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Pappyland
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.
Status
Returning Series
Created By
Jon Nappa, Michael Cariglio
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Join Pappy as he teaches you how to draw and learn some life lessons along the way!
Episodes
Tree-O Shares The Sunlight
Oakie, Miss Maple and Birchwood argue over who is getting the most sunlight until they learn about sharing.
Chucky Loses His Toothbrush
Chucky Woodchuckles is upset about losing his toothbrush.
I'm Not a Turtle, I'm a Rock
Turtle Lou thinks he is a rock, but he is a turtle after all since Pappy tells him that it is okay to be yourself.
A Lesson for Lily
Lily learns about faith.
Pumpkid Grows Patience
Pumpkin Pop and Pappy teach an impatient Pumpkid about patience and taking one's time to enjoy growing.
Donkey Dan Gets A Special Visit
Donkey Dan learns a valuable lesson about commitment.
Buddy Bear Learns About Love
Pappy teaches Buddy Bear about the different kinds of love.
First Things First for Binky
Binky the Brush learns a lesson about setting priorities.
Wanda The Woodpecker's Rude Day
Wanda the Woodpecker learns all about obedience after being rude to Pappy.
Turtle Lou Gives Some Respect
Pappy learns about respect.
Lily Loves Her Friends
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Pumpkin Pop Keeps His Word
Pumpkid is worried that Pumpkin Pop will not keep his word and take him to the Pumpkin Party.
Donkey Dan's Goofy Giggles
Pappy catches a case of the giggles from Donkey Dan.
Buddy Bear Wakes Up to Work
When Buddy Bear falls asleep while chopping wood, Pappy takes the opportunity to explain the importance of diligence.
Binky Brushes Up His Confidence
Binky the Brush is discouraged because he thinks Pappy's drawings are nicer than his.
Miss Maple Leaves Her Kindness
Miss Maple learns the importance of kindness after ordering the noisy Flutter-by and Song-Birdie to leave the forest.
Wanda the Woodpecker Won't Forgive Chucky
Wanda the Woodpecker learns about forgiveness.
Turtle Lou Comes Out of His Shell
Turtle Lou learns to be brave.
Forget Me Not Forgets She's Special
Forget Me Not learns that it is okay to be special.
Pumpkid Makes A Mistake
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Donkey Dan's Disorganization
Donkey Dan's disorganization prevents him from fitting inside his stable.
Staying Fit
Pappy teaches Buddy Bear to stay healthy and fit by eating good foods and exercising (later reworked as "Buddy Bear Gets A Honey Of A Belly").
Binky Thinks Through a Picture
After Binky the Brush learns the value of thinking through, he is able to paint a picture he likes.
Fishface Pressures Chucky
Chucky learns to stand up for himself after Fishface dares him to jump in the pond.
Tree-O's Noisy Forest
Tree-O and friends cannot stop talking all at once, so Pappy gets their attention by drawing a picture about the importance of listening and cooperating.
Episode 26
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Top Cast
Michael Cariglio
Pappy Drewitt
Mike Curley
Sing-a-Song Sam
Gabriel Velez
Italian Turtle Lou
Marilyn Arnone
Belle
