Buddy Thunderstruck facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Buddy Thunderstruck |
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| Created by | Ryan Wiesbrock |
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| Composer(s) | David Padrutt |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 12 (23 segments) + interactive special |
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| Editor(s) | Jenny McKibben (episode 1-18) Clayton Baker (episode 17-23 + interactive special) Jessica Shobe (episode 18) |
| Running time | 23 minutes |
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| Distributor | American Greetings Entertainment |
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| Original network | Netflix |
| Picture format | 1080i |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original release | March 10, 2017 |
Buddy Thunderstruck is a super fun stop-motion TV show made for teens and tweens. It's a comedy series created by Ryan Wiesbrock. You can watch it on Netflix. The show was made by American Greetings Entertainment and Stoopid Buddy Stoodios. It first came out on March 10, 2017. Netflix described it as the "outrageous, high-octane adventures of Buddy Thunderstruck." Buddy is a truck-racing dog who brings excitement to his town, Greasepit.
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What is Buddy Thunderstruck About?
This show follows the exciting, hard-driving adventures of Buddy Thunderstruck. He is a dog who races trucks. His best friend and mechanic sidekick is a ferret. Together, they get into all sorts of wild situations.
Meet the Characters
Here are the main voice actors and the characters they play:
- Brian Atkinson as Buddy Thunderstruck
- Ted Raimi as Darnell / Moneybags
- Harry Chaskin as Big Tex / Jacko
- Debi Derryberry as Muncie / Mama Possum / Old Lady / Mrs. Weaselbrat / Scout
- Philip Maurice Hayes as Sheriff Cannonball
- Leigh Kelly as Deputy Hoisenberry
- Thomas Krajewski as Nightmare Jerky Stick
- Justin Michael as Tex Jr. / Mr. Weaselbrat / Robby Burgles
- JD Ryznar as Nick the New Guy
- Nick Shakoour as Artichoke / Auntie Uncle
- Ryan Wiesbrock as Beavers / Handsome Joe / Leroy
- Clark Wiesbrock as Baby Possum
- Todd McClintock as Live Action Buddy Thunderstruck
- Chester Lee as Live Action Tex Jr.
Episode Guide
The first season of Buddy Thunderstruck has 12 episodes. Each episode is split into two shorter stories. There's also a special interactive episode where you can make choices!
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| 1 | 1a | "Buddy Double" | Eric Towner John Harvatine IV |
Thomas Krajewski | March 10, 2017 | |
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An imposter pretends to be Buddy. This fake Buddy causes trouble and ruins Buddy's good name.
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| 2 | 1b | "Beaver Dam Fast Pizza" | Eric Towner John Harvatine IV |
Thomas Krajewski | March 10, 2017 | |
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Buddy starts a pizza business. It competes with his cousin Muncie's pizza place.
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| 3 | 2a | "To Protect and Swerve" | Eric Towner | Thomas Krajewski | March 10, 2017 | |
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Sheriff Cannonball becomes a stunt driver. Buddy has to become a cop to stop him.
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| 4 | 2b | "Robo-Truck of the Future" | Eric Towner | Thomas Krajewski | March 10, 2017 | |
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Buddy thinks his truck can talk. But it's actually Darnell stuck inside.
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| 5 | 3a | "Get the Hock Out" | Eric Towner | Chris Pearson | March 10, 2017 | |
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Auntie Uncle loses her furniture. Buddy becomes a repo man to get his own stuff back.
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| 6 | 3b | "Thunderstruck Rad Cab" | Eric Towner | Dave Lewman | March 10, 2017 | |
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Buddy becomes a taxi driver for money. Big Tex tries to steal his driving secrets.
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| 7 | 4a | "Thunder Fu" | Eric Towner | Thomas Krajewski | March 10, 2017 | |
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Buddy and Darnell invent "Thunder Fu." They make fun of Artichoke's love for Karate.
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| 8 | 4b | "Funny Money" | Eric Towner | Thomas Krajewski | March 10, 2017 | |
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Buddy makes art that looks like money. Cannonball thinks it's fake money.
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| 9 | 5a | "Moneybags and His Monster" | Eric Towner | Thomas Krajewski | March 10, 2017 | |
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Moneybags is Buddy's rival. When Buddy won't race, Moneybags trains Tex Junior to beat him.
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| 10 | 5b | "Sneezing Fits of Death" | Eric Towner | Thomas Krajewski | March 10, 2017 | |
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Buddy, Darnell, and Tex Junior start sneezing. Jacko tells them they have little time left.
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| 11 | 6a | "Truck Cab in the Woods" | Eric Towner Co-director: Harry Chaskin |
Thomas Krajewski | March 10, 2017 | |
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Buddy and Darnell are stuck in the woods. They think a ghost is haunting them.
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| 12 | 6b | "Truck Stop Clerks" | Eric Towner Co-director: Harry Chaskin |
Thomas Krajewski | March 10, 2017 | |
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Leroy lets Buddy and Darnell watch his truck stop.
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| 13 | 7a | "Haters of the Lost Arcade" | Alex Kamer | Thomas Krajewski | March 10, 2017 | |
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Buddy and Tex Junior compete. They try to beat a racing arcade game.
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| 14 | 7b | "Stunt Fever" | Alex Kamer | Thomas Krajewski | March 10, 2017 | |
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Buddy starts his own stunt show. Tex Junior tries to be more popular with his own show.
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| 15 | 8a | "Cannonballistic" | Harry Chaskin | Thomas Krajewski | March 10, 2017 | |
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Cannonball quits being sheriff. Buddy and Darnell miss him as sheriff.
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| 16 | 8b | "Mayor May Not" | Harry Chaskin | Jennifer Muro | March 10, 2017 | |
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Moneybags runs for mayor. He wants to make a law to race Buddy.
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| 17 | 9a | "Hit and Dumb" | Harry Chaskin | Thomas Krajewski | March 10, 2017 | |
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Sheriff Cannonball hires Darnell. He wants to prove Buddy caused a car accident.
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| 18 | 9b | "Babysitters Yo!" | Harry Chaskin | Thomas Krajewski | March 10, 2017 | |
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Tex Junior gets locked out of his house. Buddy and Darnell try to teach him to be independent.
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| 19 | 10a | "Buddy Shreds" | Harry Chaskin | Thomas Krajewski | March 10, 2017 | |
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Buddy uses Darnell's guitar playing. He pretends to be in a rock band.
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| 20 | 10b | "Opposite of Awesome" | Harry Chaskin | Thomas Krajewski | March 10, 2017 | |
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People say Buddy is extreme. He tries to be boring so no one thinks he's weird.
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| 21 | 11a | "A Bro for Weaselbrat" | Harry Chaskin | Thomas Krajewski | March 10, 2017 | |
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Weaselbrat is Buddy's biggest fan. Buddy and Darnell try to find him a best friend.
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| 22 | 11b | "Health Nuts" | Harry Chaskin | Thomas Krajewski | March 10, 2017 | |
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Buddy doesn't want to share snacks. He pretends to be healthy so others copy him.
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| 23 | 12 | "Moneybags Changes Everything" | Harry Chaskin | Thomas Krajewski | March 10, 2017 | |
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Moneybags tricks Darnell. He wants Darnell to build a car to beat Buddy's truck. Buddy feels sad without Darnell.
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Interactive Special Episode
In 2017, a special interactive episode was released. You can make choices during the show!
| Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
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| "The Maybe Pile" | Harry Chaskin | Thomas Krajewski | July 14, 2017 | |
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Buddy and Darnell try out ideas. Some are awesome, but most are terrible.
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Awards and Nominations
Buddy Thunderstruck was recognized for its amazing animation and design!
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref. |
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| 2018 | Emmy Award | Outstanding Art Direction / Set Direction / Scenic Design | Buddy Thunderstruck | Nominated | |
| Outstanding Cinematography | Buddy Thunderstruck | Nominated | |||
| 2018 | Annie Award | Best Animated Television/Broadcast Production For Children | Buddy Thunderstruck | Nominated | |
| Outstanding Achievement for Character Design in an Animated Television/ Broadcast Production | Buddy Thunderstruck | Nominated |
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