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Inspector Gadget

Animated franchise

Inspector Gadget is a media franchise created by Jean Chalopin, Andy Heyward and Bruno Bianchi that began in 1983 with an animated television series produced by DIC Entertainment. It follows a well meaning but dim witted cyborg police officer who credits himself with solving crimes against the criminal organization M.A.D. and its leader Dr. Claw, even though the real detective work is quietly done by his niece Penny and her dog Brain without his knowledge. The franchise has since expanded across animated and live action television series, animated and live action feature films, video games, comic books and merchandise, and remains active into the 2020s under owner WildBrain, with Disney holding the film rights.

Facts
Start Year
1983 1
Franchise Status
Ongoing 1
Connections

Created By

Bruno Bianchi, Figures
Source Inspector Gadget (Wikipedia)
Jean Chalopin, Figures
Source Inspector Gadget (Wikipedia)

In Medium

Animation, Media Forms
Source Inspector Gadget (Wikipedia)
Source Inspector Gadget (Wikipedia)
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1. Inspector Gadget (Wikipedia)
  • Lead
    Inspector Gadget is a media franchise that began in 1983 with the DIC Entertainment animated television series Inspector Gadget.
  • Infobox: years
    1983-present
  • Created By: Bruno Bianchi, Article text
    Also, the original creators of Inspector Gadget were all involved: Andy Heyward was one of the executive producers; Jean Chalopin wrote or co-wrote all the episodes, in addition to being credited as the new show's creator; whereas Bruno Bianchi directed and produced the series.
  • Created By: Jean Chalopin, Article text
    Also, the original creators of Inspector Gadget were all involved: Andy Heyward was one of the executive producers; Jean Chalopin wrote or co-wrote all the episodes, in addition to being credited as the new show's creator; whereas Bruno Bianchi directed and produced the series.
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