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- TV-Y7
- 1984
- 1 Season
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6.5 (375)
Pole Position was a popular animated television show that aired for just one season, with 13 episodes running from 1984 to 1985. The show followed the adventures of a family of secret agents who worked for the government, and their trusty supercomputer. The team was tasked with solving various mysteries, also accomplished some incredible stunts along the way while racing to find important evidence and pursue justice, all while avoiding capture or harm from the evil organization, V.E.N.O.M.
The series was created by the legendary animation production company DIC Entertainment, which was responsible for creating several other iconic shows, including Inspector Gadget, The Real Ghostbusters, and many others. Pole Position's storyline revolved around Dr. Zachary Darrett, a genius inventor who created the supercomputer, Wheels. Darrett's daughter and son, Tess and Dan, were also part of the Pole Position team, along with two of their friends, Daisy and Roadie.
David Coburn voiced the character of Dan Darrett. Dan was the youngest member of the Pole Position team and was somewhat impetuous, always eager to get involved in the action. Lisa Lindgren voiced the character of Tess Darrett. Tess was the mature and responsible sister, who acted as a team leader and was always on top of things.
Darryl Hickman voiced the character of Dr. Zachary Darrett, the team's creator and the mastermind behind Wheels, the supercomputer. Marilyn Schreffler voiced the character of Daisy Duffield, a reporter who was also a close friend of Tess and Dan. Kaleena Kiff voiced the character of Kuma, a young orphan boy who occasionally helped the team. Jack Angel voice of Alex Sector, the head of the agency that employed the Pole Position team.
Pole Position used a very exciting and unique concept, blending racing and secret agent espionage. Each episode was filled with adventurous and thrilling racing scenes that featured high-speed chases and jumps, to futuristic as well as top-secret technologies. The Pole Position cars, however, were not ordinary vehicles, as they had the ability to transform into a spy vehicle, according to the situation or requirement.
The Pole Position team faced the villainous forces of V.E.N.O.M. The group was led by Miles Mayhem, an evil and ruthless leader who had a thirst for power above all else. Along with his accomplices, Mayhem was always plotting and scheming against the Pole Position team, trying to outsmart them and steal the technology for himself. Overcoming V.E.N.O.M.'s challenges was never easy for the Darrett siblings and their friends, but the help of the supercomputer made things a bit easier.
Overall, Pole Position was an exciting and action-packed television show that captivated audiences with its unique blend of racing and spy intrigue. The show had great animation and soundtracks, with character designs that were ahead of its time. Pole Position had an international following and was popular in many countries worldwide, becoming one of the most memorable animated television shows of the 1980s.
Pole Position is a series that ran for 1 seasons (13 episodes) between September 15, 1984 and on CBS