The Mr. Men Show (1997 TV series)

The Mr. Men Show is a Canadian/American remake of the British series, Mr. Men and Little Miss. It is virtually identical to the original British version, apart from the added live-action skits, actors and actresses, theme song, and credits. Its original air was in Canada. It aired in the United States started in the fall of 1997, 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 accent), the Game Show Guy, a carpenter with his assistant, and a mad scientist with her assistant, among others.

This article is about the 1997 series. For the 2008 series, see The Mr. Men Show.
The Mr. Men Show
Created byRoger Hargreaves
Country of originCanada
United States
Original language(s)English
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes39 regular episodes, 1 special
Production
Executive producer(s)Adam Hargreaves
Running time30 minutes
Production company(s)Telegenic Programs
Breakthrough Films and Television
Lacey Entertainment
Mr. Showbiz Productions
DistributorThe Summit Media Group
Release
Original networkSyndication
Picture format480i SDTV
Original releaseSeptember 15, 1997 –
June 6, 1999

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.

Cast

The Mr. Men Players

  • Catherine Fitch - Mad Scientist
  • Peter Keleghan - Pal, Game Show Guy
  • Marguerite Pigott - Newslady, Hostess
  • Cliff Saunders - Buddy, Caveman
  • Sean Sullivan - Assistant Scientist

Voices

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

References
  1. Kenyon, Heather. "NATPE 1998: It's A Tough Market But Someone is Selling". Animation World Network. Retrieved September 19, 2016.
  2. Mallory, Michael (September 15, 1997). "Euro toons fit FCC mandates". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved September 19, 2016.
  3. Erickson, Hal (2005). Television Cartoon Shows: An Illustrated Encyclopedia, 1949 Through 2003 (2nd ed.). McFarland & Co. p. 560. ISBN 978-1476665993.
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