Sunny Day (TV series) facts for kids
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| Created by | Abie Longstaff |
| Based on | The Fairytale Hairdresser book series by Abbie Longstaff |
| Developed by | Paula Rosenthal |
| Written by | Jodi Reynolds (head writer) Brian Hohlfeld (head writer; season 1) Alan Denton (head writer; season 2) |
| Directed by | Shawn Seles Dave Barton Thomas Joey So |
| Voices of | Lilla Crawford Rob Morrison Élan Luz Rivera Taylor Louderman Kevin Duda Melissa van der Schyff Eleanor Snowdon |
| Composer(s) | George Gabriel Peter Lurye |
| Country of origin | Canada United Kingdom United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 60 (11 yet to be aired) (list of episodes) |
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| Executive producer(s) | Paula Rosenthal |
| Producer(s) | Darin Bristow Amy Robson |
| Running time | 21 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Pipeline Studios Silvergate Media Nickelodeon Animation Studio |
| Distributor | Viacom Media Networks |
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| Original network | Treehouse TV (Canada) Nickelodeon Nick Jr. (UK and US) Milkshake! (Channel 5) (UK) |
| Picture format | HDTV 1080i |
| Original release | August 21, 2017 – TBA |
Sunny Day is a fun cartoon show made for kids. It was created by Abie Longstaff and produced by Silvergate Media. The show is all about Sunny, a super talented hairdresser who runs her own salon.
Sunny (voiced by Lilla Crawford) gets help from her talking dog, Doodle (Rob Morrison). Her friends Rox (Élan Luz Rivera), a hair color expert, and Blair (Taylor Louderman), the salon's organized receptionist, also work there. Some of Sunny's best customers are Timmy (Kevin Duda), who hosts cool events, and Cindy (Melissa van der Schyff), a baker who often has a bad hair day. The show is based on a book series called The Fairytale Hairdresser. Each episode also has a new song!
The show first aired on Nickelodeon in the United States on August 21, 2017. It later came to Canada on Treehouse TV in September 2017. In the United Kingdom, it started on Nick Jr. and Milkshake! in March 2018.
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What the Show is About
The story of Sunny Day takes place in a pretty seaside town called Friendly Falls. Sunny is a professional hairstylist who owns her own salon. She uses her amazing creativity and hair knowledge to solve problems for everyone.
Her team includes Doodle, her talking dog, Rox, who is great with hair colors, and Blair, the super organized receptionist. Timmy, who hosts all the town's events, and Cindy, the local baker with messy hair, are often at the salon.
The show teaches important lessons, just like the books it's based on. It shows how Sunny is a helpful person in her community. She works hard, solves problems, and helps her friends.
Meet the Characters
Main Characters
- Sunny (voiced by Lilla Crawford in the US) – She's the main character and owns her own salon. Sunny has blonde hair with pink, purple, and orange highlights. She's always positive and determined. She drives a cool van called the Glam Van. Sunny is also the lead singer and tambourine player in her band, Sunny and the Sun Rays.
- Doodle (voiced by Rob Morrison in the US) – This is Sunny's talking pet dog and best friend. He has yellow fur and often makes everyone laugh. Doodle can even drive the Glam Van! He plays the drums in Sunny and the Sun Rays.
- Rox (voiced by Élan Luz Rivera in the US) – She's the hair color expert at Sunny's salon. Rox has wavy, colorful hair and is a skilled skateboarder. She loves creating new hair dyes in the salon's color lab. She plays the tambourine in Sunny and the Sun Rays.
- Blair (voiced by Taylor Louderman in the US) – Blair is the receptionist and manicurist at Sunny's salon. She has lilac hair and is super organized. She always carries a tablet computer to keep track of appointments. Blair plays the keyboards in Sunny and the Sun Rays.
Other Friends
- Timmy (voiced by Kevin Duda in the US) – He's a friend of Sunny's who hosts events and talent shows in Friendly Falls. He's a bit awkward but very confident.
- Cindy (voiced by Melissa van der Schyff in the US) – Cindy is the town baker. She often has bad luck and her hair is always messy. She loves to bake, but her food sometimes gets ruined in funny ways.
- Junior (voiced by Denim Steele) – He is Rox's younger brother.
Characters Who Cause Trouble
- Lacey (voiced by Sarah Stiles) – Lacey is an artist and pageant queen. She often tries to cheat to win contests, which puts her against Sunny and her friends. Even though she's usually a rival, she sometimes gets along with Sunny. She also visits the salon for her hair and nails.
- KC (voiced by Melissa van der Schyff) – KC is Lacey's talking pink poodle. She helps Lacey with her plans, even if she doesn't always want to. KC often gets annoyed when Lacey orders her around.
- Scratch (voiced by Josh Ruben in US) – He is the neighborhood dogcatcher. Scratch is not really mean; he just takes his job very seriously. He's best friends with Timmy and has his own dog named Posey.
Episodes
Want to know more about the adventures of Sunny and her friends? You can find a full list of all the episodes here:
Where to Watch the Show
Sunny Day first appeared on Treehouse TV in Canada in September 2017. It then came to Nick Jr. in the United Kingdom on March 2, 2018. The show also started airing in Australia on Nick Jr. on February 19, 2018.
DVD Releases
You can watch Sunny Day at home on DVD!
- The first DVD, also called Sunny Day, came out on May 22, 2018.
- A second DVD, Welcome to Pet Parlor, was released on September 3, 2019.
Awards and Nominations
Sunny Day has been recognized for its great work!
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result |
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| 2018 | Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Casting for an Animated Series or Special | Sunny Day | Nominated |
Merchandise
If you're a big fan of Sunny Day, you'll be happy to know there are books and toys! Mattel confirmed that they would be making a toy line for the show.
