I have to hand it to Turner, he seemed to have a very genuine desire to make a difference and educate kids about the environment with this show and definitely went above and beyond what most executives would generally do to make it a reality
@CarlWatkins5 жыл бұрын
It's crazy that there are 100+ episodes. I watched it semi-regularly growing up and it seemed like I only saw the same 10-15 episodes over and over again lol
@calvomedia84275 жыл бұрын
😂ikr i remember captain pollution. and few other episodes.
@trans80105 жыл бұрын
Remember that episode where Wheeler quits the Planeteers and wishes they never formed and goes back in time to steal away the ring from his past self? They only played it once a week every week till the end of time!
@taradhar32005 жыл бұрын
Carl Watkins LOL 😂
@Dargonhuman5 жыл бұрын
That's because for a long while production troubles meant there were only a handful of completed episodes ready for the premiere deadline, so they just kept showing those few episodes over and over until they had more to broadcast.
@gspotcyplick5 жыл бұрын
@@givmespace it was a perfect formula for hate
@FadeDragontear5 жыл бұрын
Just want to voice my appreciation for the amount of research that goes into each of these episodes. I've been entertained and learned a lot by being subscribed to this channel. Keep up the great work!
@striderreborn14675 жыл бұрын
The episodes that delved into Drug addiction In the form of a fictional drug called "Bliss" and the "Racism" episode that involved gang violence were possibly the most unflinchingly aplomb and left a lasting impression in my youth.
@nostalgiavlog97663 жыл бұрын
Also AIDS
@findantu2 жыл бұрын
I was gonna say this show covered alot and I think Whoopi had something to do with that. Even if kinda dumb sometimes she's pretty outspoken about stuff she cares about at the time.
@nyxnecrodragon42564 ай бұрын
The one on animal experimentation broke me.
@justinratcliffe9475 жыл бұрын
Who thinks there shouldve been a Captain Planet/Toxic Avengers crossover?
@Openreality5 жыл бұрын
That would be cool, Voyager this is one of the series that fell victim to the Satanic panic. Turner never had relevancy, even than. He went loopy
@ryanbarth66914 жыл бұрын
✋
@emperortrevornorton31194 жыл бұрын
Toxic Crusaders was the animated one Toxic Avenger was the one who liked crushing criminal's skulls and dry cleaning elderly criminal lady Time for the toxic crusaders theme song "we are the toxic crusaders and of that we are pretty sure of×5" lol with the sound of an accordion to make your ears bleed
@kurtjk013 жыл бұрын
The Toxic Avenger would clearly kick the living shit out of Captain Planet. Troma beats animation.
@CaraBolsaSTUDIOS3 жыл бұрын
I THINK IN A COMIC OF TOXIE THEY MAKE A PARODY, WITH CORPORAL GLOBE AND THE GLOBETEERS
@anthonybird5465 жыл бұрын
We're the Planeteers! You can be one too Because saving the planet Is the thing to do! Looting and polluting is not the way Hear what Captain Planet Has to say! The Power is.........YOURS!
@KRAFTWERK2K65 жыл бұрын
And now the German version (which i STILL remember) Das Planeten Team ruft dir zu "Mach Mit!" Die Rettung unsrer Erde nur mit Dir geschieht. Plündern und verschmutzen ist nicht gefragt. Hört was Captain Planet zu euch sagt! Ihr habt die Macht!
@richlizard7094 жыл бұрын
R u single?
@WaitingtoHit3 жыл бұрын
When the theme song is the most memorable thing about a show, that's a bad sign.
@Randomark30875 жыл бұрын
🎵Captain Planet! He's a hero! Gonna take pollution down to zero!🎵
@Mekasoundwave5 жыл бұрын
You'll pay for this, Captain Planet!
@jasoncaldwell81995 жыл бұрын
HE FAILED.
@onyx0815 жыл бұрын
🎵He's our powers magnified, And he's fighting on the planet's side.
@mcurran65055 жыл бұрын
🎵Captain Planet, he's our hero, Gonna take pollution down to zero, Gonna help him put asunder, Bad guys who like to loot and plunder!🎵
@lennywright56555 жыл бұрын
🎶 We’re the Planeteers, you can be one too, cause saving our planet is the thing to do, looting and polluting, is not the way, hear what Captain Planet, has to say! 🎶...
@tonythepokemonguy7515 жыл бұрын
The Don Cheadle movie was pretty good
@leyenda61495 жыл бұрын
The thumbnails always turned me off. When i finally clicked on them i couldn't stop cracking up
@realedvardjr5 жыл бұрын
You beat me to it.
@gtf2345 жыл бұрын
Legit I really want a live action Captain Planet movie to star him as Captain Planet. Or if that is not possible, considering he nearly overheated to death in that makeup for the 2011 gag movie, Rhodey in the comics needs a power up that transforms him into a totally lawyer friendly equivalent of Captain Planet- he's dating Captain Marvel right now, let him be Captain Planet.
@vernonhampton58635 жыл бұрын
Next time on Death Battle, Captain Planet vs Swamp Thing.
@bae_ofpigz5 жыл бұрын
I also enjoyed Hotel Rwanda
@kencoleman50075 жыл бұрын
Part of the DIC era budget was because Exxon was legally obligated to create the show after a certain freighter leak.
@Openreality5 жыл бұрын
Mostly because Ted Turner paid too many people off.
@QwyattStorm4 жыл бұрын
Exxon Valdez?
@ScooterinAB3 жыл бұрын
Ha.
@CommodoreFan643 жыл бұрын
So really it was a BS Public PR stunt? 😂
@kencoleman50073 жыл бұрын
@@CommodoreFan64 Retribution in the form of star studded, diversity cast PSA's.
@pixelprime59085 жыл бұрын
Anyone else remember the Captain Planet Marathon that would happen every Earth Day on Boomerang?
@jaggin75615 жыл бұрын
Yep did they stop doing that. The new boomerang has changed a lot.
@nightwarper17605 жыл бұрын
jaggin 75 idk, but Cartoon Network made an abridged episode, it’s on there KZbin channel
@jaggin75615 жыл бұрын
@@nightwarper1760 Thanks for letting me know.
@nightwarper17605 жыл бұрын
jaggin 75 let me know what u think of it
@jaggin75615 жыл бұрын
@@nightwarper1760 I saw it, it was funny. I'm just kind of puzzled a bit because I dont see a balance on cartoon network so this wasnt really unexpected or that intriguing. But for Captain Planet I say it was good. I did laugh so I hope the superhero can make his big return soon. Also have you seen the lil dicky earth song and leonardo DiCaprio is making a live action movie of Captain planet
@PowerOnFun5 жыл бұрын
Wow! I started this video as mostly entertainment and nostalgia, but soon realized that I am learning WAY more than I expected about how monumental Captain Planet actually was. Phenomenal video! Highly educational.
@LeonardoGarcia-qt6lf2 жыл бұрын
Producing tons of plastic figurines wrapped in even more plastic sounds like a great way to save the planet! Thank you TED TURNER! XD
@GeonBell5 жыл бұрын
Man, I'll always always remember the episode when they saw Hitler. And Cap, just being near the guy, was overwhelmed and brought to his knees by Hitler's hatred. That had struck a chord with me and I began looking up info on WW2. Overall, one of my favourite cartoon series. To this day I tell my friends (jokingly) don't litter "cause it'll piss off Gaia" (but I definitely know the show had an impact on my trash disposal habits). I really wish a series like this could work in this day and age, but regardless I am thankful for its impact on a generation.
@RedRanger93055 жыл бұрын
I saw that episode as well, Geon. That was pretty intense. Cap getting weak by Hitler’s hatred and prejudice was rough.
@brandonlyon7305 жыл бұрын
That episode made me wonder what would’ve happened if it was Stalin in that episode buying the bomb. It would’ve been interesting concept considering one of the planeters is from the Soviet Union and even today Stalin is a mixed figure in the former Soviet States, so imagine the drama from that situation.
@RedRanger93055 жыл бұрын
Very True, Braydon. Linka is from the Soviet Union. There definitely would have been drama right there if Stalin had that bomb.
@The-kr9rb5 жыл бұрын
When any dictator looks at you angrily you tend to wig out
@jordil61524 жыл бұрын
Yeah that was a great one. Remember when Captain Planet turned into a dog and mauled those Helter Skelter Manson killers?
@neil3525 жыл бұрын
Remember the power is yours.
@cask824 жыл бұрын
And knowing is half the battle!
@TekkLuthor3 жыл бұрын
Sounds a lot like, "remember, you are the real heroes"
@bern96423 жыл бұрын
@@TekkLuthor he means he is fictional so he can't reallystop pollution. Only real humans can. 😅
@JT55553 жыл бұрын
there is only one solution for earth's pollution: YOU!
@turbinegraphics163 жыл бұрын
It was too subtle, I didn't think about the environment after each episode was over, I think it was more for adults to think they were making a difference.
@justinratcliffe9475 жыл бұрын
A Captain Planet/Superman crossover wouldve worked as well cause it couldve revealed that the destruction of Krypton concerned the future of Earth. Plus Lex Luthor couldve joined forces with all the eco villains.
@MatSpeedle3 жыл бұрын
Even at 38 years old, I still remeber the theme song and sing it >< The message of this show was definately not lost on me :)
@Nepthu4 жыл бұрын
One unique thing about the series is how they aged the Planeteers in the final season. Wheeler, Linka and company went from around 13 years old to 16 by the end of the series and every Planeteer got a re-design where they were slightly older and looked more heroic. It was quite interesting and I wish they had done it sooner.
@Btk48135 жыл бұрын
I still catch myself humming the theme song every once and a while....
@Openreality5 жыл бұрын
Well this documentary didn't help that much. I need to listen to the Duck Tales theme on repeat for a few hours to bleach my mind of this tripe.
@TheACanning5 жыл бұрын
If LaVar Burton isn’t the best person to ever walk this Earth. That man is a global treasure.
@user-si9fx4xb6v5 жыл бұрын
I agree, hearing his voice as Kwame(spelling) was one of the reasons that I tuned into to watch this show. Also I really enjoyed the environmental message of the show. It got me into recycling and being more aware of my actions related to the environment. I had a few of the action figures and even an issue of the Marvel comic book, during my childhood. My fingers are crossed that someday soon the whole series comes out on DVD, especially since their are episodes from the final two seasons that I have never seen.
@brandonpage70875 жыл бұрын
I still, till this day, have tremendous respect for Levar, for always being such a positive role model & for not playing racially stereotypical roles. Loved him in Captain Planet & he made me love reading with Reading Rainbow.
@nightwarper17605 жыл бұрын
Bob Ross?
@Mckxm5 жыл бұрын
LeVar Burton was also in a fun horror movie called The Midnight Hour (1985)
@yohyzo58895 жыл бұрын
I agree 100%! He was a huge influence on me since I pretty much watched everything hes been in since childhood! (Albiet mostly just coincidence). I would have to say that Reading Rainbow was one of my favorite shows as a small kid, and it taught me I wasnt American(😆) since I wanted to visit the places the program would showcase. I want my nephew to grow up to this once he grows up a bit. LeVar must be a real positive dude to be around!
@kevinthomas42395 жыл бұрын
I always thought Richard Dean Anderson, with his naturally flowing mullet would be a great live action Captian Planet.
@claywoodral75874 жыл бұрын
That would be too much majesty for a single film.
@RobCamp-rmc_04 жыл бұрын
And yet Don Cheadle is the _true_ live-action Captain Planet
@dbzispimpin4 жыл бұрын
Theo Von for Captain Planet! lol
@gunslingingbird743 жыл бұрын
Not only that, but he would stop the evil corporation using a paper clip, peanut butter, a ball of navel lint, and a cosmetic mirror.
@Cobralalalala5 жыл бұрын
I loved this show, and while I'm pretty lazy about conservation, it definitely influenced the way I do little things in my everyday life. Also, it was always frustrating that people made fun of heart, but even as a kid I realized that it was a great power, as the others could have been very destructive without it. :)
@Ramipon4 жыл бұрын
If Ma-ti was evil we are all dead >_< its a safe bet he could also control Humans
@dazskadi6123 жыл бұрын
I think it's because he always doubted himself and the rest of the team had to encourage him and give him a pep talk to get him to be brave, Now that I'm an adult i totally get what the writers were doing there, it was a message to kids to say even though it might seem tough, it's worth doing. Which ultimately gets us as kids to act. I work in conservation and land management now, and I can tell you, I feel like Ma'ti most days haha
@pizdamatii50013 жыл бұрын
there was that story arc (i think it was two episodes) with the spirit of mars, gaia's equal, coming to earth. he gave the planeteers gloves that greatly amplified their powers, though they had to take off the rings to put the gloves on. ma-ti refused. part of me always wanted to know what the power of heart dialed up to 11 would have been like :)
@JT55553 жыл бұрын
they actually recently had a captain planet parody character on rick and morty in the form of planetina who morty falls in love with and saves from her version of the planeteers by killing them when they were about to sell her to terrorists. planetina is a very sweet and honest god-like entity but she ends up going on a murderous rampage on everything she sees harming the planet (such as burning alive a bunch of oil workers) and the theory is that the reason she does this is because there was no heart (thus making her more a force of nature and fairly unstable). so ya,point is that i think people (at least those that watch rick and morty) are kind of now getting how important the heart is.XD
@pharsight31945 жыл бұрын
Great video. I once wrote a d&d campaign based on Captain Planet. It was set during the industrial revolution and the planeteers were basically the top five agents in a secret organization. Captain Planet was the combined essence of the original five founding agents resurrected by Gaia into an element avatar for her power. Each planeteer did have a ring, but tapping into those energies was dangerous and only for emergencies. All the villains were reworked for the time period. It was a lot of fun.
@sandradermark84633 жыл бұрын
RLY? Did you? I LUV this premise!!! Victorian/Steampunk Captain Planet...
@pharsight31943 жыл бұрын
@@sandradermark8463 Yep. It was super fun. I should pitch it to Adi Shankur. He does the Bootleg Universe stuff and Castlevania on Netflix.
@Larry3 жыл бұрын
But... the show had a villain named Duke Nukem. Which one came first? 🤔
@stefanocampelli26943 жыл бұрын
Technically the Captain Planet villain came first but apparently the production did not copyright his name so it was fine for 3D Realms.
@bern96423 жыл бұрын
@@stefanocampelli2694 well technically you don't need to copyright your work officially for it to be yours. You just have to prove you created it first. My guess is, it just wasn't something hanna barbera cared about
@OverdriveGamesAnime3 жыл бұрын
@@bern9642 the characters were unique. Since neither is derivative of the other, neither is infringing on any creative aspect.
@sirkiljaoswindmane89013 жыл бұрын
Because of Captain Planet's Duke Nukem, the first Duke Nukem game from 1991 was in fact renamed "Duke Nukum" in an updated version. But when making the sequel, they found out that the name wasn't copyrighted, so Duke became Nukem again in 1993's Duke Nukem II
@cecilfahie7152 Жыл бұрын
This is actually a stupid question
@Red-in4fx5 жыл бұрын
I'm a biologist now, thanks in part to Captain Planet.
@bongojones20273 жыл бұрын
Pretty depressing huh
@Red-in4fx3 жыл бұрын
@@bongojones2027 It has it's ups and downs, but fieldwork, the thrill of discovery, working with local communities and sharing one's experiences and knowledge to those willing to listen and to the next generation is quite fulfilling.
@shinji12643 жыл бұрын
@@bongojones2027 That's what y'all think about science...?
@shinji12643 жыл бұрын
@@Red-in4fx Ignore dude, anybody studying fields of science contribute to tiny steps to move humanity forward, sad y'all have to tug all that dead weight
@Red-in4fx3 жыл бұрын
@@shinji1264 Thank you! I really appreciate it.
@nicoleseraphita76135 жыл бұрын
Really loved the recentish OKKO crossover with Captain Planet, it was a bit on the nose but it was incredibly funny.
@Mekasoundwave5 жыл бұрын
OK KO is a great show and the Captain Planet episode's probably one of the best ones.
@Titleknown5 жыл бұрын
I think it's kinda telling about the modern history of environmentalism that the "punchline" to that ep was how Captain Planet failed at stopping the climatepocalypse. Again, I blame the neoliberal* emphasis on "personal responsibility" over the actual massive societal changes needed to fix stuff combined with the ideological trends currently lumped under "degrowth" that created a perception of environmentally sound living as societally mandated aceticism/austerity. This is why I'm a fully-automated luxury socialist people, read Leigh Alexander y'all! *Which isn't actually left-wing but the academic-y term for the ideology of "Markets are the best, let the market do what it wants, everything must be markets now" that unites the shitty centrist wing of the Democratic party and the shitty entire wing of silicon valley. Academic terms are dumb and confusing like that.
@maren-elenaostfeld170116 күн бұрын
The sexy, evil Dr. Blight appeared in this episode as well! As she meets Boxman she recognized that Boxi is completely overwhelmed by her gorgeous and beautous appearance immediately at first sight! So the super-attractive scientist seduces Boxman in every single moment to exploit him to realize her devlish intentions!!! And Boxi-baby has got such a huge crush on her, that he does every thing she demands! He is that horny by the beautous perfection of Dr. Blight's flawless sexy look that he worships her beauty by totally supporting her to absolutely fulfil her super-polluting plans!!! Dr. Blight always feels herself completely irresistible by her amazing perfectly beautous attractiveness!!! Dr. Blight's super-sexy radiant beauty always has the maximum seducing impact on every single male viewer of her super-flawless super-complemented perfection that surpasses every imaginable men's phantasies of female perfection!!! And her super-shiny, skintight super-sexy jumpsuit even enhances the effect in the greatest manner!!!
@tonyjackson16365 жыл бұрын
Linka's from Eastern Europe huh....we'll ignore her red star belt buckle I guess....
@truefanforum32735 жыл бұрын
Tony Jackson Well, I think Linka being from Eastern Europe shows that even people from combative societies can work together for a common cause. Not necessarily a bad message.
@tonyjackson16365 жыл бұрын
It was just a joke man.
@DoReMi123acb5 жыл бұрын
@@tonyjackson1636 In Soviet Russia, jokes on you!!!!!
@brandonlyon7305 жыл бұрын
There had always been an interesting thought in me about Linka when it came to that episode where they go back in time to World war 2 with Hitler buying a nuke from Dr. Blight. That episode made me wonder what would’ve happened if it was Stalin in that episode buying the bomb. It would’ve been interesting concept considering Linka is from the Soviet Union and even today Stalin is a mixed figure in the former Soviet States, so imagine the drama from that situation.
@ChrisDogg2k65 жыл бұрын
Who else can recite the theme song by HEART? "Looting and polluting, is not the way. Hear what Captain Planet, has to say." "The power, is YOURS!" * buh bam bamp *
@KyosukeShigeru3 жыл бұрын
O.o for the most part, I can hear the instrumentals once the summon for the cap starts...and then it falls into place. That's how catchy it was back then.
@tormuse29162 жыл бұрын
How did I never clue in to the fact that Kwame was voiced by Levar Burton? I watched every episode of Star Trek, the Next Generation; it feels like I should've known this before now.
@alexlemonds28385 жыл бұрын
Dr. Blight was a babe. *wolf whistle.* 😍💕💕
@Biorythym4 жыл бұрын
unfortunately while Blight was originally voiced by Meg Ryan, she was later voiced by Mark Kay Bergman of South Park fame who committed suicide RIP
@matsujonen3 жыл бұрын
The nineties was the decade of ridiculously sexy female cartoon characters. Almost every show had at LEAST one.
@audiooddities99823 жыл бұрын
Oh thank god, i thought i was the only one who thought so..
@Nintendoggy3 жыл бұрын
They predicted the evil symbol that is the Karen haircut.
@Drakonpirata3 жыл бұрын
Dr. Blight to me was basically a female Harvey Dent
@volodymyrzablotsky53722 жыл бұрын
I rooted for the villains as a kid. The glow in the dark Nukem figure was awesome!
@tylermurin61685 жыл бұрын
Idk about pollution but I knew then that color changing action figures we're and still are awesome
@jaylawson62645 жыл бұрын
It caused polution to make them
@BordersDude5 жыл бұрын
It's quite amazing to hear how much of a positive impact this had! Being in Scotland I had the Megadrive game and boy, it was hard!!
@benadrylthundercrotch71445 жыл бұрын
My whole adult life I assumed this was just exploiting the fad of environmentalism for profit, I didn't realize what an honestly positive project this was. Also, Don Cheadle NEEDS to be in the movie.
@Veri7a5 жыл бұрын
"hahahah, everyones a tree......"
@cloudsstar5 жыл бұрын
im cool with that as long as i dont end up as a tree
@Openreality5 жыл бұрын
The secret is IT REALLY IS WHAT YOU INITIALLY ASSUMED. That's why nobody likes Ted Turner because hes a con artist and the foundation isn't really all that it's cracked up to be either, which is why i busted my gut laughing at that point in the video. There Captain Planet Foundation is worse than the DARE program was and the salvation army scam, due to its emotionally manipulative practices.
@isprobablyjobhunting3 жыл бұрын
That voice acting list is...surprising
@MateDrinker333 жыл бұрын
7:45: FUN FACT: Phyllis Diller even made an appearance as "Dr. Good-Air" in the episode focusing on vehicle emission standards.
@fantasticmatic9565 жыл бұрын
We need a new cartoon for kids today, Remember the POWER IS YOURS
@CDRiley4 жыл бұрын
It's not my power, its belong to Electric Company, they won't give me any, I have to paid deposit. That's not fair. ;)
@diefenbakersown3 жыл бұрын
Captain Propaganda?
@brianbuchmeier5 жыл бұрын
I used to have a Captain Planet watch that was water powered. It was a pretty cool concept but kind of annoying that every couple hours I had to go to the restroom and run my hand under water just to tell the time.
@k9builder4 жыл бұрын
Though Captain Planet was an interesting show, there were episodes in which it suggested that not everything was as straight forward as it seemed. I remember, in particular, an episode in which Doctor Blight had created a machine for time travel, and yet it was Gaia who ordered Blight's AI assistant to send Wheeler into the future. Also, there were times when the show bordered on planet worship and would become rather "preachy". There were also times in which the episode's ending was such that I could not help but wonder if the Planeteers themselves hadn't actually done more harm than good, plus it often seemed as if the "villains" weren't simply set up as a gimmick, as their actions never really made any sense. To that end, I could live without a live-action movie ever being made, especially given all the pollution that is generated from making a movie.
@MikeTXBC3 жыл бұрын
The show was excessively preachy, but I guess that's the problem when you create a cartoon to be essentially be a 22-minute animated PSA instead of for entertainment.
@Mujangga2 ай бұрын
Environmentalism is a religion.
@curties2 жыл бұрын
Captain Planet and the Planeteers is one of my favorite shows.
@CappnRob5 жыл бұрын
Captain Planet was a cheesy creation of the Can-Do Optimism of the 90s but damn if I don't still somewhat enjoy it in ways even now. I had no idea that a percentage of the profits made off the series went to environmental charity and that it's still going on today - that actually really improves my perspective on it all, good that they were putting their money to work instead of just platitudes and moralizing.
@bongojones20273 жыл бұрын
can do optimism of the 90's? lol
@MikeTXBC3 жыл бұрын
@@bongojones2027 To be fair, Captain Planet first appeared in late 1990, so the many of the attitudes and ideas were still firmly entrenched in the 1980s, which was decidedly more "upbeat" and "positive." The mid-to-late 90s was when we saw the proliferation of the whole "gritty, so-called realistic, grimdark" motif.
@KenoshiAkai2 жыл бұрын
@@MikeTXBC It was optimism that came in part from Baby Boomers' nostalgia revolving around the twentieth anniversary of Woodstock and Earth Day. They still thought that they could change the world if they just threw enough good vibrations at it.
@VicHD2 жыл бұрын
Curiously, " OK, K.O.! Let's be Heroes" did a crossover episode that expanded on the CP lore. Kwame showed up in an episode and gave out the elemental rings to the cast so they could summon Captain Planet in order to stop Dr. Blights evil plans. Then Captain Planet breaks the bad news to K.O., and the audience, about how he and the Planeteers tried saving the planet years ago only to result in a fruitless victory. Things didn't get better like they had hoped because the effects of climate change became irreversible. Ouch.
@NotThatGuy_YepThatGuy5 жыл бұрын
I have said it before, and I will say it again: this is officially my favorite Channel on KZbin. I dont really understand why, but this episode made me get a little misty.
@ronaldsprowal99785 жыл бұрын
Yes I want a captain planet live Action movie
@xenodragon18805 жыл бұрын
I only have one request mighty Max TV show.
@Veri7a5 жыл бұрын
along with the toys that you will inevitably lose inside your couch XD
@REPVILE5 жыл бұрын
That show was criminally underrated, especially how brilliantly they ended it.
@havard4246183 жыл бұрын
Whenever I'm doing a task that involves 2 or 3 other people, like moving some large/heavy furniture, just as we're about to start I thow in a "let our powers combine!". Anybody else?
@lightninlad3 жыл бұрын
Lmao!!
@deformemvita5 жыл бұрын
Damn, that Kennedy half dollar is a deep cut. Three simultaneous vintage pop-culture references is Jedi level dorkitude. Kudos.
@trinidadmetroid3 жыл бұрын
This show aired when I was a kid in the early 90s in Trinidad on TTT (channel 2). It definitely shaped me into becoming a Geography Teacher / environmentalist.
@CEOdawg5 жыл бұрын
Really did enjoy this show as a kid. I remember the toys, but never bought one. Now that I know that some of the proceeds went to the Captain Planet Foundation, I wish I had.
@jaustill2374 жыл бұрын
I had Kwame, Wheeler, Linka, Mahti, Captain Planet and that giant Rat dude. Getting Gi to complete the team would have been amazing. I read later that she was an exclusive to (Kmart?) Or something like that.
@windsonma82093 жыл бұрын
I Hear Ya If I also Knew I would have had my Parents and Grandparents Buy me More when I was a Kid
@JT55553 жыл бұрын
i was either just a little too young at the time this show was a thing or they just didn't show it enough in canada to make a impact (a impact from the show: i'm still a BIG believer in saving the planet and such) but i wish i'd have known more about all this because i for sure would have gotten the toys (coming from the same chick that was donating to the world wildlife fund way back in elementary school. at least until around the time they sent me a empty toilet paper roll in the mail as a prop to explain what exotic bird traders use to hold birds: that just depressed me and i kinda said fuck it at that point cause my innocent mind was too young to be hearing about all of that). oh well.
@jamesandrewjohnstone19315 жыл бұрын
Yes it was a preachy cartoon but the principles of it are still relevant.
@JR-ju3kj5 жыл бұрын
Well said. Captain Planet could be heavy-handed and preachy in it's message but it was still a great show and like you said, the principles are still relevant.
@JT55553 жыл бұрын
sometimes ya need a little preach: people are stupid and most won't get the point unless you stab them with it.
@xxryan76xx5 жыл бұрын
Great video!!! Please do a video on mighty Max the toys and TV show that would be amazing
@VintageToyGallery5 жыл бұрын
Mighty Max was awesome. The boys version of Polly Pocket.
@atariblue5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely loved the cartoon. In my opinion it has one of the best finales to kid's cartoon ever.
@roachman74965 жыл бұрын
When you look at the Might Max Toys, I have no idea how they came up with such an awesome concept for the cartoon
@kevinthomas42395 жыл бұрын
Mighty Max and Micro Machines playsets were my absolute favorites as a kid. The cartoon was beyond amazing.
@Randomark30875 жыл бұрын
Omg! Yes! I didn't have any of the toys as a kid, but I loved the TV Show!
@freddyvidz3 жыл бұрын
The Captain Pollution angle was one of the best in the '90s. They cpuld have kept it going, but the villains still do their own thing, as selfish evil people do. Would've been great!!!
@Wis_Dom5 жыл бұрын
We could all learn from the Lavar Burton segment.
@legionaireb5 жыл бұрын
We can learn from ANY Levar Burton segment. The man is a genius.
@iBeamer5 жыл бұрын
Loved Captain Planet growing up. Good to know he's still out there teaching and encouraging others to do their part to clean up.
@olyrhys87245 жыл бұрын
Jeez Dan - that was some seriously long placed advertising at the start. Go Monetisation!
@rey51185 жыл бұрын
Oly Rhys Capitalism saves the day!
@FernandoGastelo5 жыл бұрын
Squarespace is really pushing hard. A lot of KZbinrs I follow are starting their videos with 5 min advertisements for Squarespace
@olyrhys87245 жыл бұрын
I do really like Dan’s videos and the Toy Galaxy channel. I’m also not blind to the fact that this is provided at nil cost to me and that people have to make a living. However, if anyone from the channel does read these comments - that was really grating and clunky.
@raminybhatti57405 жыл бұрын
Barbara Pyle was hitting the military press hard. Dang, that shoulder width was impressive.
@RendeRboy3d5 жыл бұрын
I remember being 10 years old and wondering who was making the plastic toys of captain plantet? the villains of the series themselves?
@markuswolf78845 жыл бұрын
Ironically, the landfills are probably full of unpopular Captain Planet toys.
@manundermask66015 жыл бұрын
Captain Planet and subtle are concepts that just can't co-exist.
@darthliquid77885 жыл бұрын
All I know is I need a MAFEX Captain Planet in my collection someday...
@goetkemj5 жыл бұрын
Martin Sheen? That's President Kennedy, you idiot! :) Love the Goonies reference!!!
@kevinthomas42395 жыл бұрын
Yeah, well he played Kennedy.
@adamofgrayskull77355 жыл бұрын
THE POWER IS YOURS
@wray2real3 жыл бұрын
Amazing. I didn't know so many people liked Captain Planet. I watched it because it was the only cartoon on at that time in my area. Really thought it was too cheesey
@greenlanternhg51415 жыл бұрын
I love anything with power rings in it 😁 I know I’ve seen all episodes but I can’t believe it was six seasons long 😲 Great video Mr Larson, Producer Greg 👍🏽✌🏽
@JazGalaxy5 жыл бұрын
Sponsorship!!! Way to go guys! I don’t know you, but I’m proud of how far you guys have come!
@KiyokaMakibi4 жыл бұрын
I remember watching this back in the day and thinking the guy with the heart power really got the short end of the stick 😅
@damienscanlon55853 жыл бұрын
I love that you showed the sword “Sting” when referencing the musician.
@gusbaker4u5 жыл бұрын
Captain Planet was about saving the environment? Huh, I never made the connection
@CanthusOfCandE5 жыл бұрын
So it wasn't a cartoon advertising brylcream? Teaching kids everywhere that they could grow up to have green pointy hair.
@buruzn09 Жыл бұрын
I expected the origin of the show to be more cynical than it appears that it really was. As much respect as I had for the show when I thought it was more cynical, it’s truly impressive that the motivation appears to have been much more earnest than one could probably reasonably expect. That’s probably why it worked.
@brodi815 жыл бұрын
The only reason I watched this show was due to it was on before school and it was a cartoon. I hated it but still watched it. My mom later on in life was like "You loved that show" and I said "No, I tolerated it".
5 жыл бұрын
brodi81 you need to have better taste in shows ‘alternative facts’
@brodi815 жыл бұрын
@David Blyth Shut up baby dick.
@amalfi50004 жыл бұрын
Captain Planet needs a total reboot as long as it’s keeps the true essence of the series. Gaia the primordial spirit of Earth & Captain Planet - formerly the Titan Iapetus. Sixth Planeteer from Australia!!!!!
@mikemayberry71215 жыл бұрын
I grew up and found out that, no, the power never was mine.
@bootlegtoysvietnam55165 жыл бұрын
Great stuff as usual. I remember the cartoon well but don't recall anyone picking up the toys...and I'm also shocked there were 100+ eps. Wow!
@corvus19705 жыл бұрын
Clicked for Don Cheadle. Was not disappointed.
@Corlock785 жыл бұрын
I mean, the theme song even tells us who's side Captain Planet is on, "He's our powers magnified, and he's fighting on the planet's side."
@ToyInsanity5 жыл бұрын
Captain Planet confirmed for Captain Marvel 2! So exciting! 🤣
@Green_Tea_Coffee4 жыл бұрын
I wonder how many of those Captain Planet action figures are now taking up space in landfills.
@PsilentThunderer5 жыл бұрын
I loved this cartoon. I think I still have my Planeteer ID card and ring somewhere in a box. Linka and Gi were so hard to find in the stores in toy form. I loved whoopi as Gaia.
@bigchiefsmackaho3873 жыл бұрын
I got a GeoCruiser for my 5th birthday, and then lost it at the park the very next day. I still get sad when i see a GeoCruiser toy.
@TraveltheRedRoad5 жыл бұрын
I would take my Captain Planet, stick him in a cup of water and chuck it in the freezer to pretend the baddies froze him or sommat. Good ol’ days
@Red-Wolf-Ben3 жыл бұрын
LOL That would make way more sense with Captain America.
@TraveltheRedRoad3 жыл бұрын
@@Red-Wolf-Ben I think I did it based on an episode one time
@FaustoMartense2 жыл бұрын
You need to be on Netflix! The quality of each episode is superb.
@TheBigboss71219875 жыл бұрын
Oh shit it’s Geordi from Star Trek TNG at 11:25. I never realized he voiced Kwame on Captain Planet. It’s true when people say you learn something new everyday. The more you know🌈 lol.
@sliderx18975 жыл бұрын
I always wondered why is always a group of kids or teenagers with attitudes that always get chosen to be superheroes. I always wondered why..... well its because they dont have to go to work tomorrow
@Iwillone5 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised this hasn't been made into a live-action movie yet
@JT55553 жыл бұрын
i'm glad it hasn't: pretty much any attempt could only sully it in the worst ways.
@theomegareviewer37665 жыл бұрын
A team of five environmentalist friends coming together and combining their powers to become the power rangers
@HighHeelKnight5 жыл бұрын
07:56 = The visual references for the voice cast were HILARIOUS!! 🤣
@ericenriquez96715 жыл бұрын
I don't understand why this channel doesn't have more subscribers :(
@TheYowaiskiFish5 жыл бұрын
The Nintendo Video game was so hardddddd
@RickyRicardo034 жыл бұрын
I loved this show, might have a toy or two. Great message, something maybe we need a refreshment of nowadays.
@mcurran65055 жыл бұрын
"G O P L A N E T ! ! !"
@barneysbestbuddy54723 жыл бұрын
I will never get used to Levar Burton's eyes. Big beautiful orbs that are totally normal size and for some reason look totally out of place unless covered by a hair band. But the man has some very good points in this video. He is a legend in his own time, which is pretty admirable.
@chrisw61643 жыл бұрын
TBS can’t broadcast without so-called fossil fuels. Captain Planet can’t survive without the fossil fuel petroleum used to make celluloid.
5 жыл бұрын
You know, this is a character that has always intrigued me. It certainly deserves a reimagining for a new generation
@thenostalgiabusiness5 жыл бұрын
I had the super rare Captain Pollution figure growing up. Bought in the US too, where it supposedly was never sold! Unfortunately, it either got lost during a move or got passed down to a relative, because I've literally looked all over my parents' place, found a lot of my old toys, and still can't find poor Captain Pollution.
@names_are_useless5 жыл бұрын
I'm sure its acting like pollution somewhere in the world :P
@jethroblings5 жыл бұрын
Yes! I've been waiting for this! This show definitely influenced me as a kid. It got me thinking about the environment and my role in protecting it.
@MAGEtvPTB5 жыл бұрын
...wow! That's so many episodes! I am confident that I never saw them all...
@WarhammerGeek5 жыл бұрын
I only remember a handful that I would see over and over. Was shocked to hear it had that many.
@ccggenius5 жыл бұрын
Captain Planet is amazing! He has a power level of Planet!
@diegoborges37165 жыл бұрын
I've never ever met a brazilian named Ma-Ti
@Jayce_Alexander3 жыл бұрын
I've never met a Georgian named Linka either.
@eon0015 жыл бұрын
I want to see a captain planet reboot where captain planet is basically like swamp thing with the avatars powers. The planeteers are like the element benders and give up there powers each time they summon captain planet.
@Jayce_Alexander3 жыл бұрын
When I was in school, this was the cartoon no one really liked, but watched anyway because it was sandwiched between better cartoons. Admitting you liked Captain Planet and the Planeteers was sort of akin to wearing a "kick me" sign. I know people look back on it more fondly nowadays because of the early 90s cheese, the stories that were basically moralizing PSA's, the outdated stereotypes (of course the North American kid had to be an impulsive, selfish jerk), Captain Planet's mullet, the awful theme song, and the fact that the kid who got the power of Heart got seriously shafted, but are there any actual Captain Planet and the Planeteers fans that like the show unironically?
@JT55553 жыл бұрын
there is no advantage to liking this show ironically: it just took people a while to realize the show was right.
@Renkencen Жыл бұрын
Wait, how can you make a video on this WITHOUT mentioning his guest apperance in the show OK KO: Let's Be Heroes! That was the only recently relevently he had! Also I did check the dates and I think that episode was up before this video was uploaded??