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What was the opinion of the Disney executives on the series, back in 1990/1991?

How did Talespin do, when compared to the other Disney Afternoon series for example?

More important : what was the REAL reason behind the fact that it wasn't renewed for a new season? I have heard that there was this 65 episodes policy, but some other series got more episodes...So what is the truth?

Jymn Magon

Although Disney had shown Duck Tales and Rescue Rangers in after-school time slots, the concept of a 2-hour "cartoon block" (aka "The Disney Afternoon") didn't exist until Tale Spin premiered. (Tale Spin was the New Show of the first Diz Afternoon line-up.) As the linchpin, so to speak, everyone was tickled with the outcome. Our syndicated shows always performed well (#1 shows), and Tale Spin was no different. It had a great lead-in (Gummi Bears, Duck Tales, & Rescue Rangers), so TS did great! And the Disney kingpins were delighted.

However, in answer to your REAL question, I sense there were some execs who weren't 100% behind the series. The merchandising stunk, and what little was done in the way of promotion (especially at the theme parks) was lackluster. So, yes, I've heard rumors that TS did not get the support of other shows.

As for the 65-episode question - yes, that was the norm. Do 65... then stop. (5 shows a week times 13 weeks = 65.) That was true for Rescue Rangers, Darkwing Duck, etc. etc. As far as I know, Duck Tales is the only exception. We originally DID do only 65 DT's, but it was so popular, more were made. So, no, Tale Spin was never "cancelled" or anything like that.

Best,
Jymn

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Steet	July 23, 2009
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Goof Troop also had 78. It seems the 65 episodes rule applied to the first season of each though - some definitely were renewed, but not Talespin or C&D Rescue rangers. A shame it did not get as much support as the others - but well, I consider it to be a little different from the others too... So I assume that no other season has ever been planned?

Pashka_G eraskin	July 23, 2009

I respect Jymn Magon, but he fails because Darkwing Duck series contains 91 episode.

Jymn Magon	July 23, 2009

Although Disney had shown Duck Tales and Rescue Rangers in after-school time slots, the concept of a 2-hour "cartoon block" (aka "The Disney Afternoon") didn't exist until Tale Spin premiered. (Tale Spin was the New Show of the first Diz Afternoon line-up.) As the linchpin, so to speak, everyone was tickled with the outcome. Our syndicated shows always performed well (#1 shows), and Tale Spin was no different. It had a great lead-in (Gummi Bears, Duck Tales, & Rescue Rangers), so TS did great! And the Disney kingpins were delighted. However, in answer to your REAL question, I sense there were some execs who weren't 100% behind the series. The merchandising stunk, and what little was done in the way of promotion (especially at the theme parks) was lackluster. So, yes, I've heard rumors that TS did not get the support of other shows. As for the 65-episode question - yes, that was the norm. Do 65... then stop. (5 shows a week times 13 weeks = 65.) That was true for Rescue Rangers, Darkwing Duck, etc. etc. As far as I know, Duck Tales is the only exception. We originally DID do only 65 DT's, but it was so popular, more were made. So, no, Tale Spin was never "cancelled" or anything like that. Best, Jymn

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