The G.I. Joe cartoon series began with the multi-part story "Pyramid of Darkness". The first part aired on September 16, 1985. It, along with the rest of the series, was narrated by Jackson Beck. The cartoon had previously been launched as a mini series G.I. Joe: The M.A.S.S. Device. The first episode featured the voice work of Michael Bell (Duke, Security Robot, Xamot), Arthur Burghardt (Destro), Corey Burton (Tomax), Christopher Latte/Collins (Breaker, Cobra Commander, Gung-Ho), Zack Hoffman (Zartan), Kene Holiday (Roadblock), John Hostetter (Bazooka), Mary McDonald Lewis (Lady Jaye), Bill Morey (Mutt), Bill Ratner (Flint), Neil Ross (Dusty, Shipwreck), B.J. Ward (Scarlett), Lee Weaver (Alpine), and Frank Welker (Polly, Torch). ("The Pyramid of Darkness: Part One", The Further Adventures of G.I. Joe, TV, Event)
