Strawberry Shortcake (2003 TV series) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Strawberry Shortcake |
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| Genre | Animated series, E/I |
| Created by | Those Characters From Cleveland American Greetings |
| Developed by | DIC Entertainment |
| Theme music composer | Andy Street, Judy Rothman Rofe |
| Opening theme | Straw Buh-buh-buh-buh-berry Shortcake by Peter Lurye (uncredited), Performed by Sandy Howell (Raye) (uncredited) |
| Ending theme | Straw Buh-buh-buh-buh-berry Shortcake (Instrumental) |
| Composer(s) | Andy Street, Judy Rothman Rofe, Nick Brown, Sandy Howell |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 4 |
| No. of episodes | 22 (40 segments) |
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| Executive producer(s) | Andy Heyward Michael Maliani Kathy McConaughy Mike Brown |
| Producer(s) | Karren Brown |
| Running time | 45 Minutes |
| Production company(s) | American Greetings DIC Entertainment Corporation |
| Distributor | DIC Entertainment 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment |
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| Picture format | NTSC 480i |
| Audio format | Stereo sound |
| Original release | March 11, 2003 – September 11, 2008 |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | 1980s Strawberry Shortcake specials |
| Followed by | Strawberry Shortcake’s Berry Bitty Adventures (2010) |
Strawberry Shortcake is an American animated show. It was made by DIC Entertainment Corporation and American Greetings. The show is based on the popular characters of the same name. It first came out in March 2003.
This series was mostly released directly to video. Some parts of the show also aired on TV channels. These included HBO and HBO Family. The show also appeared in broadcast syndication. This means different TV stations could show it.
The voice actors from the 1980s Strawberry Shortcake shows did not return. Instead, new, younger actors were chosen. In 2010, a new series called Strawberry Shortcake's Berry Bitty Adventures took its place. This happened after the characters got a fresh new look in 2009.
Contents
Bonus Content and Public Service Messages
Special Short Films
A short five-minute film was made for Strawberry Shortcake. It was called "Growing Better All the Time." You could find it as a bonus on the Care Bears: Daydreams DVD. This DVD was released on October 14, 2003.
Many scenes from this short film were later used. They appeared in the second opening of the 2000s Strawberry Shortcake series. The song from the short was also put on the "Strawberry Jams" music CD.
Helping Animals with PSAs
A Public Service Announcement (PSA) was also created. A PSA is a message that helps the public. This one was for the ASPCA. The ASPCA is an organization that helps animals.
The PSA aired in the United States. In it, Strawberry Shortcake talked about how to take good care of pets. She shared important tips for pet owners.
Meet the Voice Cast
This section lists the talented actors. They gave voices to your favorite characters.
| Actor/Actress | Character(s) | Notes |
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| Sarah Heinke | Strawberry Shortcake | |
| Rachel Ware | Angel Cake | |
| Samantha Triba | Ginger Snap | |
| Dejare Barfield | Orange Blossom | |
| Daniel Canfield | Huckleberry Pie | Seasons 1 |
| James Street | Seasons 2-4 | |
| Nils Haaland | Pupcake the Dog | |
| Sarah Kolosky | Custard the Cat | Season 1 |
| Anna Jordan | Seasons 2-4 | |
| Katie Labosky | Apple Dumplin' | |
| Hannah Koslosky | Honey Pie Pony | |
| Jerry Longe | Licorice Whip | |
| Ryle Smith | Raven | |
| Rebecca Noddle | Peppermint Fizz | |
| Pam Carter | Sea Beast | |
| Susan Collins | Papaya Parrot | |
| Abbey Leib | Seaberry Delight | |
| Melissa Deni | Coco Calypso | |
| Laura Grimm | Rainbow Sherbet | |
| Bianca Heyward | Blueberry Muffin | |
| Mark Bennett | The Singing Lounge Lizard | |
| Susie Baer Collins | Fairy Queen | |
| Caroline lliff | Crepes Suzette and Tangerina Torta | |
| Haley Hyden-Soffer | Raspberry Torte | |
| Marissa Maliani | Tea Blossom | |
| Laura Marr | Sherry Bobbleberry | |
| Theresa Sindelar | Periwinkle and Fairy #2 | |
| Cork Ramer | Purple Pie Man | |
| Bridget Robbins | Sour Grapes | |
| Mary Waltman | Lemon Meringue | |
| Andrea Ware | Margalo |
Episodes and Other Releases
Episode List
For a full list of all the episodes, you can check out the main article:
Strawberry Shortcake on Game Boy Advance
Majesco released some Strawberry Shortcake episodes for the Game Boy Advance Video system. These were special cartridges you could play on your Game Boy Advance.
The episodes released were:
- Strawberry Shortcake Volume 1
- Meet Strawberry Shortcake
- Spring for Strawberry Shortcake
These Game Boy Advance versions were shorter than the original videos. They were edited to fit the cartridge. This meant some songs and scenes were not included.
