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Inspector Gadget Saves Christmas

  • TV Short
  • 19921992
  • TV-Y7TV-Y7
  • 22m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
276
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Inspector Gadget Saves Christmas (1992)
  • Animation
  • Short
  • Adventure
Inspector Gadget is off to the North Pole to stop Dr. Claw from taking over Santa's elves and workshop.Inspector Gadget is off to the North Pole to stop Dr. Claw from taking over Santa's elves and workshop.Inspector Gadget is off to the North Pole to stop Dr. Claw from taking over Santa's elves and workshop.
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
276
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Chuck Patton
  • Writers
    • Jack Hanrahan
    • Eleanor Burian-Mohr
    • Jean Chalopin(original concept)
  • Stars
    • Don Adams(voice)
    • Frank Welker(voice)
    • Maurice LaMarche(voice)
Top credits
  • Director
    • Chuck Patton
  • Writers
    • Jack Hanrahan
    • Eleanor Burian-Mohr
    • Jean Chalopin(original concept)
  • Stars
    • Don Adams(voice)
    • Frank Welker(voice)
    • Maurice LaMarche(voice)
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    • 7User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 nomination total

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    Inspector Gadget Saves Christmas (1992)
    Inspector Gadget Saves Christmas (1992)
    Inspector Gadget Saves Christmas (1992)
    Inspector Gadget Saves Christmas (1992)

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    Don Adams
    Don Adams
    • Inspector Gadgetas Inspector Gadget
    • (voice)
    Frank Welker
    Frank Welker
    • Brainas Brain
    • (voice)
    • …
    Maurice LaMarche
    Maurice LaMarche
    • Chief Quimbyas Chief Quimby
    • (voice)
    Erica Horn
    • Pennyas Penny
    • (voice)
    • (as Erica Horne)
    • Director
      • Chuck Patton
    • Writers
      • Jack Hanrahan
      • Eleanor Burian-Mohr
      • Jean Chalopin(original concept)
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    • Trivia
      DIC lost the rights to the Saban Entertainment produced Inspector Gadget music once the two corporations parted ways sometime after the first Gadget TV show concluded it's run. This explains why the Inspector Gadget theme was not heard in this 1992 DIC production or the Super Nintendo game that released the following year.
    • Goofs
      Despite what the title says, at no point in the special does Inspector Gadget do anything that saves Christmas; Penny and reindeer do it.
    • Quotes

      Inspector Gadget: Merry Christmas to all and a go-go gadget good night.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Jacket (2005)

    User reviews7

    Review
    Top review
    Go Go Gadget comeback?
    "Inspector Gadget Saves Christmas" was actually the first new piece Inspector Gadget material release since the series went off air. The first and only time I saw the episode was on ABC's Saturday morning cartoon lineup near Christmastime.

    Anyway, the episode is pure "Gadget" fun. The special goes on like a regular episode of the series, with the gizmo-toting inspector doing battle with Dr. Claw and his terrorist group M.A.D. This time though Gadget has to try to save Christmas from the not-so-good doctor. Dr. Claw has hatched up a plan to take control of Santa's workshop at the North Pole and ruin Christmas for all the good little boys and girls. Of course, Gadget is on the case and once again Penny and Brain must guide the bumbling inspector on his way.

    The half-hour special was quite good; I remember the animation being colorful and pretty detailed. The voice-acting was decent; Don Adams reprised his role as Gadget. I don't believe series voice actors Frank Welker (Dr. Claw) and Cree Summer (Penny) returned for the special though. Penny's voice sounded WAY different from the original series.

    Just like an episode of the old series, the show was hilarious. Gadget is clueless as usual, and even tries to arrest the real Santa! Of course, Penny and Brain help Gadget save the day as usual. The Chief returns as the series' old running gag of getting hurt accidentally by Gadget.

    The Inspector Gadget Christmas special was what I hoped to be a the start of a comeback for the beloved walking, talking Swiss army knife. Unfortunately, Gadget didn't fit in this era of post-1980's sophisticated, more "educational" children's entertainment and we haven't seen the Inspector since (the terrible live action Gadget movie, cute little internet Flash shorts and "Gadget Boy" not withstanding). Still, it was great to see an old animated friend return, if just for one half-hour.
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    • Aug 11, 2001

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    • Release date
      • December 4, 1992 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Bigyó felügyelő karácsonyi mentőakciója
    • Production company
      • DIC Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      22 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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