It even gave rise to a theatrical release, DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp. Closer to home, as Disney's first cartoon show produced for syndication, it paved the way for several others, including Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers and TaleSpin. The term "DuckTales generation" was coined in Hungary, referring to people born in the first half of the 1980s. After the Cold War, the series was the first American cartoon aired in what had been the Soviet Union. It had a wide-ranging impact, showing in more than 100 countries and 25 languages. The original DuckTales lasted 100 episodes, ending its run on November 28, 1990. In others he had to safeguard his lucky charm, the "Number One Dime," from the likes of Magica De Spell. Some revolved around defending his title of "Richest Duck in the World" from the almost as wealthy (and just as Scottish) Flintheart Glomgold. Many episodes saw Scrooge protecting his fortune from theft by an assortment of thugs including the Beagle Boys. And, just like the Barks' comics, DuckTales was often set in exotic locations, telling tales of adventure. He invented everyone from Donald's billionaire uncle Scrooge McDuck to inventor Gyro Gearloose and the incredibly lucky Gladstone Gander. While DuckTales debuted on September 18, 1987, the show got its start in the late 1940s when Disney Legend Carl Barks created most of its characters for the Donald Duck comic books. This month we travel back to 1987 and the premiere of Disney's original DuckTales, which was recently reimagined for a new generation. We hunt through our archives for this monthly featurette, which looks at the history of Walt Disney World and The Walt Disney Company. Please be sure to confirm all current rates, information and other details before planning your trip. Editor's Note: This story/information was accurate when it was published.
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