Waterville Gang facts for kids
The Waterville Gang was a fun Canadian TV show for kids. It aired on the CTV Television Network from 1972 to 1974. The show used puppetry, which means it featured puppets instead of real actors. It was all about a group of cool marine animals living in the ocean!
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Discovering The Waterville Gang
This popular children's series showed the adventures of sea creatures. They lived their lives either in the sea or right by it. The show was known for its creative use of puppets to bring these characters to life.
Meet the Waterville Gang Characters
The show had many interesting puppet characters. They lived in or under the sea. Some of the main characters included:
- Dodger Dolphin
- Angel Fish
- Sharky Shark
- Eloise "Frenchie" the Seahorse
- Sergeant Perch
- Pearl Van Oyster
- Tucker Turtle
- Ace Seagull
Who Voiced the Characters?
Many talented actors gave voices to these puppet characters. They helped make each character unique and memorable. The voice cast included:
- Billy Van
- Len Carlson
- Franz Russell
- Julie Amato
- Sid Brown
- Donna Miller
Actors who voice characters sometimes receive payments called royalties for their work. These payments are for when their shows are shown again.
Behind the Scenes: Making the Show
The Waterville Gang was created by Barry Rosenberg. He is a children's entertainer. The show was produced by CFTO-TV. This TV station is in Toronto, Canada.
The series ran for two seasons. New episodes were shown on Saturday mornings.
Where and When It Aired
After the show stopped making new episodes in 1974, it was still seen by many kids. It was often shown again in repeats. You could watch it on both CTV and YTV. The show also aired in other countries, like on Bop TV in South Africa.
The Puppets on Display
In 1980, some of the actual puppets from the show were part of a special event. They were included in an exhibition. This exhibition was about the history of puppetry. It took place at the Ontario Puppetry Association Centre.
