Wiggle Time facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Wiggle Time
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Directed by	Phil Cullen
Produced by	John Spence
Written by	The Wiggles
Starring	Greg Page Anthony Field Murray Cook Jeff Fatt
Music by	The Wiggles
Distributed by	Roadshow/ABC Video (#13536)
Release date(s)	September 1993
Running time	32 minutes
Country	Australia

Wiggle Time is the very first home video ever released by The Wiggles. It came out in 1993 and quickly became a favorite for kids everywhere. This video introduced many beloved characters like Dorothy the Dinosaur, Henry the Octopus, and Captain Feathersword for the first time. It features songs from their early albums, plus two brand-new songs: "Fruit Salad" and "Marching Along."

Adventures and Songs in the 1993 Video

This section describes the fun skits and songs from the original Wiggle Time video.

Waking Up Jeff and Getting Ready

The video starts with The Wiggles waving their hands high. Then, they find Jeff asleep while standing! Anthony, Greg, and Murray decide to wake him up. They all yell "Wake Up Jeff!" together. Jeff jumps up, surprised, and then it's time to get ready to wiggle!

• Song: "Get Ready To Wiggle"

Bear Growls and Pirate Dances

Greg tells everyone about a song featuring four animals. At the end, everyone gets to growl like a scary bear.

• Song: "Here Comes A Bear"

Suddenly, Captain Feathersword arrives and tickles The Wiggles with his feathersword! Greg asks him to stop, and Captain Feathersword agrees. He then teaches everyone a cool pirate dance.

• Song: "Captain Feathersword"

Noah's Ark and Rainy Day Fun

Murray introduces a song about Noah, who built a huge boat called an ark. He saved animals from a flood a long, long time ago. The Wiggles make animal sounds as Murray talks about them.

• Song: "Uncle Noah's Ark"

The Wiggles and some children are painting. Anthony notices that the paint dropper looks like rain. This leads them into a song about how much they love when it rains.

• Song: "I Love When It Rains"

Dorothy's Hide-and-Seek and Magic Tricks

Anthony wonders where Dorothy the Dinosaur is. The audience tries to help him find her, but she keeps moving! Finally, Dorothy surprises Jeff from behind. Everyone then sings a song about their favorite dinosaur.

• Song: "Dorothy The Dinosaur"

Next, Greg performs a fun magic trick. He shows a book with no pictures, asks for magic words, and suddenly, drawings appear! He then tries to add color, but it only works after he remembers to say "Abracadabra."

• Skit: Greg's Magic Trick

Music, Octopuses, and Teddy Bears

• Song: "Whenever I Hear This Music"

Jeff then introduces the next song, which is all about Henry the Octopus.

• Song: "Henry The Octopus"

The Wiggles and some kids are having a picnic with their teddy bears. Greg knows a song about teddy bears and invites everyone to sing and do the actions with them.

• Song: "Rock A Bye Your Bear"

Making Fruit Salad and Birthday Parties

The Wiggles and children sit at a table to make fruit salad. Anthony explains how to do it safely, reminding everyone to have an adult help and use a plastic knife.

• Song: "Fruit Salad"

Anthony leads The Wiggles and kids, who are holding presents, in a line. They are marching to Dorothy the Dinosaur's birthday party! Everyone is invited to join the fun.

• Song: "Marching Along"
• Song: "Dorothy's Birthday Party"

After the party, Greg says it was great, but now everyone is tired. They say goodbye and fall asleep. Jeff tries to wake them up, but they stay asleep, making Jeff sigh.

Who Was in the 1993 Video?

The main Wiggles in this video were Jeff Fatt, Greg Page, Murray Cook, and Anthony Field. The dance parts were created by Jacqueline Fallon, who also performed them with Mary Anne Rose Hull. The video also thanked several children who appeared in it.

When Was the 1993 Video Released?

The Wiggle Time video first came out in Australia on September 20, 1993. Years later, on April 5, 2018, The Wiggles uploaded the video to their YouTube channel. They split it into three parts for fans to enjoy online.

The 1998 Re-recorded Video

The Wiggles re-recorded and released a new version of Wiggle Time in 1998. This updated video featured new versions of the songs and skits, though "Fruit Salad" was not included this time. The ending skit where Jeff tries to wake up the other Wiggles was also removed. This version added new songs like "Ponies" and "Quack Quack," plus three bonus songs from a live concert.

Songs and Skits in the 1998 Version

This video included the following songs and major skits:

• "Get Ready to Wiggle"
• "Here Comes a Bear"
• "Captain Feathersword"
• "Uncle Noah's Ark"
• "Ponies"
• "Dorothy the Dinosaur"
• "Whenever I Hear This Music"
• "Henry the Octopus"
• "Rock-a-Bye Your Bear"
• Skit: Greg's Magic Show
• "I Love It When It Rains"
• "Quack Quack"
• "Marching Along"
• "Dorothy's Birthday Party"
• Live from the Wiggly Concert:
  • "Wave to Wags"
  • "Five Little Ducks"
  • "Wiggly Medley"

Who Was in the 1998 Video?

The main Wiggles were Murray Cook, Jeff Fatt, Anthony Field, and Greg Page.

• Dorothy the Dinosaur was played by Leeanne Ashley.
• Captain Feathersword was played by Paul Paddick.
• Wags the Dog, a new character, was played by Edward Rooke.
• Henry the Octopus was played by Leanne Halloran and Donna Halloran.
• The Dog Catcher was played by Paul Field.
• Leeanne Halloran did the choreography.
• Balooga Productions handled the puppetry.
• Many children also appeared as dancers and young children in the video.

How the 1998 Video Was Made

This 1998 video was released after The Wiggles Movie. Because of this, The Wiggles' costumes had new logos on their shirts. Anthony also started wearing his blue shirt all the time. Paul Paddick took over playing Captain Feathersword, and Wags the Dog became a regular character in the show.

When Was the 1998 Video Released?

The Wiggles released both Wiggle Time (the re-recorded version) and Yummy Yummy in 1998. Wiggle Time was released on video in the United States in October 1999. Later, in 2002, The Wiggles released Yummy Yummy and Wiggle Time together as a combined DVD.

The 2000 Wiggle Time Album

Wiggle Time
Studio album by The Wiggles
Released	12 October 1999 (USA -original) 30 August 2000 (Australia)
Genre	Children's music
Length	42:00
Label	ABC, Lyrick Studios
The Wiggles chronology
It's a Wiggly Wiggly World (2000) Wiggle Time (1999) Yule Be Wiggling (2000)

Wiggle Time is also the name of the eleventh music album released by The Wiggles in 2000. In the USA, this album was their very first release and was called "Let's Wiggle."

Songs on the 2000 Album

This album features many popular Wiggles songs. Here are some of the tracks you can find on it:

• "Get Ready to Wiggle"
• "Rock-a-Bye Your Bear"
• "Dorothy the Dinosaur"
• "Here Comes a Bear"
• "We're All Friends"
• "Uncle Noah's Ark"
• "Henry the Octopus"
• "I Love When It Rains"
• "Whenever I Hear This Music"
• "Dorothy's Birthday Party"
• "A Family Song"
• "The Dreaming Song"