When S.A.V.A.G.E. Stole Santa

For some reason, in 1986, they made a cartoon based on Rambo. It was, apparently, the first children's cartoon to be based on a series of R-rated films. I have to assume that it was also one of the only children's cartoons to be based on a series of R-rated films. They made 65 episodes. It was a nutty show. It featured a lot of A-Team style action, with tons of shit getting blown up and people constantly shooting guns, though no one ever got hurt or killed. Jack Kirby, the king of comics, is listed as a creative consultant on the show. It also featured a decent voice cast, including Frank Welker, James Avery, Peter Cullen and Alan Oppenheimer. The Christmas episode, "When S.A.V.A.G.E. Stole Santa," finds Rambo and his trusty sidekick Turbo in Colorado. They're there to visit Rambo's friend Kris, a former rocket scientist who's given up the weapons game to make toys for orphans. Unfortunately for Kris, General Warhawk and the forces of S.A.V.A.G.E. have other plans for him. It's up to Rambo and one plucky orphan to rescue Kris and save Christmas.

Rating: A quiver of exploding arrows%

(Image from A Cartoon Christmas)