Jamie Jaren, the Lazer Tag Champion of 3010, travels back in time to the year 1987 to help her ancestors, teenagers Tom and Beth and toddler Nicky.[4] Jamie protects the kids from Draxon Drear, a master criminal from the year 2061 who was unwittingly revived from suspended animation by Jamie's teacher Professor Olanga after he ended up in that state following a spaceship hijacking accident. Draxon's spaceship crashed into the Atlantic Ocean and was kept in suspended animation until he was revived. Professor Olanga's analysis reveals that Draxon is a relative of Jamie.
Draxon has traveled back in time to destroy Beth because she would eventually create the Starlyte gun and Starsensor (two real-life Lazer Tag products) worn by Jamie. These machines enabled Jamie to compete in the Lazer Tag tournaments of her time period. In the hands of certain individuals, a Starlyte is capable of producing effects that enable the wielder to manipulate matter and energy on a molecular scale and with the aid of the Starsensor, travel through time.
Draxon leads a group of genetically-enhanced humanoids called Skuggs who were originally created to serve humanity before they ended up in Draxon's thrall. One of the Skuggs accidentally sets off the suspended animation gas on Draxon's spaceship, which reawakens Draxon and the Skuggs several centuries in the future.
Beth and Tom's parents Andrew and Genna Jaren were mostly ignorant to the battles with Draxon Drear and the Skuggs and believed Jamie was a foreign exchange student. In addition, Tom and Beth's schoolmate Charles Ferguson is suspicious of Jamie, and repeatedly tries to learn her secret.
Episodes
The Beginning (September 13, 1986) - Jamie Jaren pursues Draxon Drear from 3010 to 1987, and meets her ancestors, Tom, Beth, and Nicky Jaren.
Skugg Duggery (September 20, 1986) - Everyone in town is turned into Skuggs and the Jarens have to change them back.
Yamoto's Curse (September 27, 1986) - The Jarens head to Tokyo where Drear has stolen Dr. Yamato's special plant food.
Pay Dirt (October 4, 1986) - The Jarens capture Drear only to find out he planted a bomb that will trigger a devastating earthquake.
Charles' Science Project (October 11, 1986) - Charles Ferguson steals the Jarens' Starlyte Blocker and claims it as his own.
The Witch Switch (October 18, 1986) - Drear travels back to Salem, Massachusetts in 1690 to make sure Abigail Jaren is condemned for being a witch.
The Olanga Story (October 25, 1986) - Drear and the Skuggs head to 13th Century Africa to prevent a royal marriage so that Professor Olanga is never born.
Battle Hymn of Jaren's (November 1, 1986) - The Jarens go to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania in 1863 to ensure that Bo Jaren marries Sara Beth. But will Drear have his way and prevent the modern Jarens from being born?
Sir Tom of Jaren (November 8, 1986) - Tom, Beth, and Jamie go back in time to Camelot where Drear has decided to steal Excalibur and kidnap Guinevere.
Redbeard's Treasure (November 15, 1986) - Jamie, Tom, and Beth go back to 1748 to get Redbeard's treasure for a sea captain to prevent foreclosure on his boat, not knowing Drear and the Skuggs are there, too. Note: Nicky, Ralphie, Mr. and Mrs. Jaren, and Charles Ferguson do not appear in this episode.
Drear's Doll (November 22, 1986) -The Jarens decide to help a lost child unaware that she's an android programmed by Drear to steal their Starlytes.
StarLyte on the Orient Express (November 29, 1986) - Jamie, Tom, Beth, and Drear all end up on the Orient Express when their Starlytes are stolen by a mysterious thief. Note: The character Agatha Marble is a combo of Agatha Christie and her fictional detective Miss Marple.
Jamie and the Spitfires (December 6, 1986) = The Jarens are called to the year 3010 to deal with Drear and The Spitfires, a futuristic biker gang, led by Jamie's old rival Corbin Tucker. Series finale.
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Lazer Tag Academy is an animated television series inspired by Worlds of Wonder s Lazer Tag their branded version of the pursuit game referred to generically as laser tag that was created by Ruby Spears Productions 1 Original episodes aired on NBC from September 13 to December 6 1986 with reruns lasting until August 22 1987 2 Lazer Tag AcademyGenreAnimationDeveloped byDan DiStefanoDirected byJohn KimballRudy LarrivaVoices ofBooker Bradshaw Pat Fraley Noelle Harling Billy Jayne Christina MacGregor Tress MacNeille Sid McCoy Frank Welker R J WilliamsNarrated byDon LaFontaine Opening narration Country of originUSAOriginal languageEnglishProductionExecutive producersJoe Ruby Ken SpearsRunning time30 minutesProduction companiesRuby Spears Productions Worlds of Wonder Saban ProductionsReleaseOriginal networkNBCPicture formatColorAudio formatStereoOriginal releaseSeptember 13 1986 09 13 December 6 1986 1986 12 06 It was later shown in reruns under the new title Lazer Patrol on the Sci Fi Channel as part of Sci Fi Cartoon Quest 3 Another laser tag related series DIC Entertainment s live action Photon series aired the same year in syndication The show contains numerous pop culture references from The Man In The Iron Mask to E T The Extraterrestrial Contents 1 Synopsis 2 Episodes 3 Cast 3 1 Additional voices 4 Crew 5 UK VHS release 6 Home video and syndication 7 References 8 External linksSynopsis EditJamie Jaren the Lazer Tag Champion of 3010 travels back in time to the year 1987 to help her ancestors teenagers Tom and Beth and toddler Nicky 4 Jamie protects the kids from Draxon Drear a master criminal from the year 2061 who was unwittingly revived from suspended animation by Jamie s teacher Professor Olanga after he ended up in that state following a spaceship hijacking accident Draxon s spaceship crashed into the Atlantic Ocean and was kept in suspended animation until he was revived Professor Olanga s analysis reveals that Draxon is a relative of Jamie Draxon has traveled back in time to destroy Beth because she would eventually create the Starlyte gun and Starsensor two real life Lazer Tag products worn by Jamie These machines enabled Jamie to compete in the Lazer Tag tournaments of her time period In the hands of certain individuals a Starlyte is capable of producing effects that enable the wielder to manipulate matter and energy on a molecular scale and with the aid of the Starsensor travel through time Draxon leads a group of genetically enhanced humanoids called Skuggs who were originally created to serve humanity before they ended up in Draxon s thrall One of the Skuggs accidentally sets off the suspended animation gas on Draxon s spaceship which reawakens Draxon and the Skuggs several centuries in the future Beth and Tom s parents Andrew and Genna Jaren were mostly ignorant to the battles with Draxon Drear and the Skuggs and believed Jamie was a foreign exchange student In addition Tom and Beth s schoolmate Charles Ferguson is suspicious of Jamie and repeatedly tries to learn her secret Episodes EditThe Beginning September 13 1986 Jamie Jaren pursues Draxon Drear from 3010 to 1987 and meets her ancestors Tom Beth and Nicky Jaren Skugg Duggery September 20 1986 Everyone in town is turned into Skuggs and the Jarens have to change them back Yamoto s Curse September 27 1986 The Jarens head to Tokyo where Drear has stolen Dr Yamato s special plant food Pay Dirt October 4 1986 The Jarens capture Drear only to find out he planted a bomb that will trigger a devastating earthquake Charles Science Project October 11 1986 Charles Ferguson steals the Jarens Starlyte Blocker and claims it as his own The Witch Switch October 18 1986 Drear travels back to Salem Massachusetts in 1690 to make sure Abigail Jaren is condemned for being a witch The Olanga Story October 25 1986 Drear and the Skuggs head to 13th Century Africa to prevent a royal marriage so that Professor Olanga is never born Battle Hymn of Jaren s November 1 1986 The Jarens go to Gettysburg Pennsylvania in 1863 to ensure that Bo Jaren marries Sara Beth But will Drear have his way and prevent the modern Jarens from being born Sir Tom of Jaren November 8 1986 Tom Beth and Jamie go back in time to Camelot where Drear has decided to steal Excalibur and kidnap Guinevere Redbeard s Treasure November 15 1986 Jamie Tom and Beth go back to 1748 to get Redbeard s treasure for a sea captain to prevent foreclosure on his boat not knowing Drear and the Skuggs are there too Note Nicky Ralphie Mr and Mrs Jaren and Charles Ferguson do not appear in this episode Drear s Doll November 22 1986 The Jarens decide to help a lost child unaware that she s an android programmed by Drear to steal their Starlytes StarLyte on the Orient Express November 29 1986 Jamie Tom Beth and Drear all end up on the Orient Express when their Starlytes are stolen by a mysterious thief Note The character Agatha Marble is a combo of Agatha Christie and her fictional detective Miss Marple Jamie and the Spitfires December 6 1986 The Jarens are called to the year 3010 to deal with Drear and The Spitfires a futuristic biker gang led by Jamie s old rival Corbin Tucker Series finale Cast EditBooker Bradshaw Draxon Drear Pat Fraley Charlie Ferguson Skuggs Noelle Harling Jamie Jaren Billy Jayne Tom Jaren Don LaFontaine Opening Narration Christina MacGregor Beth Jaren Tress MacNeille Genna Jaren Sid McCoy Professor Olanga Frank Welker Andrew Jaren Skuggs Ralphie R J Williams Nicky JarenAdditional voices Edit Susan Blu Phillip Clark Michael Horton Harvey Jason Rodney Kageyama Maurice LaMarche Mel WellsCrew EditMichael Hack Voice Director Dan DiStefano Story Editor Ted Field Assistant Story Editor John Kimball and Rudy Larriva Series DirectorsUK VHS release EditVHS Title Release Date EpisodesLazer Tag Academy VC1088 1987 The Beginning Skugg Duggery Home video and syndication EditThree VHS tapes were released by Celebrity Home Entertainment Laser Tag Academy The Movie was released in 1989 95 minutes Lazer Tag Academy Champion s Biggest Challenge was released March 21 1989 110 minutes The third tape was released on June 19 1991 with a single episode The Battle Hymn of the Jarens Lazer Tag Academy was later rerun in syndication under the name Laser Patrol This version was also shown briefly on the Sci Fi Channel References Edit Saturday Morning Good And Bad Los Angeles Times Retrieved 2012 10 15 Hyatt Wesley 1997 The Encyclopedia of Daytime Television Watson Guptill Publications p 258 ISBN 978 0823083152 Retrieved 19 March 2020 Perlmutter David 2018 The Encyclopedia of American Animated Television Shows Rowman amp Littlefield pp 352 353 ISBN 978 1538103739 Erickson Hal 2005 Television Cartoon Shows An Illustrated Encyclopedia 1949 Through 2003 2nd ed McFarland amp Co p 490 ISBN 978 1476665993 External links EditLazer Tag Academy at IMDb Lazer Tag Academy The Movie at AllMovie Lazer Tag Academy Champion s Biggest Challenge at AllMovie Lazer Tag Academy Battle Hymn of Jaren s at AllMovie Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Lazer Tag Academy amp oldid 1143289177, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
