Have you ever known a set of twins that were nothing alike? Then you’ll have some idea of what to expect from this puzzling cartoon duo. The format divides its time evenly between The Space Kidettes, starkly reminiscent of The Jetsons in style and tone, and Young Samson & Goliath, which is comparable to Thundarr the Barbarian. Depending on your level of intimacy with Hanna-Barbera canon, you will or won’t be familiar with the three different animation styles they employed across their wildly diverse series of cartoons.
The premises for both halves are amazingly simple, but if you love this type of HB cartoon, that won’t surprise you in the slightest. Each new 12-minute adventure sees The Space Kidettes stumble across some new invention or creature and they make the best of their situation, while Young Samson & Goliath either defeats a beast or rescues a maiden. It’s simple, but entertaining at a very basic level. Neither of these represents a particular highpoint in Hanna-Barbera’s library, but they’re nowhere near the bottom of the barrel.
Voice talent for The Space Kidettes and Young Samson include legends like Daws Butler, Don Messick, Janet Waldo, Tim Matheson
This made-to-order DVD set is available exclusively at the WBShop.
DVD Bonus Features These series happened ages before the concept of extras and it’s a made-to-order set, so it’s no surprise there are no additional features.
"The Space Kidettes & Young Samson: The Complete Series" is on sale March 8, 2011 and is not rated. Action, Adventure, Animation, Children & Family, Sci-Fi. Directed by Joseph Barbera, William Hanna. Written by Tony Benedict, Walter Black. Starring Daws Butler, Don Messick, Janet Waldo, Tim Matheson.
