Riders in the Sky (TV series) facts for kids
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| Genre | Western children's comedy |
| Based on | Characters created by Riders in the Sky |
| Written by | George McGrath |
| Directed by | Gary Halvorson |
| Starring | Riders in the Sky (band) |
| Narrated by | George McGrath |
| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
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| Producer(s) | Chris Plourde, George McGrath, Alan Sacks |
| Production location(s) | CBS Studio Center |
| Editor(s) | Robert S. Douglas |
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| Original network | CBS |
| Original release | September 14 – December 7, 1991 |
Riders in the Sky was a fun TV show for kids that mixed live actors with animated cartoons! It starred a real-life Western music and comedy band called Riders in the Sky. The show aired on the CBS network in 1991. It was all about their adventures in the Wild West, filled with music and laughs.
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Meet the Characters
The show featured the band members playing themselves, along with other fun characters.
- Riders in the Sky – They played themselves!
- Ranger Doug – He was known as the "King of the Cowboy Yodelers."
- Woody Paul – He was the "Governor of the Great State of Rhythm."
- Too Slim – He was called the "Tall, Dark Stranger of the Airwaves."
- Joey The Cow-Polka King – Another musician who joined the fun.
- Al Rodrigo – He played Senor Senor.
- Patrick Bristow – He played Sourdough.
The Puppets
Some characters in the show were puppets! Here are the people who helped bring them to life:
- Julianne Buescher
- Kevin Carlson
- Too Slim – He also helped with a puppet named Two Jaws.
- Wayne White – He helped with a puppet named Harry Coyote.
How the Show Was Made
The TV show "Riders in the Sky" was filmed in 1991.
Filming the Show
The filming for the series started on July 17, 1991. It finished on September 14, 1991. This was the same day the very first episode aired on TV! The puppets used in the show were made by a group called the Puppet Studio.
Music for the Show
Before the TV show started, the band Riders in the Sky released a music album. It was called Harmony Ranch. This album was their second one made for children. The album cover even showed characters from the TV show! The name "Harmony Ranch" was also the name of the place where the Riders lived in the TV series.
Episodes
The show had 13 episodes in total. Here are the names of the episodes and when they first aired:
- Saddle Pals (September 14, 1991)
- Harmony Ranch (September 21, 1991)
- Horsenapped (September 28, 1991)
- Save the Buffalo (October 5, 1991)
- Cook Out (October 12, 1991)
- Sourdough's Surprise (October 19, 1991)
- Muley's Revenge (October 26, 1991)
- Trail Weevils (November 2, 1991)
- Fool's Gold (November 9, 1991)
- Bad Brothers (November 16, 1991)
- Curse of the Mine (November 23, 1991)
- The Contraption (November 30, 1991)
- Mail Order Brides (December 7, 1991)
Why You Can't Watch It Now
Even though many people loved "Riders in the Sky," you can't easily find it to watch today. The show has never been released on DVD or streaming services. This is because of something called "rights issues." It means that too many different people own small parts of the show. Because of this, it's very hard to get everyone to agree to release it.
Awards
The show won an award for its costumes!
- Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design – The show won this award!
