JoJo's Circus facts for kids
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The opening logo with JoJo (left) and her pet lion Goliath (right)
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| Opening theme | "Jojo's Circus" by BECKY |
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| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 63 |
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| Running time | 20 minutes |
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| Distributor | Buena Vista Television |
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| Original network | Playhouse Disney |
| Original release | September 20, 2003 – February 14, 2007 |
JoJo's Circus is a fun American-Canadian TV show made using stop-motion animation. It's a musical comedy designed for young children. The series was created by Jim Jinkins, David Campbell, Lisa Jinkins, and Eric Weiner. It was produced by Cuppa Coffee Studios and Cartoon Pizza.
The show first aired on the Disney Channel as part of the Playhouse Disney lineup. You could watch it from September 28, 2003, to February 14, 2007. Later, reruns of JoJo's Circus were shown on Disney Junior from 2012 to 2014.
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What is JoJo's Circus About?
The show takes place in a special place called Circus Town. This city's main spot is the "Big Top" tent, which is like its cultural center. The story follows JoJo Tickle, a 6-year-old girl clown, and her friendly pet lion named Goliath.
JoJo and Goliath go to the Little Big Top Circus School. Here, all young circus performers learn how to do amazing tricks from their teacher, Mrs. Kersplatski. JoJo and her friends explore Circus Town and learn new things while facing fun challenges.
How Do Episodes Work?
Each episode of JoJo's Circus follows a similar pattern. It always starts with JoJo looking for Goliath, who is usually hiding somewhere. Then, JoJo finds a situation that becomes the main theme of the episode. A song is often performed by JoJo, usually about how to solve the problem.
At the end of every episode, another character asks JoJo, "What did you learn today, JoJo?" Before she can answer, JoJo is quickly taken to a special "spotlight moment." On a makeshift stage, with cameras and lights, the "Spotlight Moment" song plays. JoJo then explains what she learned during the episode.
Meet the Characters
The show has many fun characters who live in Circus Town!
Main Characters
- Joanna Claire "JoJo" Tickle (voiced by Madeleine Martin): JoJo is a 6-year-old clown who is very active and curious. Her parents are famous circus clowns. She is kind, funny, and always excited to learn new things.
- Goliath the Lion (voiced by Robert Norman Smith and Alan Ford): Goliath is JoJo's pet lion and her best friend. He goes to school with JoJo and is part of the Tickle family. He loves to play and often hides from JoJo at the beginning of each episode.
- Skeebo David Seltzer/Funnyshoes (voiced by Austin Di Iulio in season 1, and by Keeler Sandhaus in seasons 2-3): Skeebo is known as the class cowboy clown. He wears a cowboy hat, a star badge, and purple glasses. He is JoJo's other best friend and loves to make people laugh with jokes and tricks. He has a pet dog named Harpo.
- Croaky Ann Frogini (voiced by Diana Peressini): Croaky is the "great leaper" of the group. She met JoJo on their first day of school. They learned that they have different skills and decided to help each other learn new tricks.
- Trina Rose Tightrope (voiced by Tajja Isen): Trina is a ballet dancer and a talented tightrope walker. Sometimes she can seem a bit snobby, but she always apologizes when she realizes she's made a mistake. She has a pet cat named Caterina.
- Mr. Tickle (voiced by David Sparrow in season 1, and by Noah Weisberg in seasons 2-3): Mr. Tickle is JoJo's dad and Peaches' husband. He is a happy clown who often gets to work by being shot out of a cannon!
- Miyoshi "Peaches" Tickle (voiced by Marnie McPhail in seasons 1–2, and by Shannon Perreault in season 3): Peaches is JoJo's mom and Mr. Tickle's wife. She is a tall, thin clown who is always cheerful. She loves to make treats for her family and the people of Circus Town. She can be a bit clumsy but is a great juggler.
- Mrs. Karen Kersplatski (voiced by Jayne Eastwood): Mrs. Kersplatski is JoJo's teacher and the ringmaster of the Big Top. She is a kind and encouraging teacher who helps the circus kids feel confident. She is also very clumsy, and her catchphrase after tripping is "I'm OK!" In the second season, she married Mr. Muscles.
Supporting Characters
- Dinky Pachyderm (voiced by Julie Lemieux): Dinky is a sweet and playful baby elephant. He can be clumsy, but when he dances, he becomes "Mr. Graceful." His favorite game is "Hide and Seek."
- Tater Oliver Spudinski (voiced by Cole Caplan): Tater is one of the Spudinski kids. He seems sleepy, but he loves to join in the fun. He has a younger sister named Small Fry.
- Bal Boa (voiced by Julie Lemieux): Bal Boa is a clever snake who is a contortionist. He's good at making shapes with his body. He sometimes likes to cause a little mischief, but the kids usually learn from it.
- Fellini and Federico Frogini (Fellini voiced by Neil Crone; Federico voiced by John Stocker): These two brothers are expert jumpers and trapeze artists. They are Croaky's uncle and father.
- Mr. Aldeberto Muscles (voiced by Mark Consuelos in season 1, and by Erik Estrada in seasons 2–3): He is the circus strongman and a physical education teacher. He teaches exercises and speaks both English and Spanish. He is Maya's dad and married Mrs. Kersplatski.
- Maya Muscles (voiced by Phoebe McAuley): Maya is Mr. Muscles' daughter and Mrs. Kersplatski's stepdaughter. She is new to Circus Town and JoJo's class. She can be shy but loves to be active. Her dad calls her "Little Mouse."
Episode Guide
JoJo's Circus aired for three seasons, with a total of 63 episodes. Each episode is about 20 minutes long and features new adventures and lessons for JoJo and her friends.
