Nanna's Cottage facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Nanna's Cottage |
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| Created by | Davey Porter Karen Sponsler-Porter |
| Starring | Rachael Rizzo Greg Izay Lauren Stone Jason Booth Gracie Porter C.J. Walker Carly Walker Liza Clark Lydia Hale |
| Country of origin | United States |
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| Running time | 30 minutes |
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| Original network | Faith TV, TBN, Sky Angel Satellite Network, Smile of a Child, Australian Christian Channel |
| Original release | October 7, 2006 – November 10, 2007 |
Nanna's Cottage is a fun Christian TV show for kids. It was created by a husband and wife team, Davey Porter and Karen Sponsler-Porter. The show teaches important lessons about life and character.
The main character is Abigale "Nanna" Macaroon. She is a 75-year-old grandmother who loves to travel. Nanna is also an archaeologist, which means she studies old things. She shares her amazing knowledge with her granddaughter and friends. The show was made in Eugene, Oregon. In 2020, Nanna's Cottage was even mentioned in an online show called Bloodfeast.
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Episodes Guide
Nanna's Cottage had two seasons. The first season started in October 2006. The second season began in April 2007. Each episode was about 30 minutes long.
Season 1 Episodes
- Welcome to Cottage Hamlet
- Time Well Spent
- Happy Birthday, Arbuckle!
- The Great Cottage Hamlet Mystery
- Rushin' There and Russian Here
- Tick Tock Travelers
- Everyone's A Winner
- Bookworms
- A Clean Sweep
- Music! Music! Music!
- Remember When?
- There's Never Enough Gus
- The Ones You Like the Best
Season 2 Episodes
- Spring Has Sprung
- Rosey's Friends
- Rosey's Cartoon Carnival
- Gus Fixes Everything
- Heather Horsetrotter
- A Lazy Day
- A Really Busy Day
Monster Sunday School Shorts
During commercial breaks for Nanna's Cottage on TBN, you could watch Monster Sunday School. These were short videos, usually two minutes long. They taught simple Bible stories using puppet monsters. It was a bit like the famous show Sesame Street. Marvin and Little Harry from Nanna's Cottage also appeared in these shorts. They started airing on October 7, 2006.
Meet the Cast
The show featured a mix of adults, children, and puppets. Here are some of the main actors and the characters they played:
- Rachael Rizzo as Nanna
- Greg Izay as Gardener Gus
- Lauren Stone as Aunt Trudy
- Gracie Porter as Rosey Smartidoodle
- C.J. Walker as Danny
- Liza Clark as Heather Horsetrotter
- Lydia Hale as Fu Cheng
- Jason Booth as Arbuckle
- Dave Moppert as Little Harry
Many other talented actors and puppeteers helped bring the world of Nanna's Cottage to life! The puppets were made by Pierre Gillette at Monsterpuppets.
Where to Watch
Some episodes of Nanna's Cottage were released on DVD. You could also watch the show on several TV channels. These included TBN, Faith TV, and Smile of a Child.
