The Legend of Calamity Jane
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The Legend of Calamity Jane was an animated television series produced by Canal+
and France 3
. The series followed the adventures of Calamity Jane
. The series was gritty and had a very European animation style. It aired in France and Canada from 1997 to 1998 and in Portugal in 2002.
in 1997. The network gave the series heavy promotion, but they quietly pulled it from their line-up after only three weeks. No reason was ever given (although the show's violence was the most likely plausible explanation). It was stated on Warner Bros.' website that the show would return later in the year, and that Superman: The Animated Series
would be filling in for its timeslot, but this proved to be untrue.
was originally cast as the voice of Calamity Jane. However, two weeks before the show was to premiere, the powers that be decided to re-cast the role. Barbara Scaff got the part. None of the dialogue recorded by Leigh was used in the final show. However, due to the short notice, the promotional ads aired on the WB used the lines by Leigh.
Canal+
Canal+ is a French premium pay television channel launched in 1984. It is 80% owned by the Canal+ Group, which in turn is owned by Vivendi SA. The channel broadcasts several kinds of programming, mostly encrypted...
and France 3
France 3
France 3 is the second largest French public television channel and part of the France Télévisions group, which also includes France 2, France 4, France 5, and France Ô....
. The series followed the adventures of Calamity Jane
Calamity Jane
Martha Jane Cannary Burke , better known as Calamity Jane, was an American frontierswoman, and professional scout best known for her claim of being an acquaintance of Wild Bill Hickok, but also for having gained fame fighting Native Americans...
. The series was gritty and had a very European animation style. It aired in France and Canada from 1997 to 1998 and in Portugal in 2002.
Series run
In the United States, three episodes were aired on The WBThe WB Television Network
The WB Television Network is a former television network in the United States that was launched on January 11, 1995 as a joint venture between Warner Bros. and Tribune Broadcasting. On January 24, 2006, CBS Corporation and Warner Bros...
in 1997. The network gave the series heavy promotion, but they quietly pulled it from their line-up after only three weeks. No reason was ever given (although the show's violence was the most likely plausible explanation). It was stated on Warner Bros.' website that the show would return later in the year, and that Superman: The Animated Series
Superman: The Animated Series
Superman: The Animated Series is an American animated television series starring DC Comics' flagship character, Superman. The series was produced by Warner Bros. Animation and aired on The WB from September 6, 1996 to February 12, 2000. Warner Bros...
would be filling in for its timeslot, but this proved to be untrue.
Production
Jennifer Jason LeighJennifer Jason Leigh
Jennifer Jason Leigh is an American film and stage actress, best known for her roles in Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Single White Female, Last Exit to Brooklyn, Georgia and Short Cuts...
was originally cast as the voice of Calamity Jane. However, two weeks before the show was to premiere, the powers that be decided to re-cast the role. Barbara Scaff got the part. None of the dialogue recorded by Leigh was used in the final show. However, due to the short notice, the promotional ads aired on the WB used the lines by Leigh.
Episode list
| № | Title | Airdate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "A Slip of the Whip" | 13 September 1997 |
| 2 | "An Army of Rogues" | 20 September 1997 |
| 3 | "Like Father, Like Daughter" | 27 September 1997 |
| 4 | "As Easy as One, Two, Three" | 24 March 1998 |
| 5 | "Train Kept a Rollin'" | 7 April 1998 |
| 6 | "The Final Curtain" | 14 April 1998 |
| 7 | "The Way of the Buffalo" | 17 April 1998 |
| 8 | "Troubled Waters" | 21 April 1998 |
| 9 | "Waiting for the Cavalry" | 29 May 1998 |
| 10 | "Dead, or Alive" | 5 June 1998 |
| 11 | "Protege" | 12 June 1998 |
| 12 | "I'd Rather Be in Philadelphia" | 19 June 1998 |
| 13 | "Without a Vengeance" | 26 June 1998 |