Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego? (1996–1998)

Contestants pursue the thief and her cohorts through time by answering questions about history.

Stars:

Lynne Thigpen, Kevin Shinick, Alaine Kashian

1 win & 12 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Lynne Thigpen	...	The Chief
Kevin Shinick	...	Squadron Leader
Alaine Kashian	...	Engine Crew #2, Jacqueline Hyde, Mediva
John Lathan	...	Engine Crew #3, Sir Vile
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Jamie Greenberg	...	Baron Wasteland (1996)
Jamie Gustis	...	Engine Crew #1, Baron Wasteland (1996), Dr. Belljar, Buggs Zapper (1997-1998)

Storyline

In this game show, Carmen Sandiego's gang has expanded their operations as to stealing things throughout history. The young contestants pursue the crooks as time pilots operating their own time machine as they answer questions about history for the "fact fuel" needed to continue the chase.

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Plot Keywords:

carmen sandiego | historical event | educational program | question in title | time travel | 

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Genres:

Family | Game-Show

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Certificate:

TV-Y

Details

Official Sites:

Carmen Sandiego on PBS Carmen Sandiego TV Shows @ carmensandiego.com

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Company Credits

Production Co:

WGBH, WQED

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Did You Know?

Connections

Spun-off from Where in Time Is Carmen Sandiego? (1989)

User Reviews

Okay show, but not as good as its precursor

When I first saw this show on TV, I thought it was fine. However, I did(and still do) miss "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?". One of the problems I had with this show was the music. The Engine Crew replaced Rockapella as the house band. The fact that former Rockapellian Sean Altman wrote the theme song just doesn't cut it. Also, Kevin Shinnick replaced Greg Lee as the host which upset me even more. Greg had been a wonderful host and don't see why he had to be replaced. Acme Crimenet was changed to Acme Timenet, the Map was changed to the Trail of Time, the Gumshoes were given the new name of Time Pilots. All these changes were just too much for me. I wish I had known in advance that "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?" was ending. As Sean Altman said on his website, "Get your fill while the trough is full, reruns will air through September". Unfortunately, I found this piece of news recently in archives and therefore was not able to do so. I hope the Carmen movie comes out soon!