David the Gnome (1985-1987) | Region-Free (Blu-Ray)

Authored directly from 480p Masters from 2x VHS set.

Title: David the Gnome (1985)

Genre: Animation, Adventure, Family

Plot Synopsis:
David, a 399-year-old gnome doctor, lives peacefully in the forest with his wife Lisa. Alongside their trusty fox, Swift, they travel the countryside helping animals and fellow gnomes, often running afoul of bumbling trolls who seek to disrupt nature’s balance. Through their kind-hearted adventures, they teach lessons about harmony, responsibility, and the importance of caring for the natural world.

Cast and Crew:

• Director: Luis Ballester
• Writers: Claudio Biern Boyd, Jesús García de Dueñas
• Cast:
  • Tom Bosley as David (English version)
  • Janet Waldo as Lisa (English version)
  • Fred Stromsoe as Swift (English version)
  • Matilde Conesa as Lisa (Spanish version)
  • Teófilo Martínez as David (Spanish version)

IMDb Link:
David the Gnome (1985) 

Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. karla – ★★★★
   “No matter how many years pass, this show is still one of the sweetest, calmest things I’ve ever watched. The ending destroyed me as a child and it still does.”

2. Josh Lewis – ★★★★
   “Beautiful environmentalist fantasy for kids. Quiet, slow-paced, and totally magical. The trolls are hilarious. David is a king.”

3. TVJunkie – ★★★½
   “Charming in that very soft-spoken ’80s children’s animation kind of way. Tom Bosley is perfect as the English voice of David.”

4. Dani – ★★★★½
   “The themes of mortality and the gentle acceptance of nature’s cycles really hit harder as an adult. This was much deeper than I remembered.”

5. Sophie – ★★★★
   “Lisa and David are the original wholesome couple goals. Also, Swift the fox is an icon.”

Meta Description:
A beloved 1985 animated series, David the Gnome follows a forest-dwelling gnome doctor and his wife as they help animals and teach gentle lessons about nature, kindness, and the circle of life. A quiet, thoughtful classic with a powerful message for kids and adults alike.