Doug Unplugs Explained
Doug Unplugs is an American children's computer-animated television series produced by DreamWorks Animation for Apple TV+. The series is based on the Doug Unplugged children's book series by Dan Yaccarino.[1] The first seven episodes of season one were released on November 13, 2020, with the next six episodes released on April 2, 2021.[2] [3] The second season premiered on September 17, 2021.[4]
Premise
Doug Unplugs follows a little boy named Doug, who is a robot, and his human friend, Emma, as they experience and learn how the world works.
Cast and characters
- Brandon James Cienfuegos as Doug
- Kyrie McAlpin as Emma Pine
- Eric Bauza as Bob Bot
- Mae Whitman as Becky Bot
- Leslie David Baker as Uncle Forknick
- Burl Moseley as Laurence Pine
- Becky Robinson as Jenny Droneberg
Episodes
Season 2 (2021–22)
Release
Doug Unplugs was one of the several children's television series that were coming to Apple TV+ in 2020. The first half of season one was released on November 13, 2020, with the second half released on April 2, 2021. The second season premiered on September 17, 2021.
Accolades
Kyrie McAlpin was nominated for Outstanding Younger Voice Performer in an Animated or Preschool Animated Program at the 1st Children's and Family Emmy Awards.[5]
Notes and References
- Web site: Tolar. Julie. November 13, 2020. 'Doug Unplugs' Takes Flight in New DreamWorks/Apple TV Series - Parentology. live. March 19, 2021. Parentology. November 28, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201128042121/https://parentology.com/doug-unplugs-takes-flight-in-new-dreamworks-apple-tv-series/.
- Web site: Low. Elaine. September 17, 2020. Apple TV Plus Unveils 'Stillwater', 'Doug Unplugs', Premiere Dates for 'Ghostwriter', 'Helpsters' (EXCLUSIVE). live. March 19, 2021. Variety. en-US. March 11, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210311054830/https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/apple-tv-plus-stillwater-doug-unplugged-helpsters-ghostwriter-1234772900/.
- Web site: March 4, 2021. Breaking News - Apple TV+ Unveils Robust Lineup of Hit Children's Series, Including the Peanuts Gang, Emmy-winning "Ghostwriter", Parents' Choice-winning "Helpsters", "Doug Unplugs" and More TheFutonCritic.com. live. March 19, 2021. The Futon Critic. March 27, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210327180846/https://www.youtube.com/embed/4GOD5jMf3gQ.
- All-new episodes of Peabody and Daytime Emmy Award-winning series "Stillwater" premiere today on Apple TV+. August 27, 2021. August 27, 2021. Apple TV+. en-US.
- Web site: Schneider . Michael . 2022-11-01 . Netflix Leads Nomination Tally for First-Ever Children's & Family Emmys . 2023-01-05 . Variety . en-US.
