Fraggle Rock (1983–1987)

The adventures of the various inhabitants of an underground civilization.

Creator:

Jim Henson

Stars:

Gerard Parkes, Steve Whitmire, Karen Prell

4 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Gerard Parkes	...	Doc (96 episodes, 1983-1987)
Steve Whitmire	...	Sprocket the Dog (96 episodes, 1983-1987)
Dave Goelz	...	Boober Fraggle (96 episodes, 1983-1987)
Terry Angus	...	Muppet Performer (96 episodes, 1983-1987)
Jerry Nelson	...	Gobo Fraggle (95 episodes, 1983-1987)
Karen Prell	...	Red Fraggle (95 episodes, 1983-1987)
Tim Gosley	...	Muppet Performer (94 episodes, 1983-1987)
Kathryn Mullen	...	Mokey Fraggle (93 episodes, 1983-1987)
Cheryl Wagner	...	Muppet Performer (90 episodes, 1983-1987)
Bob Stutt	...	Muppet Performer (89 episodes, 1983-1987)
John Pattison	...	Muppet Performer (86 episodes, 1983-1987)
Richard Hunt	...	Junior Gorg (68 episodes, 1983-1987)
Lee Armstrong	...	Muppet Performer (62 episodes, 1983-1986)
Sandra Shamas	...	Muppet Performer (59 episodes, 1984-1987)
Rob Mills	...	Junior Gorg (58 episodes, 1983-1987)
Fulton Mackay	...	Captain (UK version) (48 episodes, 1983-1984)
Tom Vandenberg	...	Muppet Performer (48 episodes, 1983-1985)
Patricia Leeper	...	Ma Gorg (46 episodes, 1983-1987)
Myra Fried	...	Muppet Performer (43 episodes, 1983-1986)
Gordon Robertson	...	Pa Gorg (39 episodes, 1983-1987)

Storyline

Doc and his dog Sprocket have a hole in their wall, behind which live little furry creatures known as Fraggles in a place called Fraggle Rock. The Rock is also home to the Doozers (who are knee-high to a Fraggle) and the Gorgs (who are giants that think they rule the Rock). One gang of Fraggles (Gobo, Mokey, Wembley, Boober, and Red), under the guidance of the all-knowing Trash Heap (Marjorie), learn about each other and their neighbors and eventually befriend the Doozers, the Gorgs--and even Doc and Sprocket. Meanwhile, Gobo's Uncle Matt explores Outer Space (our world) and sends postcards to his nephew about the Silly Creatures (that's us).

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Plot Keywords:

dog | puppet | singing | workshop | the muppets | 

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Genres:

Animation | Adventure | Comedy | Family | Fantasy | Musical

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Certificate:

TV-Y

Details

Country:

Canada Denmark Norway UK USA

Language:

Danish Norwegian English

Release Date:

10 January 1983 (USA)

Also Known As:

Fraggle Hill

Filming Locations:

CBC Studios, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), Danmarks Radio (DR), Familien TV Danmark

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (96 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

When Jim Henson first thought of the show, the working title was "The Woozle Show."

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Quotes

Cotterpin: Architecture was meant to be enjoyed.

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Connections

Referenced in Mystery Science Theater 3000: Gamera vs. Guiron (1991)

User Reviews

Probably Jim Henson's best work for children.

This show ruled!! I watched when I was a little kid when it used to air on HBO, then I watched the reruns of the show when it aired on the Disney channel a few years back. This show was really cool since it had an assortment of strange characters like the Fraggles, the Doozers, and the Fraggle capturing Gorgs. It was also good for it's morals as well. Fraggle Rock like many classic children's shows of its time did not talk down to kids nor underestimate their intelligence for that matter. I my honest opinion, they should bring this back to T.V.

By the way, Wembley, and Boober Fraggle Rule!