Bolek and Lolek (Polish: Bolek i Lolek), also known in English as Benny and Lenny, Jym and Jam and Tim and Tom, are two Polish cartoon characters from the children's animated comedy television series by the same name.[1] The series was created, written and directed by Wลadysลaw Nehrebecki and designed by Nehrebecki, Alfred Ledwig and Leszek Lorek. The series is about two brothers and their fun (and sometimes silly) adventures which often involve spending a lot of time outdoors.
| Bolek and Lolek | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Genre | Buddy comedy Slapstick |
| Written by | Wลadysลaw Nehrebecki |
| Starring | Ewa Zลotowska Danuta Mancewicz Ilona Kuลmierska Danuta Przesmycka |
| Theme music composer | Waldemar Kazanecki Tadeusz Kocyba |
| Country of origin | Poland |
| Original language | Polish |
| No. of seasons | 11 |
| No. of episodes | 174+9 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Producer | Studio Filmรณw Rysunkowych in Bielsko-Biaลa |
| Running time | 9โ10 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | TVP1 Minimax |
| Release | 12 August 1962ย โ 1986 |
History and background
editThe characters were first introduced in 1962. Their names are diminutives of Bolesลaw and Karol. In English, the cartoon was distributed as Benny & Lenny, Jym and Jam and Tim & Tom. In 1973, at the requests from female viewers, a girl character by the name of Tola was added; she lives in the forest and meets the brothers there. Her first appearance was in the episode "Tola". In total, Tola appeared in 30 episodes.
In a similar vein to The Pink Panther theatrical cartoons, most episodes do not have dialogue. Exceptions are feature-length films and the series from the 1980s, where the main characters' voices were done by: Bolek โ Ewa Zลotowska, Ilona Kuลmierska; Lolek โ Danuta Mancewicz, Danuta Przesmycka.
During the period of the Polish People's Republic, Bolek and Lolek were reproduced in a large quantity of toys: action figures, movies, postcards, online arcades, puzzles, etc., which can be seen in the Museum of Dobranocki (bed-time stories) of the PRL. They are also currently made in computer programmes, colouring books, general picture books and games.
The series was popular in many countries, and was one of the few animated films allowed to be broadcast by Iranian television, along with other popular Polish animated cartoon Reksio, just after the Iranian Revolution of 1979.
In 2011, the Bolek and Lolek Monument was erected in Bielsko-Biaลa.
Characters
edit- Bolek (voiced by Ewa Zลotowska and Ilona Kuลmierska) - Lolek's big brother.
- Lolek (voiced by Danuta Mancewicz and Danuta Przesmycka) - Bolek's little brother.
- Tola (voiced by Halina Chrobak) - An ordinary girl who lives deep in the forest and has red hair in pigtails. She wears a white shirt, a blue jumper, white socks and black shoes. In her first appearance in the episode "Tola", Tola is leaving the forest and moved to Bolek and Lolek's house and met them for the first time. According to the episode "Zgubiony ลlad", Tola lives in a wooden cottage in the forest. She is a supporting character in the series.
Telecast and home release
editIn the U.S., some episodes were seen as part of Nickelodeon's Pinwheel from 1977 to 1990, In Canada, the show reran on the French-speaking TVJQ (now Vrak) in the 1980s. For several years, it released videotapes and DVDs. In Catalonia, it was aired on TV3 in Catalan in 1990.[2] It was broadcast in Czechia in 1963 to 2000s as part of Vecernicek cycle.[citation needed] In New Zealand, the series aired on the loose NZBC Television network in 1971.[3]
Television series
edit1. Bolek i Lolek
editBolek and Lolek - 13 Episodes, 1962โ1964.
list of episodes
- 01. Kusza โ The Crossbow (August 12, 1962)
- 02. Yeti โ The Yeti (July 1, 1963)
- 03. Dzielni Kowboje โ The Brave Cowboys (July 1, 1963)
- 04. Skrzyลผowane Szpady โ Crossed Swords (July 1, 1963)
- 05. Pogromca Zwierzฤ t โ The Animal Tamer (July 1, 1963)
- 06. Corrida โ The Bull Fight (July 1, 1963)
- 07. Indiaลskie Trofeum โ The Indian Trophy (July 1, 1964)
- 08. Kosmonauci โ The Cosmonauts (July 1, 1964)
- 09. Krรณl Puszczy โ King of the Forest (July 1, 1964)
- 10. Robinson โ Robinson (July 1, 1964)
- 11. Poลawiacze Skarbรณw โ The Treasure Seekers (July 1, 1964)
- 12. Sportowcy โ The Athletes (July 1, 1964)
- 13. Dwaj Rycerze โ The Two Knights (July 1, 1964)
2. Bolek i Lolek na wakacjach
editBolek and Lolek on Vacation (named Bolek and Lolek on Holiday in the British English version) - 13 episodes, 1965โ1966.
list of episodes
- 01. Lunapark โ The Luna Park (named The Funfair in the British English version) (January 1, 1965)
- 02. Grzybobranie โ Mushroom Picking (January 8, 1965)
- 03. Strzelba i Wฤdka โ The Gun and the Fishing Rod (January 15, 1965)
- 04. Faลszywy Dziadek โ False Grandfather (January 22, 1965)
- 05. Zabawa w Rycerza โ Playing Knight (January 29, 1965)
- 06. Na Biwaku โ Camping (February 5, 1965)
- 07. Pierwszy Dzieล Wakacji โ First Day of the Summer Vacation (named First Day of the Summer Holiday in the British English version) (February 12, 1965)
- 08. Kลusownik โ The Poacher (February 19, 1965)
- 09. ลปyrafa โ The Giraffe (February 26, 1965)
- 10. Przygoda w Pustyni โ Adventure in the Desert (March 5, 1965)
- 11. Skarb โ Treasure (March 12, 1965)
- 12. Autostopowicze โ The Hitch-Hikers (March 19, 1965)
- 13. Morska Przygoda โ The Sea Adventure (March 26, 1965)
3. Bolek i Lolek wyruszajฤ w ลwiat
editBolek and Lolek Travel the World - 18 episodes, 1968โ1970.
list of episodes
- 01. W Stepach Australii โ The Steppes of Australia (July 1, 1968)
- 02. Na Tropach Bengalskiego Tygrysa โ On the Trail of the Bengal Tiger (July 1, 1968)
- 03. Na Wyspach Polinezji โ On the Islands of Polynesia (July 1, 1968)
- 04. Zลote Miasto Inkรณw โ The Golden City of the Incas (July 1, 1968)
- 05. Wyลcig Do Bieguna โ The Race to the Pole (July 1, 1968)
- 06. W Puszczach Kanady โ In the Forests of Canada (July 1, 1968)
- 07. Polowanie Na Goryla โ Hunting the Gorilla (July 1, 1969)
- 08. Na Stokach Kilimandลผaro โ On the Slopes of the Kilimanjaro (July 1, 1969)
- 09. Olimpiada w Mexico โ The Olympic Games in Mexico (July 1, 1969)
- 10. W Krainie 1001 Nocy โ In the Land of the 1001 Nights (July 1, 1969)
- 11. W Piaskach Gobi โ In the Sands of the Gobi (July 1, 1969)
- 12. Gran Premio Argentyny โ The Grand Prize of Argentina (July 1, 1969)
- 13. Na Dzikim Zachodzie โ In the Wild West (July 1, 1970)
- 14. Grobowiec Faraona โ The Tomb of the Pharaoh (July 1, 1970)
- 15. ลowcy Bizonรณw โ The Buffalo Hunters (July 1, 1970)
- 16. Nad Orinoko โ On the Orinoco (July 1, 1970)
- 17. Na Tropach Yeti โ On the Yeti's Trail (July 1, 1970)
- 18. Przemytnik โ The Smuggler (July 1, 1970)
4. Bajki Bolka i Lolka
editThe Tales of Bolek and Lolek - 13 episodes, 1970โ1971.
list of episodes
- 01. Zลota Rybka โ The Golden Fish (November 1, 1970)
- 02. Czerwony Kapturek โ The Little Red Riding Hood
- 03. Czarodziejskie Lustro โ The Magic Mirror
- 04. Tomcio Paluch โ Tom Thumb
- 05. Pantofelek Kopciuszka โ Cinderella's Slipper
- 06. Latajฤ cy Kufer โ The Flying Trunk
- 07. Brzydkie Kaczฤ tko โ The Ugly Duckling (July 1, 1971)
- 08. Lampa Aladyna โ Aladdin's Lamp
- 09. Uwiฤziona Krรณlewna โ The Imprisoned Princess
- 10. Smok โ The Dragon
- 11. Baba Jaga โ The Witch
- 12. Krรณlowa ลniegu โ The Snow Queen
- 13. Zaklฤty Zamek โ The Enchanted Castle (July 1, 1971)
5. Bolek i Lolek na Dzikim Zachodzie
editBolek and Lolek in the Wild West - 7 episodes, 1972.
list of episodes
- 01. Obroลcy Prawa โ Defenders of the Law (December 1, 1971)
- 02. Postrach Teksasu โ The Texas Terror (January 1, 1972)
- 03. Poลcig โ In Hot Pursuit
- 04. Porwany Ekspress โ The Hijacked Express Train
- 05. Koniokrad โ The Horse Thief
- 06. Indiaลski Boลผek โ The Indian Idol
- 07. Tropiciele โ The Trackers (March 1, 1972)
6. Przygody Bolka i Lolka
editThe Adventures of Bolek and Lolek - 63 episodes, 1972โ1980.
list of episodes
- 01. Chory Zฤ b โ A Sick Tooth (July 1, 1972)
- 02. Deszczowe Wakacje โ A Rainy Holiday
- 03. Psiaczek โ The Puppy
- 04. Tola โ Tola
- 05. Biwak โ Camp
- 06. Wycieczka w Gรณry โ A Trip to the Mountains
- 07. Nad Jeziorem โ On the Lake
- 08. Kruk โ The Raven (July 1, 1973)
- 09. W Puszczy โ In the Wilderness
- 10. Wycieczka Samochodem โ A Trip By Car
- 11. Sierpniowa Wฤdrรณwka โ An August Journey
- 12. Zimowe Igraszki โ Winter Fun
- 13. Zdobywcy Przestworzy โ The Conquerors of Space
- 14. Maลpka โ The Monkey
- 15. Zimowe Zawody โ Winter Games (July 1, 1974)
- 16. ลniadanie Na Biwaku โ Camping Breakfast
- 17. Imieniny Toli โ Tola's Birthday
- 18. Pali Siฤ โ Fire
- 19. Tajemnica Toli โ Tola's Secret
- 20. Zielone ลcieลผki โ Green Paths
- 21. Kanarek โ The Canary
- 22. Podwodna Wycieczka โ An Underwater Tour (July 1, 1975)
- 23. Bieg Na Przeลaj โ The Race Across the Country
- 24. Wakacje Na Wsi โ Vacation in the Countryside (named Holiday in the Countryside in the British English version)
- 25. Tresowany Piesek โ The Trained Dog
- 26. Przygoda Na Dwรณch Kรณลkach โ Adventure on Two Wheels
- 27. Na ลปaglรณwce โ On the Sailing Boat
- 28. Zgubiony ลlad โ The Lost Footprint
- 29. ลนrebak โ The Colt (July 1, 1976)
- 30. Wielki Mecz โ The Great Match
- 31. Bocian โ The Stork
- 32. Przyjaciele Bobrรณw โ Beavers' Friends
- 33. Wycieczka Kajakiem โ The Canoe Trip
- 34. Tajemniczy Plan โ Mysterious Plan
- 35. Fotoreporter โ Photoreporter
- 36. Zawody Latawcรณw โ The Kite Race (July 1, 1977)
- 37. Wagary โ Playing Hooky
- 38. Sarenka โ The Deer
- 39. Harcerska Warta โ A Scout's Watch
- 40. Muzykanci โ The Musicians
- 41. Wakacje Nad Morzem โ The Seaside Vacation (named The Seaside Holiday in the British English version)
- 42. Mali Ogrodnicy โ The Little Gardeners
- 43. Zmylony Trop โ The Misleading Track (July 1, 1978)
- 44. Kowboj i Indianie โ Cowboy and Indians
- 45. Zabawa w Chowanego โ Hide and Seek
- 46. Wakacyjne Szlaki โ The Holiday Trails
- 47. Wฤdrowny Cyrk โ The Traveling Circus (named The Travelling Circus in the British English version)
- 48. Wiosenne Porzฤ dki โ Spring Cleaning
- 49. Pocztowy Goลฤ b โ The Homing Pigeon
- 50. Lotnia โ The Hang-Glider (July 1, 1979)
- 51. Morska Wyprawa โ The Sea Expedition
- 52. Prima Aprilis โ April Fool's Day
- 53. Wiosenna Burza โ The Spring Storm
- 54. Byczek โ The Bull
- 55. Cygaลski Wรณz โ The Gypsie Wagon
- 56. Imieniny Mamy โ Mom's Namesday (named Mum's Namesday in the British English version)
- 57. Czarna Bandera โ The Black Flag (July 1, 1980)
- 58. Poduszkowiec โ The Hovercraft
- 59. Wycieczka z Robotem โ Trip with a Robot
- 60. Lolek Lunatyk โ Lolek the Sleepwalker
- 61. Lotnicza Przygoda โ A Flying Adventure
- 62. Zaginฤ ล Piesek โ The Lost Dog
- 63. Chrzest Na Rรณwniku โ Baptism on the Equator (January 1, 1980)
7. Zabawy Bolka i Lolka
editFun with Bolek and Lolek - 7 episodes, 1975โ1976.
list of episodes
- 01. Gokarty โ Go-Carts (December 1, 1975)
- 02. Niezwykลe Odkrycie โ The Incredible Discovery
- 03. Maszeruje Wojsko โ The Army Marches On
- 04. Mali Filmowcy โ The Little Filmmakers
- 05. Niefortunne Niaลki โ The Unfortunate Babysitters (January 1, 1976)
- 06. Opiekunowie Zwierzฤ t โ The Animal Caregivers (January 1, 1976)
- 07. Czarna Dama โ The Black Lady (January 1, 1976)
8. Wielka podrรณลผ Bolka i Lolka
editBolek and Lolek's Great Journey - 15 episodes, 1978.
list of episodes
- 01. Testament Fileasa Foga โ The Last Will of Phileas Fogg (October 14, 1978)
- 02. W Londynie โ In London
- 03. Pechowy Statek โ The Jinxed Ship
- 04. Wioska 40 Rozbรณjnikรณw โ The Village of Forty Bandits
- 05. Maลpi Krรณl โ The Monkey King
- 06. Syn Wodza Mbu-Bu โ The Son of the Chief Mbu-Bu
- 07. Podrรณลผ Na Sลoniu โ Journey on an Elephant
- 08. Tajemnicza ลwiฤ tynia โ The Mysterious Temple
- 09. W Sลuลผbie Buddy โ In the Service of the Buddha
- 10. Ptak ลmierci โ The Bird of Death
- 11. W Gลฤbinach Oceanu โ In the Depths of the Ocean
- 12. Rajska Wyspa โ Paradise Island
- 13. Dziki Zachรณd โ The Wild West
- 14. Powrรณt โ The Return
- 15. Wyspa Bolka i Lolka โ The Bolek and Lolek Island (October 14, 1978)
9. Bolek i Lolek wลrรณd gรณrnikรณw
editBolek and Lolek Among the Miners - 7 episodes, 1980.
list of episodes
- 01. Wuj Karlik โ Uncle Carl (January 1, 1980)
- 02. Zielona Haลda โ The Green Heap
- 03. Skarbnik โ The Treasurer
- 04. Barbรณrka โ The Baborka Celebration
- 05. Pasowanie Na Gรณrnika โ Fit For Mining
- 06. W Starej Kopalni โ In the Old Mine
- 07. Czarne Zลoto โ Black Gold (January 1, 1980)
10. Olimpiada Bolka i Lolka
editOlympics with Bolek and Lolek - 13 episodes, 1983โ1984.
list of episodes
- 01. Tor Przeszkรณd โ The Obstacle Course (December 1, 1983)
- 02. ลปรณลty Czepek โ The Yellow Bonnet (December 1, 1983)
- 03. Zawody ลucznicze โ Archery Games (December 1, 1983)
- 04. Judo โ Judo (December 1, 1983)
- 05. Gol โ Goal! (December 1, 1983)
- 06. ลปeglarstwo โ Sailing (December 1, 1983)
- 07. Slalom โ The Slalom (December 1, 1983)
- 08. Skok w Dal โ The Long Jump (January 1, 1984)
- 09. Pojedynek โ The Duel (January 1, 1984)
- 10. Kolarstwo โ Cycling (January 1, 1984)
- 11. Siatkรณwka โ Volleyball (January 1, 1984)
- 12. Igrzyska โ The Olympic Games (January 1, 1984)
- 13. Nim Zapลonie Znicz โ Before the Torch Is Lit (January 1, 1984)
11. Bolek i Lolek w Europie
editBolek and Lolek in Europe - 5 episodes, 1983โ1986.
list of episodes
- 01. Duch Zamku Lorda MacIntosha โ The Ghost of the Lord MacIntosh's Castle (January 1, 1983)
- 02. W Krรณlestwie Posejdona โ In Poseidon's Kingdom (January 1, 1984)
- 03. W Hiszpanii โ In Spain (January 1, 1985)
- 04. Wyลcig Renรณw โ The Reindeer Race (January 1, 1986)
- 05. Pod Kraterem โ Under the Crater (January 1, 1986)
Films
editFeature films
edit- Wielka podrรณลผ Bolka i Lolka โ Bolek and Lolek's Great Journey (adapted into the 15-episode series of the same name) โ 16 September 1977
- Kawaler Orderu Uลmiechu โ The Knight of the Order of the Smile (sequel to "Great Journey") โ 1979
- Kosmiczna podrรณลผ Bolka i Lolka โ The Cosmic Journey of Bolek and Lolek (Returns in 3D) โ 2011 ( unreleased due to not enough funds )
Episodes edited into films
edit- Bolek i Lolek na Dzikim Zachodzie (Bolek and Lolek in the Wild West) โ 5 December 1986
- Sposรณb na wakacje Bolka i Lolka (How Bolek and Lolek Do Vacations) โ 1986
- Bajki Bolka i Lolka (Tales of Bolek and Lolek) โ 1986
Educational films
editList of films
- Szerokiej drogi โ Godspeed โ 1976
- Gdy zapลonie choinka โ When the Christmas tree lights up โ 1977
- Wystarczy iskierka โ Just a Spark โ 1977
- Zabawa z zapaลkami โ Playing With Matches โ 1977
- Feralny dzieล โ Unfortunate Day โ 1978
- Jutro bฤdzie lepiej โ Tomorrow Will Be Better โ 1978
- Na straลผackim poligonie โ The Fireman Training Grounds โ 1978
- Z ogniem nie ma ลผartรณw โ Fire Is No Laughing Matterโ 1978
- Na drodze โ On the Road โ 1980
References
edit- ^ Crump, William D. (2019). Happy HolidaysโAnimated! A Worldwide Encyclopedia of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Year's Cartoons on Television and Film. McFarland & Co. p.ย 336. ISBNย 9781476672939.
- ^ "Bolek i Lolek". Viasona (in Catalan). Retrieved 2022-11-24.
- ^ "New Polish cartoon". The Press. 5 November 1971.
External links
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