The Secret World of Og (film) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Secret World of Og |
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| Written by | Mark Evanier |
| Directed by | Steve Lumley |
| Voices of | Janet Waldo |
| Music by | Ian Mason |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Joe Ruby Ken Spears |
| Producer(s) | Doug Paterson |
| Running time | 70 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Hanna-Barbera Productions Hanna-Barbera Australia Pty, Ltd. |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABC |
| Original release | April 30 – May 14, 1983 |
The Secret World of Og is a fun animated movie from 1983. It was made by Hanna-Barbera Australia. The movie is based on a popular children's book written by Pierre Berton in 1961. It first showed on TV as part of the ABC Weekend Special. The story was told in three parts, airing on April 30, May 7, and May 14, 1983.
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Plot: Journey to the World of Og
This animated film tells the story of five young brothers and sisters: Penny, Pamela, Peter, Patsy, and Pollywog. They also have two pets, a dog named Yukie and a cat named Earless. One day, a small green elf-like creature visits their home. This creature is looking for their comic books!
The children decide to follow the mysterious creature. They discover a secret path that leads them deep underground. This path takes them to a colorful, hidden land called Og.
Life in the Mushroom Town of Og
The world of Og is home to small green people. These "Ogians" love to play make-believe games. Their entire mushroom town acts out characters from the children's favorite comic books. It's a world where fantasy seems to come alive!
The children and their pets have many amazing adventures in Og. They face exciting challenges and meet strange characters.
Saving Og from the Snake People
Eventually, the Ogians ask the children for help. They need to save their world from scary creatures called the Snake People. The Ogians believe these creatures are a real threat.
However, the children understand something important. They know the difference between what is real and what is just pretend. They realize that the "Snake People" are actually just characters from a comic book.
When the children show the Ogians the truth, the Ogians understand. They let the children and their pets go home. The kids leave Og much wiser, having learned a lot from their first visit to this secret world.
Voices: Meet the Cast
Many talented actors lent their voices to the characters in The Secret World of Og. Here are some of them:
- Fred Travalena – Og, Old Man, Glub Villager
- Janet Waldo – Mother, Old Lady
- Noelle North – Penny
- Josh Rodine – Peter
- Marissa Mendanhall – Pamela
- Julie McWhirter-Dees – Pollywog, Green Lady, Woman
- Peter Cullen – Yukon Pete, Earless, Long John Silver
- Richard Beals – Floog, Flub, Blib, Little Green Man #2, Og Boy
- Hamilton Camp – Sheriff, Little Green Man #1, Butcher, Villager, Mushroom Harvester
- Dick Erdman – Pirate #1, Mayor, Man
- Brittany Wilson – Patsy
- Michael Rye – Worker, Cowboy #1, Green Deputy, Narrator
- Joe Medalis – Victim #2, Green Man, Glog, Doctor
- Andre Stojka – Victim #1, Elder Og, Og Father
Production: Making the Movie
Making an animated movie takes a lot of work! Here are some of the key people who helped create The Secret World of Og:
- Written by: Mark Evanier
- Based on the book by: Pierre Berton
- Recording Director: Gordon Hunt
- Casting: Ginny McSwain
- Music by: Ian Mason
- Producer: Doug Paterson
- Associate Producer: Steve Lumley
- Animation Director: Geoff Collins
- Directed by: Steve Lumley
- Produced by: Hanna-Barbera Australia Pty. Ltd.
Home Media: Watch the Movie
If you want to watch The Secret World of Og, it was released on DVD. It came out on September 13, 2011, in Region 1. The company that released it was Visual Entertainment (VEI).
