Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears is a Disney animated television series that first aired in the United States from 1985 to 1991. The series was the first animated production by Walt Disney Animation Television, and loosely inspired by the
gummi bear candies; Disney CEO
Michael Eisner was struck with inspiration for the show when his son requested the candies one day. The series premiered on
NBC on September 14, 1985, and aired there for four seasons. The series moved to
ABC for one season from 1989 to 1990, and concluded on September 6, 1991 as part of the
Disney Afternoon television syndication package. Of the series' 65 shows, 30 were double-features, consisting of two 11-minute cartoons, thereby bringing the series total to 94 distinct episodes overall. The show is well-remembered for its theme music, written by
Michael and Patty Silversher and creation of "gummiberry juice" which was a type of magic potion, gaining abilities allow them to bounce away from their hunters.