Wish Kid facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Wish Kid |
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| Genre | Animation, Comedy, Fantasy, Family |
| Written by | Jeffrey Scott |
| Directed by | Chuck Patton Christopher Brough (Live Action Segments) |
| Starring | Macaulay Culkin Quinn Culkin Chris Beshy Paul Haddad Marilyn Lightstone Judy Marshak Andrew Sabiston Stuart Stone James Rankin |
| Composer(s) | Clark Gassman |
| Country of origin | United States Italy |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
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| Executive producer(s) | Andy Heyward Robby London (Co-Executive Producer) |
| Producer(s) | Chuck Patton Christopher Brough (Live Action Segments) |
| Editor(s) | Gregory K. Bowron Richard Bruce Elliot Allan Gelbart |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company(s) | DIC Animation City Reteitalia |
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| Original network | NBC |
| Original release | September 14 – December 7, 1991 |
Wish Kid is an exciting American-Italian animated TV show that first aired on NBC on Saturday mornings. It ran from September 14, 1991, to July 1992. The show starred famous child actor Macaulay Culkin, who was very popular at the time.
The series was made by DIC Animation City from the United States and Reteitalia S.p.A. from Italy. They worked together with the Spanish TV network Telecinco. There were plans for a second season in 1993, but it was later canceled.
About the Show
The main character in Wish Kid is Nicholas "Nick" McClary. He looks and sounds just like Macaulay Culkin, who also did Nick's voice! Nick has a special baseball glove that can grant wishes. This amazing power came from a tiny shooting star that hit the glove.
To make a wish, Nick has to punch the glove three times. But there's a catch! He can only use the glove once a week. Also, each wish only lasts for a short time, which often leads to funny or tricky situations. Every episode starts with a live-action introduction by Macaulay Culkin himself. The stories are all about Nick's wishes and the adventures that follow. Nick and his friends always have to figure out how to solve the problems caused by his wishes.
Who's Who in Wish Kid?
- Nick McClary: The main character with the magical baseball glove. He often gets into trouble because of his wishes.
- Darryl Singletary: Nick's best friend. He's the only one who knows about the magic glove. Darryl often gets pulled into Nick's wild adventures.
- Francis "Frankie" Dutweiler: The neighborhood bully. He likes to bother Nick and Darryl.
- Mel and Adrienne McClary: Nick's parents. Mel is a reporter and photographer, and Adrienne sells houses as a real estate agent.
- Katie McClary: Nick's younger sister. She is voiced by Quinn Culkin, who is Macaulay Culkin's real-life sister!
- Slobber: Nick's loyal pet dog.
- Mrs. Opal: A nosy neighbor who often pops up in Nick's life.
Episodes
There was one season of Wish Kid with 13 episodes. Here is a list of all the episodes:
| episode# | Title | Air Date |
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| 1 | Top Gun - Will Travel | September 14, 1991 |
| 2 | A Matter of Principal | September 21, 1991 |
| 3 | Haunted House For Sale | September 28, 1991 |
| 4 | Captain Mayhem | October 5, 1991 |
| 5 | Glove of Dreams | October 12, 1991 |
| 6 | Love At First Wish | October 19, 1991 |
| 7 | Lotto Trouble | October 26, 1991 |
| 8 | Darryl's Dilemma | November 2, 1991 |
| 9 | A Nick Off the Old Block | November 9, 1991 |
| 10 | A Grand Ol' Time | November 16, 1991 |
| 11 | Gross Encounters | November 23, 1991 |
| 12 | Mom, Dad, You're Fired! | November 30, 1991 |
| 13 | The Best of Enemies | December 7, 1991 |
Home Video Releases
Over the years, Wish Kid has been released on home video. In the 1990s, companies like DIC Video and Buena Vista Home Video released single episodes on VHS tapes.
Later, in October 2003, Sterling Entertainment released a VHS and DVD set called "Be Careful What You Wish For." This set included several episodes. The DVD was re-released by NCircle Entertainment in February 2008.
Finally, on February 17, 2015, Mill Creek Entertainment released Wish Kid - The Complete Series on DVD. This means fans can watch all 13 episodes of the show!
