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Jem

  • TV Series
  • 1985–1988
  • TV-Y7
  • 22m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
3.5K
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Jem (1985)
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Coming-of-AgeFeel-Good RomanceHand-Drawn AnimationAdventureAnimationDramaFamilyMusicRomanceSci-Fi

Jerrica Benton is secretly the leader of the glamorous and exciting music group, Jem and the Holograms.Jerrica Benton is secretly the leader of the glamorous and exciting music group, Jem and the Holograms.Jerrica Benton is secretly the leader of the glamorous and exciting music group, Jem and the Holograms.

  • Creator
    • Christy Marx
  • Stars
    • Samantha Newark
    • Patricia Alice Albrecht
    • Cathianne Blore
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    3.5K
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    • Creator
      • Christy Marx
    • Stars
      • Samantha Newark
      • Patricia Alice Albrecht
      • Cathianne Blore
    • 34User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Samantha Newark
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    • 1985–1988
    Patricia Alice Albrecht
    Patricia Alice Albrecht
    • Anne…
    • 1985–1988
    Cathianne Blore
    • Aja Leith…
    • 1985–1988
    Charity Campbell
    • Shana Elmsford…
    • 1985–1988
    Britta Phillips
    Britta Phillips
    • Jem
    • 1985–1988
    Ellen Bernfeld
    • Pizzazz
    • 1985–1988
    Samantha Paris
    • Roxanne Pelligrini…
    • 1985–1988
    Michael Sheehan
    Michael Sheehan
    • Rio Pacheco
    • 1985–1988
    Susan Blu
    • Stormer…
    • 1985–1988
    Charlie Adler
    Charlie Adler
    • Eric Raymond…
    • 1985–1988
    Linda Dangcil
    Linda Dangcil
    • Carmen Alonso…
    • 1987–1988
    Marlene Aragon
    • Synergy…
    • 1985–1988
    Louise Dorsey
    • Jetta…
    • 1987–1988
    Noelle North
    Noelle North
    • Video…
    • 1985–1988
    Wally Burr
    • Emmett Benton…
    • 1986–1988
    Cathy Cavadini
    Cathy Cavadini
    • Clash…
    • 1985–1988
    Neil Ross
    Neil Ross
    • Howard Sands…
    • 1985–1988
    Townsend Coleman
    Townsend Coleman
    • Cisco…
    • 1986–1988
    • Creator
      • Christy Marx
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    DaturaD

    truly outrageous!

    If you're an 80s child like me, Jem played a big part in being a kid. Jem had it all; action, adventure, romance, and best of all, music videos to sing along to and pretend you're a rock star!-(the dolls even came with a music tape which featured these songs. Jem totally kicked Barbie's butt!!!). Jem and the Holograms, The Misfits, The Stingers could well have been real 80s bands on their own; they had catchy songs, big hair and a glam/punk sense of style. Tuning in every episode was an absolute must. Jem was the perfect cartoon for the MTV era (another 80s cartoon Kid Video had some cool tunes too). Unfortunately, the show was cancelled in 1988, and we never got to see if Jerrica told Rio the truth about her secret identity!

    I will never forget the thrill and sheer happiness this show brought into my life. It was a constant topic of conversation for me and my friends and it even turned me into the music fan I am today. It would be great to see Jem on TV again someday or on DVD (who knows), to bring back some of that great 80s nostalgia...Jem will always be truly outrageous!!!
    john-p-hanssen-i3v6

    An animated show with positive moral messages--(gasp! shock! horror!)

    I saw Jem for the first time on video last night and could not believe all the positive messages it contained. Kids need more of this now more than ever. Also, I really enjoyed the artistic animation it contained. Favorite episode was when Jem and her friend Dance sacrificed a major award to help lost abused runaways. It was nice to see such morality existing such artistic, creative, and beautiful 80's Bohemian women at the same time. This is a show that is good for the whole family. Hope that it comes back to be viewed for today's kids. Recommended for the entire family. Also, recommended to teach kids values they need for today unlike all the "South Park" or "Beavis and Butthead" trash that's out there today. Go ahead and see it for yourself!! (I'm such a kid at heart!!)
    jewel_9898

    They don't make them like they used to..

    Looking at the trash cartoons they have out nowadays like Pokemon, it makes me really miss this cartoon, and this was probably one of the only cartoons that was made especially for girls! And it was really good and Jem was such a great role model. The songs and the outfits were great! It got a little outrageous at times, (Jem actually won the Indy 500 once!), but hey since Barbie could do every career so why not Jem? I miss this show, it was truly a classic and I'm hoping for either reruns or maybe DVDs one day in the near future
    8NicML

    Another Great '80s cartoon

    Love this cartoon, and like most cartoons from the 1980s, it was a great one. It follows the adventures of Jerrica Benton, who lives a double life as the musical sensation, Jem, and her friends/band mates,the Holograms. On their heels, are the rival band, the Misfits, and their sleazeball manager Eric Raymond, who are obsessed with ruining Jem & the holograms. It has a good number of other characters, such as Rio, Jerrica's/Jem's boyfriend, and during the last season, the other rival band, The Stingers. Also this cartoon taught great life lessons, along with entertaining the viewers. I know a lot of people like to complain that it's villains did get away with committing crimes, but it's a cartoon, let's just have fun folks. Great cartoon, I loved it as a kid back in the '80s, and still love it today, as an adult. It's a shame they don't make cartoons like this anymore.
    wicked_witch81

    The best cartoon ever!

    I feel sorry for kids nowadays,coz' they never had the chance to watch Jem! on tv like we did('we' as in those who consider themselves as the 'children of the 80s').Jem! was THE coolest cartoon show back in the 80's.Well,sure,the characters didn't have super powers like the PowerPuff Girls,or belong in a funny,superficial family like 'The Simpsons',but heck,they had CLASS!The cartoon evolves around rock bands,their rivals and of course,the music scene!Jem was such a hit,she became an icon,a role model for girls and boys alike!Jem has taught me a lot when i was kid,and up until now,she still manages to bring out the best in me!Jem rules!!!

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    • Trivia
      The character of reporter Hector Ramirez would appear in various TV shows made by Sunbow Productions. Besides appearing in Jem, he appeared in episodes of G.I. Joe (1985), InHumanoids (1986) and The Transformers (1984).
    • Goofs
      In the episode "In search of the stolen album", Jem and the Holograms get a ransom note. The first line quite obviously reads "In search of good times," but the girls read out loud and then repeat "In search of good tunes."
    • Quotes

      [the Misfits have been hang gliding and passing out promotional fliers]

      Eric Raymond: Where's Pizzazz?

      Tech Rat: She must be testing my new laser.

      Eric Raymond: [frightened] You let Pizzazz loose... WITH A LASER?

    • Connections
      Edited into Vitamine (1983)

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    • Release date
      • October 6, 1985 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Jem y los hologramas
    • Filming locations
      • Japan(Animation)
    • Production companies
      • Sunbow Productions
      • Marvel Productions
      • Hasbro
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    • Runtime
      • 22m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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