The Mr. Potato Head Show facts for kids

Quick facts for kids The Mr. Potato Head Show
Title logo featuring Mr. Potato Head, Baloney, Queenie Sweet Potato, and Potato Bug.
Genre	Comedy Puppetry
Created by	Dan Clark Doug Langdale
Starring	Brian Jacobs Lisa Kaplan Doug Langdale Puppeteers: Greg Ballora Julianne Buescher Kevin Carlson James Murray Debra Wilson Mark Bryan Wilson
Theme music composer	Mark Mothersbaugh
Opening theme	"The Mr. Potato Head Show Theme"
Ending theme	"The Mr. Potato Head Show Theme" (instrumental)
Composer(s)	Mark Mothersbaugh Ernie Mannix
Country of origin	United States
Original language(s)	English
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	13
Production
Executive producer(s)	Andy Copley
Running time	22 minutes
Production company(s)	The Dan Clark Company (uncredited) Film Roman 20th Century Fox Television
Distributor	Claster Television
Release
Original network	Fox (Fox Kids)
Picture format	4:3
Audio format	Dolby
Original release	September 12, 1998 (1998-09-12) – February 16, 1999 (1999-02-16)
Chronology
Preceded by	Potato Head Kids

The Mr. Potato Head Show was a fun American children's television series. It was inspired by the famous Mr. Potato Head toy from Hasbro. The show aired on Fox as part of its Fox Kids cartoon block. You could watch it from September 12, 1998, to February 16, 1999.

About the Show

This show was created by Dan Clark and Doug Langdale. The cool puppet characters were made by The Chiodo Brothers. Mark Bryan Wilson was in charge of the puppets, making sure they moved just right.

For many years, it was hard to find all the episodes of The Mr. Potato Head Show. People called it "lost media." But thanks to some dedicated fans, Paroos and Luray, all the episodes were found online! As of December 18, 2016, the show is no longer lost.

What Happens in the Show

In The Mr. Potato Head Show, Mr. Potato Head is always busy making a TV episode. He gets help from his awesome "Kitchen Crew." They create each episode to show to the "TV Guys." The TV Guys then decide if they will air the episode on television. While making their shows, Mr. Potato Head and his Kitchen Crew often get into all sorts of funny and wild adventures!

Meet the Characters

Main Characters

• Mr. Potato Head (played by Kevin Carlson) – He's the main character and the leader of the Kitchen Crew. Mr. Potato Head is a potato who acts like a person. He runs the studio where they make different shows for the TV Guys. His friends often call him "P.H."

• Baloney (played by Greg Ballora) – Baloney is a stack of baloney that acts like a person. He is Mr. Potato Head’s best friend. Baloney often helps the Kitchen Crew make good decisions. He also works as Mr. Potato Head’s assistant.

• Queenie Sweet Potato (played by Debra Wilson) – Queenie is a sweet potato who acts like a person. She is the "diva" of the Kitchen Crew. This means she loves to be the star! She has an amazing singing voice. Everyone, especially Mr. Potato Head, thinks she is the most talented performer. Queenie loves sugar cream pies and has a big crush on Leonardo DiCaprio.

• Potato Bug (played by Julianne Buescher) – Potato Bug is a female potato bug. She is known for being a bit quirky and having a funny personality. For example, she believes goblins deliver the newspaper! Even though she can be a bit silly, Potato Bug is very energetic, kind, and always loyal to her friends.

• Canny (played by James Murray) – Canny is Mr. Potato Head’s pet dog. He is made out of dog food cans. In one episode, we learn that Canny used to be a University Physics Professor!

• Johnny Rotten Apple (played by James Murray) – Johnny is a rotten apple who acts like a person. He is the Kitchen Crew's musician and has a rock star personality. He often sings songs about all sorts of things, like cheese or being different. His name is a funny take on the singer John Lydon's stage name. He is allergic to yogurt.

• Dr. Fruitcake (played by James Murray) – Dr. Fruitcake is a fruitcake who acts like a person. He is the Kitchen Crew's mad scientist. He created Ham Monster and often invents new things to help Mr. Potato Head with his episodes.

• Ham Monster (played by Mark Bryan Wilson) – Ham Monster is a monster made from ham, crab claws, and chicken drumsticks. Dr. Fruitcake created him. When he first appeared, he went a bit wild in the studio! Later, he was rebuilt with the brain of a 2-year-old child, which made him much more obedient.

• Mr. Giblets (played by James Murray) – Mr. Giblets is a pile of giblets that acts like a person. He likes things that are spooky or creepy, which sometimes makes the other Kitchen Crew members uncomfortable.

• Mr. Happy Whip (played by Brian Jacobs) – Mr. Happy Whip is a whipped cream spray can that acts like a person. He sprays whipped cream whenever he gets scared!

• Miss Licorice Lips (voiced by Debra Wilson) – Miss Licorice Lips is a talking pair of computer-animated lips made of black licorice. She is the announcer and narrator for Mr. Potato Head's episodes.

• Betty the Kitchen Fairy (voiced by Julianne Buescher) – Betty is an animated fairy who uses a ladle as her magic wand. She often appears to give the Kitchen Crew advice when they are in trouble. She can even freeze time!

• TV Guys (played by Brian Jacobs and Lisa Kaplan) – Aron and Nora are television executives. They work at the TV company that airs Mr. Potato Head's show. They tell Mr. Potato Head what they think of his latest shows and what they want him to do next. Nora is usually the one who talks more. Aron is quieter. When Mr. Potato Head tries to explain something, they often laugh and say, "I don't know what that means but I love it!"

• The Writer (played by Doug Langdale) – This is an unnamed human who writes the scripts for Mr. Potato Head's show. He always works in his closet and is usually seen with a bagel in his mouth.

Other Characters

• Aliens – These are creatures from outer space. In one story, they came to Earth looking for a new leader. In another, they tried to invade Earth!

• Blostrogath the Destroyer (voiced by James Murray) – Blostrogath is an animated monster. He was trapped in a bag of very old popcorn. Queenie accidentally freed him, and he tried to destroy Earth! Later, Betty the Kitchen Fairy called on him to help chase away the invading aliens.

• Donkey Waddlefoot - Donkey Waddlefoot is a character you never see, but you hear about him. He is Mr. Potato Head's rival in the TV world.

Who's Who in the Show

Here are some of the actors and puppeteers who brought the characters to life:

• Brian Jacobs – Aron, Mr. Happy Whip
• Lisa Kaplan – Nora
• Doug Langdale – The Writer
• Lee Arenberg – Bullyboy (in episode 8)
• Julianne Buescher – Potato Bug, Betty the Kitchen Fairy, Flower Lady (in episode 10)
• Kevin Carlson – Mr. Potato Head, Alien
• Greg Ballora – Baloney
• James Murray – Dr. Fruitcake, Johnny Rotten Apple, Mr. Giblets, Alien, Blostrogath the Destroyer, The Smirking Man (in episodes 12-13)
• Debra Wilson – Queenie Sweet Potato, Miss Licorice Lips
• Mark Bryan Wilson – Ham Monster

Assistant Puppeteers

• Brad Abrell
• Donna Kimball
• Alison Mork
• William Traetta

Episodes List