An after-school favourite of young viewers throughout the late-1980s DUCKTALES chronicled the wacky adventures of millionaire Scrooge Mc Duck (a relative of Donald Duck) & his mischievous feathered nephews Huey Dewey & Louie As Scrooge constantly thinks up new ways to expand his wealth the boys help out by guarding his gold from the villainous Beagle Boys With each episode the gang finds itself immersed in a new series of animated journeys often in search of glistening treasure While Scrooge may be protective of his wallet he also develops a soft spot for the young ducks Donald Duck left in his care after joining the Navy Often joining in for the ride are frequent characters like Gyro Gearloose Mrs Beakley Webbigail Vanderquack & of course the Beagle Boys