The Magic School Bus (1994–1998)

An eccentric schoolteacher takes her class on wonderous educational field trips with the help of a magical schoolbus.

Creators:

Joanna Cole, Bruce Degen

Stars:

Lily Tomlin, Daniel DeSanto, Erica Luttrell

2 wins & 10 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Lily Tomlin	...	Ms. Valerie Frizzle (52 episodes, 1994-1997)
Daniel DeSanto	...	Carlos Ramon (52 episodes, 1994-1997)
Erica Luttrell	...	Keesha Franklin (52 episodes, 1994-1997)
Maia Filar	...	Phoebe Terese (52 episodes, 1994-1997)
Tara Meyer	...	Dorothy Ann (52 episodes, 1994-1997)
Lisa Yamanaka	...	Wanda Li (52 episodes, 1994-1997)
Stuart Stone	...	Ralphie Tennelli (52 episodes, 1994-1997)
Malcolm-Jamal Warner	...	The Producer (43 episodes, 1994-1997)
Danny Tamberelli	...	Arnold Perlstein (39 episodes, 1995-1997)
Andre Ottley-Lorant	...	Tim Jamal (39 episodes, 1995-1997)

Storyline

In a small grade school, one class has a unique way of learning about the world with their teacher, Ms. Frizzle. To illustrate the science concepts they discuss, they always take a field trip on the Magic School Bus, a magic vehicle that can literally go anywhere and be anything as the class explores space, the arctic, the human body, and more in order to have a firsthand experience of the principles of science.

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Plot Keywords:

science | magic | schoolteacher | elementary school | student | 

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Genres:

Animation | Fantasy | Adventure | Family

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Certificate:

TV-Y

Details

Official Sites:

Official Site

Country:

Canada USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 September 1994 (USA)

Also Known As:

Scholastic's The Magic School Bus

Company Credits

Production Co:

South Carolina ETV, Nelvana, Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

Mr. Perlstein - Arnold's Dad: Maybe we should have stayed home tonight.
Arnold: [overhearing further donw the cave] Dad! You took the words right out of my mouth!

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Connections

Spoofed in Arthur: Background Blues/And Now Let's Talk to Some Kids (1998)

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Soundtracks

"On The Magic School Bus"
(title song)
Music & Lyric by Peter Lurye
Performed by Little Richard

User Reviews

great show...wish it was still on TV covering new topics

yes, sesame street and other shows teach the basics better. however, once your kid advances to the "how it works" stage, this program hits the nail on the head. my kid likes hearing how honey is produced and what the roll of the bee-keeper as well as the queen bee, etc. There are also a lot of factoids that he just will spout off for the next few days. Sesame street was great when he was 2 and 3, but now at 4, its magic school bus time.

we just recently discovered the books and they are great also. we do story time before bed every time and usually its at least 5 books. one of these books takes about 20-30 minutes though because there are a lot of factoids in each of them and reading each and every one takes time. i learned quite a bit myself. i kind of like the book better than the show.