The Reppies facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Reppies |
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| Genre | Children's television series Educational Musical |
| Created by | Patrick McGonigle Stephen McGonigle |
| Opening theme | "We Are The Reppies" |
| Ending theme | various closing themes |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 27 |
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| Producer(s) | James "Smokey" Knudson |
| Running time | 28 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Northstar Entertainment Treat Entertainment WEDU |
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| Original network | PBS Smile Australian Christian Channel |
| Original release | September 28, 1996 – March 22, 1998 |
The Reppies was a fun American TV show made for kids. It was a live-action musical series that taught lessons. The show featured a group of friendly reptile characters. These characters wore big costumes and were part of a music band. They sang and danced with an English tutor named Miss Summerhayes. She was a bit like Mary Poppins and sometimes seemed to have magical powers!
The show was made by WEDU Television in Tampa, Florida. Each episode had three new songs. In total, 26 half-hour episodes and one hour-long holiday special were created in 1996. They first aired on some public television stations. Later, 13 of these episodes were changed to include Christian messages. These updated episodes then aired on the Trinity Broadcasting Network and the Christian Television Network.
The idea for The Reppies came from Wendy Harrison, along with Patrick and Stephen McGonigle. James "Smokey" Knudson was the show's producer. Bruce Foulke was in charge of the music. The show also aired on the Smile network and the Australian Christian Channel in Australia.
The cast included American actress Trudie Petersen, who played the English tutor. Rick Stanley played the band's manager, and 13-year-old Talia Osteen was also part of the cast.
Episodes
Series overview
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| 1 | 26 | September 28, 1996 | March 22, 1998 | |
Season 1 (1996-1998)
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| 1 | 1 | "Babes in the Woods" | September 28, 1996 | |
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The Reppies, Miss Summerhayes, and Mickey get lost during a hike. Bumba wants to prove herself. Meanwhile, Mr. King takes Heather and Buster fishing, but a mysterious call stops them.
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| 2 | 2 | "Parlez-vous Reppie?" | October 5, 1996 | |
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The Reppies' French cousins, The Freppies, visit. Things get tricky with jealousy and misunderstandings. The two groups try to get along, and The Reppies learn some French.
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| 3 | 3 | "Buster's Breakthrough" | October 12, 1996 | |
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The Reppies are getting the theater ready for the school talent show. They find out their friend Buster is scared to perform. The gang tries to help him feel special and brave.
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| 4 | 4 | "Teacher's Pet" | October 19, 1996 | |
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Razz develops a crush on Miss Summerhayes while organizing a spelling bee. The Reppies also get ready to perform a play that Tessa prepared.
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| 5 | 5 | "Things That Go Bumba in the Night" | October 26, 1996 | |
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The Reppies, Heather, and Buster have a sleepover in the old theater. A mysterious spirit causes some fun and mischief. The gang works together to solve the mystery.
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| 6 | 6 | "A Merry Reppies Holiday Special" | December 28, 1996 | |
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The Reppies prepare for a holiday concert. Their friends explain the traditions of Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Hanukkah during this happy time of year.
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| 7 | 7 | "Boot Up" | January 5, 1997 | |
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The Reppies decide to buy their manager, Mickey, a computer. Mickey is unsure about using it, and Bumba also has concerns. The band and Heather show how easy and fun computers can be.
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| 8 | 8 | "Bringing Home Baby" | January 12, 1997 | |
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The Reppies help Heather get used to the idea of sharing her parents with a new baby in the family.
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| 9 | 9 | "Bumba's Bird" | January 19, 1997 | |
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An exotic bird, displaced from its home, decides to stay in the theater. Bumba tries to make it her pet, but it causes problems. Meanwhile, the theater's water is turned off.
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| 10 | 10 | "Come and Get It" | January 26, 1997 | |
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Derango stays up late and eats too many sweets while planning an aerobics routine. The band and an Olympic athlete teach him about proper exercise and healthy eating.
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| 11 | 11 | "Dream a Little Dream" | February 2, 1997 | |
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Derango wants to be in the spotlight. Mickey teaches the group about rhythm, and Miss Summerhayes shows how hard work helps dreams come true.
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| 12 | 12 | "Gimme, Gimme" | February 9, 1997 | |
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A spoiled boy wins a day with The Reppies and wants Razz's guitar. The Reppies help him learn the importance of sharing.
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| 13 | 13 | "Good Vibrations" | February 16, 1997 | |
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The Reppies get a letter from Rosie, a fan who can't hear well. Miss Summerhayes teaches the band sign language.
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| 14 | 14 | "Home is Where the Heart is" | February 23, 1997 | |
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Miss Summerhayes misses her family when she doesn't get a letter. The Reppies worry she might leave, so they throw her an English tea party.
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| 15 | 15 | "Letter Home" | March 2, 1997 | |
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Miss Summerhayes writes a letter to her mother in England. She talks about teaching and getting along with The Reppies. The episode shows highlights from the first 13 episodes.
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| 16 | 16 | "Lobo-itis" | March 9, 1997 | |
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The gang prepares a party for the theater's 70th anniversary. But Lobo is scared to go to the doctor when he suddenly feels sick.
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| 17 | 17 | "Lost and Found" | March 16, 1997 | |
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Razz loses his Rhythm Egg and goes to town to buy a new one. But he gets lost and can't find his way home.
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| 18 | 18 | "Moving Away Blues" | March 23, 1997 | |
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Heather's best friend and her family are moving to Japan. Heather worries they won't be friends anymore. The Reppies throw a going-away party and announce their first world tour.
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| 19 | 19 | "New Adventures" | March 30, 1997 | |
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The Reppies move into an old theater. They meet Britt Summerhayes, a teacher with magic powers, who shows them that learning can be fun.
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| 20 | 20 | "Nice Work If You Can Get It" | February 1, 1998 | |
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After a field trip to a museum, The Reppies imagine what they want to be when they grow up. Razz has trouble with his tests, and Heather doesn't know what job to choose.
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| 21 | 21 | "No Place Like Home" | February 8, 1998 | |
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The Reppies learn about faraway places in the "Geography Game." Tessa then gets a strong desire to travel.
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| 22 | 22 | "One Man Band" | February 15, 1998 | |
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Razz brags about a new song he claims to have written. He then gets writer's block. Razz asks Miss Summerhayes for advice on telling the truth.
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| 23 | 23 | "Picture Perfect" | February 22, 1998 | |
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Lobo accidentally cuts down a healthy tree during an environmental project. Tessa starts photography, which interests a suspicious magazine journalist.
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| 24 | 24 | "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" | March 1, 1998 | |
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Derango creates "The Pick Up Club." The Reppies and some neighborhood kids compete to see who can collect the most trash.
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| 25 | 25 | "Save Your Money for a Rainy Day" | March 8, 1998 | |
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Derango learns about saving money after a bank loan almost costs him his baseball card collection. Lobo and Uncle Mickey plan a concert for retired musicians.
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| 26 | 26 | "Show and Tell" | March 15, 1998 | |
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During show and tell at school, Heather shares stories about how The Reppies became her friends. The stories include moments from "Bringing Home Baby" and "Moving Away Blues."
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| 27 | 27 | "Tessa in a Teacup" | March 22, 1998 | |
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The Reppies work together to fix a tour bus. Tessa fears she isn't good enough for the task. Heather helps her by taking on smaller jobs. The Reppie-Mobile makes its first appearance.
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