Doug facts for kids
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| Genre | Comedy Adventure |
| Created by | Jim Jinkins |
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| Theme music composer | Fred Newman |
| Composer(s) | Dan Sawyer Fred Newman |
| Country of origin | United States France (original series) |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 7 |
| No. of episodes | 117 (166 segments) (list of episodes) |
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| Producer(s) | Melanie Grisanti |
| Running time | 22–23 minutes |
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| Original network | Nickelodeon (seasons 1-4) ABC (seasons 5-7) |
| Original release | August 11, 1991 – June 26, 1999 |
Doug is a popular animated TV show created by Jim Jinkins. It's all about the everyday life of a boy named Douglas "Doug" Funnie. He's around 11 to 12 years old and has just moved to a new town called Bluffington.
The show follows Doug as he goes to school and deals with common things like trying to fit in, making friends, and having a crush. Doug writes about everything in his journal, and the show often includes fun imagination scenes. Doug teaches us about important topics like being confident, dealing with bullying, and understanding friendships. Many episodes show Doug trying to impress his classmate, Patti Mayonnaise.
Jim Jinkins first created Doug from drawings he made in his sketchbook during the 1980s. The show is based on Jinkins' own childhood growing up in Virginia. Many characters in the series are even inspired by real people he knew. Jinkins wanted the show to have a purpose, so he made sure each story had a lesson. The show also has a unique soundtrack with lots of scat singing and mouth noises.
Doug first aired on August 11, 1991, on Nickelodeon. It was one of the first original animated shows for the channel, along with Rugrats and The Ren & Stimpy Show. The original series had 52 episodes over four seasons, ending in 1994. Later, in 1996, Disney decided to continue the show. Doug then moved to ABC and became a very popular show. It even led to books, toys, a live musical, and a movie called Doug's 1st Movie, which came out in 1999.
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What is Doug About?
Doug centers on Douglas "Doug" Funnie, an 11 (later 12)-year-old boy. He wants to be a normal kid, but his amazing imagination and strong sense of right and wrong make him stand out. Doug keeps a journal where he writes about his experiences. These stories range from learning to dance to getting a bad haircut.
Doug and his family move to Bluffington from a town called Bloatsburg. His family includes his parents, Theda and Phil, his sister Judy, and his dog Porkchop. Bluffington is a fictional town in the United States. However, it's loosely based on Richmond, Virginia, where the creator Jim Jinkins grew up.
Meet the Characters
Doug has many fun and memorable characters. Some of the grown-up characters, like Ms. Wingo, are based on people Jim Jinkins knew when he was a kid.
Douglas "Doug" Funnie
Doug is often shy and a bit insecure. He tries to deal with his fear of failing. He's good at writing, drawing, and playing the banjo. He also loves animals, especially his dog, Porkchop. Doug wants to fit in with his friends. But his vivid imagination and strong sense of morality make him unique. He writes about all his adventures in his journal. Doug also has a secret superhero alter ego called Quailman!
Porkchop
Porkchop is Doug's pet dog and one of his best friends. He's very smart and acts almost like a human. Porkchop goes almost everywhere with Doug. He often helps Doug make decisions and acts like his conscience. Porkchop is also very talented, even good at acting! In the Nickelodeon series, he lives in an igloo-shaped doghouse. In the Disney series, he lives in a tipi.
Mosquito "Skeeter" Valentine
Skeeter is Doug's best friend. He sometimes makes funny honking noises. Skeeter and his family have lived in Bluffington for a while. So, he helps Doug learn about his new town. For example, Skeeter helped Doug order food at the popular Honker Burger restaurant when Doug first arrived. Skeeter was inspired by Jim Jinkins's own best friend from high school.
Patricia "Patti" Mayonnaise
Patti is a smart, kind, and athletic girl. She is Doug's good friend and his biggest crush. Patti is helpful, but she can get competitive or angry if pushed too far. Jim Jinkins based Patti on his own childhood crush.
Roger M. Klotz
Roger is Doug's rival, but sometimes they act like friends. He's known as the school bully. However, he mostly just makes fun of people and plays pranks. Roger is older than his classmates because it took him three years to finish sixth grade. He also has a crush on Doug's older sister, Judy. In the Nickelodeon series, Roger and his mom lived in a trailer park. In the Disney series, they become rich!
Beebe Bluff
Beebe is the daughter of Bill Bluff, the richest man in town. The town of Bluffington is even named after her family! Beebe can sometimes act a bit superior. But she is still good friends with Patti Mayonnaise and other kids. Doug had his first kiss with Beebe in one episode, but it was just a thank you, not a romantic kiss.
Chalky Studebaker
Chalky is one of Doug's main friends. He is very athletic and a great student. He looks up to his older brother, Cliff, and wants to be like him.
Connie Benge
Connie is a sweet schoolgirl and a good friend to Patti and Beebe. She is also one of Doug's friends. In the Nickelodeon series, she had a small crush on Doug. Connie looked a bit different in the Disney series. She lost weight and got a new look after visiting a beauty farm.
Judith "Judy" Anastasia Funnie
Judy is Doug's older sister. She is very smart and loves drama. Judy goes to the Moody School, a special school for artistic teenagers. She often puts on performances at Doug's elementary school. Doug sometimes worries she will embarrass him. Judy usually wears purple and black clothes. She rarely takes off her beret or sunglasses.
Al and Moo Sleech
Al and Moo are twin brothers who are very smart and a bit nerdy. They are two of Doug's best friends. Doug often asks them for help with technical things. In the Disney series, they even skip middle school and go straight to high school! They both have a crush on Judy.
Mr. Bud Dink
Mr. Dink is Doug's friendly, but sometimes odd, neighbor. He lives next door to the Funnies with his wife, Tippy. Doug often asks Mr. Dink for advice. Mr. Dink loves to spend money on things he calls "very expensive." Later in the show, Mrs. Dink becomes the mayor of Bluffington.
