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Norman Picklestripes
GenreFantasy
Musical
Stopmotion
Directed byChris Sadler
Geoff Walker
ComposersTim Burns, Sanj Sen, Andy Street, Jeff Zahn, Peter Zizzo
Country of originUnited States
No. of seasons1
Production
Executive producersAlex Rockwell
Judy Rothman Rofé
Phil Chalk
Running time22 minutes
Production companyFactory
Original release
NetworkUniversal Kids
ReleaseJuly 27, 2019 –
present

Norman Picklestripes is a stop-motion musical children’s television series that released at July 27, 2019 on Universal Kids.[1] The series is produced by an animation studio in Manchester, UK,[1] Factory, that was awarded by BAFTA and Kidscreen. The series follows forest animals going through comedic adventures of Plywood Forest's can-do handyman, Norm.[2] The series also features Broadway–inspired songs.[3]

Characters

Main

  • Norm - is a green-striped creature who is Plywood Forest's handyman. He can solve all sorts of problems. He is the son of Mother Nature. Voiced by Dwayne Hill.
  • Bob - is a neurotic and lovable porcupine and is Norm's oldest friend. Voiced by David Berni.
  • Blanche - is a sassy and fashionable rabbit. She likes everything to be clean in Plywood Forest. Voiced by Stacey DePass.
  • Marco - is a 8-year old raccoon is very active and full of energy. He thinks that he is good at jumping, running, and hip hop dancing, but is still learning how to do them right. Voiced by Alexander Marsh.
  • Bixie - is a skunk that advances at arts and crafts. She is also an owner and chief of her own salon, “Chop Chop Hair Salon”. Voiced by Bryn McAuley.

Recurring

  • The Possums - 3 Blue Possums who like hanging out with Norm in the Forest. The Lead Possum, Blake is voiced by Christian Martyn while the other two possums are voiced by Terry McGurrin.
  • Mother Nature - A Pink-Striped Creature who is Norm’s Mom. Voiced by Judy Marshak.
  • Betsy - A Young Skunk who is Bixie’s Daughter and Marco’s Best Friend. Voiced by Shayelin Martin.
  • Juniper - A Young Frog who wears a bonnet. Voiced by Tajja Isen.
  • Fred - A Friendly Purple Spider. Voiced by Deven Mack.
  • The Gophers - Two gophers who are Norm’s assistants and say “One More Time” at the end of every episode to sing the episode’s main song once again. Voiced by Taylor Abrahamse and Bryn McAuley.
  • Additional Voices - Christian Potenza, Seán Cullen, Addison Holley, Mika Shimozato, Dan Petronijevic, Rob Tinkler, Taylor Abrahamse, Terry McGurrin, Stacey DePass, Lilly Bartlam, Cory Doran, Jake Beale, Annick Obonsawin, Julie Lemieux, Jonathan Wilson, Christian Distefano, Scott McCord, Patrick McKenna, Novie Edwards, Kristen Fairlie, Kevin Del Aguila & John Stocker

References

  1. ^ a b Zahed, Ramin (2019-07-25). "Alex Rockwell & Judy Rothman Rofé Introduce 'Norman Picklestripes'". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 2019-07-31.
  2. ^ Desk, BWW News. "Universal Kids Premieres New Series NORMAN PICKLESTRIPES". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2019-07-31. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  3. ^ LaScala, Marisa (2019-07-29). "Calling All '90s Nick Kids: All Your Favorites Are Coming Back!". Good Housekeeping. Retrieved 2019-07-31.