Fraggle Rock facts for kids
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| Created by | Jim Henson |
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| Opening theme | "Down at Fraggle Rock" |
| Ending theme | "Down at Fraggle Rock" (second verse) |
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| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 5 |
| No. of episodes | 96 (list of episodes) |
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| Executive producer(s) | Jim Henson |
| Producer(s) | Jerry Juhl |
| Production location(s) | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Editor(s) | Christopher Roy |
| Running time | 25 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Henson Associates |
| Distributor | The Jim Henson Company |
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| Original release | January 10, 1983 – March 30, 1987 |
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| Followed by | Fraggle Rock: The Animated Series |
| Related shows | The Muppet Show |
Fraggle Rock (also known as Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock or Fraggle Rock with Jim Henson's Muppets) is a fun Canadian, British, and American children's puppet TV show. It was created by the famous Jim Henson, who also made The Muppet Show and Sesame Street.
The show is about different groups of Muppet creatures who live in a secret, underground world. They learn about each other and the world above ground. Fraggle Rock was special because it was made to be shown in many countries right from the start.
About Fraggle Rock
Fraggle Rock was a TV show that ran for five seasons, from 1983 to 1987. There were 96 episodes in total. Each episode was about 25 minutes long.
The show was a team effort between companies from the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada. This made it different from other shows like Sesame Street, which were first made for one country. Fraggle Rock was planned to be a global show from the very beginning.
The Story and Characters
The show explores three main groups of creatures:
- Fraggles: These are colorful, fun-loving creatures who enjoy singing, dancing, and playing. They live in caves and love to explore. They also enjoy eating the Doozers' constructions.
- Doozers: These tiny, green, hardworking creatures are always building complex structures out of a special edible material called "Doozer sticks." They love to work and build.
- Gorgs: These are large, furry creatures who think they rule the universe. They live in a castle and have a garden. They see Fraggles as pests.
The show also features a human character named Doc and his dog, Sprocket. Doc lives in a workshop that connects to the Fraggle world. Sprocket often sees the Fraggles, but Doc usually doesn't believe him.
Themes and Messages
Fraggle Rock teaches important lessons about understanding others. It shows how different groups can learn to live together. The show explores ideas like friendship, teamwork, and respecting differences. It also encourages viewers to think about how their actions affect others.
The show often uses music to tell its stories. Many episodes feature catchy songs that help explain the characters' feelings and the show's messages.
Making the Show
The show was filmed in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Jim Henson was the creator and executive producer. He worked with many talented puppeteers and writers to bring the world of Fraggle Rock to life. The show used amazing puppets to create its unique characters and settings.
The main Muppet performers included Jerry Nelson, Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Kathryn Mullen, Karen Prell, Richard Hunt, and Jim Henson himself. They brought the Fraggles, Doozers, and Gorgs to life.
See also
In Spanish: Fraggle Rock para niños
