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| − | '''''The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss''''' premiered on [[Nickelodeon]] on October 13, [[1996]]. This show features puppet versions of the classic [[Theodor Geisel|Dr. Seuss]] characters, with computer animated backgrounds by Silicon Graphics. |
+ | '''''The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss''''' premiered on [[Nickelodeon]] on October 13, [[1996]]. This show features puppet versions of the classic [[Theodor Geisel|Dr. Seuss]] characters, with computer animated backgrounds by Silicon Graphics. |
The entire series can currently be purchased and rented via [[the iTunes Store]], and seen on [[Hulu]] and "Jim Henson Family TV" on [[YouTube]]. |
The entire series can currently be purchased and rented via [[the iTunes Store]], and seen on [[Hulu]] and "Jim Henson Family TV" on [[YouTube]]. |
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Both seasons of the show are vasty difference in terms of format and tone. The first season is presented in an anthology format, featuring different stories each week featuring at least one recognizable character from the Dr. Seuss library (such as [[the Grinch]] and [[Horton the Elephant]]). [[The Cat in the Hat]] and his [[Little Cats]] served as hosts of the series, bookending each story while occasionally interfering with the events. |
Both seasons of the show are vasty difference in terms of format and tone. The first season is presented in an anthology format, featuring different stories each week featuring at least one recognizable character from the Dr. Seuss library (such as [[the Grinch]] and [[Horton the Elephant]]). [[The Cat in the Hat]] and his [[Little Cats]] served as hosts of the series, bookending each story while occasionally interfering with the events. |
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| − | The second season completely changed the format of the show, losing the anthology basis and instead becoming more like the typical preschool programing of the time, taking on a more light-hearted approach. In addition to a new theme sequence, the Cat in the Hat and the Little Cats had an increased presence, with their sequences (taking place in the Cat's Playhouse, the only non computer generated set in the show) taking up the majority of the show. During each show, the Cat would consult the [[Wubbuloscope]], where short stories feature other Dr. Seuss characters pertaining to the theme of the episode. |
+ | The second season completely changed the format of the show, losing the anthology basis and instead becoming more like the typical preschool programing of the time, taking on a more light-hearted approach. In addition to a new theme sequence, the Cat in the Hat and the Little Cats had an increased presence, with their sequences (taking place in the Cat's Playhouse, the only non computer generated set in the show) taking up the majority of the show. During each show, the Cat would consult the [[Wubbuloscope]], where short stories feature other Dr. Seuss characters pertaining to the theme of the episode. |
==Cast== |
==Cast== |
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* [[Bruce Lanoil]] as [[The Cat in the Hat]] (season 1), [[Fox in Socks]] (season 1) |
* [[Bruce Lanoil]] as [[The Cat in the Hat]] (season 1), [[Fox in Socks]] (season 1) |
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* [[Martin P. Robinson]] as The Cat in the Hat (season 2) |
* [[Martin P. Robinson]] as The Cat in the Hat (season 2) |
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| − | * [[Anthony Asbury]] as [[The Grinch]], [[Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose]], [[Yertle the Turtle]], [[Terrence McBird]] |
+ | * [[Anthony Asbury]] as [[The Grinch]], [[Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose]], [[Yertle the Turtle]], [[Terrence McBird]], Little Cat Z (season 2) |
* [[John Kennedy]] as [[Horton the Elephant]], [[Little Cat C]], [[Mr. Knox]], [[Sam-I-Am]] |
* [[John Kennedy]] as [[Horton the Elephant]], [[Little Cat C]], [[Mr. Knox]], [[Sam-I-Am]] |
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* [[Kathryn Mullen]] as [[Morton the Elephant Bird]] (season 1), [[Little Cat A]] (season 1), [[Junior Kangaroo]] (season 1) |
* [[Kathryn Mullen]] as [[Morton the Elephant Bird]] (season 1), [[Little Cat A]] (season 1), [[Junior Kangaroo]] (season 1) |
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* [[Stephanie D'Abruzzo]] as [[Jane Kangaroo]], [[Max (the Grinch's dog)|Max]], [[Little Cat B]], [[Pam-I-Am]], [[Sarah Hall-Small]] |
* [[Stephanie D'Abruzzo]] as [[Jane Kangaroo]], [[Max (the Grinch's dog)|Max]], [[Little Cat B]], [[Pam-I-Am]], [[Sarah Hall-Small]] |
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* [[Leslie Carrara]] as Little Cat A (season 2), Morton the Elephant Bird (season 2) |
* [[Leslie Carrara]] as Little Cat A (season 2), Morton the Elephant Bird (season 2) |
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| − | * [[Tim Lagasse]] as Fox in Socks (season 2), Junior Kangaroo (season 2) |
+ | * [[Tim Lagasse]] as Fox in Socks (season 2), Junior Kangaroo (season 2), Little Cat P (season 2) |
Guest or background/assistant puppeteers included [[Pam Arciero]], [[Heather Asch]], [[Bill Barretta]], [[Camille Bonora]], [[Kevin Clash]], [[Vicki Kenderes-Eibner]], [[Jim Kroupa]], [[Joey Mazzarino]], [[Brian Muehl]], [[Jerry Nelson]], [[John Tartaglia]], and [[Nikki Tilroe]]. |
Guest or background/assistant puppeteers included [[Pam Arciero]], [[Heather Asch]], [[Bill Barretta]], [[Camille Bonora]], [[Kevin Clash]], [[Vicki Kenderes-Eibner]], [[Jim Kroupa]], [[Joey Mazzarino]], [[Brian Muehl]], [[Jerry Nelson]], [[John Tartaglia]], and [[Nikki Tilroe]]. |
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* Consulting Producer: Will Ryan |
* Consulting Producer: Will Ryan |
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* Production Designer: [[Ed Eyth]] |
* Production Designer: [[Ed Eyth]] |
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| − | * Music: [[Joe Carroll]] |
+ | * Music: Bob Golden (Season 2) [[Joe Carroll]] (Season 1) |
| + | * Theme Song: Bob Golden & Jack Feldman |
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| − | * Songs: Joe Carroll, [[Mark Gray]], [[Peter Thom]], [[Russ Irwin]], and Bill Marsilli |
+ | * Songs: Bob Golden, Jack Feldman, Rusty Magee, Joe Carroll, [[Mark Gray]], [[Peter Thom]], [[Russ Irwin]], and Bill Marsilli |
* Puppet Captain: Kathryn Mullen |
* Puppet Captain: Kathryn Mullen |
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* Technical Director: [[Tom Guadarrama]] |
* Technical Director: [[Tom Guadarrama]] |
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Revision as of 05:58, 31 December 2014
The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss title card during season 1.
| Premiere | 1996 |
| Network | Nickelodeon |
| Seasons | 2 |
| Episodes | 40 |
The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss title card during season 2.
Jim's Red Book "The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss CG"
Behind the scenes footage
The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss characters
The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss premiered on Nickelodeon on October 13, 1996. This show features puppet versions of the classic Dr. Seuss characters, with computer animated backgrounds by Silicon Graphics.
The entire series can currently be purchased and rented via the iTunes Store, and seen on Hulu and "Jim Henson Family TV" on YouTube.
Format
Both seasons of the show are vasty difference in terms of format and tone. The first season is presented in an anthology format, featuring different stories each week featuring at least one recognizable character from the Dr. Seuss library (such as the Grinch and Horton the Elephant). The Cat in the Hat and his Little Cats served as hosts of the series, bookending each story while occasionally interfering with the events.
The second season completely changed the format of the show, losing the anthology basis and instead becoming more like the typical preschool programing of the time, taking on a more light-hearted approach. In addition to a new theme sequence, the Cat in the Hat and the Little Cats had an increased presence, with their sequences (taking place in the Cat's Playhouse, the only non computer generated set in the show) taking up the majority of the show. During each show, the Cat would consult the Wubbuloscope, where short stories feature other Dr. Seuss characters pertaining to the theme of the episode.
Cast
- Bruce Lanoil as The Cat in the Hat (season 1), Fox in Socks (season 1)
- Martin P. Robinson as The Cat in the Hat (season 2)
- Anthony Asbury as The Grinch, Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose, Yertle the Turtle, Terrence McBird, Little Cat Z (season 2)
- John Kennedy as Horton the Elephant, Little Cat C, Mr. Knox, Sam-I-Am
- Kathryn Mullen as Morton the Elephant Bird (season 1), Little Cat A (season 1), Junior Kangaroo (season 1)
- Stephanie D'Abruzzo as Jane Kangaroo, Max, Little Cat B, Pam-I-Am, Sarah Hall-Small
- Leslie Carrara as Little Cat A (season 2), Morton the Elephant Bird (season 2)
- Tim Lagasse as Fox in Socks (season 2), Junior Kangaroo (season 2), Little Cat P (season 2)
Guest or background/assistant puppeteers included Pam Arciero, Heather Asch, Bill Barretta, Camille Bonora, Kevin Clash, Vicki Kenderes-Eibner, Jim Kroupa, Joey Mazzarino, Brian Muehl, Jerry Nelson, John Tartaglia, and Nikki Tilroe.
Notes
- The series was unique in that the computer generated backgrounds were animated in real-time, allowing for such things as the scenery moving as the characters moved and objects moved when interacted with.[1]
Credits
- Executive Producer: Michael K. Frith, David Steven Cohen, and Brian Henson
- Produce by: Lauren Gray and Bob Stein
- Directors: David Gumpel, John Leo, Kathryn Mullen (season 2), David Nebel, Scott Preston, Stephaine Simpson (season 2), Emily Squires (season 2), Rick Velleu (season 2)
- Writers: Carin Greenberg Baker, Lou Berger, David Steven Cohen, Gary Cooper, Annie Evans, Adam Felber (season 2), Jerry Kupfer (season 2), Phil Lollar, Bill Marsilli, Jay Martel (season 2), Alan Neuwirth, Will Ryan, Mo Rocca (season 2), Craig Shemin, Stephaine Simpson (season 2), Belinda Ward
- Consulting Producer: Will Ryan
- Production Designer: Ed Eyth
- Music: Bob Golden (Season 2) Joe Carroll (Season 1)
- Theme Song: Bob Golden & Jack Feldman
- Songs: Bob Golden, Jack Feldman, Rusty Magee, Joe Carroll, Mark Gray, Peter Thom, Russ Irwin, and Bill Marsilli
- Puppet Captain: Kathryn Mullen
- Technical Director: Tom Guadarrama