Zoobilee Zoo
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| Format | Childrens |
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| Developed by | Hallmark |
| Country of origin |  United States |
| No. of episodes | 65 |
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| Executive producer(s) | Steve Binder Jean Chalopin Andy Heyward |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
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| Original channel | first-run syndication |
| Original run | September 22, 1986 – March 27, 1987 |
Zoobilee Zoo is a children's television programme featuring costumed performers dressed as animal characters. It originally aired from 1986–1987, then in syndication until 2001 on several television channels including commercial network television stations, public television stations, The Learning Channel, and the Hallmark Channel. Only 65 episodes of the show were made. While it was in syndication for 15 years, it is no longer airing on television. The original 65 episodes are currently owned by Hallmark.
Generally the plot of each episode consists of the main characters, called Zoobles, encountering difficulties common to young children and then learning a moral lesson about dealing with such problems. Each character has a certain gimmick in his behavior or interests that gives him a unique view on each problem faced (i.e. Bravo Fox is a showman, Talkatoo Cockatoo never stops talking, Van Go Lion enjoys art, etc.).
The show is still available on a wide array of videocassettes, the most recent series released in 1997. A revival, which spawned new direct-to-video episodes and soundtracks was released in 2000, and a stage show, "Zoobilee Zoo Live!" toured briefly. A book is currently in the works, with input from all cast members and some of the crew, with a projected release in 2007. As of today, it has not come out.
[edit] Cast and characters
- Sandey Grinn / Michael Sheehan (1 episode) as Bill Der Beaver
- Forrest Gardner as Van Go Lion
- Karen Hartman as Talkatoo Cockatoo
- Michael B. Moynahan as Lookout Bear
- Gary Schwartz as Bravo Fox
- Louise Vallance as Whazzat Kangaroo
- Ben Vereen as Mayor Ben (a leopard)
Minor Characters:
- Roger Behr as Limerick Leprechaun
- Roger Peltz as Rhymin' Simon
- Crosby the Dog as Crosby
[edit] Funding
- Corporation for Public Broadcasting (1996 - present)
- Chef Boyardee (1997 - 2000)
- Viewers Like You (1995 - present)
- Johnson & Johnson(1997-1999)
[edit] External links
- Zoobilee Zoo at the Internet Movie Database
- Zoobilee Zoo at TV.com
- Zoobilee Zoo at WikiFur
