Fudge (TV series) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Fudge |
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| Genre | Sitcom |
| Directed by | Bob Clark (pilot) Anson Williams (10 eps) Kristoffer Tabori (5 eps) Frank Bonner (1 ep) |
| Starring | Jake Richardson Luke Tarsitano Florence Henderson Nassira Nicola Eve Plumb |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 24 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Mary Gregory de Butts Russell Marcus |
| Producer(s) | Kevin C. Slattery |
| Cinematography | Stephen C. Confer |
| Editor(s) | Nancy Forner David Helfand |
| Production company(s) | Kevin Slattery Productions Amblin Television MCA Television Entertainment |
| Distributor | NBCUniversal Television Distribution |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABC (Season 1) CBS (Season 2) |
| Original release | January 14, 1995 – December 16, 1997 |
Fudge was a fun American TV show for kids that aired from 1995 to 1997. It was a sitcom, which means it was a funny show with a lot of laughs! The series was based on the popular books by Judy Blume about a young boy nicknamed Fudge.
The show had two seasons and a total of 24 episodes. Before the series started, there was a special TV movie called Fudge-a-Mania. This movie aired on January 7, 1995, and introduced everyone to the characters. Fudge first showed on ABC in January 1995. Later, it moved to CBS for its second season. The magazine TV Guide even said Fudge was one of the top ten best shows for children! The show ended in 1997.
The cast of Fudge was recognized for their great acting. At the Seventeenth Annual Youth in Film Awards, the whole cast was nominated for "Best Performance by a Young Ensemble: Television." Nassira Nicola, who played Sheila Tubman, even won an award for "Best Performance by a Young Actress: TV Comedy Series."
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Meet the Cast of Fudge
The show featured a talented group of young actors and some familiar faces. Here are the main actors and the characters they played:
- Jake Richardson as Peter Warren Hatcher: He was the older brother and the storyteller of the show.
- Luke Tarsitano as Farley Drexel "Fudge" Hatcher: The energetic and sometimes mischievous younger brother.
- Nassira Nicola as Sheila Tubman: A friend of the family.
- Alex Burrall as Jimmy Fargo: One of Peter's friends.
- Nick Humphrey as Elliot
- Brenda Song as Jennie
- Teddy Dale as Sam
- Jared Moen as Daniel Manheim
- Eve Plumb as Anne Hatcher ("Mom"): Peter and Fudge's mother.
- Forrest Witt as Warren Hatcher ("Dad"): Peter and Fudge's father.
- Rob Monroe as Henry
Fudge TV Movie and Episodes
The Fudge TV series kicked off with a special movie that set the stage for the show.
The Fudge-a-Mania TV Movie
The story began with a TV movie called Fudge-a-Mania, which aired on January 7, 1995.
- Title: Fudge-a-Mania
- Directed By: Bob Clark
- Written By: Bob Clark
- Original Air Date: January 7, 1995
- Summary: The Hatcher family and the Tubman family decide to spend a few weeks in Maine during August. Peter and Sheila Tubman often don't get along, but Peter's friend Jimmy Fargo comes to visit and helps make things more fun. While in Maine, the families have many adventures. These include a baseball game with a famous player, a sailing trip, and a big surprise from Peter's grandmother and Sheila's grandfather.
Seasons of Fudge
After the TV movie, the series continued with two seasons of exciting episodes. The first season aired on ABC, and the second season moved to CBS. Each episode brought new adventures and funny situations for the Hatcher family.
