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[[Image:SatAM Title Screen.jpg|240px|right|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' intro screen.]]
 
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'''''Sonic the Hedgehog''''' the television series was a joint effort by [[SEGA]] and [[DiC Entertainment|DiC]] which was released in 1993 on ABC in the United States. While it doesn't follow the [[Sonic the Hedgehog|game]] establishments to a tee, it was still a storyline that was founded by the combined works of SoA (Sega of America) and Sonic Team, before the creative staff at DiC would expand on the story they were provided. Unknown to most Sonic fans, the storyline, the profiles and the world would actually be made by the Sonic Team and SoA prior to any of the workers at Dic handling the story. The American cartoon would be one of action, which differentiated itself from DiC's other Sonic offering during the early 90s, the comical ''[[Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog]]''. Because the two series were released around the same time, fans refer to this series as '''''SatAM''''' (because it originally aired on Saturday mornings).
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'''''Sonic the Hedgehog''''' is an American animated television series created by DiC, also known as "'''''SatAM'''''" because it was originally aired in the United States on a Saturday morning slot. It is loosely based on the video game series of the same name,. The series aired from September 18, 1993 to December 3, 1994 on ABC. The series sharply contrasts with ''[[Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog]]'', a syndicated series that premiered in the same month.
  
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The show takes place on a faraway planet called [[Mobius]]. An evil, bald, dark-eyed and mustachioed scientist named [[Doctor Robotnik]] ([[Jim Cummings]]) invaded and conquered a huge and beautiful city named [[Mobotropolis]], with the help of his intelligent but craven assistant [[Snively]] and his army of laser-toting robot soldiers called [[SWATbot]]s. Robotnik then used a giant airship to turn Mobotropolis into a new city renamed Robotropolis, a polluted city of factories and warehouses.  
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The show ran for two seasons. A third season was in the early planning stages until ABC canceled the show because of low ratings (believed to result from competition with FOX Kids' Power Rangers). After Sonic the Hedgehog was cancelled, reruns of the show appeared on USA Network's USA Action Extreme Team.
  
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Robotnik soon invaded the castle home of the city's king ([[Tim Curry]]) who mysteriously vanished. Robotnik captured the rest of the citizens, including a brainy old hedgehog named [[Chuck]] ([[William Windom]]) and his dog Muttski, and used a machine called the Roboticiser to turn them in to robot slaves. Those who managed to escape retreated into the Great Forest to build a village named Knothole to hide from Robotnik. Among the youngest of the citizens were a group called the [[Freedom Fighters]]. First there's [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] ([[Jaleel White]], or Urkel on Family Matters), Charles' speedy nephew. Then there is his best friend [[Miles Prower|Tails]], a young two-tailed fox who can twirl his tails to fly. Next, there's [[Rotor]], a walrus with a knack for machines. Next, [[Antoine D'Coolette|Antoine]] ([[Rob Paulsen]]), a French coyote with many personality flaws who is the palace guard. Next is [[Bunnie Rabbot]] ([[Christine Cavanaugh]]), a pretty southern cyborg rabbit who would almost certainly have been completely roboticised if not for Sonic (as it were though, she was roboticised up to her waist). Last is the group's leader, [[Princess Sally]] ([[Kath Soucie]]), the king's only daughter.  
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The series was also telecast in Canada on the CTV Network, although it was aired between September 18, 1993, and September 2, 1995. The possible reason for CTV airing the series during the summer of 1995, which ABC never did, was to simply run the rest of the 1994-1995 broadcast year out. The show has not been aired in Canada since its cancellation.
  
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For 10 years, the Freedom Fighters constantly foiled Robotnik's schemes. In the show's second season, a female dragon named Dulcy ([[Cree Summer]]) was a new star. The show went up to 2 seasons and it got cancelled after the final episode, "The Doomsday Project", ended with a cliffhanger (suggesting a new villain for season three... it was subsequently revealed that it would have been a sorcerer from a previous episode, named Ixis Naugus). There were rumors of a third season but it never aired.
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The program was partly recently broadcast on the UK television channels Pop and ITV2. It initially had a complete run on Channel 4 on Sunday mornings.
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Despite its cancellation and limited recent airings, the show enjoys a small but loyal Internet fanbase. The show was also the partial basis for a comic book series called ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'', which continues even a decade after the cartoon's cancellation and still features many of the cartoon's own characters.
  
 
==Episodes==
 
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# [[Sub Sonic]]
 
# [[Sub Sonic]]
 
# [[Sonic Past Cool]]
 
# [[Sonic Past Cool]]
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==Releases==
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Shortly after the shows original run, three VHS cassettes—''Super Sonic'', ''Sonic Racer'' and ''Hooked on Sonics'' were released with two episodes each from season one by DiC. In 2002, ''Super Sonic'' and ''Sonic Racer'' were re-released on VHS, along with the newer DVD.
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[[Image:SatAMUSBoxset.jpg|100px|right]]A 5-episode DVD was released of ''SatAM'' back in 2002, called ''Sonic The Hedgehog-Super Sonic'', but the disc was pulled due to licensing issues with Buena Vista Home Video. However, on March 27, 2007, the entire 26-episode SatAM series was released by Shout! Factory for the United States entitled ''Sonic The Hedgehog: The Complete Series''.
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The Box set has the following front cover, designed by former Archie Sonic Comic writer Ken Penders and has fan art throughout the packaging and discs. The set also features interviews, storyboards and concept art, and deleted/extended scenes not shown in the original airing.
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On September 5, 2007, the UK version of the SatAM boxset was released by Delta Music. Though it features a different cover, its contents are identical to that of the US version. In addition, a DVD containing nine episodes from the first series—''Sonic The Hedgehog: Sonic Boom And Other Episodes''–was released for Region 2 audiences on September 10, 2007.
  
 
==External links==
 
==External links==
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* http://www.satamsonic.com - [[Fans United for SatAM]]
 
* http://www.satamsonic.com - [[Fans United for SatAM]]
 
* http://www.saturdaymorningsonic.com - [[Saturday Morning Sonic]] - a newer SatAM Fan Site, run by [[PorpoiseMuffins]].
 
* http://www.saturdaymorningsonic.com - [[Saturday Morning Sonic]] - a newer SatAM Fan Site, run by [[PorpoiseMuffins]].
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*[http://sonic.vilsy.net/index.php Freedom Fighters Forever] - SatAM fan site featuring screencaps and fan works
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A 5-episode DVD was released based on this show back in 2002, called 'Sonic The Hedgehog-Super Sonic'. But that was pulled due to licensing issues with Buena Vista Home Video. However, on March 27, 2007, the entire 26-episode SatAM series was released by Shout! Factory, with bonus features in it, and is entitled 'Sonic The Hedgehog: The Complete Series'. It is available for ordering at[http://www.amazon.com/Sonic-Hedgehog-Complete-4pc/dp/B000M8N41W/sr=8-4/qid=1167794148/ref=pd_bbs_4/105-7497215-7816447?ie=UTF8&s=dvd].
 
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The Boxset has the following front cover, designed by former Archie Sonic Comic writer Ken Penders.
 
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[[http://www.satamsonic.com/10424_Sonic_72.jpg]]
 
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The Boxset retails at an MSRP of $29.98 USD.
 
  
 
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[[Category:Sonic the Hedgehog (SatAM)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]

Revision as of 20:13, 22 September 2007

Sonic the Hedgehog intro screen.

Sonic the Hedgehog is an American animated television series created by DiC, also known as "SatAM" because it was originally aired in the United States on a Saturday morning slot. It is loosely based on the video game series of the same name,. The series aired from September 18, 1993 to December 3, 1994 on ABC. The series sharply contrasts with Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog, a syndicated series that premiered in the same month.

The show ran for two seasons. A third season was in the early planning stages until ABC canceled the show because of low ratings (believed to result from competition with FOX Kids' Power Rangers). After Sonic the Hedgehog was cancelled, reruns of the show appeared on USA Network's USA Action Extreme Team.

The series was also telecast in Canada on the CTV Network, although it was aired between September 18, 1993, and September 2, 1995. The possible reason for CTV airing the series during the summer of 1995, which ABC never did, was to simply run the rest of the 1994-1995 broadcast year out. The show has not been aired in Canada since its cancellation.

The program was partly recently broadcast on the UK television channels Pop and ITV2. It initially had a complete run on Channel 4 on Sunday mornings.

Despite its cancellation and limited recent airings, the show enjoys a small but loyal Internet fanbase. The show was also the partial basis for a comic book series called Sonic the Hedgehog, which continues even a decade after the cartoon's cancellation and still features many of the cartoon's own characters.

Episodes

Season 1

  1. Heads or Tails (Series Pilot)
  2. Sonic Boom
  3. Sonic and Sally
  4. Ultra Sonic
  5. Sonic and the Secret Scrolls
  6. Super Sonic
  7. Sonic Racer
  8. Harmonic Sonic
  9. Hooked on Sonics
  10. Sonic's Nightmare
  11. Warp Sonic
  12. Sub Sonic
  13. Sonic Past Cool

Releases

Shortly after the shows original run, three VHS cassettes—Super Sonic, Sonic Racer and Hooked on Sonics were released with two episodes each from season one by DiC. In 2002, Super Sonic and Sonic Racer were re-released on VHS, along with the newer DVD.

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A 5-episode DVD was released of SatAM back in 2002, called Sonic The Hedgehog-Super Sonic, but the disc was pulled due to licensing issues with Buena Vista Home Video. However, on March 27, 2007, the entire 26-episode SatAM series was released by Shout! Factory for the United States entitled Sonic The Hedgehog: The Complete Series.

The Box set has the following front cover, designed by former Archie Sonic Comic writer Ken Penders and has fan art throughout the packaging and discs. The set also features interviews, storyboards and concept art, and deleted/extended scenes not shown in the original airing.

On September 5, 2007, the UK version of the SatAM boxset was released by Delta Music. Though it features a different cover, its contents are identical to that of the US version. In addition, a DVD containing nine episodes from the first series—Sonic The Hedgehog: Sonic Boom And Other Episodes–was released for Region 2 audiences on September 10, 2007.

External links

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