Chip and Potato facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Chip & Potato |
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| Directed by | Ridd Sorensen |
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| Theme music composer | My Kite Music Productions |
| Composer(s) | My Kite Music Productions |
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| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 40 |
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| Running time | 11 minutes |
| Production company(s) | DHX Media Darrall Macqueen |
| Distributor | DHX Media |
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| Original network | Family Jr. (Canada) Netflix (United States) |
| Picture format | HDTV 1080i |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original release | October 15, 2018 – present |
Chip and Potato is a fun animated TV show for kids. It was created by Billy Macqueen, Catherine Williams, and Maddy Darrall. The show is made by two companies: DHX Media from Canada and Darrall Macqueen from the United Kingdom.
The series is about a young pug named Chip. She is learning to handle new things in her life, like starting kindergarten. Chip has a special "toy" named Potato. Potato is actually a secret, living mouse who helps Chip feel brave. The show first aired in Canada on Family Jr. on October 15, 2018. Later, the first episodes came out on Netflix on May 17, 2019.
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What's the Story About?
Chip and Potato follows Chip, a young pug dog. She is five years old and facing new adventures. These include going to kindergarten and making new friends. Whenever Chip feels a bit nervous, her best friend Potato is there. Potato is a tiny mouse who hides in Chip's pocket. Potato is a secret from everyone else. She pretends to be a toy when other people are around. Potato gives Chip confidence and comfort.
Who are the Characters?
Main Characters
- Chip Pug (voiced by Abigail Oliver; Ava Talbot in the UK dub) is the main character. She is a friendly, curious, and kind five-year-old pug. Chip is best friends with Nico and Potato.
- Potato (voiced by Andrea Libman) is Chip's secret best friend. She is a tiny mouse. Potato helps Chip feel safe and confident. She is only seen as a toy by others.
Supporting Characters
- Spud Pug (voiced by Chance Hurstfield; Sam Day in the UK dub) is Chip's older brother. He often gives Chip good advice. Spud loves to skateboard.
- Little Momma Pug (voiced by Briana Buckmaster; Kate Harbour in the UK dub) is Chip's mom. She used to work as a receptionist. Now, she stays home to care for her three pug puppies, including baby Totsy Tot.
- Little Poppa Pug (voiced by Brian Dobson; Wayne Forester in the UK dub) is Chip's dad. He is a police officer. When he's not working, he often helps with chores like cooking.
- Nico Panda (voiced by Dominic Good) is a panda and one of Chip's best friends. By the end of the first season, he learns Potato's secret.
- Totsy Tot Pug is Chip's baby sister. Chip loves her little sister very much and even gave her the name "Totsy Tot."
- Grandma Pug (voiced by Christina Jastrzembska) is Chip's grandmother. She visits Chip and her family often.
- Stomp and Stamp Fant (voiced by Evan Byarushengo and Scotia Andersen) are twin elephants. They are Chip's friends and neighbors. They always do things together.
- Amanda Panda (voiced by Teryl Rothery) is Nico's mom. She is a single mother raising her two sons.
- Bodi Panda is Nico's baby brother. Bodi also knows Potato's secret. Potato sometimes plays with him when they are alone.
- Mr. Diggerty (voiced by Alessandro Juliani) is the kindergarten teacher at Rainbow Forest School. He teaches Chip's class. He makes sure learning is fun and fair.
- Gigglish Grand (voiced by Emma Jayne Maas) is a giraffe. She is one of Chip's friends and neighbors. Gigglish loves sports and outdoor activities.
- Howie Hyena (voiced by Brenden Sunderland) is a hyena in Chip's class. He can be a bit mischievous and likes to cause trouble sometimes.
How the Show is Made
Chip and Potato is made by DHX Media in Canada and Darrall Macqueen in the United Kingdom. A British version of the show, with different voice actors, was released by Adrenaline Studios at the same time the series first came out on Netflix.
Where to Watch It
Chip and Potato first started in Canada on Family Jr. on October 15, 2018. The show was then released worldwide on Netflix as a "Netflix original" series starting May 17, 2019.
