"The Berenstain Bears" (2002) TV series 2002-

Writers:

Ken Cuperus
Dave Dias
(more)

Seasons:

1 | 3 | unknown

Release Date:

3 January 2003 (USA)

Genre:

Animation | Comedy | Family

Plot:

Papa, Mama, Brother, and Sister jump from their beloved children's books right into their all-new animated TV show...

Plot Keywords:

Mother Daughter Relationship | Jealousy | Sibling Rivalry | Friend | Educational Program

Awards:

2 nominations

Cast

Camilla Scott	...	Mama (2 episodes, 2003)
Benedict Campbell	...	Papa (2 episodes, 2003)
Michael Cera	...	Brother (2 episodes, 2003)
Tajja Isen	...	Sister Bear (2 episodes, 2003)
Corinne Conley	...	Gran (2 episodes, 2003)
Amanda Soha	...	Lizzy Bruin (2 episodes, 2003)
Marc McMulkin	...	Cousin Fred (2 episodes, 2003)

Series Directed by
Scott Glynn		(1 episode, 2003)
Gary Hurst		(1 episode, 2003)

Series Writing credits
Bruce Robb		(4 episodes, 2003)
Sheila Dinsmore		(3 episodes, 2003)
Jan Berenstain		(2 episodes, 2003)
Stan Berenstain		(2 episodes, 2003)
Ken Cuperus		(unknown episodes)
Dave Dias		(unknown episodes)
Ben Joseph		(unknown episodes)
Jennifer Pertsch		(unknown episodes)
Alice Prodanou		(unknown episodes)

Series Produced by
Jan Berenstain	....	executive producer (2 episodes, 2003)
Stan Berenstain	....	executive producer (2 episodes, 2003)
Patricia R. Burns	....	supervising producer (2 episodes, 2003)
Steven Ching	....	executive producer (2 episodes, 2003)
Scott Dyer	....	executive producer (2 episodes, 2003)
Jocelyn Hamilton	....	supervising producer (2 episodes, 2003)
Michael Hirsh	....	executive producer (2 episodes, 2003)
Lan Lamon	....	producer (2 episodes, 2003)
Michelle Melanson	....	supervising producer (2 episodes, 2003)
Cynthia Taylor	....	supervising producer (2 episodes, 2003)

Series Original Music by
Ray Parker		(2 episodes, 2003)
Tom Szczesniak		(2 episodes, 2003)

Series Film Editing by
Mike Goodings		(unknown episodes)

Series Casting by
Karen Goora		(2 episodes, 2003)

Series Production Design by
Laura Vegys		(1 episode, 2003)

Series Production Management
Nancy E. Black	....	post production manager (1 episode, 2003)
Celia Ching	....	production manager (1 episode, 2003)
Ruta Cube	....	production supervisor (1 episode, 2003)
Brenda Wall	....	production manager (1 episode, 2003)

Series Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Tony Egizii	....	assistant director (2 episodes, 2003)
Cory Morrison	....	assistant director (2 episodes, 2003)
Derek Prout	....	assistant director (2 episodes, 2003)
Lynn Reist	....	assistant director (2 episodes, 2003)

Series Art Department
Blayne Burnside	....	storyboard cleanup / storyboard revisions (4 episodes, 2003)
Rui Albino	....	storyboard cleanup (2 episodes, 2003)
Kevin Currie	....	storyboard artist (2 episodes, 2003)
Annelies Davis	....	storyboard artist (2 episodes, 2003)
John Flagg	....	storyboard artist (2 episodes, 2003)
Trevor Hierons	....	storyboard artist (2 episodes, 2003)
Myrosia Humeniuk	....	storyboard cleanup (2 episodes, 2003)
Mitch Manzer	....	storyboard artist (2 episodes, 2003)
Dan Nosella	....	storyboard artist (2 episodes, 2003)
Tim Pallett	....	storyboard cleanup (2 episodes, 2003)
Daniel Payette	....	storyboard artist (2 episodes, 2003)
Lesley Saliwonchyk	....	storyboard coordinator (2 episodes, 2003)

Series Sound Department
Eric Lambi	....	sound re-recording mixer (unknown episodes)

Series Animation Department
Lise Murka	....	color stylist (2 episodes, 2003)
Lynn Zentner-Roos	....	background artist (2 episodes, 2003)

Series Casting Department
Danis Goulet	....	casting coordinator (2 episodes, 2003)
Dee Shipley	....	casting supervisor (2 episodes, 2003)
Elisabeth Soares	....	casting assistant (2 episodes, 2003)

Series Editorial Department
Cedric Dufour	....	pre-production editor (1 episode, 2003)
Simon Giles	....	pre-production editor (1 episode, 2003)
Todd Trussler	....	pre-production editor (1 episode, 2003)

Series Music Department
Stan Meissner	....	composer: theme song (2 episodes, 2003)
Amy Fritz	....	composer: additional music / music supervisor (unknown episodes)

Series Other crew
Dan Mokriy	....	production coordinator (3 episodes, 2003)
Marie-Anne Burgess	....	production assistant (2 episodes, 2003)
Jennifer Hill	....	production coordinator (2 episodes, 2003)
Al Jeffery	....	director's notes (2 episodes, 2003)
Jennifer Kun	....	production coordinator (2 episodes, 2003)
Rachel Si	....	production coordinator (2 episodes, 2003)
Caroline Simmons	....	production assistant (2 episodes, 2003)
Andrea Sykes	....	script coordinator (2 episodes, 2003)
Teruyo Watanabe	....	director's notes (2 episodes, 2003)
Leslie Zahara	....	production coordinator (2 episodes, 2003)
John Charles	....	software engineer: Sony DAC (unknown episodes)

Production Companies

• Agogo Entertainment
• Nelvana

Distributors

• Nelvana Communications (2003) (worldwide) (all media)
• Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) (2003-) (USA) (TV) (original airing)
• Columbia TriStar Home Video (2003) (USA) (DVD)
• Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2005-) (USA) (DVD)

Also Known As:

Runtime:

Canada:30 min (35 episodes) | USA:15 min (26 episodes)

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

USA:TV-Y

Company:

Agogo Entertainment

Movie Connections:

Remake of "The Berenstain Bears" (1985)

Good for learning lessons

This show is not boring at all. It is sensibly written to appeal to younger children (preschool and kindergarten age) and teach them values at the same time. In this age of redundant stupidity in entertainment, parents need a show like this one to help illustrate how fair life should be, and give a firm footing to children, not overwhelm them with glitz, glam and gloss. By keeping plots simple and allowing children to follow along at their level, this show simply teaches children how to be fair, consider other's feelings and have good sportsmanship. These are core values which are not being taught to children at daycare dumps or underfunded public schools. If a parent expects more out of this show for themselves, they should consider re-viewing and actually listening to the plot. The simple storytelling is charming and perfect for 3-6 year olds. As parents, we need to put our children first and our entertainment expectations last.