Olliver's Adventures facts for kids
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| Created by | Edward Kay |
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| Composer(s) | Blaian Morris |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
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| Producer(s) | Suzanne Chapman James Nicholson |
| Editor(s) | Christopher Cooper |
| Running time | 22 minutes (7 minutes per short) |
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| Distributor | Decode Entertainment |
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| Original network | Teletoon |
| First shown in | April 15, 2001 |
| Original release | September 3, 2002 – March 20, 2005 |
Olliver's Adventures is a fun Canadian cartoon show that first aired on Teletoon in 2002. It was made using Flash by Collideascope Digital and Decode Entertainment. The show has 39 episodes, and each episode is actually made up of three smaller, exciting stories! There was also a special pilot episode that started it all.
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About the Show
This show is all about a young boy named Olliver, or Ollie for short. Ollie has an amazing imagination! He loves to turn his everyday life and the things he sees around him into incredible, epic adventures. He uses his imagination to create a whole new world.
Meet the Characters
Ollie (voiced by Joanne Miller) often brings his favorite toys to life in his adventures. Here are some of his companions:
- Jorge the iguana (voiced by Glenn Lefchak)
- Trog the strong caveman
- Tara the woman (voiced by Tara Doyle)
- Zoomerax the alien
- Beano the dog
- The Giant Big Sisters
- Mom
- Dad
Episodes Guide
The show has a special pilot episode and three full seasons.
Pilot Special
The very first episode, called Ollie's Under-the-Bed Adventures, was a special pilot. It was written by Edward Kay and directed by Sean Scott. This pilot won a Gemini Award for Best Animated Program, which is a big award in Canadian television! It first aired on Teletoon on April 15, 2001, and was made of 10 short, two-minute stories.
Season 1 (2002)
The first season of Olliver's Adventures aired in 2002. It included 13 episodes, each with three short stories. Ollie went on many exciting adventures, from dealing with an ice storm to exploring ancient lands and even facing aliens!
Season 2 (2003)
The second season, which aired in 2003, also had 13 episodes. In these stories, Ollie continued to use his imagination to solve problems and explore new worlds. He went on adventures like sledding fast, sailing tall ships, and even meeting a green rabbit!
Season 3 (2005)
The third and final season of the show aired in 2005, with another 13 episodes. Ollie's adventures continued to be creative and fun, including stories about finding gold, dealing with scary news, and even exploring space.
Awards and Recognition
Olliver's Adventures received some special awards and nominations for its creative storytelling and animation.
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result |
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| 2001 | Gemini Awards | Best Animated Program or Series | Jessica Andrews, Michael-Andreas Kuttner, Steven J.P. Comeau | Won |
| 2003 | Gemini Awards | Best Animated Program or Series | Allison Outhit, Beth Stevenson, Michael-Andreas Kuttner, Steven J.P. Comeau | Nominated |
| 2003 | Gemini Awards | Best Interactive (www.ollieland.com) | Michael-Andreas Kuttner, Steven J.P. Comeau | Nominated |
