Dino Babies facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Dino Babies
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Genre	Cartoon
Created by	Fred Wolf
Written by	Ken Koonce Michael Merton
Directed by	Gary Blatchford Tony Love Bill Wolf
Starring	Kathleen Barr Matt Hill Andrea Libman Scott McNeil Sarah Strange Samuel Vincent
Theme music composer	Dennis C. Brown
Composer(s)	Peter Meisner Maxine Sellers
Country of origin	Ireland United States Canada United Kingdom
Original language(s)	English
No. of seasons	2
No. of episodes	26 (52 segments)
Production
Executive producer(s)	Fred Wolf
Producer(s)	Fred Wolf Kara Vallow
Editor(s)	Peter Grives
Running time	22:30 minutes
Production company(s)	Fred Wolf Films Dublin Shanghai Morning Sun Animation Company Limited
Distributor	Westinghouse Broadcasting (International) STAR TV (Asia)
Release
Original network	BBC One
Picture format	480i (SDTV)
Original release	28 September 1994 (1994-09-28) – 2 May 1996 (1996-05-02)

Dino Babies is a fun animated TV show from 1994 to 1996. It was made in Ireland, America, Canada, and the UK. The series is all about six cute baby dinosaurs who love to share exciting stories and go on adventures together.

About the Show: Production and Airings

The Dino Babies show was created between 1991 and 1994. It first aired in the United Kingdom on the BBC from 1994 to 1996. There were 26 episodes in total, and each one was about 20 minutes long.

The show was shown in many countries around the world. It was broadcast in Canada on YTV from 1994 to 1999, where it was quite popular. In Asia, it aired on channels like Dubai 33 and STAR Plus. It was even shown in different languages, like Hebrew on Arutz HaYeladim, Hindi on Zee TV, and Chinese on STAR Chinese Channel.

What is Dino Babies About?

In every episode of Dino Babies, the little dinosaurs use their amazing imaginations. They put their own unique spin on classic fairy tales and famous stories. For example, they might tell tales like "Dak and the Beanstalk" or "The Abominable Snowbaby."

These imaginative stories are not just for fun. They always teach the Dino Babies, and the viewers, something important. By acting out these classic tales, the dinosaurs learn valuable lessons about life and how to be good friends.

Meet the Dino Babies Characters

Here are the main characters you'll meet in Dino Babies:

• Truman (voiced by Kathleen Barr) – He's the unofficial leader of the group. Truman is a smart blue dinosaur who wears glasses and has orange hair. He's the one who usually tells the stories.
• LaBrea (voiced by Andrea Libman) – She's the only girl Dino Baby. LaBrea is a strong-willed purple dinosaur with blonde hair. She sometimes challenges Truman, but she's a loyal friend. When she gets upset, she often says, "I told you so!" or "Would you evolve?"
• Stanley (voiced by Matt Hill) – Stanley is a green dinosaur with red spots. He loves to brag and often gets into trouble because of it. He also enjoys collecting rocks.
• Franklin (voiced by Sarah Strange) – This purple dinosaur is a bit shy and hesitant. But even though he's timid, Franklin sometimes shows surprising bravery.
• Marshall (voiced by Samuel Vincent) – Marshall is Franklin's younger brother. He's a brown, diaper-wearing dinosaur who loves adventure. He can get upset because he's the smallest, and his nickname is "Marshy." He often says, "Oakie Dokie!"
• Dak (voiced by Scott McNeil) – Dak is a blue pterosaur who loves attention. He often plays tricks on his friends, but they always remain good pals. He likes to call the other Dino Babies "Groundlings."

Episodes: Seasons and Stories

Dino Babies had two seasons, with a total of 26 episodes. Each episode usually had two different stories or segments.

Season 1 (1994)

In the first season, most episodes had one story segment and one segment that wasn't a story. However, there were a few exceptions where both parts were stories, or the non-story part came first. These episodes first aired on BBC1 in the UK.

Some examples of stories from Season 1 include:

• "These Doors Are Made For Knockin' / The Raft": The Dino Babies learn that the least obvious choice can be the best solution, and that skill can win over strength.
• "Dak and the Beanstalk / When Dinos Soar": They learn that what goes up must come down, and it's important not to give in to peer pressure.
• "Goldisocks and the Three Dinobabies / Tree's A Crowd": These episodes teach that everyone is good at something, and you shouldn't take advantage of others.
• "The Wizard of Ahhs / Some Like It Hot": The Dino Babies discover that there's no place like home and that you shouldn't judge others by how they look.
• "A Big Little Problem / Snoring Beauty": They learn that bigger isn't always better, and resting is very important.
• "The Cloneheads / Robbing Hood": These stories teach that things aren't always what they seem, and heroes can come in many forms.
• "Fuzzy Come Home / Crumby Trails To You": The lessons here are that what you're looking for might be in an unexpected place, and knowing the right direction is key.
• "A Tooth Fairy Tale / The Egg and Them": They learn that change isn't scary, and being a parent is a big responsibility.
• "Look Before You Eek / Treasure Chest Island": These episodes teach to always give people a chance and that sharing is important.
• "Franklinstein / Washed Up": They learn that scary things might not be scary after all, and dreams aren't always real.
• "The Soreheads and the Stone / LaBrea's Secret Garden": These stories teach that teamwork helps solve problems, and you should always tell people where you're going.
• "A Lad in a Lamp / Jurassic Ark": The Dino Babies learn that wishing good for others is rewarding, and you shouldn't jump to conclusions.
• "Alice in Wonderfulland / The Abominable Snowbaby": They discover that everyone has strengths and weaknesses, and helping others brings rewards.

Season 2 (1996)

In the second season, most episodes featured two story segments. However, episodes sixteen and seventeen had one story segment followed by a non-story segment.

Some examples of stories from Season 2 include:

• "Dakula / The Ugly Duckbill": These episodes teach that people might surprise you, and everyone is special no matter what they look like.
• "The Different Dragon / Cyranose": The lessons are to like people for who they are, and that what's inside counts most.
• "Peter Prank / Scarebusters": They learn that education is as important as fun, and facing your fears gives you courage.
• "A Nose for the Truth / Housepests": These stories teach that lying never helps, and plans need to be well thought out.
• "Chrysanthemumbelina / Tantrum of the Opera": The Dino Babies learn that big surprises can come in small packages, and everyone has their own opinion.
• "Rapermzel / The Braggy Little Tailor": These episodes teach not to be afraid of who you are, and bragging can get you into trouble.
• "The Selfish Ogre / Big Blanket Bedtime Story": They learn that being selfish keeps joy away, and sometimes a bad decision turns out to be the right one.
• "The Frog Bride / Mr. Dakyll And Dr. Hide": These stories teach that good things come when you least expect them, and everyone has two sides.
• "Goldfingers / The Starling and the Statue": The lessons are that too much of a good thing isn't good, and sharing makes you truly happy.
• "The Princess and the Pauper / The Dancing Princesses": They learn that the grass isn't always greener, and you shouldn't keep secrets from friends.
• "Oliver Twirp / The Snide Piper": These episodes teach to appreciate others, and breaking promises has consequences.
• "Beauty and the Beak / Ebegeezer Scrimp": The Dino Babies learn not to judge by appearances, and giving to others is better than giving to yourself.
• "The Emperor's New Robe / Mother Goose on the Loose": The final lessons are to just be yourself, and it's easy to misunderstand good intentions.