Polish children's TV animated characters
Bolek and Lolek monument in
Bielsko-Biała
, where the show was produced
Bolek and 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
Władysław Nehrebecki
and designed by Nehrebecki,
Alfred Ledwig
[
pl
]
and
Leszek Lorek
[
pl
]
. The series is about two brothers and their fun (and sometimes silly) adventures which often involve spending a lot of time outdoors.
History and background
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The characters were first introduced in 1962. Their names are
diminutives
of
Bolesław
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 ? Ewa Złotowska, Ilona Ku?mierska; Lolek ? 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, a
monument to Bolek and Lolek
[
pl
]
was erected outside the
Sfera shopping centre
in Bielsko-Biała.
Characters
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- Bolek
(voiced by Ewa Złotowska and Ilona Ku?mierska) - Lolek's big brother.
- Lolek
(voiced by Danuta Mancewicz and Danuta Przesmycka) - Bolek's little brother.
- Tola
- 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 ?lad
", Tola lives in a wooden cottage in the forest. She is a supporting character in the series.
Telecast and home release
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In 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 1963-1964.
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citation needed
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Television series
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1. Bolek i Lolek
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Bolek and Lolek
- 13 Episodes, 1962?1964.
- 01.
Kusza
? The Crossbow (August 12, 1962)
- 02.
Yeti
? The Yeti (July 1, 1963)
- 03.
Dzielni Kowboje
? The Brave Cowboys (July 1, 1963)
- 04.
Skrzy?owane Szpady
? Crossed Swords (July 1, 1963)
- 05.
Pogromca Zwierz?t
? The Animal Tamer (July 1, 1963)
- 06.
Corrida
? The Bull Fight (July 1, 1963)
- 07.
India?skie Trofeum
? The Indian Trophy (July 1, 1964)
- 08.
Kosmonauci
? The Cosmonauts (July 1, 1964)
- 09.
Krol Puszczy
? King of the Forest (July 1, 1964)
- 10.
Robinson
? Robinson (July 1, 1964)
- 11.
Poławiacze Skarbow
? The Treasure Seekers (July 1, 1964)
- 12.
Sportowcy
? The Athletes (July 1, 1964)
- 13.
Dwaj Rycerze
? The Two Knights (July 1, 1964)
2. Bolek i Lolek na wakacjach
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Benny and Lenny on Vacation
- 13 episodes, 1965?1966.
- 01.
Lunapark
? The Luna Park (January 1, 1965)
- 02.
Grzybobranie
? Mushroom Picking (January 8, 1965)
- 03.
Strzelba i W?dka
? The Gun and the Fishing Rod (January 15, 1965)
- 04.
Fałszywy Dziadek
? False Grandfather (January 22, 1965)
- 05.
Zabawa w Rycerza
? Polish polands Playing Knight (January 29, 1965)
- 06.
Na Biwaku
? Camping (February 5, 1965)
- 07.
Pierwszy Dzie? Wakacji
? First Day of the Summer Vacation (February 12, 1965)
- 08.
Kłusownik
? The Poacher (February 19, 1965)
- 09.
?yrafa
? The Giraffe (February 26, 1965)
- 10.
Przygoda w Pustyni
? Adventure in the Desert (March 5, 1965)
- 11.
Skarb
? Treasure (March 12, 1965)
- 12.
Autostopowicze
? The Hitch-Hikers (March 19, 1965)
- 13.
Morska Przygoda
? The Sea Adventure (March 26, 1965)
3. Bolek i Lolek wyruszaj? w ?wiat
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Benny and Lenny travel the world
- 18 episodes, 1968?1970.
- 01.
W Stepach Australii
? The Steppes of Australia (July 1, 1968)
- 02.
Na Tropach Bengalskiego Tygrysa
? On the Trail of the Bengal Tiger (July 1, 1968)
- 03.
Na Wyspach Polinezji
? On the Islands of Polynesia (July 1, 1968)
- 04.
Złote Miasto Inkow
? The Golden City of the Incas (July 1, 1968)
- 05.
Wy?cig Do Bieguna
? The Race to the Pole (July 1, 1968)
- 06.
W Puszczach Kanady
? In the Forests of Canada (July 1, 1968)
- 07.
Polowanie Na Goryla
? Hunting the Gorilla (July 1, 1969)
- 08.
Na Stokach Kilimand?aro
? On the Slopes of the Kilimanjaro (July 1, 1969)
- 09.
Olimpiada w Mexico
? The Olympic Games in Mexico (July 1, 1969)
- 10.
W Krainie 1001 Nocy
? In the Land of the 1001 Nights (July 1, 1969)
- 11.
W Piaskach Gobi
? In the Sands of the Gobi (July 1, 1969)
- 12.
Gran Premio Argentyny
? The Grand Prize of Argentina (July 1, 1969)
- 13.
Na Dzikim Zachodzie
? In the Wild West (July 1, 1970)
- 14.
Grobowiec Faraona
? The Tomb of the Pharaoh (July 1, 1970)
- 15.
Łowcy Bizonow
? The Buffalo Hunters (July 1, 1970)
- 16.
Nad Orinoko
? On the Orinoco (July 1, 1970)
- 17.
Na Tropach Yeti
? On the Yeti's Trail (July 1, 1970)
- 18.
Przemytnik
? The Smuggler (July 1, 1970)
4. Bajki Bolka i Lolka
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The Tales of Bolek and Lolek
- 13 episodes, 1970?1971.
- 01.
Złota Rybka
? The Golden Fish (November 1, 1970)
- 02.
Czerwony Kapturek
? The Little Red Riding Hood
- 03.
Czarodziejskie Lustro
? The Magic Mirror
- 04.
Tomcio Paluch
? Tom Thumb
- 05.
Pantofelek Kopciuszka
? Cinderella's Slipper
- 06.
Lataj?cy Kufer
? The Flying Trunk
- 07.
Brzydkie Kacz?tko
? The Ugly Duckling (July 1, 1971)
- 08.
Lampa Aladyna
? Aladdin's Lamp
- 09.
Uwi?ziona Krolewna
? The Imprisoned Princess
- 10.
Smok
? The Dragon
- 11.
Baba Jaga
? The Witch
- 12.
Krolowa ?niegu
? The Snow Queen
- 13.
Zakl?ty Zamek
? The Enchanted Castle (July 1, 1971)
5. Bolek i Lolek na Dzikim Zachodzie
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Benny and Lenny in the Wild West
- 7 episodes, 1972.
- 01.
Obro?cy Prawa
? Defenders of the Law (December 1, 1971)
- 02.
Postrach Teksasu
? The Texas Terror (January 1, 1972)
- 03.
Po?cig
? In Hot Pursuit
- 04.
Porwany Ekspress
? The Hijacked Express Train
- 05.
Koniokrad
? The Horse Thief
- 06.
India?ski Bo?ek
? The Indian Idol
- 07.
Tropiciele
? The Trackers (March 1, 1972)
6. Przygody Bolka i Lolka
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The Adventures of Bolek and Lolek
- 63 episodes, 1972?1980.
- 01.
Chory Z?b
? A Sick Tooth (July 1, 1972)
- 02.
Deszczowe Wakacje
? A Rainy Holiday
- 03.
Psiaczek
? The Puppy
- 04.
Tola
? Tola
- 05.
Biwak
? Camp
- 06.
Wycieczka w Gory
? A Trip to the Mountains
- 07.
Nad Jeziorem
? On the Lake
- 08.
Kruk
? The Raven (July 1, 1973)
- 09.
W Puszczy
? In the Wilderness
- 10.
Wycieczka Samochodem
? A Trip By Car
- 11.
Sierpniowa W?drowka
? An August Journey
- 12.
Zimowe Igraszki
? Winter Fun
- 13.
Zdobywcy Przestworzy
? The Conquerors of Space
- 14.
Małpka
? The Monkey
- 15.
Zimowe Zawody
? Winter Games (July 1, 1974)
- 16.
?niadanie Na Biwaku
? Camping Breakfast
- 17.
Imieniny Toli
? Tola's Birthday
- 18.
Pali Si?
? Fire
- 19.
Tajemnica Toli
? Tola's Secret
- 20.
Zielone ?cie?ki
? Green Paths
- 21.
Kanarek
? The Canary
- 22.
Podwodna Wycieczka
? An Underwater Tour (July 1, 1975)
- 23.
Bieg Na Przełaj
? The Race Across the Country
- 24.
Wakacje Na Wsi
? Vacation in the Countryside
- 25.
Tresowany Piesek
? The Trained Dog
- 26.
Przygoda Na Dwoch Kołkach
? Adventure on Two Wheels
- 27.
Na ?aglowce
? On the Sailing Boat
- 28.
Zgubiony ?lad
? The Lost Footprint
- 29.
?rebak
? The Colt (July 1, 1976)
- 30.
Wielki Mecz
? The Great Match
- 31.
Bocian
? The Stork
- 32.
Przyjaciele Bobrow
? Beavers' Friends
- 33.
Wycieczka Kajakiem
? The Canoe Trip
- 34.
Tajemniczy Plan
? Mysterious Plan
- 35.
Fotoreporter
? Photoreporter
- 36.
Zawody Latawcow
? The Kite Race (July 1, 1977)
- 37.
Wagary
? Playing Hooky
- 38.
Sarenka
? The Deer
- 39.
Harcerska Warta
? A Scout's Watch
- 40.
Muzykanci
? The Musicians
- 41.
Wakacje Nad Morzem
? The Seaside Vacation
- 42.
Mali Ogrodnicy
? The Little Gardeners
- 43.
Zmylony Trop
? The Misleading Track (July 1, 1978)
- 44.
Kowboj i Indianie
? Cowboy and Indians
- 45.
Zabawa w Chowanego
? Hide and Seek
- 46.
Wakacyjne Szlaki
? The Holiday Trails
- 47.
W?drowny Cyrk
? The Traveling Circus
- 48.
Wiosenne Porz?dki
? Spring Cleaning
- 49.
Pocztowy Goł?b
? The Homing Pigeon
- 50.
Lotnia
? The Hang-Glider (July 1, 1979)
- 51.
Morska Wyprawa
? The Sea Expedition
- 52.
Prima Aprilis
? April Fool's Day
- 53.
Wiosenna Burza
? The Spring Storm
- 54.
Byczek
? The Bull
- 55.
Cyga?ski Woz
? The Gypsie Wagon
- 56.
Imieniny Mamy
? Mom's Namesday
- 57.
Czarna Bandera
? The Black Flag (July 1, 1980)
- 58.
Poduszkowiec
? The Hovercraft
- 59.
Wycieczka z Robotem
? Trip with a Robot
- 60.
Lolek Lunatyk
? Lolek the Sleepwalker
- 61.
Lotnicza Przygoda
? A Flying Adventure
- 62.
Zagin?ł Piesek
? The Lost Dog
- 63.
Chrzest Na Rowniku
? Baptism on the Equator (January 1, 1980)
7. Zabawy Bolka i Lolka
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Fun with Bolek and Lolek
- 7 episodes, 1975?1976.
- 01.
Gokarty
? Go-Carts (December 1, 1975)
- 02.
Niezwykłe Odkrycie
? The Incredible Discovery
- 03.
Maszeruje Wojsko
? The Army Marches On
- 04.
Mali Filmowcy
? The Little Filmmakers
- 05.
Niefortunne Nia?ki
? The Unfortunate Babysitters (January 1, 1976)
- 06.
Opiekunowie Zwierz?t
? The Animal Caregivers (January 1, 1976)
- 07.
Czarna Dama
? The Black Lady (January 1, 1976)
8. Wielka podro? Bolka i Lolka
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Bolek and Lolek's Great Journey
- 15 episodes, 1978.
- 01.
Testament Fileasa Foga
? The Last Will of
Phileas Fogg
(October 14, 1978)
- 02.
W Londynie
? In London
- 03.
Pechowy Statek
? The Jinxed Ship
- 04.
Wioska 40 Rozbojnikow
? The Village of Forty Bandits
- 05.
Małpi Krol
? The Monkey King
- 06.
Syn Wodza Mbu-Bu
? The Son of the Chief Mbu-Bu
- 07.
Podro? Na Słoniu
? Journey on an Elephant
- 08.
Tajemnicza ?wi?tynia
? The Mysterious Temple
- 09.
W Słu?bie Buddy
? In the Service of the Buddha
- 10.
Ptak ?mierci
? The Bird of Death
- 11.
W Gł?binach Oceanu
? In the Depths of the Ocean
- 12.
Rajska Wyspa
? Paradise Island
- 13.
Dziki Zachod
? The Wild West
- 14.
Powrot
? The Return
- 15.
Wyspa Bolka i Lolka
? The Bolek and Lolek Island (October 14, 1978)
9. Bolek i Lolek w?rod gornikow
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Benny and Lenny Among the Miners
- 7 episodes, 1980.
- 01.
Wuj Karlik
? Uncle Carl (January 1, 1980)
- 02.
Zielona Hałda
? The Green Heap
- 03.
Skarbnik
? The Treasurer
- 04.
Barborka
? The Baborka Celebration
- 05.
Pasowanie Na Gornika
? Fit For Mining
- 06.
W Starej Kopalni
? In the Old Mine
- 07.
Czarne Złoto
? Black Gold (January 1, 1980)
10. Olimpiada Bolka i Lolka
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Olympics with Bolek and Lolek
- 13 episodes, 1983?1984.
- 01.
Tor Przeszkod
? The Obstacle Course (December 1, 1983)
- 02.
?ołty Czepek
? The Yellow Bonnet (December 1, 1983)
- 03.
Zawody Łucznicze
? Archery Games (December 1, 1983)
- 04.
Judo
? Judo (December 1, 1983)
- 05.
Gol
? Goal! (December 1, 1983)
- 06.
?eglarstwo
? Sailing (December 1, 1983)
- 07.
Slalom
? The Slalom (December 1, 1983)
- 08.
Skok w Dal
? The Long Jump (January 1, 1984)
- 09.
Pojedynek
? The Duel (January 1, 1984)
- 10.
Kolarstwo
? Cycling (January 1, 1984)
- 11.
Siatkowka
? Volleyball (January 1, 1984)
- 12.
Igrzyska
? The Olympic Games (January 1, 1984)
- 13.
Nim Zapłonie Znicz
? Before the Torch Is Lit (January 1, 1984)
11. Bolek i Lolek w Europie
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Benny and Lenny in Europe
- 5 episodes, 1983?1986.
- 01.
Duch Zamku Lorda MacIntosha
? The Ghost of the Lord MacIntosh's Castle (January 1, 1983)
- 02.
W Krolestwie Posejdona
? In Poseidon's Kingdom (January 1, 1984)
- 03.
W Hiszpanii
? In Spain (January 1, 1985)
- 04.
Wy?cig Renow
? The Reindeer Race (January 1, 1986)
- 05.
Pod Kraterem
? Under the Crater (January 1, 1986)
Films
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Feature films
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- Wielka podro? Bolka i Lolka
? Bolek and Lolek's Great Journey (adapted into the 15-episode series of the same name) ? 16 September 1977
- Kawaler Orderu U?miechu
? The Knight of the Order of the Smile (sequel to "Great Journey") ? 1979
- Kosmiczna podro? Bolka i Lolka
? The Cosmic Journey of Bolek and Lolek (Returns in
3D
) ? 2011
Episodes edited into films
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- Bolek i Lolek na Dzikim Zachodzie
(Bolek and Lolek in the Wild West) ? 5 December 1986
- Sposob na wakacje Bolka i Lolka
(How Bolek and Lolek Do Vacations) ? 1986
- Bajki Bolka i Lolka
(Tales of Bolek and Lolek) ? 1986
Educational films
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- Szerokiej drogi
? Godspeed ? 1976
- Gdy zapłonie choinka
? When the Christmas tree lights up ? 1977
- Wystarczy iskierka
? Just a Spark ? 1977
- Zabawa z zapałkami
? Playing With Matches ? 1977
- Feralny dzie?
? Unfortunate Day ? 1978
- Jutro b?dzie lepiej
? Tomorrow Will Be Better ? 1978
- Na stra?ackim poligonie
? The Fireman Training Grounds ? 1978
- Z ogniem nie ma ?artow
? Fire Is No Laughing Matter? 1978
- Na drodze
? On the Road ? 1980
References
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- ^
Crump, William D. (2019).
Happy Holidays?Animated! A Worldwide Encyclopedia of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Year's Cartoons on Television and Film
. McFarland & Co. p. 336.
ISBN
9781476672939
.
- ^
"Bolek i Lolek"
.
Viasona
(in Catalan)
. Retrieved
2022-11-24
.
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