Gullah Gullah Island facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Gullah Gullah Island |
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| Created by | Maria Magdalena Perez Kathleen Minton Capano Kit Laybourne |
| Starring | Ron Daise Natalie Daise |
| Theme music composer | Peter Lurye |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 61 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Larry David Maria Perez-Brown Kathleen Minton Capano Kit Laybourne |
| Camera setup | Videotape; Multi-camera |
| Running time | 24 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Magnet Productions (season 1) Magnet Productions (A Nickelodeon Company)[season 1] Perez-Minton Productions, Inc. / Nick Jr. Productions & Nickelodeon Productions |
| Release | |
| Original network | Nickelodeon |
| Original release | July 6, 1994 – January 9, 1998 |
Gullah Gullah Island was a fun American TV show for kids. It taught children about the unique Gullah culture. The show aired on Nick Jr. from July 6, 1994, to January 9, 1998. Reruns continued until Nick Jr.'s 9th birthday.
The show starred Ron Daise and his wife, Natalie Daise. It was special because it was the first TV show for preschoolers to feature a Black family. Maria Perez-Brown, Kathleen Minton Capano, and Kit Laybourne created the series. It had 3 seasons and a total of 61 episodes.
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Who Were the Main Characters?
The show featured a loving family and their friends. Here are the main actors and the characters they played:
- Ron Daise as "Ron"
- Natalie Daise as "Natalie"
- Vanessa Baden as "Vanessa"
- James Edward Coleman III as "James"
- Manolo Villaverde as "Abuelo" (Grandpa)
- Iris Chacón as "Ms. Juana"
- Corey Hayes as "Corey"
- Simeon Othello Daise as "Simeon"
How Many Episodes Were There?
Gullah Gullah Island had 3 seasons and 61 episodes in total. Each episode was about 24 minutes long. The show taught kids important lessons through songs, stories, and games.
Season 1: 1994 Episodes
The first season of Gullah Gullah Island aired in 1994. It had 15 episodes. Some popular episodes included "Yes I Can," "Going Places," and "Carnival." The show quickly became a favorite for many young viewers.
Season 2: 1995 Episodes
Season 2 aired in 1995 and featured 19 episodes. This season included episodes like "The Pet Show," "Simeon's Day," and "Christmas Special." The stories continued to explore themes of friendship, family, and learning.
Season 3: 1996-1998 Episodes
The third and final season ran from 1996 to 1998. It had 27 episodes. Notable episodes from this season were "A Day At The Beach," "The Gullah Gullah Games," and "Gullah Gullah Ghoul-land." The show ended its original run in early 1998.
