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The Mr. Men Show (1997 TV Series)
''The Mr. Men Show'' is a remake of the British series, ''Mr. Men and Little Miss''. It is virtually identical to the original British version, apart from the added live-action skits, actors and actresses, theme song, and credits. Its original airing was in Canada, and it aired in the United States started in the fall of 1997, being syndicated by The Summit Media Group. In the Canadian/American version, there were live-action characters called "the Mr. Men Players", including the News Lady (with her sophisticated British accent), the Game Show Guy, a carpenter with his assistant, and a mad scientist with her assistant, among others. The re-dubbed episodes of ''Mr. Men and Little Miss'' later appeared on their own on Cartoon Network's preschool-aimed program ''Small World (American TV series), Small World'', which showcased animation from around the world, albeit with the intro and end credits completely removed. Episodes Series overview List of episodes Season 1 (1997– ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roger Hargreaves
Charles Roger Hargreaves (9 May 1935 – 11 September 1988) was an English author and illustrator of children's books. He created the ''Mr. Men'' series, ''Little Miss'' series and ''Timbuctoo'' series, intended for young readers. The simple and humorous stories, with bold, brightly coloured illustrations, have sales of over 85 million copies worldwide in 20 languages. The first title in the series, ''Mr. Tickle'', was published in August 1971. Birth Charles Roger Hargreaves was born in a private hospital at 201 Bath Road, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, England, on 9 May 1935 to Alfred Reginald Hargreaves and Ethel Mary Hargreaves. He grew up at 703 Halifax Road, Hartshead Moor, Cleckheaton, outside of which there now is a commemorative plaque. Early life Hargreaves attended Sowerby Bridge Grammar School (now Trinity Academy Sowerby Bridge). He then spent a year working in his father's laundry and dry-cleaning business before gaining employment in advertising. By 1968, he was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |