Prince Planet
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Who is Prince Planet?
Prince Planet is a 12 year old boy from the far away planet, Radion. Sent to Earth to determine if Earth was worthy of joining the Galactic Union of Worlds, Prince Planet spends a year living with Pops and Diana Worthy on their farm disguised as Bobby. Over the course of that year Prince Planet makes many new friends and helps the people of Earth fight against the evil doers out there.
In the end Prince Planet returns home and with the lessons he learned on Earth with his friends he recommends that Earth be allowed to join Galactic Union. After all, the good people outweigh the bad people, especially since Prince Planet has done away with several of the worst.
Prince Planet on Earth
When Prince Planet arrives on Earth he lives with Diana and Pop Worthy and adopts the Earth identity of Bobby. As a normal boy he has no special powers other than his intelligence. He gains his super powers from his Pendant when he holds it and yells Piiiiii Pazow!!
The Pendant
Prince Planet's pendant is powered by radiation beamed to him from Radion. When the pendant runs down Prince Planet loses his powers until it is recharged. Something that to mysteriously happen every single episode.
The pendant's powers:
1. The pendant has the power to turn Prince Planet in to a normal Earth boy, Bobby, and back again.
2. Atomic Conversion Unit; using the power of his pendant Prince Planet can transform items. In one episode he uses it to turn a helicopter engine in to a giant drill.
3. The pendant can protect Bobby automatically in the case of large explosions. But it drains the pendant and leaves him unconscious until it can be recharged by the radiation transmitter on Radion.
4. Flashlight
Prince Planet is a 12 year old boy from the far away planet, Radion. Sent to Earth to determine if Earth was worthy of joining the Galactic Union of Worlds, Prince Planet spends a year living with Pops and Diana Worthy on their farm disguised as Bobby. Over the course of that year Prince Planet makes many new friends and helps the people of Earth fight against the evil doers out there.
In the end Prince Planet returns home and with the lessons he learned on Earth with his friends he recommends that Earth be allowed to join Galactic Union. After all, the good people outweigh the bad people, especially since Prince Planet has done away with several of the worst.
Prince Planet on Earth
When Prince Planet arrives on Earth he lives with Diana and Pop Worthy and adopts the Earth identity of Bobby. As a normal boy he has no special powers other than his intelligence. He gains his super powers from his Pendant when he holds it and yells Piiiiii Pazow!!
The Pendant
Prince Planet's pendant is powered by radiation beamed to him from Radion. When the pendant runs down Prince Planet loses his powers until it is recharged. Something that to mysteriously happen every single episode.The pendant's powers:
1. The pendant has the power to turn Prince Planet in to a normal Earth boy, Bobby, and back again.
2. Atomic Conversion Unit; using the power of his pendant Prince Planet can transform items. In one episode he uses it to turn a helicopter engine in to a giant drill.
3. The pendant can protect Bobby automatically in the case of large explosions. But it drains the pendant and leaves him unconscious until it can be recharged by the radiation transmitter on Radion.
4. Flashlight
Contents at a Glance
Origin
Prince Planet is probably the first cartoon I really remember watching religiously. I used to run home from school to catch episodes on TV on Channel 44 in Chicago. We even started a Prince Planet club in school.
Prince Planet was originally aired in Japan in 1965 and 1966 under the name Yuusei Shonen Papii. Only 52 episodes were made and all were in black and white.
Retitled Prince Planet for the US market, it aired as late as 1976 on tv in the Chicago area on channel 44. I can clearly remember running all the way home just to get to the tv first. Little sisters can be so annoying.
Some people think that one of the reasons Prince Planet didn't continue after the first 52 episodes was the violence in the show. Almost every show ended with Prince Planet killing the bad guy. I think it has more to do with the fact that it was black and white and color was making a huge jump in the market in the late 60s early 70s.
There is still hope among those of us that love all things old that it will finally be released on DVD. But I'm not holding my breath.
Prince Planet was originally aired in Japan in 1965 and 1966 under the name Yuusei Shonen Papii. Only 52 episodes were made and all were in black and white.
Retitled Prince Planet for the US market, it aired as late as 1976 on tv in the Chicago area on channel 44. I can clearly remember running all the way home just to get to the tv first. Little sisters can be so annoying.
Some people think that one of the reasons Prince Planet didn't continue after the first 52 episodes was the violence in the show. Almost every show ended with Prince Planet killing the bad guy. I think it has more to do with the fact that it was black and white and color was making a huge jump in the market in the late 60s early 70s.
There is still hope among those of us that love all things old that it will finally be released on DVD. But I'm not holding my breath.
Prince Planet Episodes
on Hulu
Finally, all 47 episodes of Prince Planet have been uploaded to Hulu. You do have to sit through a few commercials to watch them, but the quality is pretty decent for a 40 year old show.
Prince Planet Episodes
Prince Planet Episodes
The Good Guys
Prince Planet makes a lot of good friends in the year he spends on Earth.
Diane Worthy: Diana is the first Earth person to meet Prince Planet after his crash landing on Earth. She and her father, Pops, let Prince Planet stay on their farm during his stay on Earth. It's a good thing too since Diana spends most of her time getting in to trouble.
Voice Actor: Sandy Warshaw
Pops Worthy: Pop is Diana's father and he allows Prince Planet to live on his farm during his year on Earth. Pop shares his wisdom with Prince Planet and does his part to help him fight the bad guys on Earth.
Voice Actor: Jeff Gillen
Dan Dynamo: Dan becomes Prince Planet's constant companion in episode #2. An out of work studio wrestler, Dan turns to crime to support himself until Prince Planet convinces him to stay on the right side of the law.
After Dan lost his job as a wrestler when he tossed an opponent, The Scowler, through the roof of the colosseum and out in to space, Pops gave him a job and a place to live on the Worthy Ranch.
Voice Actor: Mark Harris
Adji Baba: Adji Baba is an Arabian Wizard from Abadon (Aberdon). With his mechanically powered magic carpet and often mixed up magic, Adji meets Prince Planet in episode #4 while trying to capture the Martian Warlock after the Warlock tried to kill the King of Abadon. Adji spends the next year traveling with Prince Planet and friends fighting evil doers.
Adji and Prince Planet finally kill the Martian Warlock in episode #51 and Adji remains in Abadon as a hero.
Voice Actor: Kurt Nagel
Kevin Kirby: Kevin Kirby is Diana Worthy's uncle and managing engineer of the dam near the worthy ranch.
Diane Worthy: Diana is the first Earth person to meet Prince Planet after his crash landing on Earth. She and her father, Pops, let Prince Planet stay on their farm during his stay on Earth. It's a good thing too since Diana spends most of her time getting in to trouble.Voice Actor: Sandy Warshaw
Pops Worthy: Pop is Diana's father and he allows Prince Planet to live on his farm during his year on Earth. Pop shares his wisdom with Prince Planet and does his part to help him fight the bad guys on Earth.Voice Actor: Jeff Gillen
Dan Dynamo: Dan becomes Prince Planet's constant companion in episode #2. An out of work studio wrestler, Dan turns to crime to support himself until Prince Planet convinces him to stay on the right side of the law.After Dan lost his job as a wrestler when he tossed an opponent, The Scowler, through the roof of the colosseum and out in to space, Pops gave him a job and a place to live on the Worthy Ranch.
Voice Actor: Mark Harris
Adji Baba: Adji Baba is an Arabian Wizard from Abadon (Aberdon). With his mechanically powered magic carpet and often mixed up magic, Adji meets Prince Planet in episode #4 while trying to capture the Martian Warlock after the Warlock tried to kill the King of Abadon. Adji spends the next year traveling with Prince Planet and friends fighting evil doers.Adji and Prince Planet finally kill the Martian Warlock in episode #51 and Adji remains in Abadon as a hero.
Voice Actor: Kurt Nagel
Kevin Kirby: Kevin Kirby is Diana Worthy's uncle and managing engineer of the dam near the worthy ranch. The Bad Guys
Prince Planet also meets some not so nice people on Earth.
Warlock: The Martian Warlock is one of the few recurring bad guys in the Prince Planet series. An evil wizard from Mars, Warlock tries several times to kill Prince Planet until he finally meets his end in episode 51.
Voice Actor: Arnie Warren
Krag: The warlord of Kragmire, Krag is the Master of Misery. Krag is one of Prince Planets main enemies and spends several episodes trying to defeat him. A lover of the cold, he meets his end at the hands of Prince Planet in episode 52 when he and his planet are burned.
Voice Actor: Frank Schuller
Tyranus: Tyranus is the leader of the Dragonites. We meet him in episode 6 where he is converting humans in to dragon men. Working with the Martian Warlock and his giant robot dragon he tries to take over the world until Prince Planet shows up and kills him.
Dr Slidge: We meet Dr. Slidge in episode 8, Robot Island. Dr. Slidge, leader of the Mysterions, build Atomic Bombs that he will sell to anyone. He is killed by Prince Planet at the end of the episode.
Warlock: The Martian Warlock is one of the few recurring bad guys in the Prince Planet series. An evil wizard from Mars, Warlock tries several times to kill Prince Planet until he finally meets his end in episode 51.Voice Actor: Arnie Warren
Krag: The warlord of Kragmire, Krag is the Master of Misery. Krag is one of Prince Planets main enemies and spends several episodes trying to defeat him. A lover of the cold, he meets his end at the hands of Prince Planet in episode 52 when he and his planet are burned.
Voice Actor: Frank Schuller
Tyranus: Tyranus is the leader of the Dragonites. We meet him in episode 6 where he is converting humans in to dragon men. Working with the Martian Warlock and his giant robot dragon he tries to take over the world until Prince Planet shows up and kills him.Dr Slidge: We meet Dr. Slidge in episode 8, Robot Island. Dr. Slidge, leader of the Mysterions, build Atomic Bombs that he will sell to anyone. He is killed by Prince Planet at the end of the episode. Anime on Amazon
Episode Guide 1 - 10
1. A Boy From Outer Space
We first meet Prince Planet on Radion where he works with the Galactic Union keeping the peace. He is chosen to travel to Earth to see if they are worthy of joining the GU. After Prince Planet crash lands on Earth he has no memory at first and helps Pop defend his ranch from Mr. Sylvester Sleach and his henchmen.
2. Giant on the Matters
Introducing Dan Dynamo. Dan is fired from his job as a wrestler because he is so strong that no one can beat him. In an effort to feed himself he turns to crime until he meets Prince Planet.
3. The Formidable Rival
4. The Arabian Magician
Introducing Adji Baba and the Martian Warlock. Prince Planet meets Adji who is hunting the Martian Warlock after an attempt to kill the King of Abadon.
5. The Flying Jelly Fish
6. Dinosaur Men
Abadon is attacked by a giant fire breathing dragon and Adji heads to the Worthy Ranch to get Prince Planet's help. Dr. Quarium and his daughter are captured after learning the truth behind the dragon leading Prince Planet on a rescue mission to Egypt.
7. A Big Showdown
King Petrifon and General Stonite, of the Dumdum Empire, hire Warlock to defeat Prince Planet and conquer the world. But their entire plan hinges on getting Prince Planet's Pendant away from him.
8. Robot Island
On Robot Island Diana, Bobby, and Adji are overcome by robot bees and Diana is captured by the rock robots. Diana experimented on using radiation that makes her small enough to be held in your hand. Dan Dynamo and Kevin Kirby set out to find the three adventurers after Pop becomes worried that they have been gone so long.
9. The Overgrown Lizard
Pop Worthy survives a plane crash on his way to see Dr. Bovius who has created an elixir that makes animals grow to giant sizes. The "Boss" of the Amoeba and his henchmen steal the elixir only to spill it on a lizard that grows in to a giant and goes on a rampage. Warlock returns again.
10. Shaberia
A nuclear test in the Antarctic force the mold, Shaberia, to turn in to a man eating vegetable that lives on ice. Meanwhile, back at the Worthy Ranch, Pop is suffering from a raging fever and is in desperate need of ice.
We first meet Prince Planet on Radion where he works with the Galactic Union keeping the peace. He is chosen to travel to Earth to see if they are worthy of joining the GU. After Prince Planet crash lands on Earth he has no memory at first and helps Pop defend his ranch from Mr. Sylvester Sleach and his henchmen.
2. Giant on the Matters
Introducing Dan Dynamo. Dan is fired from his job as a wrestler because he is so strong that no one can beat him. In an effort to feed himself he turns to crime until he meets Prince Planet.
3. The Formidable Rival
4. The Arabian Magician
Introducing Adji Baba and the Martian Warlock. Prince Planet meets Adji who is hunting the Martian Warlock after an attempt to kill the King of Abadon.
5. The Flying Jelly Fish
6. Dinosaur Men
Abadon is attacked by a giant fire breathing dragon and Adji heads to the Worthy Ranch to get Prince Planet's help. Dr. Quarium and his daughter are captured after learning the truth behind the dragon leading Prince Planet on a rescue mission to Egypt.
7. A Big Showdown
King Petrifon and General Stonite, of the Dumdum Empire, hire Warlock to defeat Prince Planet and conquer the world. But their entire plan hinges on getting Prince Planet's Pendant away from him.
8. Robot Island
On Robot Island Diana, Bobby, and Adji are overcome by robot bees and Diana is captured by the rock robots. Diana experimented on using radiation that makes her small enough to be held in your hand. Dan Dynamo and Kevin Kirby set out to find the three adventurers after Pop becomes worried that they have been gone so long.
9. The Overgrown Lizard
Pop Worthy survives a plane crash on his way to see Dr. Bovius who has created an elixir that makes animals grow to giant sizes. The "Boss" of the Amoeba and his henchmen steal the elixir only to spill it on a lizard that grows in to a giant and goes on a rampage. Warlock returns again.
10. Shaberia
A nuclear test in the Antarctic force the mold, Shaberia, to turn in to a man eating vegetable that lives on ice. Meanwhile, back at the Worthy Ranch, Pop is suffering from a raging fever and is in desperate need of ice.
Episode Guide 11 - 20
11. Fancy Machine
12. S.O.S. Global
13. Gold Picker
14. Attack of the Radioactive Ants
15. The Great Space War
16. The Star in Memory
17. The Space Zoo
18. The Stolen Mount Fuji
19. Pirate Satan
Diana chases after Pegasus only to be captured by the Space pirate, Capt. Kidd. Capt. Kidd tries to kill Prince Planet by setting off a dynamite explosion in a cave.
20. Planet Of Terror
Adji Baba offers to take Prince Planet and Dan Dynamo on a scientific trip to Radion. The trap is sprung when the Hydra agents, posing as Adji Baba, and Warlock land on Planet Hydra and strand Dan and Prince Planet on the planet.
12. S.O.S. Global
13. Gold Picker
14. Attack of the Radioactive Ants
15. The Great Space War
16. The Star in Memory
17. The Space Zoo
18. The Stolen Mount Fuji
19. Pirate Satan
Diana chases after Pegasus only to be captured by the Space pirate, Capt. Kidd. Capt. Kidd tries to kill Prince Planet by setting off a dynamite explosion in a cave.
20. Planet Of Terror
Adji Baba offers to take Prince Planet and Dan Dynamo on a scientific trip to Radion. The trap is sprung when the Hydra agents, posing as Adji Baba, and Warlock land on Planet Hydra and strand Dan and Prince Planet on the planet.
Episode Guide 21 - 30
21. Robot
22. Good-Bye Saturnian
Prince Planet is feeling lonely when a Saturnian, from Saturn of course, crash lands on Earth and is captured by Dr. Frost and his karate robots. Price Planet rushes to his resuce.
23. The Earth Zero Hour
Bobby still misses his mother and while daydreaming by a stream his mother arrives on a space ship. Only Prince Planet's mother turns out to be the evil Martian Warlock.
24. The Ghost Space Ship
A trio of criminals are exiled from Radion in a preprogrammed spaceship only to gain control of the ship when a comet passes too close. This leads to a crime spree in space that only Prince Planet can stop.
25. Battle on a Desert Island
The planet Synchron plans to attack the planet Earth, but they need to eliminate Prince Planet first. To do that they call on the Martian Warlock to attack Adji, Dan and Prince Planet on a desert island.
26. Secret Under the Sea
The Bowmel Brothers try to rob the Zangarian treasure ship that sunk only to find out that Prince Planet is on the same submarine that they are.
27. The Rocket Pilot
Diana's friend Jimmy and Professor Lightburner call to ask Prince Planet to help defend their new rocket from Dr. Karlo and his robot henchmen.
28. Gaist the Devilfish
29. The Gift From Prince Planet
30. Gollen, the Formidable Foe
22. Good-Bye Saturnian
Prince Planet is feeling lonely when a Saturnian, from Saturn of course, crash lands on Earth and is captured by Dr. Frost and his karate robots. Price Planet rushes to his resuce.
23. The Earth Zero Hour
Bobby still misses his mother and while daydreaming by a stream his mother arrives on a space ship. Only Prince Planet's mother turns out to be the evil Martian Warlock.
24. The Ghost Space Ship
A trio of criminals are exiled from Radion in a preprogrammed spaceship only to gain control of the ship when a comet passes too close. This leads to a crime spree in space that only Prince Planet can stop.
25. Battle on a Desert Island
The planet Synchron plans to attack the planet Earth, but they need to eliminate Prince Planet first. To do that they call on the Martian Warlock to attack Adji, Dan and Prince Planet on a desert island.
26. Secret Under the Sea
The Bowmel Brothers try to rob the Zangarian treasure ship that sunk only to find out that Prince Planet is on the same submarine that they are.
27. The Rocket Pilot
Diana's friend Jimmy and Professor Lightburner call to ask Prince Planet to help defend their new rocket from Dr. Karlo and his robot henchmen.
28. Gaist the Devilfish
29. The Gift From Prince Planet
30. Gollen, the Formidable Foe
Episode Guide 31 - 40
31. The Pollen Bomb
32. Operation Rico
33. Rico, the Great Detective
34. A Spy From the Necro
35. The Demon Scientist
36. The Young Spies
37. Pollo The Secret Agent
38. The Magic Glove
39. The Robot Prince
40. Rico's Adventure
32. Operation Rico
33. Rico, the Great Detective
34. A Spy From the Necro
35. The Demon Scientist
36. The Young Spies
37. Pollo The Secret Agent
38. The Magic Glove
39. The Robot Prince
40. Rico's Adventure
Episode Guide 41 -52
41. The Lion in the Desert
42. Crisis on the Earth
43. The Horror of a Snowman
44. Revenge in the Valley
45. The Comet Missile
46. The Mystery of a Mummy
47. The Mystery of Organ
48. Horror at 10:10 PM
49. The Birdman Racket
50. Secret Path into the Earth
51. Ajababa's Grandchildren
52. The Star at Home
42. Crisis on the Earth
43. The Horror of a Snowman
44. Revenge in the Valley
45. The Comet Missile
46. The Mystery of a Mummy
47. The Mystery of Organ
48. Horror at 10:10 PM
49. The Birdman Racket
50. Secret Path into the Earth
51. Ajababa's Grandchildren
52. The Star at Home
Who remembers Prince Planet?
Tell me what you remember about those great cartoons.
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miamifishfan
Aug 8, 2011 @ 7:16 pm | delete
- Memories of the past as i remember living in Miami Fl, coming home from school too, and mom making me grilled cheese sandwiches while we watched Prince Planet, Speed Racer, and then Gilligan's Island..awh, the guud ol days !
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goody24
Jun 21, 2011 @ 3:36 pm | delete
- I remember when Prince Planet first aired in1972 in Chicago on WSNS TV 44 it came on right after Kimba the white lion 12pm about a year later it started coming on twice a day 12pm and 3pm I think the last time it was on the air in Chicago was 1975. Those memories!!
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Feydakin
Dec 5, 2010 @ 12:39 am | delete
- I'm glad everyone likes this lens.. I loved this cartoon so much when I was a kid.. I watched it on Channel 44 as well.. Probably about the same time as you too Holdenium.. I've thought about making a P pendant because I can, but I don't remember ever seeing a Prince Planet TShirt.. At least not in extra fluffy..
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Holdenium999
Dec 6, 2010 @ 1:27 am | delete
- Hey Feydakin..
The only t-shirt I have seen was from an artwork contest that ended about a year ago.. Naturally, I came across this competition about 11months after it had ended.
It was a promo giveaway for Prince Planet coming to Hulu and Youtube. I guess MGM owns the rights to PP now.
I got so excited when I saw this t-shirt on this guy!!!
http://animehel.blogspot.com/2009/11/prince-planet-returns.html
I couldn't find it anywhere online though...
Sometimes you can find PP items on ebay too. I will keep you posted if I find any interesting tid-bits!
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Holdenium999
Dec 5, 2010 @ 12:17 am | delete
- You did such a great job putting this together, THANKS!
I remember Prince Planet very well! Because in kindergarten... I WAS PRINCE PLANET! (At least I thought I was...) My Mom used to call me Peter Planet. I would run home after a.m. kindergarten in time to catch Speed Racer AND Prince Planet back to back. Even at at that young age.. I knew there was something special and extra magical about that type of animation. (Our standard issue American cartoons were so flat and boring to me.) That was 1973, and I would watch it on Channel 44 in Chicago. I was soooo obsessed at 5yo with Prince Planet, that my poor cat and dog routinely had to wear cut-out drawings of Prince Planet's power-pendent made out of paper.. and be flown around the house screaming Paaaa-ZOOWWW!!!!!!!! That pendent.. THAT PENDENT! I had to have that PENDENT!! Anybody know where you can get Prince Planet T-Shirts??
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