The X (TV series) facts for kids
The-X was a fun Canadian TV show made for kids! It aired on CBC Television from 2004 to 2005. After The-X finished, two other shows, The Void (in 2005) and The Outlet (in 2006), took its place.
This show was created especially for children between the ages of eight and 12. It had hosts like Sally Gifford and Anthony McLean who worked in the studio. They would chat with famous people and perform funny skits. The cast members often changed roles, making the show exciting! Morgan Waters, another host, traveled all over Canada. He interviewed kids, everyday people, and sometimes even celebrities. When the show first started, it was called InfoMatrix. Anthony McLean was the host, and it taught viewers about Canadian history. Later, Sally Gifford joined, then Morgan Waters, and finally Kythrine Butcher. Anthony McLean eventually left the show, and Morgan Waters went on to host his own program, The Morgan Waters Show.
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Funny Parts of The-X
The show had several funny parts that appeared regularly. These segments often featured silly characters and situations.
Professor Peabody's Inventions
In these segments, a character called Professor Peabody would always think he had invented something brand new. But then he would discover that his "inventions" were actually very old ideas! This would make the professor so embarrassed that he would literally explode!
Daredevil Hedgehog's Stunts
Another character, the Daredevil Hedgehog, would try to perform all sorts of amazing stunts. Sometimes he succeeded, and sometimes he didn't, which made it very entertaining!
Bad Dog Tremblay the Wrestler
Bad Dog Tremblay was a professional wrestler on the show. But instead of wrestling other people, he usually wrestled things that weren't alive, like furniture or other objects!
The Naughty Pig's Lessons
The Naughty Pig, voiced by Julie Zwillich, was a tiny toy pig, small enough to fit on a finger. This pig would try to teach kids important life lessons. However, his "lessons" were often about what children should definitely NOT do! He would end each "lesson" in a very silly way.
Music for the Segments
The catchy music and words for these regular segments were created by Greg Fisher and Derek Treffry. They are also known as FISH-FRY MUSIC AND SOUND.
Famous People on The-X
Many well-known celebrities appeared as guests on The-X. The hosts didn't just ask typical questions. They often asked funny and unusual things, like what kind of superhero power the celebrity would want, or what girls do when they all go to the bathroom together!
Guest Stars
Some of the famous people who visited the show included:
- Claire Danes (an actress)
- Fefe Dobson (a singer)
- Hilary Duff (an actress and singer)
- JoJo (a singer)
- Nelly Furtado (a singer)
- Katie Holmes (an actress)
- Jude Law (an actor)
- Lindsay Lohan (an actress and singer)
- Christina Milian (an actress and singer)
- Gwyneth Paltrow (an actress)
- Kalan Porter (a singer)
- Ashlee Simpson (an actress and singer)
- Skye Sweetnam (a singer)
Who Was in The-X?
Here are some of the main people who were part of the show:
- Sally Gifford - Host
- Anthony McLean - Host
- Morgan Waters - Host of the "Rollin' X" segments
- Kristyn Butcher - Host of the "Rollin' X" segments
- David Reale (from 2004 onwards)
- Caroline Lesley (in 2004) - Host
- Jeff Kassel - Played Mr. Peabody
- David J. MacNeil - Played Bad Dog Tremblay
- Ramona Pringle (from 2004 onwards)
- Julie Zwillich - The voice of Naughty Pig, Alissa, and Sandra
