I Spy (2002 TV series) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids I Spy |
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| Based on | I Spy written by Jean Marzollo and photographed by Walter Wick |
| Voices of | Tara Jayne Ellen Lee Cindy Creekmore Big Al |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 52 (26 half-hour episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Deborah Forte |
| Producer(s) | Jean Marzollo Walter Wick |
| Running time | 22 minutes (2 11 minute segments) |
| Production company(s) | The Ink Tank (Season 1) JWL Entertainment Productions (Season 2) Scholastic Media (2002-2003) |
| Distributor | 9 Story Media Group Scholastic |
| Release | |
| Original network | HBO Family |
| Picture format | 4:3 |
| Original release | December 14, 2002 – September 21, 2003 |
I Spy is a fun American TV show that uses stop-motion and claymation to bring its characters to life! It was shown on HBO Family in the United States from December 2002 to September 2003. The show is based on the super popular children's book series created by Jean Marzollo and Walter Wick. There were two seasons and a total of 52 episodes.
Contents
How an Episode Works
Each episode of I Spy begins with the main characters, Spyler and CeCe, looking for something exciting to do. Once they decide on an activity, they realize they need certain items to complete it.
Their friend, Duck, then appears and gives them a riddle. This riddle describes three or four items they need to find. Spyler and CeCe then start their search!
As they find each item, they sing their happy "Whoop! We Found It!" song. Duck then gives them another riddle for the next item. Sometimes, they call their big red dump truck, Wheeler, to help carry large items home.
After all the items are found, Spyler and CeCe use them for their planned activity. They always find a clever use for every item they collect. Each episode also has a "super challenge." This is announced at the start and asks viewers to find a certain number of a specific object hidden throughout the episode.
Meet the Characters
Spyler
Spyler is one of the main characters in I Spy. He is a plasticine clay model, similar to the characters from Wallace and Gromit. Spyler has a tennis ball for a head, red pipe cleaner hair, and green gloves for hands. He also has a pink eraser and buttons for feet.
In every episode, Spyler and CeCe work together to find items described in Duck's riddles. These items are always used for a special purpose. For example, they might help CeCe get rid of hiccups or build a robot. When they find an item, Spyler and CeCe sing their "Whoop! We Found It!" song. They often call Wheeler, their dump truck, to help carry big items home.
- Gender: Male
- Voiced by: Tara Jayne
CeCe
CeCe is Spyler's best friend and pet dog. Like Spyler, she is made of plasticine clay. She has orange building blocks and yellow and green paper dots on her. CeCe can talk, just like Spyler. She often tells jokes to Spyler about the things they find or the places they visit during their game.
- Gender: Female
- Voiced by: Ellen Lee
Duck
Duck is a friend to Spyler and CeCe. She is a rubber duck on wheels. Duck is the one who gives Spyler and CeCe the riddles. These riddles tell them what items they need to find for their adventures.
- Gender: Female
- Voiced by: Cindy Creekmore
Wheeler
Wheeler is a big red dump truck. Spyler and CeCe call on him when they need help. He is very useful for carrying the items they find back home.
- Gender: Male
- Voiced by: Big Al
Domino General
The Domino General is the leader of the dominoes. He has a white mustache on his face. He speaks in a way that is sometimes hard to understand.
- Gender: Male
- Voiced by: Big Al
Mumble Monster
The Mumble Monster is a friendly monster with yellow fur. He wears purple, yellow, and blue striped socks. As his name suggests, he speaks in a soft, mumbly voice.
- Gender: Male
- Voiced by: Big Al
Silly Knights
The Silly Knights are characters who wear armor and carry shields. They live in a sand castle on the beach. These knights often argue with each other. They like to debate who is the tallest, who sings the best, or who is right about different things.
- Gender: Males
- Voiced by: Unknown
Polka and Dot
Polka and Dot are twin sisters who are ladybugs. When Spyler and CeCe need to borrow a missing item, they often ask Polka and Dot. The twins always say that Spyler and CeCe can "have" the item instead of just borrowing it.
- Gender: Females
- Voiced by: Unknown
Clankenspy
Clankenspy is a robot created by Spyler and CeCe. He has a tin-can body, a light bulb for a head, and a red button in the middle. Spyler and CeCe invented him to help them clean up messes. He is known for being "strong and fast and nice."
- Gender: Male
Episode List
I Spy aired for two seasons, with 52 episodes in total.
Season 1 (2002-2003)
The first season of I Spy premiered in December 2002 and continued into 2003.
- A Mumble Monster Mystery/Cece's Special Scrap Book - (December 14, 2002)
- A Bike I Like/A Tick-illy Hiccup - (December 15, 2002)
- A Broom, a Whistle, and a Drum/Sky High - (December 21, 2002)
- A Runaway Robot/A Little Lost Lamb - (December 22, 2002)
Season 2 (2003)
The second season of I Spy began in June 2003 and concluded in September 2003.
- A Mumble Movie/A Book Wherever I Look - (June 29, 2003)
- A Surprise Before Your Eyes/Something Nice for the Mice - (July 6, 2003)
- A Marble Maze Craze/Toys That Roam - (July 13, 2003)
- A Rhyme Just in Time/A Toe-Tapping Talent Show - (July 20, 2003)
Where the Show Aired
I Spy first aired on HBO Family in the United States. It was part of their "Jam" block, which is now called "HBO Kids." The show started on December 14, 2002. It stayed on HBO Family until July 2011.
Later, the show was also broadcast on Qubo from May 2013 to September 2015. You could also watch it on Hulu until 2017. In the United Kingdom, I Spy aired on Nick Jr. from 2003 to 2005. In Australia, it was shown on ABC from 2003 to 2004.
