The Huggabug Club facts for kids

The Huggabug Club was a fun and educational TV show from the United States. It was made for younger kids, teaching them important lessons. The show first aired on PBS Kids from 1995 to 1997. Reruns continued until 2000. Later, it also aired on the Smile channel starting in 2005.

Meet the Huggabug Club Cast

The show featured a mix of real people and amazing puppets. These characters helped teach kids about different topics.

Adult Characters

• Audrey Landers played Miss Audrey.
• Judy Landers played Miss Judy.

Miss Audrey and Miss Judy were joined by some special puppet friends. These puppets appeared magically using computer effects. They included Uncle Huggabug, a cowboy-like insect. There was also Miss Oops-A-Daisy, a flower who was a bit clumsy. And Aunty Bumble was a sweet, grandmotherly bee.

The Buggsters: Kid Performers

The show also featured a group of kids called the "Buggsters." These children came from different backgrounds. They helped make the show lively by singing and dancing.

Kid Cast Members by Season

The Buggsters cast changed a little over the years. Here are some of the kids who were part of the show:

Season 1 (1995)

• Jamie Starr as Ernie
• Alexie Agdeppa as Grace
• Lindsey Landers as Kelly
• Briahnna Odom as Kim
• Heart Hayes as Allie
• Jessica Villareal as Maria
• Christie Lee Piazza as Sally
• Landon Prairie as Spencer
• Kristy Landers as Tria

Season 2 (1996)

• Michael Minden as Alex
• Alexie Agdeppa as Grace
• Manner Washington as Jamie
• Lindsey Landers as Kelly
• Briahnna Odom as Kim
• Heart Hayes as Allie
• Jessica Villareal as Maria
• Christie Lee Piazza as Sally
• Kristy Landers as Tria

Season 3 (1997)

• Bryce Cotton as Bobby
• Alexie Agdeppa as Grace
• Valentino Moreno as Jose
• Lindsey Landers as Kelly
• Heart Hayes as Allie
• Philip Jacobs as Leroy
• Jessica Villareal as Maria
• Christie Lee Piazza as Sally
• Kristy Landers as Tria

Huggabug Club Episodes: What They Taught

Each episode of The Huggabug Club focused on a different topic. They taught kids about feelings, safety, and the world around them. Here's a look at some of the lessons they covered:

Season 1 (1995) Episodes

• "Express Yourself: Feelings and Emotions"
• "Finders Keepers Not!: Honesty"
• "This Land is Your Land: The Environment"
• "Safety First: Safety"
• "New Kid in Town: Making New Friends"
• "Farmer Jo-Ann's Farm: Going to the Farm"
• "School Days: Everyday School Routine"
• "Fitness is Fun: Fitness Routine and Keeping Healthy"
• "Our Five Scent-Sational Senses: The 5 Senses"
• "Wheels, Wings, and Moving Things: Transportation"
• "Let's Go to the Zoo: Zoo Animals"
• "Rainy Days are Fun!: Rainy Day Activities"
• "Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Maker: Occupations"
• "Surprise Pets: Exotic Pets"
• "Remember When...: Memories"
• "Huggabug's Cuddly Christmas: Christmas Traditions"

Season 2 (1996) Episodes

• "Head to Toe: The Human Body"
• "Tell It Like It Is: Honesty"
• "And Baby Makes Four: Families and Babies"
• "Don't Be Bugged by a Bug: Bugs and Insects"
• "Dinosaurs are Dynamite!: Dinosaurs"
• "Surprises from the Sea: The Ocean and Beach Activities"
• "I'm One of a Kind: Individuality"
• "That's What Friends are For: Friendship"
• "Wacky Weather: The Weather Forecast"
• "Please Don't Tease: Respect"
• "What Do You Say?: Good Manners"
• "You Can't Win 'Em All: Teamwork"
• "Let's Celebrate: Holidays"
• "Silly Scientists: Science"
• "Magical, Musical Day: Musical Instruments and Styles of Music"
• "Dance-a-Thon: Dancing"

Season 3 (1997) Episodes

• "A Package to Mexico: Mexico"
• "Helping Others: Helping"
• "Outer Space is Out of Sight: Outer Space"
• "Curious Kids: Being Curious and Smart"
• "We'll Always Be Family: Family Members"
• "Get Neat to the Beat: Keeping Clean"
• "USA Melting Pot: The USA"
• "1, 2, 3 Learn Your ABC's: Letters and Numbers"
• "Willie Has Wheels: Transportation"
• "Fantastic Firefighters: Firefighters"
• "Imagine This, Imagine That: Imagination"
• "Rootin' Tootin' Reptiles: Reptiles"
• "Doctor Day: Doctors"
• "Sing Along and Learn: Singing"
• "Native Americans: Native Studies"

Awards and Recognition

The Huggabug Club was recognized for its high quality. It received several awards for children's media. These awards included The Parents Choice Award, The Dove Foundation Award, and The Kids First Award. These awards show that the show was great for kids and families.