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HIGGLYTOWN HEROES TWINKLE TV

HIGGLYTOWN HEROES TWINKLE SERIES

Even though the series operates from a formula that sees each episode culminating in the introduction of a hero and an opportunity for he or she to shine, I think young viewers are likely to only gain smidge of respect for and a sprinkle of interest in the highlighted working-class professions like bus driver, police officer, and air traffic controller.

The title refers not to crime-fighting superheroes, but the ordinary adult townsfolk of Higglytown, whose everyday work solves specific problems and is celebrated for its societal contributions. Said adventures are also more colorful and educational in nature than most cartoons thanks to a vibrant palette of inexpensive-looking computer animation and values-based storylines that are inherent to youth-tailored entertainment. Theirs are slightly shorter than others, as nearly-15-minute installments are paired together to fill a half-hour of airtime.

HIGGLYTOWN HEROES TWINKLE TV

Eubie, Wayne, Twinkle, and Kip are four young friends who, like any good TV personalities, embark on a series of adventures.

Though strange and even somewhat scary visually, the protagonists of the series are relatively normal in their behavior. Like the handicrafts they are based on, the characters of 'Higglytown Heroes' are round, tapered, lacking conventional limbs, and able to open up at their waist. Though the word 'matryoshka' may not ring any bells, you're probably familiar with the sets of figures that vary in size and conveniently nest, one inside the other ending with the largest of the group. Its leading personalities are modeled after matryoshki, wooden dolls that originated in late-19th century Russia. 'Higglytown Heroes', one of more than a dozen series that currently comprise the Disney Channel's preschooler-friendly Playhouse Disney block, adds to that tradition. Single-sided, single-layered disc (DVD-5) Suggested Retail Price: $14.99Ĭharacters at the heart of children's television shows often seem strange upon reflection: little blue forest beings who replace all kinds of words with their species name, gurgling bright creatures who have screens in their stomachs, colorful bears who sit up in the clouds and care. Running Time: 58 Minutes (5 episodes) / Rating: Not Ratedġ.33:1 Fullscreen, Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo (English, Spanish)įive Episodes Originally aired October 2004 - July 2006

HIGGLYTOWN HEROES TWINKLE DRIVER

Guest Voices: Marissa Winokur (The Taxi Driver Hero), Ed McMahon (The Tugboat Captain Hero), Jesse Corti (The Submarine Captain Hero), Roberto Alcaraz (The Air Traffic Controller Hero), Stuart Pankin (The Bus Driver Hero) Voice Cast: Frankie Ryan Manriquez (Wayne), Taylor Masamitsu (Eubie), Liliana Mumy (Twinkle), Rory Thost (Kip), Edie McClurg (Fran), Dee Bradley Baker (Pizza Guy, Uncle Zooter), Jesse David Corti (Jaxx), Mindy Sterling (Aunt Mellie), Jim Wise (Fripp), Alanna Ubach (Plunkie) Executive Producer: Jeff Fino / Creators: George Evelyn, Denis Morella, Holly Huckins, Kent Redeker, Jeff Ulinĭirectors: George Evelyn, Denis Morella / Writers: Ford Riley, Peggy Sarlin, Peter Gaffney

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