Oliver and the Artful Dodger

*Oliver and the Artful Dodger*
Oliver and the Artful Dodger
Written by	Blanche Hanalis
Directed by	Joseph Barbera; William Hanna
Starring	Michael Bell; Lucille Bliss; Richard Dawson; Michael Evans; Pam Ferdin; Bernard Fox; Joan Gerber; Anna Lee; Ronald Long; Gary Marsh; Don Messick; Darryl Pollack; John Stephenson; Ngaire Thomson; Jon Walmsley
Theme music composer	Hoyt Curtin; William Hanna; Joseph Barbera
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
Production
Producers	Joseph Barbera; William Hanna
Running time	90 minutes
Production company	Hanna-Barbera Productions
Release
Original network	ABC
Original release	October 21, 1972 (Part 1); October 28, 1972 (Part 2)
Chronology
Preceded by	Willie Mays and the Say-Hey Kid
Followed by	The Adventures of Robin Hoodnik

Oliver and the Artful Dodger is a 1972 American animated television film and a sequel to Charles Dickens' 1838 novel Oliver Twist.^[1] It was broadcast as part of The ABC Saturday Superstar Movie and originally aired in two parts on October 21 and 28, 1972.^[2]

Plot[]

In 1860, after Mr. Brownlow dies, his nephew Sniperly attempts to steal his fortune. It's up to Oliver Twist to stop him. Meanwhile, the Artful Dodger helps children escape from workhouses.

Cast[]

Gary Marsh as Oliver Twist.
Michael Bell as The Artful Dodger and Fishmonger.
Richard Dawson as Sam Sniperly and Furniture Man.
Michael Evans as Narrator.
Pam Ferdin as Louisa and Lilibit.
Bernard Fox as Doctor, Farmer, Constable, and Master Dreadly.
Joan Gerber as Mrs. Puddy, Rose, Tess, and Old Hag.
Anna Lee as Mrs. Grunch, Mistress Dreadly, Farmer's Wife, Old Crone.
Ronald Long as Mr Bumble and Coachman.
Don Messick as Pastry Cook, House Agent, Midget, Workman, and Hero.
Darryl Pollack as Deacon, Happy Harry, and Twig.
John Stephenson as Mr. Brownlow, Mr. Grunch, Goodfriend, Butcher, and Mr. Highbottle.
Jon Walmsley as Flip and Boy.
Lucille Bliss as Additional Characters.
Ngaire Thomson as Additional Characters.

Home media[]

Oliver and the Artful Dodger was released on VHS. It is available on DVD as part of Warner Archive's Hanna-Barbera Specials Collection set, released September 15, 2015.^[3]

External links[]

References[]

^ Erickson, Hal (2005). Television Cartoon Shows: An Illustrated Encyclopedia, 1949 Through 2003 (2nd ed.). McFarland & Co. p. 55. ISBN 978-1476665993.
^ Woolery, George W. (1989). Animated TV Specials: The Complete Directory to the First Twenty-Five Years, 1962-1987. Scarecrow Press. pp. 294–295. ISBN 0-8108-2198-2. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
^ Hanna-Barbera Specials Collection (MOD) | WBShop.com

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[1] Erickson, Hal (2005). Television Cartoon Shows: An Illustrated Encyclopedia, 1949 Through 2003 (2nd ed.). McFarland & Co. p. 55. ISBN 978-1476665993.

[Specials-2] Woolery, George W. (1989). Animated TV Specials: The Complete Directory to the First Twenty-Five Years, 1962-1987. Scarecrow Press. pp. 294–295. ISBN 0-8108-2198-2. Retrieved 27 March 2020.

[3] Hanna-Barbera Specials Collection (MOD) | WBShop.com

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v t Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist
Characters	Oliver Twist Bill Sikes Fagin Mr Brownlow Nancy Rose Maylie Monks The Artful Dodger Charley Bates Mr Sowerberry Mr. Bumble
Film adaptations	Oliver Twist (1909) Oliver Twist (1912) Oliver Twist (1912) Oliver Twist (1916) Oliver Twist (1919) Oliver Twist (1922) Oliver Twist (1933) Oliver Twist (1948) Chitti Tammudu (1962) Oliver! (1968) Oliver Twist (1974) Las Aventuras de Oliver Twist (1987) Oliver Twist (2005) Twist (2021)
Film retellings	Manik (1961) Oliver & Company (1988) Twisted (1996) Twist (2003) Boy Called Twist (2004)
TV adaptations	Oliver Twist (1962 TV serial) Oliver Twist (1982 American-British TV film) Oliver Twist (1982 Australian TV film) Oliver Twist (1985 TV serial) Saban's Adventures of Oliver Twist (1996 TV series) Oliver Twist (1997 TV film) Oliver Twist (1999 TV series) Oliver Twist (2007 TV series)
Play	Oliver! (1960)
Songs	"As Long as He Needs Me" "Consider Yourself" "Food, Glorious Food" "I'd Do Anything" "Oliver!" "Oom-Pah-Pah" "Where Is Love?" "You've Got to Pick a Pocket or Two" "Be Back Soon"
Related	Oliver! (soundtrack to the 1968 film) Escape of the Artful Dodger (2001 TV series retelling) Fagin the Jew (2003 graphic novel) Oliver and the Artful Dodger (1972 TV film) I'd Do Anything (2008 TV series)