Danger Rangers facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Danger Rangers |
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| Created by | Christopher West Walter Douglas Smith Jr. Michael D. Moore |
| Directed by | John Kafka Russell Calabrese Jonathan Feltzenbaum |
| Voices of | Charlie Adler Grey DeLisle Mark Hamill Jerry Houser John Kassir Rob Paulsen Kevin Michael Richardson Tasia Valenza |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 16 |
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| Producer(s) | Jerry Houser Ginny McSwain Sean Roche Howard G. Kazanjian |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Educational Adventures (later Mighty Kids Media) Animation Works Inc. |
| Distributor | Cookie Jar Entertainment |
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| Original network | PBS Kids CBS |
| Picture format | 480i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV) (2010–2012) |
| Original release | September 5, 2005 – December 26, 2006 |
Danger Rangers is an American animated TV show that taught kids about staying safe. It aired on PBS Kids and Cookie Jar TV in the early 2000s. The show featured a team of animal heroes who went on missions to help children learn important safety lessons.
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What the Show is About
The Danger Rangers are a special team of heroes. Their main job is to teach children how to stay safe. They do this by showing examples of dangers, like unsafe places or things in nature. Each episode focuses on a different safety topic.
Meet the Characters
- Sully (voiced by Jerry Houser) – Sully is a blue sea lion and the leader of the Danger Rangers. He cares a lot about how he looks. But he also takes his job as leader very seriously.
- Kitty (voiced by Grey DeLisle) – Kitty is a pink cat. She is smart, cool, and loves adventures. She is the second-in-command of the group. Kitty is always ready to help and believes in playing fair.
- Burble (voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson) – Burble is a big polar bear. He is strong and funny. He is the team's expert on staying safe while playing and having fun. Burble is a "gentle giant" who always plays fair and safe.
- Squeeky (voiced by Rob Paulsen) – Squeeky is a small, navy blue mouse. Even though he's tiny, he's very important to the team. His small size lets him fix problems that are too small for the others to handle.
- Burt (voiced by Mark Hamill) – Burt is a green turtle. He is the team's creative inventor and personal safety expert. Burt often invents new gadgets, like Fallbot, to help the Danger Rangers on their missions.
- Gabriela "GB" (voiced by Tasia Valenza) – Gabriela is a red hummingbird. She is the operations chief and head safety trainer. While the other Danger Rangers are out on a mission, she usually supervises them from their base.
- Fallbot (voiced by John Kassir) – Fallbot is a blue-and-yellow robot invented by Burt. He is often clumsy and has accidents. But he is a helpful friend to the Danger Rangers.
- SAVO (voiced by Jonathan Harris and Charlie Adler) – SAVO is the artificial intelligence (AI) of the Danger Rangers' base. He warns them about any safety problems. His name stands for "Safety Alert Vectometer."
- Junior Danger Rangers – These are different children who help and work with the Danger Rangers on their missions.
Who Voiced the Characters?
Main Voice Actors
- Charlie Adler – SAVO and other characters.
- Grey DeLisle – Kitty and other characters.
- Mark Hamill – Burt and other characters.
- Jerry Houser – Sully and other characters.
- John Kassir – Fallbot and other characters.
- Rob Paulsen – Squeeky and other characters.
- Kevin Michael Richardson – Burble and other characters.
- Tasia Valenza – Gabriela the Hummingbird and other characters.
Episode Adventures
The show only had one season. Here are some of the adventures the Danger Rangers had:
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| 1 | "Water Works" | September 3, 2005 | |
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The Danger Rangers deal with rising oceans and sabotage. They teach everyone about being safe around water. Song: "Everybody Be Water Safe" |
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| 2 | "Wild Wheels" | September 10, 2005 | |
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Rusty Ringtail builds skate ramps in New York City. The Danger Rangers teach about wheel safety and following rules. Songs: "Wheels," "Rules of The Road" |
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| 3 | "Where the Fun Never Stops" | October 13, 2005 | |
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A scientist tries to use kids' play energy. The Danger Rangers and Junior Rangers teach about playground safety. Songs: "When You're Coming Down that Slide," "Keep Yourself Safe" |
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| 4 | "Fires and Liars" | October 24, 2005 | |
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Two boys cause a false alarm and a fire with fireworks. The team teaches about fire safety. Songs: "False Alarms," "Never Mess Around with Fire" |
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| 5 | "The Great Race" | November 26, 2005 | |
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Worley the Weasel holds a secret jogging race. The Danger Rangers teach about pedestrian safety. Songs: "Use That Crosswalk," "Make Sure They See You" |
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| 6 | "Medicine Mix-Up" | January 28, 2006 | |
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A scientist tries to stink up candy, making kids mistake medicine for sweets. The team teaches about medicine safety. Songs: "Don't Touch Them Pills," "Common Sense" |
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| 7 | "Mission 547: Safety Rules" | 2003 | |
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The Danger Rangers check for hidden dangers at home. They also share bicycle and travel safety rules. Songs: "911," "Danger Rangers Pilot Ending Song" |
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| 8 | "Safe and Sound" | March 3, 2006 | |
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A loud rock band causes problems in Hollywood. The Danger Rangers teach about protecting your ears from loud noise. Songs: "Protect Your Ears," "It's All Up to Me" |
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| 9 | "Cave Save" | July 7, 2006 | |
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Children get lost looking for treasure in a cave. The Danger Rangers teach that abandoned places are not safe to play. Songs: "Cave Save," "Places Not to Play" |
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| 10 | "Chem Gems" | July 14, 2006 | |
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Dangerous chemicals are left on London streets. The team teaches kids not to touch unknown chemicals. Songs: "Poison," "Don't Touch That" |
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| 11 | "Dog Days" | July 21, 2006 | |
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The Danger Rangers teach how to avoid dog bites and how to approach dogs safely. Songs: "Don't Startle A Dog," "A Dog Is a Love Sponge" |
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| 12 | "Be Prepared" | July 28, 2006 | |
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A storm hits during a jamboree. The Danger Rangers teach everyone how to be ready for emergencies. Songs: "Be Prepared," "Stay Calm" |
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| 13 | "Wet & Wild" | August 4, 2006 | |
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On a cruise, the Danger Rangers talk about water safety. They help a girl overcome her fear of water. Songs: "You've Got to Think of Everyone Else," "Learn to Swim" |
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| 14 | "Go Games" | August 11, 2006 | |
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The team prepares for a bike, skate, and rollerblading competition. They teach about wearing helmets and riding smart. Songs: "Wear Your Helmet," "Ride Smart" |
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| 15 | "Kitty's Birthday Surprise" | August 18, 2006 | |
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The Danger Rangers throw a surprise party for Kitty. They remember many of the safety lessons they've taught. Songs: "False Alarms," "Keep Yourself Safe," "Protect Your Ears," "Everybody Be Water Safe," "When You're Coming Down the Slide," "Places Not To Play," "Wheels," "Common Sense" |
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| 16 | "Fallbot Forget-Me-Not" | December 26, 2006 | |
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Fallbot loses his memory during a thunderstorm. The team tries to fix him and reinstall all the safety rules he knew. Songs: "Don't Touch Them Pills," "Rules of the Road," "Never Mess Around with Fire," "Poison," "Use That Crosswalk" |
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Danger Rangers Books
You can also find the Danger Rangers in these books:
- Street Smarts
- Poison Patrol
- Blazin' Hot
- Cool By The Pool
- Free Wheelin'
- Danger Alert
- Attack of the Achoos
- Camping Caper
- Adventure Island
Where the Show Aired
The Danger Rangers first aired on PBS Kids from 2005 to 2006. Later, reruns of the show were shown on CBS as part of Cookie Jar TV from 2011 to 2012. When it aired on CBS, some parts of the episodes were cut for commercials. This meant that only 14 out of the 16 episodes were shown on CBS.
