Kid 'n Play (TV series) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kid 'n Play |
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| Starring | Christopher Reid Christopher Martin |
| Voices of | J. D. Hall Brian Stokes Mitchell |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 13 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Winston Richard Ellen Levy-Sarnoff Maynell Thomas Joe Taritero Haim Saban |
| Production company(s) | Marvel Productions Saban Entertainment |
| Distributor | Saban International |
| Release | |
| Original network | NBC |
| Original release | September 8 – December 8, 1990 |
Kid 'n Play was a fun animated TV show from 1990. It was based on the real-life hip-hop duo named Kid 'n Play. The cartoon showed Kid and Play as teenagers. But their music careers were just like their real lives. The show aired on NBC for one season. It ran from September 8 to December 8, 1990. Marvel Productions and Saban Entertainment made the series.
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About the Kid 'n Play Show
The real Kid 'n Play appeared in live-action parts of the show. These parts were like short clips before and after the cartoons. But different voice actors played the cartoon versions of the duo. The show taught important lessons. It focused on being good role models. It showed kids how to get along. It also taught them how to stay out of trouble.
Meet the Characters
In the cartoon, Play was often the one with big ideas. He would come up with quick ways to get rich. Kid was usually more responsible. He often had to help fix Play's messes. Their girlfriends sometimes helped solve problems. An older jazz musician also helped them. His name was "Old Blue." He wore a cool blue beret.
The lessons in the show were about different things. Some were serious, and some were lighter. For example, in one episode, Kid's dad thought hip hop music was bad. Kid didn't know how to show him the good side of it. Old Blue helped Kid. He sent Kid back in time. Kid visited the jazz era of the 1920s. This helped Kid understand music's roots better.
Beyond the TV Show
Marvel Comics also made a comic book series. It was based on the Kid 'n Play show. The comic book came out in 1992. It had nine issues.
The TV series was created by John Semper Jr. and Cynthia Friedlob. They were also the main writers for the show. Later, they wrote another movie for Kid 'n Play. It was a live-action film called Class Act. It was made for Warner Bros.. John Semper also worked on "Spider-Man: The Animated Series." He was the head writer for that show.
Meet the Voice Actors
The real Christopher Reid and Christopher Martin played themselves. They were in the live-action parts of the show. Other talented actors gave voices to the cartoon characters.
Main Voices
- Jack Angel
- Tommy Davidson as Jazzy, Acorn
- Chris Hooks as Christopher Reid
- J. D. Hall as Pitbull, Mr. Reid
- Dorian Harewood as Old Blue
- Martin Lawrence as Wiz, Hurbie
- Dawnn Lewis as Lela
- Brian Stokes Mitchell as Christopher Martin
- Rain Pryor as B.B.
- Alaina Reed
- Terri Semper
- Cree Summer as Marika, Downtown
Extra Voices
- Charlie Adler
- Susan Blu
- Tom McHugh
- Rob Paulsen
- Les Tremayne
- Janet Waldo
- Patric Zimmerman
Episode Guide
| No. | Title | Original air date |
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| 1 | "Play's Place" | September 8, 1990 |
| 2 | "Flip Your Kid Wig" | September 15, 1990 |
| 3 | "Rap-O-Mania" | September 22, 1990 |
| 4 | "There's No Business Like Dough Business" | September 29, 1990 |
| 5 | "One Kid and a Baby" | October 6, 1990 |
| 6 | "Rapped Around His Little Finger" | October 13, 1990 |
| 7 | "Not What It's Rapped Up To Be" | October 20, 1990 |
| 8 | "Tap To The Rap" | October 27, 1990 |
| 9 | "Say It, Don't Spray It" | November 3, 1990 |
| 10 | "Jump Street Jazzy" | November 10, 1990 |
| 11 | "Quantum Rap" | November 17, 1990 |
| 12 | "Project Creeper Sweeper" | December 1, 1990 |
| 13 | "Jazzman Jazzy" | December 8, 1990 |
