The Legend of Zelda (TV Series)


 * This article is about the television program. For information on the series, see The Legend of Zelda (Series). For information on the the first game in the series, see The Legend of Zelda (Game).

During the late 1980s, The Super Mario Bros. Super Show had a programming block on Monday-Thursday. On Friday, The Legend of Zelda was on TV. This show took place after Link's first adventure. He was living in Hyrule Castle, guarding the Triforce of Wisdom (and constantly trying to get Princess Zelda to kiss him), with his friend, Sprite the Fairy. Link also had a catch phrase: "Excuse me, Princess!" He constantly battled Ganon and his minions, such as Stalfos and Moblins. The cast of this series had a crossover episode with Captain N: The Game Master entitled The Quest for the Potion of Power after the Zelda cartoon series had already ended its run. Link and Zelda became recurring guest characters in the show's second season.

In the early 1990s, the series was released on VHS with two episodes per tape. Only four volumes were released in total. In the late 90s/early 2000s, DiC released the entire series on three separate VHS tapes with identical DVDs as well. In 2005, '''Shout! Factory''' released the complete series on DVD in North America. The entire series is also viewable on Hulu.

Cast
Cyndy Preston: Princess Zelda

Jonathan Potts: Link

Len Carlson: Ganon, Moblin

Colin Fox: King Harkinian

Elizabeth Hanna: Triforce of Wisdom

Paulina Gillis: Spryte

Episodes

 * 1) "" (September 8, 1989 [#101])
 * 2) "" (September 15, 1989 [#110])
 * 3) "" (September 22, 1989 [#109])
 * 4) "" (September 29, 1989 [#103])
 * 5) "" (October 6, 1989 [#102])
 * 6) "" (October 13, 1989 [#113])
 * 7) "" (October 20, 1989 [#104])
 * 8) "" (October 27, 1989 [#107])
 * 9) "" (November 3, 1989 [#111])
 * 10) "" (November 10, 1989 [#112])
 * 11) "" (November 17, 1989 [#105])
 * 12) "" (November 24, 1989 [#106])
 * 13) "" (December 1, 1989 [#108])

Show Opening
The opening of the show goes as follows:


 * (Zelda theme music plays, as scene opens up in Link's room. The Triforce of Wisdom is resting on a pedestal. The door opens, and Link and Zelda come into the room)


 * Zelda: This is the Triforce of Wisdom, Link. (Scene changes to Ganon's throne room) The evil wizard Ganon has the Triforce of Power. (Ganon laughs maniacally, as he sends his minions to Hyrule Castle) Whoever gets both Triforces will rule this land forever! You must help me, Link!


 * Link: Hey, for you Zelda, anything!


 * (A short sequence occurs in which Link battles a few Moblins. The scene changes to Link and Zelda riding on horseback,heading towards Ganon's Castle. Moblins come charging out at them, and they jump into the river under the drawbridge. Link lands on some rocks, but Zelda lands in the water, soaking wet)


 * Zelda: (Sarcastically) Nice job, hero!
 * Link: Hey, ex-CUSE me, Princess!

Trivia

 * Link almost never uses his sword to slash at enemies, preferring to use Sword Beams. This was likely done to tone down the violence in the series.
 * Likewise, the Evil Jar is an original contribution to the Zelda mythos. It serves both to explain why enemies respawn after Link kills them, and to soften the violence in the series. Only magical monsters are sent to the Evil Jar when they die, and Link's sword beams cannot kill normal humans.
 * Almost all of the music in the series is orchestrated and based on music from the first game in the series.
 * Most of the sound effects, particularly Link's Sword Beams and the sound effect used for defeated enemies, are also taken from the original game.
 * The appearance of Spryte as Link's fairy companion predates Navi's appearance by almost ten years.
 * The King of Hyrule is named Harkinian on the show. Until recently, it was commonly assumed by fans that this was the King's given name. This name is also given to the King in the Valiant Comics and CD-i games.
 * The running time of all thirteen episodes combined is approximately 255 minutes.