The title screen for the series.

Denver, the Last Dinosaur was a children's cartoon originally released in 1988 by World Events Productions (the same company responsible for Voltron). It was syndicated nationally throughout the US in 1988 and 1989. The show revolved around the adventures that Denver, a dinosaur who was released from his dino egg by a group of multiracial modern California teens—Jeremy, Mario, Shades, Wally and Casey, along with tagalong older sister Heather. The kids taught Denver the finer points of skateboarding and other Generation X pastimes while protecting him from concert promoter Morton Fizzback. The unscrupulous concert promoter was looking to cash in on Denver’s status to make a quick buck, but the kids were always one step ahead. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... A cartoon is any of several forms of illustrations with varied meanings that evolved from its original meaning. ... This is a list of television-related events in 1988. ... World Events Productions is a United States based animation and distribution company which is best known for translating (星銃士ビスマルク, SeijÅ«shi Bisumaruku) into Saber Rider and the Star Sherrifs and 1980s hit Denver, the Last Dinosaur. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Motto: (traditional) In God We Trust (official, 1956–present) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City Official language(s) None at the federal level; English de facto Government Federal Republic  - President George W. Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence - Declared - Recognized... Orders & Suborders Saurischia Sauropodomorpha Theropoda Ornithischia Thyreophora Ornithopoda Marginocephalia Dinosaurs were vertebrate animals that dominated the terrestrial ecosystem for over 160 million years, first appearing approximately 230 million years ago. ... Generation X is a term used to describe generations in many countries around the world. ...

With lessons on conservation, ecology and friendship, Denver, the Last Dinosaur was a big hit with parents and educators. The kids at home liked it, too, making the show a hit during its initial run. Its theme song has attained a cult following ("Denver, the last Dinosaur, he's my friend and a whole lot more").

Knott's Berry Farm offered a Denver promotional tie-in with its new Kingdom of the Dinosaurs attraction, as did Ralston-Purina with its new cereal brand Dinersaurs. Knotts Berry Farm is a brand name of two separate entities: a theme park in Buena Park, California, and a manufacturer of food specialty products (primarily jams and preserves) based in Placentia, California. ... Ralston Purina was a major American corporation best known for its production and marketing of animal feeds. ... Dinersaurs Cereal was a breakfast cereal manufactured by Ralston Purina in the 1980s. ...

However, Denver didn't last for long. The dinosaur boom that had followed The Land Before Time soon fizzled out, and Denver, the Last Dinosaur went into reruns after only one season. Knott's Berry Farm removed Kingdom of the Dinosaurs in 2004, and Dinersaurs suddenly disappeared from grocery store shelves after less than one year. The Land Before Time is an animated film, produced by Steven Spielbergs Amblin Entertainment, and directed by Don Bluth. ... Dinersaurs Cereal was a breakfast cereal manufactured by Ralston Purina in the 1980s. ...

Future DVD Release

World Events Productions (WEP) and TVShowsonDVD.com have announced that a DVD of the first 10 episodes of "Denver: The Last Dinosaur" will be released in the near future. The DVD would include the following episodes:

• Episode 01: Denver, The Last Dinosaur (Hour Long Pilot Episode)
• Episode 02: In The Chips
• Episode 03: Videohhhh!
• Episode 04: The Monster of Lost Lake
• Episode 05: Denver Makes The Grade
• Episode 06: Big Top Denver
• Episode 07: The Misunderstanding
• Episode 08: Lions, Tigers, and Dinos!
• Episode 09: Change of Heart
• Episode 10: Bronco-Saurus

Trivia

• The cartoon series was formerly shown on Island's TV 13 (now IBC 13) in the Philippines.

External links

• Official website from World Events Productions
• Denver, the Last Dinosaur at the Internet Movie Database
• Tv.com at Denver the last dinosaur