Talespin | DISNEY THIS DAY

Talespin | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 5, 1990

May 5, 2025

On this day in 1990, the animated TV series ‘TaleSpin’ debuted. It aired as part of ‘The Disney Afternoon’ show lineup for a total of 65 episodes over only 15 months. The series featured Baloo, Louie, and Shere Khan from the 1967 film, ‘The Jungle Book.’ ‘TaleSpin’ was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program in 1991. Did you know there was another animated TV series based on ‘The Jungle Book?’ It was called ‘Jungle Cubs!’ [35 years ago in 2025]

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