"Fraggle Rock" (1983) TV series 1983-1987

User Rating:

8.1/10   

Creator:

Jim Henson

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | unknown

Release Date:

10 January 1983 (USA)

Genre:

Adventure | Comedy | Family | Fantasy | Musical

Plot:

The adventures of the various inhabitants of an underground civilization.

Plot Keywords:

Dog | Hidden Civilization | Singing | Exploration | Workshop

Awards:

1 win

Cast

Jerry Nelson	...	Gobo Fraggle / ... (33 episodes, 1983-1987)
Richard Hunt	...	Junior Gorg / ... (33 episodes, 1983-1987)
Jim Henson	...	Additional Muppets / ... (27 episodes, 1983-1987)
Hans Helmut Dickow	...	Doc (German version) (24 episodes, 1983-1987)
Gerard Parkes	...	'Doc' / ... (20 episodes, 1983-1987)
Steve Whitmire	...	Sprocket the Dog / ... (19 episodes, 1983-1987)
Dave Goelz	...	Boober Fraggle / ... (19 episodes, 1983-1987)
Kathryn Mullen	...	Mokey Fraggle / ... (19 episodes, 1983-1987)
Karen Prell	...	Red Fraggle / ... (19 episodes, 1983-1987)
Patricia Leeper	...	Muppet Performer / ... (14 episodes, 1983-1987)

Also Known As:

"Fraggle Hill" (USA) (working title)
"Fraggle Rock with Jim Henson's Muppets" (complete title)
"Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock" (USA) (complete title)
"The International Show" (USA) (working title)
"The Woozles" (USA) (working title)
"Woozle World" (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

Israel:30 min (96 episodes) | Sweden:24 min | USA:30 min

Country:

Canada | UK | USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Singapore:G | Canada:G | USA:TV-Y | Iceland:L | Australia:G

Filming Locations:

CBC Studios, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Company:

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)

Trivia:

The Gorgs required two performers each: an actor to perform in the costume, and a puppeteer to do the voice and operate the face by radio controls. Previously, full-body Muppet characters (e.g., Big Bird) required the performer to operate the head with one hand, leaving the character with only one functional arm. Operating the face from outside allowed for a more expressive performance from the characters. Furthermore, video cameras installed inside the eyes allowed the performer to see from the Gorg's point of view.

Quotes:

Pa Gorg: Junior, are you sure this isn't another one of your dumb hair-brained schemes?
Junior Gorg: No, Pa, this is one of my smart hair-brained schemes!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Little Britain: (#3.6)" (2005)

Jim Henson genius.

Jim Henson has produced some of the finest family entertainment ever. 'The Muppets' and 'Sesame Street' are fine examples of this and so is 'Fraggle Rock'. Fraggle Rock is entertainment of the highest order. Packed with great characters and great music, this is one of the finest family shows ever made in America and perfect for children and adults alike unlike 'Barney and Friends' or 'Teletubbies' which are neither amusing or suitable for children in any way. But the 'Muppets and 'Fraggle Rock' are ideal entertainment for all ages. Come on then let's sing along!

Dance your cares away. Worries for another day. Let the music play. Down at Fraggle Rock!!