A History of Sherlock Holmes in 20th Century Cartoons and Animation

Exploring the appearances of the legendary Sherlock Holmes in cartoons and animation throughout the 20th century, from his animated debut to his futuristic adventures at the end of the millennium. ============================================================= For over a century, Sherlock Holmes has been one of the most celebrated icons of not only mystery fiction but of all literature, and his popularity and influence has expanded beyond the English-speaking world. Debuting in 1887, the adventures of the Great Detective Sherlock Holmes along with his companion Dr. John Watson have been adapted to other media from as early as 1890, and so far have been adapted more than 4,000 times. In fact, no other fictional character has been adapted to other media more often than Sherlock Holmes. As the world's iconic detective, Holmes has been a popular figure in cartoons and animation, appearing in animated adaptations produced around the world in various different languages, showcasing the detective in different guises and in different time periods, while being voiced by a wide variety of talented voice actors. Today, we're going in search of the very first time Sherlock Holmes appeared on our screens in animated form, and track the Great Detective's appearances in character in cartoons and animation throughout the twentieth century. ============================================================= What we will cover in this video: 00:00 - 01:15 - Introduction 01:16 - 02:32 - Early days 02:33 - 03:36 - Mid-century cartoons 03:37 - 04:47 - International renditions 04:48 - 06:50 - Animal versions 06:51 - 08:40 - Sherlock in the future 08:41 - 09:56 - Adventures in the '90s 09:57 - 11:04 - Holmes as the main character 11:05 - 11:45 - Conclusion Your feedback is important, so please like this video if you enjoyed this content and feel free to share your feedback in the comments below. SUBSCRIBE for more cartoon history and turn on notifications so you never miss a video. @toonraider123 FOLLOW us for more cartoon history! Instagram:   / toon_raider_official   Facebook:   / toonraiderofficial   ============================================================ Music: Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio ============================================================ #sherlockholmes #saturdaymorningcartoons #animationhistory