Part of that odd trend in the late '80s of taking well-known characters and making "kid" versions of them (see also: Flintstone Kids, Muppet Babies, Tom & Jerry Kids, Tiny Toons). Mildly amusing at best, but you could tell they were trying.

I remember when this show was on. It was a new concept. Just more cartoony the original. They tried to put a lot of depth in their episodes.

It was pretty engaging as a kid.