The Adventures of Sam(1997)
Overview
The Adventures of Sam is an animated Australian children's TV series that aired in 1997. Set in the 1850s, it followed a boy named Sam Donahue as he had adventures around the world while trying to find his brother. The show is well known for its theme music by Nerida Tyson-Chew which was nominated for several awards.
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