"Liberty's Kids: Est. 1776" (2002) TV series 2002-2003

Creators:

Michael Maliani
Kevin O'Donnell
(more)

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

2 September 2002 (USA)

Genre:

Animation | Adventure | Drama | Family | History | Mystery

Plot:

The American Revolutionary War is seen through the eyes of an American teenaged lad, a young English lady, and a French boy, all 3 of whom work as reporters for Benjamin Franklin.

Plot Keywords:

French | Reporter | Slavery | Orphan | Patriot

Awards:

5 nominations

Cast

Whoopi Goldberg

...

Deborah Samson / ... (36 episodes, 2002-2003)

Series Directed by
Judith Reilly		(4 episodes, 2002)
Marsha Goodman		(3 episodes, 2002)

Series Writing credits
Michael Maliani		(6 episodes, 2002)
Kevin O'Donnell		(6 episodes, 2002)
Kelly Ward		(5 episodes, 2002-2003)
Andy Heyward		(4 episodes, 2002)
Jim McGrath		(3 episodes, 2002)
Doug McIntyre		(3 episodes, 2002)
Cliff MacGillivray		(2 episodes, 2002)
Brooks Wachtel		(2 episodes, 2002)
Larry B. Williams		(2 episodes, 2002)
Paul Diamond		(unknown episodes)
Jim Fisher		(unknown episodes)
Phil Harnage		(unknown episodes)
Jim Staahl		(unknown episodes)

Series Produced by
Andy Heyward	....	executive producer (4 episodes, 2002)
Holly Holmberg Brooks	....	associate producer (4 episodes, 2002)
Kaaren Lee Brown	....	producer (4 episodes, 2002)
Robby London	....	executive producer (4 episodes, 2002)
Michael Maliani	....	executive producer (4 episodes, 2002)
Kevin O'Donnell	....	co-producer (4 episodes, 2002)
Renee Toporzysek	....	coordinating producer (4 episodes, 2002)

Series Original Music by
Eric Allaman		(40 episodes, 2002-2003)
Stephen C. Marston		(unknown episodes)

Series Film Editing by
Stephanie Yow-Shian Liau		(unknown episodes)

Series Art Direction by
David Degrande		(2 episodes, 2002)
Mike Bundlie		(unknown episodes)

Series Production Management
Stacey Gallishaw	....	executive in charge of production (4 episodes, 2002)
Shannon Nettleton	....	production supervisor (4 episodes, 2002)
Emily Wensel	....	production supervisor (4 episodes, 2002)

Series Art Department
Carlos Arroyo	....	storyboard artist (1 episode, 2002)
Paul Beneteau	....	storyboard artist (1 episode, 2002)
Roberto Benito	....	storyboard artist (1 episode, 2002)
Bruno Bligoux	....	storyboard artist (1 episode, 2002)
Fabrice Carron	....	storyboard artist (1 episode, 2002)
Manolis Chryssoulakis	....	storyboard artist (1 episode, 2002)
Roberto Curilli	....	storyboard artist (1 episode, 2002)
Philippe Deschaux	....	storyboard artist (1 episode, 2002)
Rafael Fernandez	....	storyboard artist (1 episode, 2002)
Denis Figueiredo	....	storyboard artist (1 episode, 2002)
Tomislav Findrik	....	storyboard artist (1 episode, 2002)
Miguel Gaban	....	storyboard artist (1 episode, 2002)
Pierre Gadisseur	....	prop design (1 episode, 2002)
Tom Galvin	....	storyboard artist (1 episode, 2002)
Laurent Jennet	....	storyboard artist (1 episode, 2002)
Javier Jerez	....	storyboard artist (1 episode, 2002)
Michael Ködderitzsch	....	storyboard artist (1 episode, 2002)
Denis Lambert	....	storyboard artist (1 episode, 2002)
Monica Maaten	....	storyboard artist (1 episode, 2002)
Jose-Louis Marco	....	storyboard artist (1 episode, 2002)
Stéphane Nedez	....	storyboard artist (1 episode, 2002)
Garrett O'Donoghue	....	storyboard artist (1 episode, 2002)
Julio Oumraou	....	storyboard artist (1 episode, 2002)
Miguel Angel Parra	....	storyboard artist (1 episode, 2002)
Francis Politzer	....	storyboard artist (1 episode, 2002)
Adrien Van Neuss	....	prop design (1 episode, 2002)
Etienne Willem	....	storyboard supervisor (1 episode, 2002)

Series Sound Department
Jerrold Launer	....	dialogue editor / sound effects editor / ... (40 episodes, 2002-2003)
Don Hoffman	....	recording engineer (3 episodes, 2002)
Chris McLaren	....	recording engineer (3 episodes, 2002)
Tom Ware	....	recording engineer (3 episodes, 2002)
Robert Duran	....	sound designer (unknown episodes)
Marilyn Graf	....	foley mixer (unknown episodes)
Eric Lewis	....	assistant dialogue recording engineer (unknown episodes)
Emily Montaniel	....	post-production sound supervisor (unknown episodes)
Scott Nuno	....	post-production coordinator (unknown episodes)
Paca Thomas	....	sound designer (unknown episodes)

Series Animation Department
Olivier Auquier	....	background color design (1 episode, 2002)
Fabien Dardar	....	background design assistant (1 episode, 2002)
Ana Dinis	....	character design assistant (1 episode, 2002)
Isabelle Franck	....	character and props design (1 episode, 2002)
Laurence Gavroy	....	background color design (1 episode, 2002)
Christophe Gossiaux	....	background color design (1 episode, 2002)
Pascal Gérard	....	background color design (1 episode, 2002)
Bernd Kissel	....	background designer (1 episode, 2002)
Jeremie Malisz	....	character design assistant (1 episode, 2002)
Jean-Marie Musique	....	background color design (1 episode, 2002)
Véronique Nisen	....	background design assistant (1 episode, 2002)
Andre Odwa	....	background color design (1 episode, 2002)
Fabien Rodriguez	....	character designer (1 episode, 2002)
Gilles Rudziak	....	character designer (1 episode, 2002)
Patrick Sadzot	....	background designer (1 episode, 2002)
Laurent Schoonvaere	....	background design assistant (1 episode, 2002)
Oliver Skora	....	background designer (1 episode, 2002)
Nathalie Tamisier	....	character and props design (1 episode, 2002)
Valerie Williame	....	background color design (1 episode, 2002)

Series Music Department
Jerrold Launer	....	composer: additional music (40 episodes, 2002-2003)
Robert Anderson	....	assistant music supervisor (5 episodes, 2002-2003)
Lynda R. Fechino	....	music assistant (unknown episodes)
David Foster	....	song co-producer (unknown episodes)
Matthew Gerrard	....	song producer (unknown episodes)
Drew Jessel	....	music coordinator (unknown episodes)
Craig Marks	....	composer: additional music (unknown episodes)
Gil Perez	....	music coordinator (unknown episodes)
Marc S. Perlman	....	music editor (unknown episodes)
Mark Ryan	....	music editor (unknown episodes)
Karyn M. Ulman	....	music supervisor (unknown episodes)

Series Other crew
Dick Grunert	....	production coordinator (4 episodes, 2002)
Mary Holm	....	researcher (4 episodes, 2002)
Neal Morgan	....	production coordinator (4 episodes, 2002)
Marion Kay Shoaff	....	production coordinator (4 episodes, 2002)
Doug McIntyre	....	story editor (3 episodes, 2002)
Karen Abbott	....	talent coordinator (2 episodes, 2002)
Gordon L. Berry	....	educational consultant: University of California Los Angeles (2 episodes, 2002)
Pam Carter	....	voice director (2 episodes, 2002)
Deborah Matlovsky	....	talent supervisor (2 episodes, 2002)
Anne Prigent	....	management secretary (2 episodes, 2002)
Jack Rakove	....	historical consultant: Stanford (2 episodes, 2002)
Andy Heyward	....	developer (unknown episodes)
Michael Maliani	....	developer (unknown episodes)
Kevin O'Donnell	....	developer (unknown episodes)
Cat Sides	....	script coordinator (unknown episodes)

Production Companies

• Melusine Productions
• Hong Ying Universe Company Ltd.
• DiC Enterprises

Distributors

• Mill Creek Entertainment (2013) (USA) (DVD) (complete series)
• Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) (2002-2003) (USA) (TV)
• Shout! Factory (2008) (USA) (DVD) (complete series)

Other Companies

• Warehouse Productions  dialogue recording
• Koko Productions  dialogue recording
• The Audio Department  dialogue recording
• The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)  educational consulting
• Stanford University  historical consultant
• Studio 352  pre-production services
• Phase IV Inc.  "Liberty News Network" produced by
• Sonic Arts  "Liberty News Network" sound design
• Jive Records  Aaron Carter appears courtesy of
• Warner Bros. Records  Kayla appears courtesy of
• Zap Studios  pre-production sound
• Hong Ying Universe Company Ltd.  picture editing provided by

Runtime:

30 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

USA:TV-Y7

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Melusine Productions

Trivia:

Walter Cronkite's final acting role.

Goofs:

Plot holes: If the series goes through the entire war from start to finish, wouldn't the kids be young adults by the time the war ends?

Quotes:

James Hiller:Moses, Moses! Help!
Moses:Ah, James not again
James Hiller:Moses, help! This is my only clean shirt.

Soundtrack:

Through My Own Eyes

Where did it go? We miss it!

I am a 35 year old parent with 4 year old and 2 year old boys. We watched Liberty's Kids every day. We especially loved the repeats because that is how the boys were able to grasp everything and remember it. What happened to it? Where did it go? We miss it very much. It was our favorite show. As a parent I feel that there is very little on television for children to watch and learn in a fun way. Liberty's Kids was interesting, educational, exciting, fun and held my boys attention for the entire 30 minutes. I wish there was a Civil War version of Liberty's Kids. Yes, we are a History loving family, but even if we weren't, we would still love Liberty's Kids. I want it back on television. Please. What do I have to do to get it back on PBS Pittsburgh?