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| Title card featuring the title characters from left to right: Peanut, Butter, and Jelly | |
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| Created by | Jim Jinkins |
| Directed by | Jeff Buckland |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 65 (124 segments) (list of episodes) |
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| Running time | 23 minutes |
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| Network | Playhouse Disney |
| Release | March 14, 1998 – October 23, 2000 |
PB&J Otter is an American animated musical comedy television series that aired on Disney Channel's preschool block Playhouse Disney from March 14, 1998 to October 23, 2000. [1] The series centers on the Otter family, who live in the rural fishing community of Lake Hoohaw. Most stories revolve around the three Otter kids: older brother Peanut, younger sister Jelly, and baby sister Butter (named after the peanut butter and jelly sandwich), as well as their friends and neighbors. [2]
The series was created by Jim Jinkins, who also created Doug and Allegra's Window , and executive-produced by David Campbell in close conjunction with Harvard University's Cognitive Skills Group, "Project Zero". The group's job was to monitor each and make sure the material had a positive educational message. The series features songs by Dan Sawyer, Fred Newman and Rich Mendoza.[ citation needed ] 65 episodes were produced. [3]
In 2000, PB&J Otter was nominated for an Annie Award for "Outstanding Music in an Animated Series". [4]