Arago X-001

Wow. I've been searching for this title for a very long time. Every time I did a search either here on this site, or via an engine like Google, all I got were references to Hanna Barbara's "The Jetsons." And yet this title was in no way affiliated with an American animation studio, much less "The Jetsons" production.

I first saw this little animated gem one afternoon on HBO. I don't know what the original French dialog said in the film, but I found the American English translation (or transliteration) full of wit and humor; a very subtle yet very clever kind of wit.

In fact I liked it so much that I taped it. Regrettably I taped it using my now antiquated and outdated Betamax, and so the only copy I have will probably never see the light of day again.

I wish I could write more about this little piece, but it's been so long that I'm having a hard time recollecting much. I do remember that it's a three part story revolving around a young tycoon, his spaceship and his girlfriend and dog, and how they go on many adventures into the great unknown of outer space. :) I do remember the animation not being the best, but being passable. The stories themselves were rather fun, and the caricatures rather clever. I sincerely doubt this production will ever see another airing to an English speaking audience, but if for some odd reason you catch it watch it. It's not the funniest thing around, but it's rather smart, entertaining, and kid-friendly :)