G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero (1983)

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
Premiere	miniseries September 12, 1983 series September 16, 1985
Finale	November 19, 1986
Network/Provider	Syndication
Style	30-minute animated action
Company	Sunbow Productions, Marvel Productions
Seasons	2 + 2 miniseries
Episodes	95
Origin	USA

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero is an animated children's show based on the popular line of action figures. Though the G.I. Joe line of toys had existed since the 1960's, this program was based on the 3" product line of the 1980's, titled Real American Hero.

Cast

Actor	Character	Duration
Main Cast
Arthur Burghardt	Destro	M1	M2	1	2
Morgan Lofting	Baroness	M1	M2	1	2
Mary McDonald Lewis	Lady Jaye	M1	M2	1	2
Michael Bell	Duke	M1	M2	1	2
Chris Latta	Cobra Commander	M1	M2	1	2
B.J. Ward	Scarlett	M1	M2	1	2
Bill Ratner	Flint	M1	M2	1	2
Christopher Collins	Cobra Commander	M1	M2	1	2
Jackson Beck	Narrator	M1	M2	1	2

Seasons

Season	Premiere	Finale				#
Syndication
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero	September 12, 1983	September 16, 1983				5
G.I. Joe: The Revenge of Cobra	September 10, 1984	September 14, 1984				5
Season One	September 12 , 1983	December 13, 1985				55
Season Two	September 15, 1986	November 20, 1986				30

In-Depth

• At a Glance: Additional information about the series

DVD Releases

Title	Release Date	#
Complete Series
The Complete Series	July 23, 2009 (Comic-Con) November 10, 2009 (General)	17	purchase
Season Sets - Rhino
Two Original Mini-Series	May 13, 2003	2	purchase
Season 1, Part 1	January 27, 2004	4	purchase
Season 1, Part 2	June 29, 2004	4	purchase
Season 2, Part 1	August 17, 2004	3	purchase
Season Sets - Shout Factory
Season 1.1	July 14, 2009	4	purchase
Season 1.2	November 3, 2009	4	purchase
Season 1.3	February 2, 2010	4	purchase
Season 2.0	April 27, 2010	4	purchase
Episode Collections
The M.A.S.S. Device	September 1, 2009	1	purchase
Countdown for Zartan	1		purchase