Breadwinners (TV series) facts for kids
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| Genre | Comedy |
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| Composer(s) | Tommy Sica |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 40 (list of episodes) |
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| Producer(s) | Lizabeth Velasco |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Nickelodeon Animation Studio |
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| Original network | Nickelodeon (2014–2015) Nicktoons (2016) |
| Picture format | 1080i (HDTV) |
| Audio format | 5.1 surround sound |
| First shown in | August 22, 2012 (Pilot) |
| Original release | February 17, 2014 – September 12, 2016 |
Breadwinners is an American animated TV show. It was created by Gary "Doodles" DiRaffaele and Steve Borst. The show first aired on Nickelodeon in 2014. It's about two funny duck friends who deliver bread.
The idea for Breadwinners started as a short cartoon. Gary DiRaffaele and Steve Borst met while working on another show. They wanted to make something fun for their friends. The short cartoon became very popular online. Nickelodeon saw it and decided to turn it into a full TV series. The show ran for two seasons and had 40 episodes.
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About the Breadwinners Show
This section tells you what Breadwinners is all about. You'll learn about the main characters and their adventures.
What is Breadwinners About?
The show follows two best friends, SwaySway and Buhdeuce. They are green, flightless ducks who act like humans. They live on a water planet called Pondgea. Their job is to deliver fresh bread to everyone. They fly around in a cool rocket-powered van.
SwaySway (Robbie Daymond) is the tall, thin leader. He's good at flying the van. Buhdeuce (Eric Bauza) is short and round. He's a bit clumsy but very loyal. When they get into trouble, they can "level up." This means they transform into different forms. These forms help them solve their problems.
Meet the Breadwinners Characters
Here are the main characters you'll see in Breadwinners.
Main Characters
- SwaySway (voiced by Robbie Daymond) – He is a duck from a family of bread deliverers. SwaySway drives the rocket van. He is best friends with Buhdeuce. He also has a crush on a duck named Jenny Quackles. His special move is the "party punch." His fist gets big and flies off his arm!
- Buhdeuce (voiced by Eric Bauza) – He is SwaySway's best friend. Buhdeuce helps navigate the bread deliveries. He can be a bit silly and sometimes forgets things. His special moves are the "booty kick" and the "six-pack punch." He often says "Yep! Yep!" and "Aw, bubble nuggets!".
Supporting Characters
- Jelly (voiced by Alexander Polinsky) – Jelly is the Breadwinners' pet frog. She acts like a dog, fetching and panting. She can only say "Ribbit!". Jelly loves to eat insects.
- The Bread Maker (voiced by Fred Tatasciore) – He is a famous, wise figure. He lives in the bread mines. You can call him by rubbing a magic toaster. He helps SwaySway and Buhdeuce when they need advice. He says he is made of different kinds of bread.
- Ketta (voiced by Kari Wahlgren) – Ketta is an energetic swan. She is a master mechanic. She fixes and upgrades the rocket van. Her catchphrase is "Aw, lugnuts!".
- T-Midi (voiced by S. Scott Bullock) – T-Midi is an owl and the Breadwinners' best customer. He speaks with a British accent. He wears a tuxedo. He is a big fan of The Bread Maker. T-Midi takes care of his mother, who is a living portrait.
- Officer Rambamboo (voiced by Audrey Wasilewski) – She is a yellow toad and the chief of the Tadpolice. She is strict and teaches driving classes. She often finds SwaySway and Buhdeuce annoying because they don't follow road rules.
- Oonski the Great (voiced by Nolan North) – Oonski is a beaver viking. He is often an enemy to the public. His motto is "Eat, beat, steal!". He always tries to steal things. He talks about himself in the third person.
- Mr. Pumpers (voiced by Michael-Leon Wooley) – He is a strong stork. He loves money more than anything. He owns Pumpers' Diner. He often comes up with plans to earn money. His uniform includes a blue hat and an apron. His catchphrase is "Boom-yummy!".
How Breadwinners Was Made
This section explains how the show Breadwinners came to life.
The Idea Behind the Show
Breadwinners was created by Gary "Doodles" DiRaffaele and Steve Borst. The idea started in Gary's apartment. They had met while working on another animated show. Gary drew two ducks tossing bread in the air. He loved bread, and his friends sometimes called him a "duck." Steve thought it was a great idea for a cartoon.
From Short Film to TV Series
The first short cartoon was made in two months. Robbie Daymond, who voices SwaySway, was found through a casting call. The short cartoon was shown at a film festival in New York City. It was also put on YouTube. Many people watched it and loved it. They wanted more!
Nickelodeon saw how popular it was. They contacted the creators. After a few months, Gary and Steve were hired. They got to turn their short cartoon into a full TV series.
Animation and Music
The show's actions are timed to music. Tommy Sica, who was in a band with Gary, wrote the music. The music was recorded before the animation was even done. This makes the show move very fast. Kids who watched it would often bounce along to the beat.
The animation was done in Canada. It uses a style that looks like old video games. The characters have dark outlines. The backgrounds and shadows have a pixelated look. This gives the show a unique and fun appearance.
See also
In Spanish: Breadwinners para niños
