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jormis29
Since: Mar, 2012
29th Jan, 2024 07:52:52 PM
could it be Sanbarbe Le Pirate translated as Nobeard The Pirate?
I remember this show clearly, but even though I know the name, the era and channel it was aired, I can't find any trace of it online.
The show was called Captain No-Beard (unrelated to the Wiggles character) and was about a dorky-looking pirate captain* who had a burly crew with little respect for him. He'd go on various adventures, though being sort of wimpy and nice, he was completely incompetent at piracy. He also had a waifish, blonde, girlfriend in a white dress who lived in the town the pirates docked in. I don't recall there being an antagonist on the show, but there may have been.
The art style was storybook-like; colourful with round character designs, aimed probably at a 7-8 year old demographic. Also, it was traditional 2D animation and digitally painted.
I should also point out that I watched this on the UK version of Discovery Kids, via the Sky TV network, circa the early to mid 2000s. I don't know if the programming was that different from other countries, but I thought I'd mention.
It could very well be that the show was made in continental Europe and might have been under a different name, but that's just a theory.
If any of this sounds familiar, I'd appreciate some assistance.
Thanks!