Hip Hop Harry facts for kids

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Created by	Claude Brooks Gelila Asres
Written by	Morgan Wood
Directed by	Brian Campbell
Composer(s)	French Spencer
Country of origin	United States
Original language(s)	English
No. of seasons	2
No. of episodes	26
Production
Executive producer(s)	Claude Brooks Martha Ripp Gelila Asres
Producer(s)	Josh Zaretsky
Production location(s)	Sunset Gower Studios, Los Angeles, California
Cinematography	Bart Ping Terry Clark
Editor(s)	Evan Finn
Camera setup	Multi-camera
Running time	22–30 minutes
Production company(s)	Hip Hop Harry Productions
Distributor	Allumination FilmWorks
Release
Original network	Discovery Kids TLC Retro Television Network
Original release	September 26, 2006 (2006-09-26) – July 14, 2008 (2008-07-14)

Hip Hop Harry performing at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books on the UCLA campus

Hip Hop Harry is a fun American children's TV show. It aired on channels like Discovery Kids and TLC from 2006 to 2008. The show was part of a special learning block called "Ready Set Learn."

This live-action program was made for younger kids, usually aged 2 to 7. It's similar to other popular educational shows like Barney & Friends and Sesame Street. Hip Hop Harry uses cool hip hop music and dance. It helps kids learn important social, educational, physical, and creative skills in a fun way.

About Hip Hop Harry and His Show
- Learning and Fun at Hip Hop Central
- Who is Hip Hop Harry?
Meet the Cast
Episodes Guide
- Season 1 (2006)
- Season 2 (2007–08)
See also

About Hip Hop Harry and His Show

The show takes place in a special learning and play area called "Hip Hop Central." This is where Hip Hop Harry and a group of kids meet up. They learn, play games, and dance together. Each episode focuses on a main topic, and the kids explore it through different activities.

Learning and Fun at Hip Hop Central

After learning about the day's topic, everyone sings and raps a song called "I Love to Learn." Then, Hip Hop Harry and the kids talk about what they've discovered. They answer questions and watch short replays of the day's lessons on a monitor.

Every episode ends with the "Hip Hop Harry Dance Circle." The kids form a circle, and one person dances in the middle while everyone shouts, "Go! Go! Go! Go! Go!" Even Harry gets in on the fun, and the kids cheer, "Go, Harry!" Before the dance circle, they do a warm-up dance called "The Harry." The show finishes with everyone moving together in the center as the credits roll.

Who is Hip Hop Harry?

Hip Hop Harry is a friendly, yellow, furry bear who loves to rap. He wears a red shirt, a blue hat, and baggy blue jeans. He also has a gold chain with an "H" on it and white sneakers with an "H" on the sides. You'll also spot a blue and red wristwatch on him. His style is inspired by hip-hop fashion. We learn that his birthday is on January 22nd!

Meet the Cast

The show features Hip Hop Harry and a group of talented kids. Here are some of the main performers:

David Joyner played Hip Hop Harry in the suit.
Emily Tajod, Lily Green, and Penelope Yammer were some of the voices for Hip Hop Harry at different ages.
Kelli Berglund played Kelli. She helped plan a surprise party in the episode "Do Your Part."
Kendra Bracy introduced her grandmother from Trinidad in one episode.
Colton Burton was a close friend of William in real life.
Kiana Contreres cheered for her sister's Double Dutch team in "Get Involved."
Jake Deanda was one of the first kids to meet Katie in "Making New Friends."
Savannah DeJesus appeared with her sister Sophina in episodes like "Fancy Footwork."
Sophina DeJesus was an aspiring gymnast who enjoyed working with her sister.
Kelly Dolan played Pinky.
Jeremy Washington played Riddles.
Hayden Harrah was a big help in the episode "A B See."
Jay Jay Harris sometimes didn't want to try new things, as seen in "Pajama Party."
William May appeared in many episodes. In "Hip Hop Big Top," he learned he could still be part of the circus even with a leg brace.
Veronicaa Miller discovered her talent for singing in "Finding Your Talent."
Katie Petitte was the new girl in "Making New Friends."
Davide Schiavone was a dancer on the show.
Elizabeth Small helped with a zipper in "A B See."
Scott Thomas was featured in "Never Give Up" when he felt discouraged about basketball.
Megan Woo loved animals and wanted to be a veterinarian.
Tyler White was a young breakdancer and played the strongman in Harry's circus.
Valerie Sheppard played Mail Carrier Carla in "Dream It! Achieve It!"

The cast also performed a song called Move Those Feet at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books in 2009. This event took place at the UCLA campus.

Episodes Guide

Hip Hop Harry had two seasons with a total of 26 episodes. Each episode taught a new lesson.

Season 1 (2006)

Episode #	Episode Name	Original Air Date	Kids In Episode	Summary
1-1.	Fancy Footwork (Series Premiere)	September 26, 2006	Sophina, Savannah, Jay Jay, Scott	Sisters Savannah and Sophina learn they are on the same team in a dance competition.
1-2.	When I Grow Up	September 27, 2006	Savannah, Jay Jay, Scott, Megan	Megan thinks about what she wants to be when she grows up, and everyone learns about different jobs.
1-3.	Words Have Power	September 28, 2006	Sophina, Davide, Scott, Megan	Sophina learns to choose her words carefully after getting mad. Megan learns to make gifts.
1-4.	Making New Friends	September 29, 2006	Jake, Veronicaa, Katie, Davide	The kids help a new girl named Katie feel welcome by including her in their activities.
1-5.	Do Your Part	October 2, 2006	Kelli, Kendra, Colton, William	Kelli plans a surprise birthday party for Pinky.
1-6.	Never Give Up	October 3, 2006	Sophina, Davide, Scott, Megan	Scott feels discouraged in basketball, but Harry helps him learn to never give up. The kids also learn about underwater life.
1-7.	Be Creative	October 4, 2006	Sophina, Davide, Scott, Kelli	Harry and the gang have a Marching Band costume party. Scott learns to be creative with costumes.
1-8.	We Have Five Senses	October 5, 2006	Jake, Veronicaa, Davide, Elizabeth	The kids try an activity that uses all five of their senses.
1-9.	Wildlife Wendy	October 30, 2006	Jake, Veronicaa, Davide, Elizabeth	Wildlife Wendy teaches the kids interesting facts about birds.
1-10.	Air Air Everywhere	October 31, 2006	Kelli, Kendra, Colton, William	William has homework to show that air is all around us.
1-11.	Pajama Party	November 1, 2006	Jay Jay, Kiana, Savannah, Tyler	Harry and the kids have a pajama party. Wildlife Wendy teaches them about animals that are active at night.
1-12.	Rain Makes Rainbows	November 2, 2006	Sophina, Scott, Jay Jay, Megan, Savannah	The kids are sad about the rain, but Harry helps them learn that rain creates rainbows and teaches them a musical way to remember the colors.
1-13.	Dream It, Achieve It (Season Finale)	November 3, 2006	Elizabeth, Hayden, Veronicaa, William	Hip Hop Central wins a reading contest. The musical group Brutha makes a special appearance.

Season 2 (2007–08)

Episode #	Episode Name	Original Air Date	Kids In Episode	Summary
2-1.	My Favorite Things (Season Premiere)	April 23, 2007	Kelli, Colton, Kendra, William	William and Kendra share their favorite things. William learns why it's wrong to lie.
2-2.	A-B See	April 24, 2007	Elizabeth, Hayden, Veronicaa, William	The kids find things that start with each letter of the alphabet. Harry teaches Elizabeth to ask friends for help with problems.
2-3.	Peas in a Pod	April 25, 2007	Kiana, Tyler, Savannah, Jay Jay	Farmer Fran teaches the kids about life on a farm.
2-4.	Make Your Dreams Come True	April 26, 2007	Sophina, Davide, Scott, Megan	A gymnast, a veterinarian, and a band visit to explain the importance of hard work.
2-5.	Finding Your Talent	April 27, 2007	Ryan, Veronicaa, William, Elizabeth, Katie	Veronicaa struggles to find her talent, but eventually discovers it.
2-6.	Get Involved	September 10, 2007	Kiana, Tyler, Jay Jay, Savannah	Kiana feels left out, but Hip Hop Harry encourages her to join in activities with others.
2-7.	I Like to Move	September 11, 2007	Kelli, Hayden, Sophina, Scott	The kids learn about exercise and try new ways to stay active with Ms. Kellee.
2-8.	Just Give It a Try	September 12, 2007	Ryan, Veronicaa, Elizabeth, Jay Jay	The kids make puppets for a show. Jay Jay worries about his, but Harry tells him to just try it.
2-9.	Grandma Brooks	September 13, 2007	Kiana, Kendra, William, Tyler	The kids create a Hip Hop Central Carnival. Kendra's grandmother also visits.
2-10.	My Music is Your Music	September 14, 2007	Jay Jay, Ryan, Veronicaa, Elizabeth	Hip Hop Harry helps the kids appreciate different types of music. Elizabeth and Pinky learn about saving money.
2-11.	You Can Dance	February 23, 2008	Katie, Jake, Veronicaa, Davide	Katie knows ballet, but she takes classes to learn hip-hop dancing with the other kids.
2-12.	Hip Hop Big Top	June 9, 2008	Kendra, Kiana, William, Tyler	The gang puts on a circus at Hip Hop Central. William learns he can still help even with a boot on his foot.
2-13	Fun Memories (Series Finale)	July 14, 2008	Scott, Jay Jay, Elizabeth, Kendra, Kiana	The kids are sad about school ending, but Harry reminds them to cherish their memories with friends.