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1975
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The Great Grape Ape Show was a popular animated television series that aired in 1975. It starred Marty Ingels, Bob Holt, and Virginia Gregg as the voices behind the beloved characters. The show was produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions, which at the time was renowned for producing classic cartoons such as The Flintstones, The Jetsons, and Scooby-Doo.

In The Great Grape Ape Show, the title character was a giant, purple and anthropomorphic ape that stood over 40 feet tall. Despite his imposing size, Grape Ape had a gentle demeanor and a kind heart. He traveled across the United States in his purple van with his friends, Beegle Beagle and his teenage owners, Tommy and Nancy. Together, they had a series of fun and unusual adventures.

Although The Great Grape Ape Show was only on the air for one season, it quickly became a hit with viewers of all ages. Children loved Grape Ape's antics and silly one-liners, while adults appreciated the show's clever humor and pop culture references. Grape Ape's size made for some interesting plot lines, as he often found himself in unusual or precarious situations.

In addition to Grape Ape, the show's other characters were also quite memorable. Beegle Beagle was a mischievous and opportunistic hound dog who was always trying to make a quick buck. Tommy and Nancy were Grape Ape's human friends who often found themselves in danger, only to be rescued by Grape Ape's extraordinary strength and agility.

The Great Grape Ape Show featured a range of different settings and themes. One episode saw the gang travel to a ghost town, where they had to deal with a group of bandits who were terrorizing the locals. Another episode saw them competing in a go-kart racing tournament. The show also had a number of musical segments, where Grape Ape would break out into song and dance.

Despite its popularity, The Great Grape Ape Show was not without its detractors. Some critics accused the show of being too violent, with Grape Ape using his strength to punch and smash his way out of trouble. Others argued that the show was too formulaic and predictable, with the same basic plot repeated over and over again.

Despite these criticisms, The Great Grape Ape Show remains a beloved classic to this day. Its memorable characters, catchy theme song, and fun adventures have ensured its enduring popularity with fans of all ages. Grape Ape has gone on to become something of a cultural icon, with merchandise such as t-shirts, toys, and even a Funko Pop! figure being produced in his likeness.

Overall, The Great Grape Ape Show was a fun and entertaining series that helped to cement Hanna-Barbera's reputation as one of the premier animation studios of the 20th century. Its legacy continues to live on, more than 40 years after its original run. Fans of classic cartoons and humorous adventure stories alike will find plenty to enjoy in this iconic program.

THE GREAT GRAPE APE SHOW is a series that ran for 1 seasons (16 episodes) between September 6, 1975 and on

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Seasons

16. The Purple Avenger Strikes Again/ The Grape Connection

December 13, 1975

Grape Ape and Beegle Beagle try to help an oppressed village when Ape is mistaken for a local hero in "The Purple Avenger Strikes Again." Beegle and Ape search for the stolen Reallibeeg Ruby in Paris in "The Grape Connection."

15. Ali Beagle And The Forty Grapes/ Grape Five-O

December 6, 1975

Allbad Abubul Amir steals a magic lamp in a bid to take over a kingdom in "Ali Beegle And The Forty Grapes." Mr. Y sets out to steal all the world's islands in "Grape Five-O."

14. To Sleep Or Not To Sleep/ Olympic Grade

November 29, 1975

A sleepwalking Grape Ape is able to do amazing gymnastic feats in "To Sleep Or Not To Sleep." The Grape Ape competes against a robot in the Olympics in "Olympic Grade."

13. S.P.L.A.T.'s Back - Part 1/ S.P.L.A.T.'s Back - Part 2

November 27, 1975

S.P.L.A.T. is back in action to stop a bird gang led by a giant chicken in "S.P.L.A.T.'s Back - Part 1" First of a two-part episode. Beegle tricks the chicken villain into making him a member of his bird gang in "S.P.L.A.T.'s Back - Part 2." Second of a two-part episode.

12. A Grape Is Born/ The First Grape In Space

November 22, 1975

Grape Ape accidentally develops a rock act when he competes in a talent contest in "A Grape Is Born." Beegle and Ape become astronauts in "The First Grape In Space."

11. Return to Balaboomba/ The Indian Grape Call

November 15, 1975

The Grape Ape must free his parents from the city zoo in "Return To Balaboomba." Grape Ape and Beegle are Canadian Mounties trying to rescue a woman from a villain in "The Indian Grape Call."

10. The Incredible Shrinking Grape/ What's A Nice Prince Like You Doing In A Duck Lik

November 8, 1975

Ape shrinks to a six-inch ape when a chemical spills on him in "The Incredible Shrinking Grape." A talking duck appeals to the pair for help, claiming to be a young man suffering from a Harmit's jealous spell in "What's A Nice Prince Like You Doin' In A Duck Like That?"

9. Invisible Ape/ Public Grape No. 1

November 1, 1975

A newly invented soap makes the Grape Ape disappear in "Invisible Ape." A notorious thief replaces Beegle with a lookalike who convinces Ape to take famous monuments for "cleaning" in "Public Grape No.1"

8. Amazon Ape/ Grape Marks The Spot

October 25, 1975

Grape Ape and Beegle go in search of a lost South American city in "Amazon Grape." The pals discover a treasure map while vacationing in Florida in "Grape Marks The Spot."

7. Grapefinger/ Who's New at the Zoo?

October 18, 1975

Beegle must help his French cousin Bonbon recover stolen grapes in "Grapefinger." The Grape Ape races to stop a hunter from kidnapping his parents in "Who's New At The Zoo?"

6. G.I. Ape/ The Purple Avenger

October 11, 1975

When Grape and Beegle accidentally join the army, the army does its best to discourage them in "G.I. Ape." The pair help an oppressed village free itself from a tyrant in "The Purple Avenger."

5. A Knight To Remember/ S.P.L.A.T.

October 4, 1975

The Grape Ape and Beegle Beagle undertake a heroic quest when they are carried back in time to the days of Camelot in "A Knight To Remember." The pals inadvertently join a crime-fighting unit, the Special Police Licensed Animal Team, in their pursuit of the evil Dr. Doolittle in "S.P.L.A.T."

4. The Grape Race/ The Big Parade

September 27, 1975

The pals enter an auto race with a supersleek rocket car in "The Grape Race." Grape Ape falls in love with a balloon shaped like a big blue ape and accidentally foils jewel thieves in "The Big Parade."

3. Flying Saucery/ Thar's No Feud Like An Old Feud

September 20, 1975

Aliens capture the Grape Ape and Beegle, mistaking them for a typical man and his pet in "Flying Saucery." The pals pose as cousins to take part in the Annual Picnic Contest between the feuding Ratfields and the McGoons in "Thar's No Feud Like An Old Feud."

2. Movie Madness/ Trouble At Bad Rock

September 13, 1975

A film director decides to replace his mechanical star with a real oversized ape, and turns to Grape Ape in "Movie Madness." The Grape Ape and Beegle fight bad guys in the old west in "Trouble At Bad Rock."

1. That Was No Idol -- That Was My Ape/ The All American Ape

September 6, 1975

Grape Ape and Beegle Beagle's Hawaiian vacation takes them to an island whose natives worship a strangely familiar god named Momo in "That Was No Idol -- That Was My Ape." Opposing football teams battle over the mighty Grape Ape before a big game in "The All-American Ape."

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