The Mr. Men Show (1997 TV series) explained

Creator:Roger Hargreaves
Country:Canada
United States
Language:English
Num Episodes:39 regular episodes; 1 special
Num Seasons:1
Executive Producer:Adam Hargreaves
Runtime:30 minutes
Company:Breakthrough Films and Television
Telegenic Programs
Marina Productions
Lacey Entertainment
Network:Syndication
Related:Mr. Men (1974–1978)
Little Miss (1983)
Mr. Men and Little Miss (1995–1997)
Timbuctoo (1998–1999)
The Mr. Men Show (2008–2009)

The Mr. Men Show is a remake of the French series, Mr. Men and Little Miss. It is virtually identical to the original British version, apart from added live-action skits, actors and actresses, theme song, and credits. Its original airing was in Canada, and it aired in the United States started in the fall of 1997, being syndicated by The Summit Media Group.[1] [2] In the Canadian/American version, there were live-action characters called "the Mr. Men Players",[3] including the News Lady (with her sophisticated British accent), the Game Show Guy, a carpenter with his assistant, and a mad scientist with her assistant, among others.

The re-dubbed episodes of Mr. Men and Little Miss later appeared on their own on Cartoon Network's preschool-aimed program Small World, which showcased animation from around the world, albeit with the intro and end credits completely removed.

Episodes

List of episodes

Season 1 (1997–99)

Cast

The Mr. Men Players

Voices

Merchandise

Leisure Concepts, a subsidiary of 4Kids Entertainment, who themselves owned The Summit Media Group, secured licensing and merchandising rights to the series in June 1997.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Kenyon. Heather. NATPE 1998: It's A Tough Market But Someone is Selling. Animation World Network. February 1998. September 19, 2016.
  2. Web site: Mallory. Michael. Euro toons fit FCC mandates. Variety. Penske Media Corporation. September 15, 1997. September 19, 2016.
  3. Book: Erickson . Hal . Television Cartoon Shows: An Illustrated Encyclopedia, 1949 Through 2003 . 2005 . 2nd . McFarland & Co . 978-1476665993 . 560.
  4. Web site: Special Report: Licensing International '97: LCI is looking for a few good Mr. Men licensees .