Ribert and Robert's Wonderworld facts for kids
Ribert and Robert's Wonderworld is a fun and educational TV show for kids. It mixes cartoons with real people! Mike DeVitto created the show. By May 2007, it was shown on over 120 public TV channels across North America.
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Discovering WonderWorld with Ribert and Robert
This TV show is all about a young, animated toad named Ribert and his human best friend, Robert. Ribert is super curious and wants to learn "everything"! They explore a magical island that's also an amusement park called WonderWorld. Each episode, they learn about a new and exciting topic. The show's motto is: The first show a kid can ride!
How Each Episode Works
Every episode of Ribert and Robert's Wonderworld focuses on one main topic.
The Adventure Begins
At the start of each show, Ribert sings a song about how much he "wants to know everything." He tells Robert what he's curious about that day. Topics have included things like birthdays, dinosaurs, and how to be a good friend.
Robert is the pilot of a special roller coaster car. Ribert and the viewers, called Power Pals, ride along in this car. Everyone puts on their safety helmets, and their learning journey begins!
Solving Challenges and Finding Keys
As the roller coaster travels through WonderWorld, Ribert and Robert face three "challenges." To solve each challenge, Robert asks the Power Pals a question. When the Power Pals answer correctly, they get a "magic key." These keys have human faces painted on them and are named Jenn, Lee, and Tiffany.
Ribert asks each "magic key" to open a door. Behind each door, human "friends" appear! They perform a skit or a task that helps explain the day's topic. One of these doors often reveals Cousin Chris, who draws a picture related to what they're learning. After each presentation, Ribert and Robert talk about it before moving on to the next challenge.
The Secret Word and Farewell Song
Once all three "magic keys" are found, a "secret word" is revealed. This word is always connected to the day's topic. Clues for the "secret word" are given to the Power Pals throughout the episode. After their mission is complete, Ribert and Robert say goodbye to the Power Pals with a fun song.
Meet the Cast and Crew
Here are some of the people who helped make Ribert and Robert's Wonderworld:
- Ribert - voiced by Jessikah Lopez
- Robert - James Bondy
- Cousin Chris - Chris Allard
- Magic Matt (magician) - Matt Roberts
- Dara Duck - Dara Bourne
- Leeny (the story performer) - Leeny Del Seamonds
- Vanessa (dance partner) - Vanessa Logan
- Joan and Friends - Joan Kennedy, Jeffery McIlwain, Con Fullam, Grace Katherine Stacey
- Professor Expound - Mark Scalia
- Erin (the game girl) - Erin Horne
- Kids' Voices - Luis Branco, Jr., Rachel Estremera and Nicole Branco
- Nonni-CJ Gagliola Hughes
- Created, Produced and Directed by Mike DeVitto
- Written by Mike DeVitto and Jenn DeVitto
- Executive Producers - Mike DeVitto, Con Fullam and Greg Gormican
- Music and Sound - Michael McInnis
- Live-Action Supervision - Jamie Norton and Mike DeVitto
- Technical Director - Jim Grotto
- Animation Director - Jamie Norton and Melissa Napier
- Creative Director - Chris Allard
- Design and Support - Dick Campbell and Dennis Gilbert
- Sound recorded at Michael McInnis Productions, Portland, Maine
- Songs by Paul Conway Fullam and Michael McInnis
- Presented by Deos Animation Studios and American Public Television
