Linus the Lionhearted
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Linus the Lionhearted

7.4 1964 30m2 seasons 4 min read
Animation

Linus the Lionhearted is an American animated television series featuring a main character of the same name. The character was created in 1959 by the Ed Graham advertising agency, originally as a series of ads for General Foods' Post Cereals. At first, Linus was the spokesman for the short-lived Post cereal "Heart of Oats". Eventually, the lion was redesigned and reintroduced in 1963 to sell Crispy Critters, which featured Linus on the box. The ads were so popular that a television series was created in 1964 and ran on the CBS network until 1966, then reruns [in color] aired on ABC from 1966, until it was cancelled three years later. A coloring book was published which detailed the adventures of So-Hi going on a scavenger hunt in order to break a curse on a two-headed bird, who is then transformed into a boy due to So-Hi's dedication. In addition to Linus, a rather good-natured "King of the Beasts" who ruled from his personal barber's chair and voiced by Sheldon Leonard, there were other features as well, all based on characters representing other popular Post cereals. The best-known of these was Sugar Bear, who sounded like Bing Crosby and was voiced by actor Gerry Matthews. There was also a postman named Lovable Truly, a young Asian boy named So Hi, and Rory Raccoon.

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Top Cast

Sheldon Leonard

Sheldon Leonard

Linus (voice)

Carl Reiner

Carl Reiner

Billy Bird / Sascha Grouse / Dinny Kangaroo (voice)

Bob McFadden

Bob McFadden

Lovable Truly / Rory Raccoon / So Hi (voice)

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Gerry Matthews

Sugar Bear (voice)

Jesse White

Jesse White

C. Claudius Crow (voice)

Ruth Buzzi

Ruth Buzzi

Granny Goodwitch (voice)

Jonathan Winters

Jonathan Winters

The Giant (voice)

Jerry Stiller

Jerry Stiller

Anne Meara

Anne Meara

Sterling Holloway

Sterling Holloway

Linus the Lionhearted (1964) has become one of the most talked-about animation seriess, and this guide covers everything you need before you press play. Directed by Ed Graham Jr., the project blends animation into something that lingers long after the credits. Read on for the full plot overview, the cast and crew, critical reception, and answers to the questions fans ask most.

Linus the Lionhearted plot and story overview

The narrative of Linus the Lionhearted unfolds like this: Linus the Lionhearted is an American animated television series featuring a main character of the same name. The character was created in 1959 by the Ed Graham advertising agency, originally as a series of ads for General Foods' Post Cereals. At first, Linus was the spokesman for the short-lived Post cereal "Heart of Oats". Eventually, the lion was redesigned and reintroduced in 1963 to sell Crispy Critters, which featured Linus on the box. The ads were so popular that a television series was created in 1964 and ran on the CBS network until 1966, then reruns [in color] aired on ABC from 1966, until it was cancelled three years later. A coloring book was published which detailed the adventures of So-Hi going on a scavenger hunt in order to break a curse on a two-headed bird, who is then transformed into a boy due to So-Hi's dedication. In addition to Linus, a rather good-natured "King of the Beasts" who ruled from his personal barber's chair and voiced by Sheldon Leonard, there were other features as well, all based on characters representing other popular Post cereals. The best-known of these was Sugar Bear, who sounded like Bing Crosby and was voiced by actor Gerry Matthews. There was also a postman named Lovable Truly, a young Asian boy named So Hi, and Rory Raccoon.

The pacing rewards patient viewers, layering small details that pay off later. Themes of ambition, loyalty, and consequence run throughout. For a frame-by-frame breakdown, the dedicated Wikipedia entry and IMDb trivia pages are excellent companions.

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Cast and characters of Linus the Lionhearted

Linus the Lionhearted is anchored by Sheldon Leonard, Carl Reiner, Bob McFadden, and Gerry Matthews, working under the direction of Ed Graham Jr.. Each performance brings a different texture to the series.

Full credits, character details, and behind-the-scenes notes are catalogued on IMDb and TMDB for fans who want to go deeper.

Linus the Lionhearted: the appeal

There are plenty of animation titles competing for your attention, so why this one? It commits to its ideas instead of hedging, which is rarer than it should be.

At roughly 30 minutes per episode, it respects your schedule while still going deep. Fans on Letterboxd and Rotten Tomatoes repeatedly highlight its rewatch value.

Linus the Lionhearted Hindi dubbed — dual audio guide

Looking for Linus the Lionhearted Hindi dubbed? This animation series is among the titles Indian audiences most often search for in a Hindi dub or dual-audio format. Whether you want the original audio or a Hindi dubbed version, the Watch Now button above starts the HD player immediately.

For language, runtime, and release info, Wikipedia and IMDb are reliable references.

How Linus the Lionhearted was received

Linus the Lionhearted currently holds a 7.4/10 audience score based on 5 ratings, a strong mark that signals broad appeal beyond just genre die-hards. For a fuller picture, cross-reference scores on IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, and Metacritic before deciding.

Critics and casual viewers largely agree on its highs, even when they split on the finale.

The bottom line

Linus the Lionhearted won't be for everyone, but the right viewer will adore it. Backed by a 7.4/10 rating, it's an easy recommendation. Press play above, then jump into the comments to share your take.

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