The Peppermint Prince facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Peppermint Prince |
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| Genre | children's |
| Written by | Kitty Marcuse |
| Starring | John Chappell |
| Country of origin |  Canada |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Andy Snider |
| Production location(s) | Vancouver |
| Running time | 15 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | CBC Television |
| Original release | 10 May 1956 – 27 September 1957 |
The Peppermint Prince was a fun Canadian TV show made for children. It aired on CBC Television from 1956 to 1957. This show brought together cartoons and puppets to entertain young viewers.
What was The Peppermint Prince?
Each episode of The Peppermint Prince was a mix of exciting cartoons and lively puppet shows. The main host was a character called the Peppermint Prince, played by John Chappell. He guided viewers through the different parts of the show. Dave Orcutt was in charge of directing all the puppet scenes, making sure they were engaging and fun. The show was 15 minutes long, perfect for a quick dose of entertainment.
When did it air?
The Peppermint Prince first started airing on May 10, 1956. It continued to be broadcast until September 27, 1957. The show changed its broadcast times a few times during its run.
- From May to June 1956, you could watch it on Fridays at 4:30 p.m.
- Then, from July to September 1956, it moved to Mondays at 5:30 p.m.
- From October 1956 to June 1957, it was on Mondays at 5:15 p.m.
- Finally, from July to September 1957, it aired on Fridays at 5:00 p.m.
