The Mr. Men Show
| The Mr. Men Show | |
|---|---|
| File:Mrmen.jpg TV Show logo Mr. Bump: "The Mr. Men Show." | |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Created by | Adam Hargreaves |
| Directed by | Mark Risley |
| Narrated by | Joseph J. Terry (US) Simon Callow (UK) |
| Country of origin |  United States  United Kingdom |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 52 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 11 Minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | Cartoon Network(US) Five(UK) |
| Release | February 4, 2008(US) February 25, 2008(UK) (On hiatus in the US) |
The Mr. Men Show(sometimes simply called Mr. Men) is an animated television series based on the original Mr. Men and Little Miss books created in the 1970s, 80s and 90s by British author Roger Hargreaves. Adapted from the published source material into a television variety program, The Mr. Men Show features comedy sketches (primarily), pantomimes, dance numbers and music videos. The TV series is directed by Mark Risley and executive produced by Eryk Casemiro & Kate Boutilier. Series 1 first aired February 4th 2008, Series 2 aired September 8th 2009, Series 3 will be airing soon November 12th 2010.
Production
The Mr. Men Show is produced in Glendale, California by Renegade Animation.
Opening Credits
- Kate Boutilier - Excutive producer
- Eryk Casemiro - Excutive producer
- Mark Risley - Director
Episodes
| Seasons | Episodes | First airdate | Last airdate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 26 | February 4, 2008 | March 30, 2008 | |
| Season 2 | 26 | September 8, 2009 | October 19, 2009 | |
| Season 3 | TBA | November 12, 2010 | TBA | |
Season 1: 2008
| # | Title | Original Air Date | Production Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1a | "Boo-Boos" | February 4, 2008 | 101B |
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The Mr. Men and Liitle Misses go the hospital. | |||
| 1b | "Mall" | February 4, 2008 | 105B |
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The Mr. Men and Little Misses shop for items at the mall. | |||
| 2a | "Heatwave" | February 5, 2008 | 119A |
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The Mr. Men and Little MIsses try to find ways to stay cool during a heatwave. | |||
| 2b | "Sleep" | February 5, 2008 | 119B |
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The Mr. Men and Little Misses have ways of going to sleep. | |||
| 3a | "Dance" | February 6, 2008 | 107A |
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The Mr. Men and Liitle Misses have a dance party. | |||
| 3b | "Inventions" | February 6, 2008 | 107B |
| 4a | "Farm" | February 7, 2008 | 102A |
| 4b | "Movies" | February 7, 2008 | 102B |
| 5a | "Jobs" | February 8, 2008 | 113A |
| 5b | "Gardens" | February 8, 2008 | 113B |
| 6a | "Snow" | February 11, 2008 | 112A |
| 6b | "Canned Goods" | February 11, 2008 | 112B |
| 7a | "Books" | February 12, 2008 | 104A |
| 7b | "Beach" | February 12, 2008 | 104B |
| 8a | "Rainy Day" | February 13, 2008 | 118B |
| 8b | "Trains" | February 13, 2008 | 109B |
| 9a | "Fair" | February 14, 2008 | 108A |
| 9b | "Camping" | February 14, 2008 | 108B |
| 10a | "Flying" | February 15, 2008 | 106A |
| 10b | "Hobbies" | February 15, 2008 | 106B |
| 11a | "Paint" | February 19, 2008 | 110A |
| 11b | "Fish" | February 19, 2008 | 110B |
| 12a | "Collections" | February 20, 2008 | 114A |
| 12b | "Chores" | February 20, 2008 | 114B |
| 13a | "Full Moon" | February 21, 2008 | 116A |
| 13b | "Night" | February 21, 2008 | 116B |
| 14a | "Science" | February 22, 2008 | 103A |
| 14b | "Lake" | February 22, 2008 | 103B |
| 15a | "Food" | February 26, 2008 | 117A |
| 15b | "Bugs" | February 26, 2008 | 117B |
| 16a | "Restaurants" | February 27, 2008 | 115A |
| 16b | "Music" | February 27, 2008 | 115B |
| 17a | "Adventure" | February 28, 2008 | 111A |
| 17b | "Construction" | February 28, 2008 | 111B |
| 18a | "Cooking" | February 29, 2008 | 118A |
| 18b | "Amusement Park" | February 29, 2008 | 109A |
| 19a | "Yard Work" | March 3, 2008 | 120A |
| 19b | "Parade" | March 3, 2008 | 120B |
| 20a | "Games" | March 4, 2008 | 121B |
| 20b | "Superstore" | March 4, 2008 | 121A |
| 21a | "Hotel" | March 5, 2008 | 122A |
| 21b | "Birthday" | March 5, 2008 | 122B |
| 22a | "Car Wash" | March 6, 2008 | 123A |
| 22b | "Wildlife" | March 6, 2008 | 123B |
| 23a | "Dillydale Day" | March 7, 2008 | 124A |
| 23b | "Cars" | March 7, 2008 | 124B |
| 24a | "Sightseeing" | March 10, 2008 | 125A |
| 24b | "The Dark" | March 10, 2008 | 125B |
| 25a | "Circus" | March 11, 2008 | 126A |
| 25b | "Ships" | March 11, 2008 | 126B |
| 26a | "Physical" | March 12, 2008 | 101A |
| 26b | "Boats" | March 30, 2008 | 105A |
Season 2: 2009
| # | Title | Original Air Date | Production Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27a | "Picnics" | September 8, 2009 | TBA |
| 27b | "Driving" | September 8, 2009 | TBA |
| 28a | "Outer Space" | September 9, 2009 | TBA |
| 28b | "Clean Teeth" | September 9, 2009 | TBA |
| 29a | "Airports" | September 10, 2009 | TBA |
| 29b | "Shoes" | September 10, 2009 | TBA |
| 30a | "Arts and Crafts" | September 11, 2009 | TBA |
| 30b | "Game Shows" | September 11, 2009 | TBA |
| 31a | "Garages" | September 14, 2009 | TBA |
| 31b | "Eyeglasses" | September 14, 2009 | TBA |
| 32a | "Toys" | September 15, 2009 | TBA |
| 32b | "Reptiles" | September 15, 2009 | TBA |
| 33a | "Hats" | September 16, 2009 | TBA |
| 33b | "Robots" | September 16, 2009 | TBA |
| 34a | "Parties" | September 17, 2009 | TBA |
| 34b | "Up and Down" | September 17, 2009 | TBA |
| 35a | "Dining Out" | September 18, 2009 | TBA |
| 35b | "Gifts" | September 18, 2009 | TBA |
| 36a | "Sun and Moon" | September 21, 2009 | TBA |
| 36b | "Telephone" | September 21, 2009 | TBA |
| 37a | "Seashore" | September 22, 2009 | TBA |
| 37b | "Washing & Drying" | September 22, 2009 | TBA |
| 38a | "Sneezes & Hiccups" | September 23, 2009 | TBA |
| 38b | "Fruit" | September 23, 2009 | TBA |
| 39a | "Radio" | September 24, 2009 | TBA |
| 39b | "Supermarket" | September 24, 2009 | TBA |
| 40a | "Skyscrapers" | September 25, 2009 | TBA |
| 40b | "Cinema" | September 25, 2009 | TBA |
| 41a | "Getting Around" | September 28, 2009 | TBA |
| 41b | "Clocks" | September 28, 2009 | TBA |
| 42a | "Post Office" | September 29, 2009 | TBA |
| 42b | "Pets" | September 29, 2009 | TBA |
| 43a | "Dance Dance Dance" | September 30, 2009 | TBA |
| 43b | "Trees" | September 30, 2009 | TBA |
| 44a | "Library" | October 1, 2009 | TBA |
| 44b | "Pirates" | October 1, 2009 | TBA |
| 45a | "Goo" | October 2, 2009 | TBA |
| 45b | "Trains & Planes" | October 2, 2009 | TBA |
| 46a | "Out to Sea" | October 5, 2009 | TBA |
| 46b | "Next Door" | October 5, 2009 | TBA |
| 47a | "Lunch" | October 7, 2009 | TBA |
| 47b | "Machines" | October 7, 2009 | TBA |
| 48a | "Fairies and Gnomes" | October 9, 2009 | TBA |
| 48b | "Home Improvement" | October 9, 2009 | TBA |
| 49a | "Birds" | October 13, 2009 | TBA |
| 49b | "Bath and Bubbles" | October 13, 2009 | TBA |
| 50a | "Sand and Surf" | October 15, 2009 | TBA |
| 50b | "Parks" | October 15, 2009 | TBA |
| 51a | "Surprises" | October 16, 2009 | TBA |
| 51b | "Travel" | October 16, 2009 | TBA |
| 52a | "Bad Weather" | October 19, 2009 | TBA |
| 52b | "Pests" | October 19, 2009 | TBA |
Season 3: 2010
| # | Title | Original Air Date | Production Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53a | "Accidents and Sickness" | November 12, 2010 | TBA |
| 53b | "Electricity" | November 12, 2010 | TBA |
Season 3 will be made in late 2010
Characters, accents, and voice cast
Mr. Men
Little Misses
Adapting the books for television
Some artistic license has been taken in adapting the books for television, including name changes, design alterations, the creation of entirely new characters and the gender reassignment of existing characters. Mr. Rude, Mr. Quiet, Mr. Strong, Mr. Grumpy, Little Miss Magic, Mr. Tall, Little Miss Bossy, Mr. Funny, Little Miss Greedy, Mr. Rush, Mr. Perfect, Mr. Clumsy, Mr. Greedy, Little Miss Curious, Mr. Fussy, Little Miss Naughty, Mr. Sneeze, Little Miss Whoops, Mr. Busy, Mr. Mischief, Mr. Uppity, Little Miss Tiny, Mr. Clever, Little Miss Star, Mr. Messy, Little Miss Helpful, Mr. Small, Mr. Nosy, Mr. Jelly and Mr. Lazy have undergone re-imaginings, with Mr. Jelly in UK Season 3 furthermore being renamed to Mr. Nervous in Season 1 & 2 (it should be noted in season 1 that Mr. Fussy was renamed Mr. Persnickety). Little Miss Calamity and Little Miss Daredevil were created exclusively for the television series, while the book’s female characters of Little Miss Stubborn and Little Miss Scatterbrain have been changed to Mr. Stubborn and Mr. Scatterbrain. Mr. Tall, Mr. Funny, Little Miss Curious, Little Miss Bossy, Little Miss Magic and Little Miss Giggles appeared in Season 2. Mr. Greedy, Mr. Busy, Mr. Clever, Mr. Mischief, Mr. Clumsy, Mr. Chatterbox, Mr. Uppity, Mr. Sneeze, Mr. Rush, Mr. Perfect, Little Miss Star, Little Miss Tiny and Little Miss Greedy will appear on season 3 soon. Mr. Funny can speak in season 3 soon.
Opening
- Mr. Tickle's arms move through the opening.
- His arms pass the executive producer credits.
- Little Miss Helpful helps Little Miss Calamity put up a picture of a bird. Mr. Tickle tickles Little Miss Helpful causing Little Miss Calamity to fall off the ladder onto her. (Season 1 & 3) (Opening Title B) In Season 3 Mr. Sneeze, Mr. Greedy and Little Miss Greedy sits down until Mr. Tickle's arms tickled Mr. Sneeze and then he sneeze once.(Opening Title A)
- Mr. Nosy and Mr. Small eats there donuts.(Opening Title A) In Season 3 Little Miss Tiny and Little Miss Curious eats there lunch. (Opening Title B) In Season 2 they are offered to them by Little Miss Helpful and Mr. Tickle passes them first
- Mr. Tickle's arms pass the credit "Based on the books by Roger Hargreaves". this happens in the former or latter cases in Season 1 & 3 respectively.
- Mr. Noisy speaks through his megaphone giving Mr. Grumpy a head ache.(Opening Title B) In Season 3 Mr. Tall and Mr. Funny are standing. (Opening Title A)
- Mr. Strong is weight lifting until Mr. Tickle tickles him causing him to throw his weight lifter up in the air.
- Mr. Quiet is about to talk but Mr. Tickle's arms covers his mouth
- Little Miss Scary scares Mr. Tickles arms with her mask making them go up.(Opening Title A) In Season 3 Little Miss Bossy orderd Mr. Tickle's arms to stop tickling and then Mr. Tickle's arms went up.(Opening Title B)
- Little Miss Daredevil files through Mr. Tickle's arms.
- Mr. Tickle's arms get into Mr. Messy's Mess.(Opening Title B) In Season 3 When Mr. Clumsy walks until Mr. Tickle's arms get into him and Mr. Clumsy fall off on to the ground.(Opening Title A)
- Mr. Fussy sweeps the mess off Mr. Tickle's arms with his duster.(Opening Title B) In Season 3 Mr. Perfect was brushing his teeth and Mr. Tickle's arms past up him.(Opening Title A)
- Little Miss Magic lifts Little Miss Giggles up by conjuring up a tall flower from right under her. (Season 2 & 3)
- Little Miss Chatterbox is talking and Mr. Tickle's arms tickles Mr. Nervous/Mr. Jelly making him scream and run away.(Opening Title B) In Season 3 Mr. Chatterbox is talking and Mr. Tickle's arms tickles Mr. Nervous/Mr. Jelly making him scream and run away.(Opening Title A)
- Mr. Scatterbrain is sitting on a toy train laughing.
- As in the 30-second US sequence, Mr. Scatterbrain pops out of his mailbox to Mr. Nosy and Mr. Small's surprise.(US Opening Title A) In season 3, As in the 30-second US sequence, Mr. Scatterbrain pops out of his mailbox to Little Miss Curious and Little Miss Tiny's surprise.(US Opening Title B)
- Mr. Lazy is sleeping on his hammock and Mr. Tickle's arms bounces it.
- Mr. Bounce walks until Mr Tickle's arms cause him to bounce.(Opening Title B) In Season 3 Mr. Busy is working with his hammer until Mr Tickle's arms cause him laughing when he stop working.(Opening Title A)
- Mr. Happy and Little Miss Sunshine are in their Good Morning Dillydale studio watching Mr. Tickle's arms.(Season 1 + 2) In Season 3 Mr. Clever and Little Miss Star are in their Dillydale News Studio watching Mr. Tickle's arms.
- Mr. Rude blows a Raspberry at Mr. Tickle's arms when they pass.
- Little Miss Naughty puts a knot in Mr. Tickle's arms and Mr. Stubborn turns his
back on Little Miss Naughty. (Opening Title A) In Season 3 Mr. Mischief puts a knot in Mr. Tickle's arms and Mr. Uppity turns his back and his left hand from Mr. Tickle's arms stops him tickling him (Opening Title B)
- Mr. Bump is skydiving with Little Miss Whoops. Just as Little Miss Whoops is putting on Mr. Bump's parachute, Mr. Tickle tickles her causing her to throw Mr. Bump off the plane and jumps off.
- Mr. Bump falls and the Show's title pops up with Mr. Bump as the O. He then calls out "The Mr. Men Show" And Little Miss Starlow says "Oh, and Miss Starlow too!" then the episodes title pops up.
(Airing late Season 3 Opening titles)
Dillydale
In Roger Hargreaves' original book series, each of the Mr. Men and Little Miss characters were given a hometown: Happyland, Tiddletown, Nonsenseland - in the television series, all the characters live in the same city, the township of Dillydale. The name "Dillydale" was coined by series producer Peggy Regan. To commemorate the historic naming, Peggy was presented with a plaque and the honorary title "The Mayor of Dillydale".
American and English versions
The Mr. Men show is dubbed from English (U.S. version) into English (UK version). With the exceptions of Mr. Scatterbrain, Mr. Uppity, Mr. Greedy, Little Miss Greedy, Little Miss Star and Mr. Rude, the American voice cast is completely different from the British cast.
The artists at Renegade Animation animate the Mr. Men Show character actions to the U.S. cast's performance. The finished episodes are then shipped to the UK for overdubbing, where the UK cast mimics the US cast, matching the existing lip sync in much the same process that is employed when dubbing Godzilla films from Japanese into English.
