''The Charmkins'' is a

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based on an early 1980s toyline by Hasbro, which was broadcast on October 25, 1983.

Plot

Brown-Eyed Susan and the other Charmkin children of Charmworld go on a quest to rescue Lady Slipper after she is kidnapped by Evil Dragonweed and whisked off to Thistledown to dance for him and his goons.

Cast

The voice cast included: * Ben Vereen as Dragonweed *

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as Brown-Eyed Susan *

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as Poison Ivy *

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as Skunkweed * Martin Biersban as Willie Winkle * Bob Kaliban as Bramble Brother #2 * Lyn Lambert as Lady Slipper * Chris Murney as Briarpatch, Crocus, Bramble Brother #1 * Peter Waldren as Popcorn * Freddi Weber as Blossom * Gary Yudman as Thorny * Patience Jarvis as Announcer * Tina Capland as Announcer

Home media

Family Home Entertainment released the special on VHS in the 1980s.

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Charmkins 1983 films 1983 television films American children's films Films based on Hasbro toys Sunbow Entertainment films Television specials by Marvel Productions 1980s American films