Pole Position

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  • TV-Y7
  • 1984
  • 1 Season
  • 6.5  (346)

Pole Position was a popular animated television show that aired for just one season, with 13 episodes running from 1984 to 1985. The show followed the adventures of a family of secret agents who worked for the government, and their trusty supercomputer. The team was tasked with solving various mysteries, also accomplished some incredible stunts along the way while racing to find important evidence and pursue justice, all while avoiding capture or harm from the evil organization, V.E.N.O.M.

The series was created by the legendary animation production company DIC Entertainment, which was responsible for creating several other iconic shows, including Inspector Gadget, The Real Ghostbusters, and many others. Pole Position's storyline revolved around Dr. Zachary Darrett, a genius inventor who created the supercomputer, Wheels. Darrett's daughter and son, Tess and Dan, were also part of the Pole Position team, along with two of their friends, Daisy and Roadie.

David Coburn voiced the character of Dan Darrett. Dan was the youngest member of the Pole Position team and was somewhat impetuous, always eager to get involved in the action. Lisa Lindgren voiced the character of Tess Darrett. Tess was the mature and responsible sister, who acted as a team leader and was always on top of things.

Darryl Hickman voiced the character of Dr. Zachary Darrett, the team's creator and the mastermind behind Wheels, the supercomputer. Marilyn Schreffler voiced the character of Daisy Duffield, a reporter who was also a close friend of Tess and Dan. Kaleena Kiff voiced the character of Kuma, a young orphan boy who occasionally helped the team. Jack Angel voice of Alex Sector, the head of the agency that employed the Pole Position team.

Pole Position used a very exciting and unique concept, blending racing and secret agent espionage. Each episode was filled with adventurous and thrilling racing scenes that featured high-speed chases and jumps, to futuristic as well as top-secret technologies. The Pole Position cars, however, were not ordinary vehicles, as they had the ability to transform into a spy vehicle, according to the situation or requirement.

The Pole Position team faced the villainous forces of V.E.N.O.M. The group was led by Miles Mayhem, an evil and ruthless leader who had a thirst for power above all else. Along with his accomplices, Mayhem was always plotting and scheming against the Pole Position team, trying to outsmart them and steal the technology for himself. Overcoming V.E.N.O.M.'s challenges was never easy for the Darrett siblings and their friends, but the help of the supercomputer made things a bit easier.

Overall, Pole Position was an exciting and action-packed television show that captivated audiences with its unique blend of racing and spy intrigue. The show had great animation and soundtracks, with character designs that were ahead of its time. Pole Position had an international following and was popular in many countries worldwide, becoming one of the most memorable animated television shows of the 1980s.

Pole Position is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (13 episodes). The series first aired on September 15, 1984.

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The Trouble with Kuma
13. The Trouble with Kuma
December 8, 1984
Tess and Dan are sent to warn Dr. Lungo, an experimental biologist creating new species of animals, of a tidal wave due to hit his island in a few hours.
Shadow of a Trout
12. Shadow of a Trout
December 1, 1984
When Dr. Zachary mysteriously disappears, the kids head to Pole Position headquarters to look for clues. They are contacted by businessman Alfred McGuffin, who tells them to "find the colored fish".
The Secret
11. The Secret
November 24, 1984
Tess and Dan are puzzled by the apparent prosperity of a formerly abandoned gold mining town and by the hostile reception they receive from the local Sheriff.
To Clutch a Thief
10. To Clutch a Thief
November 17, 1984
Tess, Dan and Daisy return to their hometown so Tess can be the Queen, as was her mother and grandmother, in the Queen's Pageant that is held every twenty-five years.
The Bear Affair
9. The Bear Affair
November 10, 1984
An odd message left by Joe Curry, the engineer of Roadie and Wheels, sends Tess and Dan to the scene of a telephone booth where they find a teddy bear leading them to Curry's daughter Suzy.
Dial M for Magic
8. Dial M for Magic
November 3, 1984
Tess, Dan, and Daisy stumble upon a town under the control of an evil magician. He has used his tricks to frighten the people into missing the gold out of an abandoned mine in order to rid the town of the demon.
The Thirty-One Cent Mystery
7. The Thirty-One Cent Mystery
October 27, 1984
Join the Pole Position as they uncover a priceless treasure stolen over five years ago from an Indian reservation in South Dakota.
The Thirty-Nine Stripes
6. The Thirty-Nine Stripes
October 20, 1984
Sections of four different paintings are mysteriously being stolen. After being duped several times, Dan discovers the "thief" is a small robot being controlled by the soda machine vendor.
The Race
5. The Race
October 13, 1984
Tess and Dan are sent to participate in a California - Mexico race where it is believed a stolen computer program is going to be smuggled out of the country in a microchip.
Strangers on the Ice
4. Strangers on the Ice
October 6, 1984
Tess and Dan are prevented by icy roads from delivering a revolutionary new tele-communications satellite to its reclusive inventor, Dr. Russell for a final check before launching.
The Chicken Who Knew Too Much
3. The Chicken Who Knew Too Much
September 29, 1984
A chicken falls into the hands of Dan and Tess, which is being pursued by some shady characters who have kidnapped the professor.
The Canine Vanishes
2. The Canine Vanishes
September 22, 1984
Dr. Hastings develops a vaccine that is one hundred percent effective against all forms of biological warfare.
The Code
1. The Code
September 15, 1984
Pole Position agent, Greg Dumont, poses as a double agent to lure Wheels and Roadie to Alex Vance, a man out to destroy the computer system of Pole Position by using the memory bank of Wheels and Roadie.
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Pole Position is available for streaming on the CBS website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Pole Position on demand at Vudu, Hoopla and Apple TV.
  • Premiere Date
    September 15, 1984
  • IMDB Rating
    6.5  (346)