, Jack Angel, Brian Cummings, Adam Carl
- TMDB rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0190178/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: none
- Tone: warm, cheerful, whimsical, wholesome, playful

## What critics say

Audiences give the series a mixed but warm reception, valuing its friendly, adventurous tone and its young group of characters.

## Synopsis

Denver, the Last Dinosaur (1988) is an American syndicated animated children's adventure series created by Peter Keefe and produced by World Events Productions and Calico Entertainment. Denver, a fun-loving dinosaur, is voiced by Pat Fraley, and he travels with a band of ingenious young friends, Jeremy, Mario, Wally, Heather, Casey and Shades, voiced by Adam Carl, Cam Clarke, Kath Soucie and others. Their engine is simple: every time the group settles into a quiet routine, fortune seekers pursue Denver, and the friends must hide, outwit and protect him, turning ordinary days into unexpected escapades. Across two seasons totaling fifty episodes, the stories follow a case-of-the-week rhythm built around chases, clever schemes and loyal teamwork. Professor Chin and the mysterious Bertha add eccentric support, while the group's music-band and skateboarding interests give the show a teen-adventure flavor. The tone is warm, cheerful and gently wholesome, with a magical sense of friendship at its heart. Fans of Dinosaucers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and The Land Before Time will find a similar blend of playful animation, creature companionship and kid-friendly peril. It remains an easygoing, comforting watch for younger audiences and nostalgic viewers alike.

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