The Berenstain Bears Play Ball facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Berenstain Bears Play Ball |
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| Created by | Stan and Jan Berenstain |
| Written by | Stan and Jan Berenstain |
| Directed by | Mordicai Gerstein Al Kouzel |
| Theme music composer | Elliot Lawrence |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Buzz Potamkin |
| Running time | 25 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Perpetual Motion Pictures The Joseph Cates Company |
| Distributor | Embassy Pictures |
| Release | |
| Original network | NBC |
| Original release | May 6, 1983 |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | The Berenstain Bears' Comic Valentine (1982) |
| Followed by | The Berenstain Bears (1985) |
The Berenstain Bears Play Ball, also known as The Berenstain Bears' Littlest Leaguer, is a fun baseball-themed animated television special. It's based on the popular Berenstain Bears children's book series, created by Stan and Jan Berenstain. This special was produced by Buzz Potamkin and directed by Mordicai Gerstein and Al Kouzel. It first aired on the NBC network on May 6, 1983.
About the Special
This animated TV special brings the beloved Berenstain Bear family to life in a new adventure. It focuses on a common theme: finding your own interests and talents. The show runs for about 25 minutes, making it a perfect length for a family viewing.
When it First Aired
The Berenstain Bears Play Ball made its television debut on Friday, May 6, 1983. It was shown on the NBC network, which is one of the major TV channels in the United States. This special was part of a series of Berenstain Bears animated programs.
The Story of the Bears
In this special, Papa Q. Bear really wants one of his cubs to play baseball. He dreams of them becoming great players. However, Brother Bear doesn't seem very interested in the sport. Sister Bear, on the other hand, is keen to play but sometimes feels overlooked. The story explores how the family deals with these different feelings and goals.
From TV to Book
Years after the TV special aired, a book version called The Berenstain Bears Play Ball was published. Scholastic released this book in 1998. The story in the book is very similar to what happens in the animated TV special. It's cool how a TV show can inspire a book!
