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David the Gnome

Original title: David, el Gnomo
  • TV Series
  • 1985–1987
  • TV-Y
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
2.9K
YOUR RATING
David the Gnome (1985)
David The Gnome
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The fantastic adventures of David and his wife Lisa traveling around the world to save the animals and defeating the trolls.The fantastic adventures of David and his wife Lisa traveling around the world to save the animals and defeating the trolls.The fantastic adventures of David and his wife Lisa traveling around the world to save the animals and defeating the trolls.

  • Creator
    • Claudio Biern Boyd
  • Stars
    • Matilde Conesa
    • Jane Woods
    • Teófilo Martínez
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    2.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Creator
      • Claudio Biern Boyd
    • Stars
      • Matilde Conesa
      • Jane Woods
      • Teófilo Martínez
    • 13User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Episodes26

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    Matilde Conesa
    Matilde Conesa
    • Lisa
    • 1985–1986
    Jane Woods
    • Lisa
    • 1985–1986
    Teófilo Martínez
    • Narrador
    • 1985–1986
    José María Cordero
    • David
    • 1985–1986
    Ramón Langa
    • Swift
    • 1985–1986
    Paco Hernández
    • Holley
    • 1985–1986
    Ángel Egido
    • Pat
    • 1985–1986
    Manuel Peiró
    • Pot
    • 1985–1986
    José Moratalla
    José Moratalla
    • Poopey
    • 1985–1986
    Tom Bosley
    Tom Bosley
    • David
    • 1985–1986
    Christopher Plummer
    Christopher Plummer
    • Narrator
    • 1985
    Vlasta Vrana
    Vlasta Vrana
    • Swift
    • 1985
    Richard M Dumont
    Richard M Dumont
    • King (1987)
    Adrian Knight
    Adrian Knight
    • Pit (1987)
    A.J. Henderson
    • Holler (1987)
    Rob Roy
    • Pat (1987)
    Marc Denis
    Marc Denis
    • Pot (1987)
    Hetty Hagens
    • Lisa (1987)
    • Creator
      • Claudio Biern Boyd
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews13

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    powerforcewillem

    Great!

    I watch this show when I was little on 'kindernet' its a great show because you also learn things about life and respect other creatures David always helping other people or animals in the forest when they need help.

    They story is about the gnomes that live in a forest. They are friends with the animals and nature. Wherever they are in the forest, they are in danger of the mean trolls who are always trying to capture them.

    The fox 'swift' is also fantastic, and also lisa david wife. And they live in a really warmly homey home I want to leave there! one of my favourite animation shows beside 'the simpsons' I give it a 8.7/10
    tbrandol

    Interesting to say the least...

    It's funny. I am not sure if this show is still on in reruns now, but my kids used to watch Nick Jr all the time when they were little and this show was on then. It's cute little kid fare. It would keep them entertained while I did house chores. Funny thing is, it was created in another country (Anime or French animation) and translated and dubbed. As such, there are many vocal, but not verbal, expressions of emotions. One time when the kids were watching it and I was cleaning, I had to keep checking in on them, because without the visual, it almost sounds like a porno film.
    OWUbear

    A great adventure that's about life!

    I used to watch this show on Nickelodeon all the time. It presents the lives of the gnomes very well, and I enjoy seeing their adventures as they contend with trolls. It works very well to explain life's details and Swift always is a great form of transportation. I'd love to have a home like theirs. It's small and yet very useful.
    ParrotTalkBack

    I cried during the last episode

    I used to watch this show when i was little and lived in Portugal. It used to play here in the US on The Family Channel, when it used to be called that. It was definitely awesome! It should be remembered with classics like The Thundercats, The Smurfs, Strawberry Shortcake, My Little Pony and Transformers. I certainly do! (The 80s rocked for cartoons!)

    During the last episode, David and Lisa let Swift go free (what a great name for a fox!) and rode into the forest on the back of a deer and disappeared. My mom found me on the couch crying my little heart out. If I could find David the Gnome on DVD i would die of happiness. This is one those shows i want my children to watch someday.

    I remember watching the Father Dowling mysteries when i was older because Tom Bosley (voice of David) starred in it and i liked hearing his voice. Secret Life of the Gnomes should be put into Adult Swim on the Cartoon Network. Anyone who watched it when they were kids would watch loyally i think. Well, i would. : P
    9Catherine_Grace_Zeh

    Good show

    I used to watch this show when I was a little girl. I only remember it vaguely, though. If you ask me, it was a good show. I remember the opening sequence and theme song vaguely, too. In addition to that, everyone was ideally cast. Also, the writing was very strong. The performances were top-grade, too. I hope some network brings it back so I can see every episode. Before I wrap this up, I'd like to say that I'll always remember this show in my memory forever, even though I don't think I've seen every episode. Now, in conclusion, if some network ever brings it back, I hope that you catch it one day before it goes off the air for good.

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Based on the work of Rien Poortvliet and Wil Huygen.
    • Quotes

      Narrator: Look around you. There are many things to see, that some would say could never be. These things I know. It's true and I will tell you so. They are there to see, if you believe. Trolls and wizards and fairy kings, birds that talk and fish that sing. And if your heart is true, then you will find them, too. In every wish and dream and happy home, you will find a kingdom of the Gnomes.

    • Connections
      Edited into The Gnomes' Great Adventure (1987)

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    • Release date
      • 1987 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Spain
    • Language
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • David el gnomo
    • Production companies
      • BRB Internacional S.A.
      • Televisión Española (TVE)
      • CINAR
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      • 30m
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      • Color

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