The Huggabug Club
The Huggabug Club is an American educational TV series for preschoolers. It aired on PBS Kids from January 1, 1995 to July 30, 2000. It also has aired on Smile ever since the channel was launched in 2005.
| The Huggabug Club | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Children's television series |
| Created by | Audrey Landers Judy Landers Ruth Landers |
| Starring | Audrey Landers Judy Landers Bret Shefter Ilysia J. Pierce Susan Solomon |
| Theme music composer | Audrey Landers Judy Landers |
| Opening theme | The Huggabug Club (performed by the cast) Jamie Starr |
| Ending theme | The Huggabug Club (performed by the cast) Jamie Starr |
| Composers | Audrey Landers Ralf Stemmann |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 5 |
| No. of episodes | 48 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Ruth Landers |
| Producers | Audrey Landers Judy Landers Ruth Landers |
| Production locations | New York City Tampa, Florida |
| Camera setup | Single |
| Running time | 30 minutes per episode |
| Production companies | WEDU Mississippi Public Broadcasting |
| Release | |
| Original network | PBS/Smile |
| Picture format | Color |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| First shown in | 1995–2000 |
| Original release | January 1, 1995 – July 30, 2000 |
Cast
Adults
- Audrey Landers - Miss Audrey
- Judy Landers - Miss Judy
In addition to Miss Audrey and Miss Judy, the program features full-body puppets who magically appear with the help of a computer: Uncle Huggabug, a cowboy-insect; Miss Oops-A-Daisy, a clumsy flower; and Aunty Bumble, a grandmotherly bee. The cast also includes the "Buggsters", a group of multi-cultural kids who sing and dance.[1]
Season 1
- Jamie Starr - Ernie
- Alexie Agdeppa - Grace
- Lindsey Landers - Kelly
- Briahnna Odom - Kim
- Jessica Villareal - Maria
- Christie Lee Piazza - Sally
- Landon Prairie - Spencer
- Kristy Landers - Tria
Season 2
- Michael Minden - Alex
- Alexie Agdeppa - Grace
- Manner Washington - Jamie
- Lindsey Landers - Kelly
- Briahnna Odom - Kim
- Jessica Villareal - Maria
- Christie Lee Piazza - Sally
- Kristy Landers - Tria
Season 3
- Bryce Cotton - Bobby
- Alexie Agdeppa - Grace
- Valentino Moreno - Jose
- Lindsey Landers - Kelly
- Philip Jacobs - Leroy
- Jessica Villareal - Maria
- Christie Lee Piazza - Sally
- Kristy Landers - Tria
Production
The series was co-created by veteran actresses and sisters Audrey and Judy Landers, as well as their manager/producer/mother Ruth Landers, who also served as executive producer. The series was also broadcast in South Africa, Jordan, Canada and Zambia. The Landers sisters co-wrote over 150 original songs for the series.[1]
An advisory board of teachers and a child psychologist helped to guide the series towards "life skills"-teaching themes. The themes were: integrity; initiative; flexibility; perseverance; organization; sense of humor; effort; common sense; problem solving; responsibility; patience; friendship; curiosity; cooperation; and caring.[1]
Episodes
Season 1 (1995)
- Express Yourself: Feelings & Emotions
- Finders Keepers Not!: Honesty
- This Land is Your Land: The Environment
- Safety First: Safety
- New Kid in Town: Making New Friends
- Farmer Jo-Ann's Farm: Going To The Farm
- School Days: Everyday School Routine
- Fitness is Fun: Fitness Routine & Keeping Healthy
- Our Five Scent-Sational Senses: The 5 Senses
- Wheels, Wings, and Moving Things: Transportation
- Let's Go to the Zoo: Zoo Animals
- Rainy Days Are Fun!: Rainy Day Activities
- Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Maker: Occupations
- Surprise Pets: Exotic Pets
- Remember When...: Memories
- Huggabug's Cuddly Christmas: Christmas Traditions
Season 2 (1996)
- Head to Toe: The Human Body
- Tell It Like It Is: Honesty
- And Baby Makes Four: Families & Babies
- Don't Be Bugged by a Bug: Bugs & Insects
- Dinosaurs Are Dynamite!: Dinosaurs
- Surprises From the Sea: The Ocean & Beach Activities
- I'm One of A Kind: Individuality
- That's What Friends Are For: Friendship
- Wacky Weather: The Weather Forecast
- Please Don't Tease: Respect
- What Do You Say?: Good Manners
- You Can't Win 'Em All: Teamwork
- Let's Celebrate: Holidays
- Silly Scientists: Science
- Magical, Musical Day: Musical Instruments & Styles Of Music
- Dance-A-Thon: Dancing
Season 3 (2000)
- A Package to Mexico: Mexico
- Helping Others: Helping
- Outer Space is Out of Sight: Outer Space
- Curious Kids: Being Curious & Smart
- We'll Always Be Family: Family Members
- Get Neat to the Beat: Keeping Clean
- USA Melting Pot: The USA
- 1, 2, 3 Learn Your ABC's: Letters & Numbers
- Willie Has Wheels: Transportation
- Fantastic Firefighters: Firefighters
- Imagine This, Imagine That: Imagination
- Rootin' Tootin' Reptiles: Reptiles
- Doctor Day: Doctors
- Sing Along and Learn: Singing
- Native Americans: Native Studies
Accolades
The television series and videotape releases have been awarded The Parents Choice Award, The Dove Foundation Award, and The Kids First Award for quality in children's media.[2]
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