PB&J Otter facts for kids

PB&J Otter
From left to right: Peanut Otter, Baby Butter Otter, and Jelly Otter.
Genre	Children's television series Educational
Created by	Jim Jinkins
Voices of	Jenell Slack-Wilson Adam Rose Gina Marie Tortorici Nancy Giles Chris Phillips Gwen Shepherd Cody Pennes Eddie Korbich Bruce Bayley Johnson
Composer(s)	Score: Dan Sawyer Songs: Dan Sawyer Fred Newman Rich Mendoza
Country of origin	United States
Original language(s)	English
No. of seasons	9
No. of episodes	75 (128 segments) (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)	Jim Jinkins David Campbell David Martin Christine Martin
Producer(s)	Melanie Grisanti Jack Spillum
Running time	11–23 minutes
Production company(s)	Walt Disney Television Animation Jumbo Pictures Animation production: Plus One Animation
Distributor	Buena Vista Television
Release
Original network	Playhouse Disney
Picture format	NTSC (4:3) (1998-2003) (480i) NTSC (16:9) (720i) (2004)
Audio format	Stereo (1998-2002) Mono (2003-2004)
Original release	March 15, 1998 (1998-03-15) – June 19, 2004 (2004-06-19)

PB&J Otter is a fun animated musical TV show for kids. It first aired on Disney Channel's Playhouse Disney on March 15, 1998. The show is about the Otter family, who live in a small fishing town called Lake Hoohaw.

The main characters are the Otter kids: Peanut, Jelly, and Baby Butter. Their names come from a peanut butter and jelly sandwich! The show also features their friends and neighbors. It teaches kids important lessons while being entertaining.

Jim Jinkins created PB&J Otter. He also made other popular shows like Doug. The show's creators worked with experts from Harvard University. These experts made sure the show had positive and educational messages. Dan Sawyer, Fred Newman, and Rich Mendoza wrote the songs for the show.

PB&J Otter was nominated for an Annie Award in 2000. This award celebrates great music in animated shows. The show was shown again on Disney Channel until 2005. Later, it aired on Disney Junior from 2012 to 2014.

Episodes

You can find a full list of all the episodes here: List of PB&J Otter episodes.

Meet the Characters

The Main Characters

• Peanut Otter (voiced by Adam Rose) – Peanut is the oldest brother. He is smart and loyal. Sometimes he is funny, but he really dislikes dancing, especially the "Noodle Dance." He has red fur and wears white socks.
• Baby Butter Otter (voiced by Gina Marie Tortorici) – Butter is the youngest Otter. She is a baby and does not talk much. She might say a few words now and then. She has light brown fur.
• Jelly Otter (voiced by Jenell Slack-Wilson) – Jelly is the middle child and a leader in the group. She often comes up with creative ideas. Her fur is violet, and she wears pink socks.
• Opal Otter (voiced by Gwen Shepherd) – Opal is PB&J's mom. She is caring but can be strict when needed. She works from home as a seamstress and bakes delicious treats. She has purple fur and wears glasses.
• Ernest Otter (voiced by Chris Phillips) – Ernest is PB&J's dad. He owns a general store that is also a boat on Lake Hoohaw. He has blue-grey fur and wears a red tie.
• Pinch Raccoon (voiced by Cody Pennes) – Pinch is a girly girl who loves tea parties, ballet, and the color pink. She has a great imagination and is Jelly's best friend. She has blue fur and wears a pink bow.
• Scootch Raccoon (also voiced by Cody Pennes) – Scootch is Pinch's energetic little brother. He often runs around yelling "Yahhhh!!!" and sometimes knocks things over. He always says "Sorry, sorry, my fault" afterward. He is Baby Butter's best friend.
• Munchy Beaver (voiced by Chris Phillips) – Munchy is a beaver who loves wood and can be a bit nervous. He is Peanut's best friend. He has brown fur.
• Flick Duck (voiced by Eddie Korbich) – Flick is a duck who acts tough but is caring inside. He speaks with a raspy voice and sometimes leads the group into trouble. His catchphrase is "Cheese and quackers!" He learned to fly later in the show.
• Ootsie and Bootsie Snootie (both voiced by Eddie Korbich) – These two rich poodle twins are always together. They can be a bit stuck-up. Ootsie is the brother with purple fur. Bootsie is the sister with light pink fur. They often finish each other's sentences.

Other Friends and Family

• Anna "Aunt Nanner" Otter (voiced by Nancy Giles) – Aunt Nanner is Opal's sister. She is very adventurous and travels the world. She has lavender fur and blonde hair.
• Wanda Raccoon (voiced by Corinne Orr) – Wanda is Pinch and Scootch’s mom. She delivers mail around Lake Hoohaw in her mail boat. She has light grey fur.
• Walter Raccoon (voiced by Chris Phillips) – Walter is Pinch and Scootch’s dad. He works on Lake Hoohaw's recycling boat. He often works at night. He has brown fur.
• Shirley Duck (voiced by Corinne Orr) – Shirley is Flick's mom. She is very kind and rarely gets upset with Flick. She has white feathers and blonde hair.
• Betty-Lou Beaver (voiced by Corinne Orr) – Betty-Lou is Munchy's mom. She works in construction. She is proud of Munchy and helps him be more confident. She has brown fur.
• Mayor Jeff (voiced by Bruce Bayley Johnson) – Mayor Jeff is the wise, old mayor of Lake Hoohaw. He loves to help the kids. He has blue fur and a white beard.
• Cap'n Crane (voiced by Chris Phillips) – Cap'n Crane is a "watchbird" who keeps everyone safe in Lake Hoohaw. He sometimes worries too much, but he means well. His catchphrase is "Watchbird Alert!"
• Connie Crane (voiced by Jackie Hoffman) – Connie is Cap'n Crane's wife. She often sleeps and finds Cap'n's alarms unnecessary. She is often sarcastic.
• Edouard Snootie (voiced by Eddie Korbich) – Edouard is Ootsie and Bootsie's rich father. He spoils his kids but can be strict. He often tells people to "have a rich day."
• Georgina Snootie (voiced by Corinne Orr) – Georgina is Ootsie and Bootsie's mother. She has dark pink fur and wears fancy jewelry.
• Bubbles (voiced by Chris Phillips) – Bubbles is the Otters’ pet fish. He used to belong to the Snooties, but PB&J took such good care of him that they got to keep him.
• Billy Duck – Billy is Flick's older cousin. He was first thought to be a bully, but he turned out to be kind. He likes to read Mallard Man comics.
• Ricky Raccoon – Ricky is Pinch's and Scootch's cousin from the city. He talks a lot about city life and is a germaphobe.
• Simon Fieldmouse – Simon is a little mouse who wanted to fly. He appeared in the episode "The Ice Moose." Flick helped him achieve his dream.
• Redolfo (voiced by Doug Preis) – Redolfo is a strong otter who Aunt Nanner met and later married. He has brown fur.
• Captain Camel – Captain Camel sold his boat to Ernest Otter, which Ernest then turned into his store boat.
• The Muskrat family – This family includes Mr. and Mrs. Muskrat, Doris, Wally, and three babies. They often appear in small parts and have Texas accents.

See also

In Spanish: PB&J Otter para niños