TV series · 1997 · broadcast syndication
Is 101 Dalmatians: The Series based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. 101 Dalmatians: The Series is based on the book The Hundred and One Dalmatians by Dodie Smith (1956).
The TV series premiered in 1997 on broadcast syndication.
The book behind 101 Dalmatians: The Series
The Hundred and One Dalmatians
by Dodie Smith · first published 1956 · children's fiction
1956 children's novel by Dodie Smith.
Other adaptations of The Hundred and One Dalmatians
- One Hundred and One Dalmatians (film, 1961)
- 101 Dalmatians (film, 1996)
- 102 Dalmatians (film, 2000)
Common questions
Is 101 Dalmatians: The Series based on a book?
Yes. 101 Dalmatians: The Series is based on the book The Hundred and One Dalmatians by Dodie Smith (1956).
Who wrote the book 101 Dalmatians: The Series is based on?
The Hundred and One Dalmatians was written by Dodie Smith and first published in 1956.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Hundred and One Dalmatians before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.