The Itsy Bitsy Spider (TV series) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Itsy Bitsy Spider |
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| Genre | Adventure Comedy Fantasy Slapstick |
| Created by | Matthew O'Callaghan |
| Directed by | Conrad Vernon Mike Mitchell Stephen J. Anderson |
| Voices of | Francesca Marie Smith Frank Welker Matt Frewer Charlotte Rae Jonathan Taylor Thomas |
| Music by | Michael Muhlfriedel |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 26 |
| Production company(s) | Hyperion Animation Paramount Television |
| Distributor | CBS Television Distribution |
| Release | |
| Original network | USA Network |
| Audio format | Stereo (1993–1995) Dolby Surround (1995–1996) |
| Original release | October 31, 1993 – September 15, 1996 |
The Itsy Bitsy Spider was a fun animated TV show from the United States. It aired from 1993 to 1996. This fantasy-comedy series was based on a short film called Itsy Bitsy Spider. Hyperion Animation made both the film and the show. You could watch it on the USA Network as part of the USA Cartoon Express. The series had 26 episodes spread across two seasons.
Contents
Discover the Story: What's It About?
The show follows a brave and tomboyish girl named Leslie McGroarty. She becomes best friends with a unique four-eyed spider named Itsy. Their adventures often involve two main challenges. One is the Exterminator, who tries to get rid of Itsy. The other is Leslie's teacher, Adrienne, who also causes trouble. The series mainly focuses on the Exterminator's funny and unsuccessful attempts to catch Itsy.
Meet the Characters: Who's Who?
- Leslie McGroarty (voiced by Francesca Marie Smith) – Leslie is a sweet and playful city girl. She has a big imagination and loves many activities. These include biking, skateboarding, and even karate. She also enjoys bugs and candy. Leslie is a tomboy with short black hair. She wears round glasses, a light blue dress, white socks, and black shoes. Leslie has a special power: she can shrink herself to the size of a bug! She is the main hero of the show.
- Itsy Bitsy (voiced by Frank Welker) – Itsy Bitsy is a friendly country spider. He is Leslie's very best friend. Itsy Bitsy was also the main character in the original short film. In one episode, we learn Itsy was a baby living in the countryside with his parents. Frank Welker also voices Adrienne's mischievous orange cat, Langston.
- Adrienne Van Leydon (voiced by Charlotte Rae) – Adrienne is the main villain of the series. She often tries to make things difficult for Leslie and Itsy.
- George (voiced by Jonathan Taylor Thomas) – George is a boy Leslie likes in the show.
Episode Guide: All the Adventures
The series had many exciting episodes. Here is a list of all the adventures Itsy and Leslie had!
Season 1 Episodes
- One Flew Over The Spider's Web
- Itsy Gets Cooking
- Enter The Spider
- Troop Itsy
- Garden Of Itsy
- The Bug Shops Here
- Itsy Ships Out
- Big Top Itsy
- Downhill Itsy
- Itsy Does Hollywood
- Miss Muffet Roughs It
- Nutcracker Cha-Cha-Cha
- Basic Insect
Season 2 Episodes
- Spider In Spurs
- Itsy's Favorite Haunt
- Code Purple
- Beach Blanket Spider
- Big Time Spider
- Deep Space Spider
- Short Order Spider
- Spider Sense
- It's a Zoo Itsy
- State Fair Itsy
- Spider at Work
- Something Fore Itsy
- Sugar Coated Spider
Where It Aired: International Broadcasts
The Itsy Bitsy Spider show was popular in many countries. Here's where it was shown:
| Country | Channel | Year |
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| USA | USA Network | 1993–1996 |
| Nordic | Nickelodeon | 1996–1999 |
| Israel | Kids' Channel | Late 1990s |
| Asia | STAR Plus | 1994–1997 |
See also
In Spanish: Itsy Bitsy Spider (serie de TV) para niños
