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

• Catherine Fitch - Mad Scientist, Contestant, and Theatre Patron
• Peter Keleghan - Pal, Game Show Guy, and Frakenclown
• Marguerite Pigott - Newslady, Hostess, Actress, Strong Girl, and Theatre Patron
• Cliff Saunders - Buddy, Contestant, Caveman, Couch Potato, and Theatre Patron
• Sean Sullivan - Assistant Scientist, Guy in Theatre, and Director

Voices

• Len Carlson - Mr. Tickle, Mr. Greedy, Mr. Sneeze, Mr. Messy, Mr. Uppity, Mr. Funny, Mr. Chatterbox, Mr. Fussy, Mr. Bounce, Mr. Strong, Mr. Grumpy, Mr. Quiet, Mr. Nonsense, Mr. Skinny, Mr. Clever, Mr. Slow, Mr. Perfect, Mr. Cheerful and Additional Voices
• Alyson Court - Little Miss Sunshine, Little Miss Trouble, Little Miss Giggles, Little Miss Magic, Little Miss Shy, Little Miss Chatterbox, Little Miss Late, Little Miss Busy, Little Miss Wise, Little Miss Tidy, Little Miss Fickle and Additional Voices
• Neil Crone - Mr. Bump, Mr. Messy, Mr. Topsy-Turvy, Mr. Silly, Mr. Small, Mr. Lazy, Mr. Impossible, Mr. Clumsy, Mr. Rush, Mr. Worry, Mr. Busy, Mr. Brave, Mr. Grumble and Additional Voices
• Catherine Disher - Mr. Muddle, Little Miss Naughty, Little Miss Neat, Little Miss Tiny, Little Miss Helpful, Little Miss Splendid, Little Miss Twins, Little Miss Lucky, Little Miss Brainy, Little Miss Stubborn, Little Miss Curious, Little Miss Fun, Little Miss Somersault and Additional Voices
• Judy Marshak - Little Miss Bossy, Little Miss Dotty, Little Miss Scatterbrain, Little Miss Star, Little Miss Greedy, Little Miss Contrary and Additional Voices
• Ron Rubin - Mr. Happy, Mr. Nosey, Mr. Daydream, Mr. Forgetful, Mr. Jelly, Mr. Noisy, Mr. Mean, Mr. Dizzy, Mr. Tall, Mr. Wrong, Mr. Mischief, The Narrator and Additional 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 .