The Backyardigans facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Backyardigans |
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| Also known as | Backyardigans |
| Genre | Adventure Musical |
| Created by | Janice Burgess |
| Directed by | Bill Giggie (Season 1) Mike Shiell (Season 1–2) Dave Palmer (Season 3–4) |
| Voices of | LaShawn Tináh Jefferies Jake Goldberg Christopher Grant, Jr. Gianna Bruzzese Jonah Bobo |
| Composer(s) | Evan Lurie (score/songs: music) Douglas Wieselman (songs: music) McPaul Smith (songs: lyrics) David Mansfield (one episode) |
| Country of origin | United States Canada |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 4 |
| No. of episodes | 80 (list of episodes) |
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| Executive producer(s) | Janice Burgess Robert Scull |
| Running time | 21–23 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Nickelodeon Animation Studio Nelvana |
| Distributor | Nelvana International FremantleMedia (home video) |
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| Original network | Nickelodeon (US) Treehouse TV (Canada) |
| Picture format | 480i (4:3 SDTV) (2004–2009) 1080i ( HDTV) (2009–2010) |
| Original release | October 11, 2004 – July 12, 2013 |
The Backyardigans was a fun animated TV show from Canada and the United States. It was a musical adventure series created by Janice Burgess. The show first aired on Nickelodeon in the United States on October 11, 2004. Its last episode was shown on July 12, 2013.
The series features five animal friends who use their imaginations to go on amazing adventures. They play in their backyard, which transforms into different places. These places include a pirate ship, a wild west town, or even outer space! Each episode has new songs and dances.
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Meet the Backyardigans: Your Favorite Characters
The show features five main characters. Each character has a unique personality. They all love to sing, dance, and explore new worlds together.
- Uniqua is a unique pink creature. She is often the leader of the group's adventures. Her voice was provided by LaShawn Tináh Jefferies.
- Pablo is a blue and yellow penguin. He is known for being a bit nervous but always ready for fun. Zach Tyler Eisen and later Jake Goldberg voiced Pablo.
- Tyrone is a friendly orange moose with red hair. He is usually calm and likes to eat snacks. Reginald Davis, Jr., Jordan Coleman, and Chris Grant, Jr. all voiced Tyrone.
- Tasha is a yellow hippopotamus. She is smart and sometimes a bit bossy, but always a good friend. Naelee Rae and Gianna Bruzesse voiced Tasha.
- Austin is a shy but kind purple kangaroo. He often watches the others' adventures. He joins in when he feels comfortable. Jonah Bobo provided Austin's voice.
The Music and Adventures
Music is a very important part of The Backyardigans. Each episode has a different musical genre. These include reggae, funk, or even opera. The songs help tell the story of their adventures. They also teach kids about different types of music.
The show encourages children to use their imagination. It shows how simple play can turn into exciting journeys. The friends work together to solve problems. They learn about friendship and teamwork along the way.
Who Created The Backyardigans?
The show was created by Janice Burgess. She also worked as an executive producer. Janice Burgess wanted to make a show that was fun and musical. She wanted it to inspire kids to play and imagine. The show's success proved her idea was a great one.
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Janice Burgess, creator of The Backyardigans
See also
In Spanish: The Backyardigans para niños
