Rugrats facts for kids
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| Theme music composer | Mark Mothersbaugh |
| Opening theme | "Rugrats Theme" |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 9 |
| No. of episodes | 172 (list of episodes) |
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| Running time | 23 minutes |
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| Original network | Nickelodeon |
| Picture format | NTSC |
| Audio format | Surround |
| Original release | August 11, 1991 – August 1, 2004 |
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| Followed by | All Grown Up! |
| Related shows | Rugrats Pre-School Daze |
Rugrats is a popular American animated TV show. It was created by Arlene Klasky, Gábor Csupó, and Paul Germain for Nickelodeon. The show first aired on August 11, 1991. It became very successful and ran until August 1, 2004.
The series is about the daily lives and adventures of a group of babies. We see the world through their eyes. Rugrats was the very first Nicktoon ever made!
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Meet the Rugrats Characters
This show has many fun characters. Most of the stories follow the babies and their families.
The Babies
- Tommy Pickles is the main character. He is brave and loves adventures. He often leads the other babies.
- Chuckie Finster is Tommy's best friend. He is a bit older, usually 2 or 3 years old. Chuckie has red hair and wears glasses. He is often scared, but he always joins his friends.
- Phil and Lil DeVille are twins. They are very adventurous and love to explore. They are known for digging and sometimes eating insects and earthworms!
- Dil Pickles is Tommy's baby brother. He was born in The Rugrats Movie. He is still very young and mostly just makes baby noises.
- Kimi Finster is Chuckie's playful stepsister. She first appeared in Rugrats in Paris: The Movie. She is very energetic and loves fun.
Older Kids
- Angelica Pickles is Tommy's older cousin. She is often the main "bad guy" in the show. Angelica is bossy and loves to play tricks on the babies.
- Susie Carmichael is Angelica's schoolmate and best friend. Susie is kind and smart. She often stands up for the babies against Angelica.
The Grown-Ups
The show also features the babies' parents. They are often busy or distracted. This allows the babies to go on their many adventures without being noticed.
Rugrats on TV
Rugrats has been shown on several TV channels over the years:
- Nickelodeon (1990-2007; 2010-present)
- Nick Jr. (1994-1997)
- Noggin (1999-2002)
- Nicktoons (2002-2011)
- TeenNick (2011-present)
Rugrats Movies
The popularity of Rugrats led to several movies:
- The Rugrats Movie (1998)
- Rugrats in Paris: The Movie (2000)
- All Growed Up (2001)
- Rugrats Go Wild (2003)
Other Rugrats Shows
The world of Rugrats also expanded into other TV shows:
- All Grown Up! This show follows the Rugrats characters as teenagers.
- Angelica and Susie's Pre-School Daze This spin-off focused on Angelica and Susie.
- There was a plan for a show called The Carmichaels. It would have been about Susie moving to Atlanta. However, this show was never made.
Awards and Recognition
Rugrats won many awards during its time on air. It was recognized for being a great animated show for children.
- The show won several Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Animated Program.
- It also won multiple Kids' Choice Awards for Favorite Cartoon.
- In 2001, Rugrats even got a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! This is a huge honor for any TV show.
Images for kids
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Tommy's house, the primary setting of Rugrats
See also
In Spanish: Rugrats para niños
