The Huggabug Club

Last updated
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
Ken Jensen
Lorin Benjamin
Amanda Fenester
Theme music composer Audrey Landers
Judy Landers
Opening themeThe Huggabug Club (performed by the cast)
Ending themeThe Huggabug Club (performed by the cast)
Composers Audrey Landers
Ralf Stemmann
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes47 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerRuth Landers
Producers Audrey Landers
Judy Landers
Ruth Landers
Production locations New York City
Tampa, Florida
Camera setupSingle
Running time30 minutes per episode
Production company WEDU
Original release
Network PBS Member Stations
Smile
ReleaseJanuary 1, 1995 (1995-01-01) 
June 7, 1997 (1997-06-07)

The Huggabug Club is an American children's television series. It first aired on PBS member stations from January 1, 1995 to June 7, 1997, then aired in reruns until July 30, 2000.

Contents

Cast

Adults

In addition to Miss Audrey and Miss Judy, the program features full-bodied puppets who magically appear with the help of a computer: Uncle Huggabug, a cowboy insect; Auntie Bumble, a grandmotherly bee; and Miss Oops-A-Daisy, a clumsy flower. In Season 3, Lovey-Dovey, a peaceful dove. The cast also includes the "Buggsters", a group of multicultural kids who sing and dance. [1]

Kids

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 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)

  1. "Express Yourself": Feelings and Emotions (January 1, 1995)
  2. "Finders Keepers Not!": Honesty (January 8, 1995)
  3. "This Land is Your Land": The Environment (January 15, 1995)
  4. "Safety First": Safety (January 22, 1995)
  5. "New Kid in Town": Making New Friends (January 29, 1995)
  6. "Farmer Jo-Ann's Farm": Going to the Farm (February 5, 1995)
  7. "School Days": Everyday School Routine (February 12, 1995)
  8. "Fitness is Fun": Fitness Routine and Keeping Healthy (February 19, 1995)
  9. "Our Five Scent-Sational Senses": The 5 Senses (February 26, 1995)
  10. "Wheels, Wings, and Moving Things": Transportation (March 5, 1995)
  11. "Let's Go to the Zoo": Zoo Animals (March 12, 1995)
  12. "Rainy Days are Fun!": Rainy Day Activities (March 19, 1995)
  13. "Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Maker": Occupations (March 26, 1995)
  14. "Surprise Pets": Exotic Pets (April 2, 1995)
  15. "Remember When...": Memories (April 9, 1995)
  16. "Cuddly Christmas": Christmas Traditions (December 3, 1995)

Notes:

Season 2 (1996)

  1. "Head to Toe": The Human Body (February 3, 1996)
  2. "Tell It Like It Is": Honesty (February 10, 1996)
  3. "And Baby Makes Four": Families and Babies (February 17, 1996)
  4. "Don't Be Bugged by a Bug": Bugs and Insects (February 24, 1996)
  5. "Dinosaurs are Dynamite!": Dinosaurs (March 2, 1996)
  6. "Surprises from the Sea": The Ocean and Beach Activities (March 9, 1996)
  7. "I'm One of a Kind": Individuality (March 16, 1996)
  8. "That's What Friends are For": Friendship (March 23, 1996)
  9. "Wacky Weather": The Weather Forecast (March 30, 1996)
  10. "Please Don't Tease": Respect (April 6, 1996)
  11. "What Do You Say?": Good Manners (April 13, 1996)
  12. "You Can't Win 'em All": Teamwork (April 20, 1996)
  13. "Let's Celebrate": Holidays (April 27, 1996)
  14. "Silly Scientists": Science (May 4, 1996)
  15. "Magical, Musical Day": Musical Instruments and Styles of Music (May 11, 1996)
  16. "Dance-a-Thon": Dancing (May 18, 1996)

Notes:

Season 3 (1997)

  1. "A Package to Mexico": The Postal System (March 1, 1997)
  2. "Helping Others": Helping (March 8, 1997)
  3. "Outer Space is Out of Sight": Outer Space (March 15, 1997)
  4. "Curious Kids": Being Curious and Smart (March 22, 1997)
  5. "We'll Always Be Family": Family Members (March 29, 1997)
  6. "Get Neat to the Beat": Keeping Clean (April 5, 1997)
  7. "USA Melting Pot": The USA and other Countries (April 12, 1997)
  8. "1, 2, 3 Learn Your ABC's": Letters and Numbers (April 19, 1997)
  9. "Willie Has Wheels": Disability (April 26, 1997)
  10. "Fantastic Firefighters": Firefighters & Fire Safety (May 3, 1997)
  11. "Imagine This, Imagine That": Imagination (May 10, 1997)
  12. "Rootin' Tootin' Reptiles": Reptiles (May 17, 1997)
  13. "Doctor Day": Doctors (May 24, 1997)
  14. "Sing Along and Learn": Singing (May 31, 1997)
  15. "Native Americans": Native Studies (June 7, 1997)

Notes:

Broadcast

The show was first aired on PBS from January 1, 1995 to June 7, 1997. Internationally, the series was also broadcast in South Africa, Jordan, Canada and Zambia.

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]

Related Research Articles

<i>The Brady Bunch</i> American sitcom

The Brady Bunch is an American sitcom created by Sherwood Schwartz that aired from September 26, 1969, to March 8, 1974, on ABC. The series revolves around a large blended family of six children, with three boys and three girls. After its cancellation in 1974, the series debuted in syndication in September 1975. Though it was never a ratings hit or a critical success during its original run, the program has since become a popular syndicated staple, especially among children and teenage viewers.

<i>Its All Relative</i> American television sitcom (2003–2004)

It's All Relative is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from October 1, 2003, until April 20, 2004. The series is about two families in Boston – one lower-class Irish Catholic and the other an upper-class WASP household headed by a gay couple – who are reluctantly joined together when their kids get engaged.

E! True Hollywood Story is an American television documentary series on E! that pulls back the curtain and highlights some of pop culture's most fascinating people, moments and trends. The series offers exclusive interviews with new insights and never-before-heard details from the celebrities, family members, journalists and industry executives with first-hand experience.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kim Raver</span> American actress (born 1969)

Kimberly Jayne Raver is an American actress. She is known for television roles such as Dr. Teddy Altman on ABC's medical drama Grey's Anatomy, Kim Zambrano on Third Watch, and Audrey Raines on 24.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kim Wayans</span> American actress

Kimberly Nichole Wayans is an American actress. She is the sister of Keenen Ivory, Damon Sr., Marlon, Shawn and Nadia Wayans. She is best known for her numerous roles on the Fox sketch comedy show In Living Color (1990–94), and Tonia Harris on In the House (1995–98). Wayans has also directed episodes for several series, including Bunk'd, The Neighborhood, and My Wife and Kids.

<i>Kenan & Kel</i> American sitcom

Kenan & Kel is an American sitcom created by Kim Bass that originally aired on Nickelodeon from August 17, 1996, to January 14, 2001. Set in Chicago, the series follows mischievous Kenan Rockmore and his happy-go-lucky best friend Kel Kimble, who get involved with zany hijinks on a number of misadventures. The show was one of three spin-offs from All That, in which Thompson and Mitchell had co-starred for several years.

<i>Bug Juice</i> Disney Channel reality series

Bug Juice is a Disney Channel reality television series that premiered on February 28, 1998. The series focuses around 20 kids and their experiences at summer camp. Together, the kids work hard to excel in their activities and become friends. The phrase bug juice is a camping slang term for a very sweet juice drink made from powdered mixes, such as Kool-Aid, which are often served at summer camps.

<i>Third Watch</i> American NBC crime drama series created by John Wells (1999–2005)

Third Watch is an American crime drama television series created by John Wells and Edward Allen Bernero that aired on NBC from September 23, 1999, to May 6, 2005, with a total of 132 episodes spanning over six seasons. It was produced by John Wells Productions, in association with Warner Bros. Television.

Weekend Update has been a platform for Saturday Night Live characters to grow and gain popularity ever since Gilda Radner used it to create Emily Litella and Roseanne Roseannadanna. Many cast members have used Update as the primary vehicle for a certain character. Don Novello was featured almost exclusively on the news segment as his breakout character, Father Guido Sarducci, and Tim Kazurinsky, in the face of Eddie Murphy's overshadowing popularity, created characters almost exclusively for Update. Before becoming an anchor on Update, Colin Quinn used the segment as his main sounding board as well.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Judy Landers</span> American actress (born 1958)

Judy Landers is an American retired film and television actress.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Audrey Landers</span> American actress and singer (born 1956)

Audrey Landers is an American actress and singer, best known for her role as Afton Cooper on the television series Dallas and her role as Val Clarke in the film version of A Chorus Line (1985).

<i>The Land Before Time</i> (TV series) American TV series or program

The Land Before Time is an American animated musical television series, based on The Land Before Time film series created by Judy Freudberg and Tony Geiss. It was developed for television by Ford Riley for Cartoon Network and was produced by Universal Animation Studios and Amblin Entertainment, and animated by Wang Film Productions in Taiwan and Toon City in the Philippines. It premiered on YTV in Canada for a test on January 5, 2007 and premiered on Cartoon Network in the United States on March 5.

<i>Miss Spiders Sunny Patch Friends</i> Television series

Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Friends, sometimes shortened to Miss Spider or Sunny Patch, is a British-Canadian animated children's television series produced by Nelvana in association with AbsoluteDigital Pictures and Callaway Arts & Entertainment as a follow-up to Miss Spider's Sunny Patch Kids. Created by David Kirk and developed by Nadine van der Velde, it was based on Kirk's Sunny Patch brand and the accompanying Miss Spider book series. In Canada, the show aired on Teletoon before moving over to Treehouse TV. In the United States, it aired on Nick Jr. 44 episodes were produced.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kim Manners</span> American television producer, director, and actor

Kim Manners was an American television producer and director best known for his work on The X-Files and Supernatural.

The following is a list of events relating to television in Ireland from 1997.

<i>Dallas</i> (1978 TV series) season 12 Season of television series

The twelfth season of the television series Dallas aired on CBS during the 1988–89 TV season.

<i>Bugs n Daffy</i> Animated anthology television series

Bugs 'n' Daffy is an American animated anthology television series that aired on The WB from 1995 to 1998 as part of their Kids' WB weekday lineup. The series featured cartoons from Warner Bros.' library of Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies shorts. A weekly companion series, The Daffy Duck Show aired on Saturday mornings from 1996 to 1997.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "FindArticles.com | CBSi". findarticles.com. Retrieved 2021-05-20.
  2. "The Huggabug Club * Landers Productions *". www.landersproductionz.com.