<P> The television series is based on the Arthur Adventure book series , written and illustrated by Marc Brown . WGBH Boston along with Cinar ( now Cookie Jar Group ) began production of the animated series in 1994 , and aired its first episode on October 7 , 1996 . Since its debut , the show has broadcast 235 thirty - minute - long episodes . </P>
<P> The television series is based on the Arthur Adventure book series , written and illustrated by Marc Brown . WGBH Boston along with Cinar ( now Cookie Jar Group ) began production of the animated series in 1994 , and aired its first episode on October 7 , 1996 . Since its debut , the show has broadcast 235 thirty - minute - long episodes . </P>
when did the tv show arthur come out
when did the tv show arthur come out
October 7 , 1996
October 7 , 1996