Inspector Gadget

This article is about the franchise. For the 1983 series, see Inspector Gadget (1983 TV series). For the film, see Inspector Gadget (film). For the video game, see Inspector Gadget (video game). For other uses, see Inspector Gadget (disambiguation).

Inspector Gadget
Created byBruno Bianchi
Andy Heyward
Jean Chalopin
Original workInspector Gadget
OwnersWildBrain
Disney (film rights)[1][2]
Years1983–present
Print publications
ComicsInspector Gadget
Films and television
Film(s)
Television series
Games
Video game(s)
Audio
Soundtrack(s)Inspector Gadget

Inspector Gadget is a media franchise that began in 1983 with the DIC Entertainment animated television series Inspector Gadget.[3] Since the original series, there have been many spin-offs based on the show, including additional animated series, video games, and films.

The franchise follows the adventures of a powerful but dimwitted cyborg police inspector named Gadget as he investigates the criminal schemes of Dr. Claw and his organization, M.A.D., and fruitlessly attempts to stop him. However, neither side is aware that it is Gadget's niece, Penny, and her dog, Brain, who are truly responsible for thwarting M.A.D.

  1. ^ "Disney Developing Another Live-Action 'Inspector Gadget' Movie". 4 October 2019.
  2. ^ "New 'Inspector Gadget' Live-Action Movie in the Works from Disney (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. 4 October 2019.
  3. ^ Perlmutter, David (2018). The Encyclopedia of American Animated Television Shows. Rowman & Littlefield. pp. 300–301. ISBN 978-1538103739.