TV series

Pappyland

1993 · 5 seasons

A gentle, cheerful half-hour of drawing and songs, easy for small children to drift in and out of.

Overview: Pappyland was a live action children's television show originally written by Jon Nappa. More than 65 episodes were written by award-winning children's writer, Benette Whitmore. It was originally broadcast on TLC from September 30, 1996 to December 1999. Then, after cancellation, aired reruns until February 21, 2003. The show starred acclaimed cartoonist-artist Michael Cariglio as Pappy Drewitt, an artist/49er type character who lived in a magical cabin in a bizarre land with many different creatures and people. More than half of the show was shot on bluescreen. During each half-hour segment, Pappy and other characters danced, sang, taught life lessons and other children's television fare but the main focus of the show was watching Pappy draw pictures. Viewers who sent in their artwork, had their drawing shown during the "Hall of Frames" segment near the end and the closing credits.
How it feels: Warm, light, whimsical and earnest. Measured and fine in the background.
About: Art, friendship, education, family
Content: No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.
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