Wonder Showzen (2005– )

An all-cynical, all-evil absurdist variety show that parodies the classic educational PBS shows of the 1970s, made up of old cartoons and educational films, children, and puppets from one's worst nightmares.

Creators:

Vernon Chatman, John Lee

Stars:

Vernon Chatman, John Lee, Alyson Levy

Cast

Series cast summary:
Vernon Chatman	...	Chauncey (13 episodes, 2005-2006)
John Lee	...	Wordsworth (13 episodes, 2005-2006)
Alyson Levy	...	Sthugar (12 episodes, 2005-2006)
Evan Seligman	...	Wonder Showzen Kid (11 episodes, 2005-2006)
Scarlett Sperduto	...	Wonder Showzen Kid (10 episodes, 2005-2006)
Ryan Simpkins	...	Wonder Showzin Kid (9 episodes, 2005-2006)
Trevor Heins	...	Wonder Showzen Kid (8 episodes, 2005-2006)

Storyline

An all-cynical, all-evil absurdist variety show that parodies the classic educational PBS shows of the 1970s, made up of old cartoons and educational films, children, and puppets from one's worst nightmares.

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Plot Keywords:

children | puppet | parody | variety | stereotype | 

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Genres:

Animation | Comedy

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Details

Official Sites:

Official site PFFR

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 March 2005 (USA)

Also Known As:

Kids' Show

Filming Locations:

Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$2,800,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Augenblick Studios, MTV Networks, Music Television 2 (MTV2)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

The original unaired pilot was named "Kids' Show" and was produced for the USA Network.

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Quotes

Crazy Old Guy: Make some TV... oh... I think they should be more detailed information about what's going on, there doesn't seem to be that and what is given doesn't allow much of choice. Same with our elections... our taxation. They cut away... the, uh, municipalities are all cutting budgets, and the taxes still remain the same. Which means that somebody's pocket is being lined. Just so many other things that I could say, the weather, the changes that have happened, that are coming about, that we don't know ...

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Crazy Credits

WARNING: WONDER SHOWZEN CONTAINS OFFENSIVE, DESPICIBLE CONTENT THAT IS TOO CONTROVERSIAL AND TOO AWESOME FOR ACTUAL CHILDREN. THE STARK, UGLY, PROFOUND TRUTHS WONDER SHOWZEN EXPOSES MAY BE SOUL-CRUSHING TO THE WEAK OF SPIRIT. IF YOU ALLOW A CHILD TO WATCH THIS SHOW, YOU ARE A BAD PARENT OR GUARDIAN.

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Connections

Referenced in Kingdom of the Vampire (2007)

User Reviews

Best Kids Show Ever...Choke On That Elmo!

About a year ago, I came upon a delightful kids show called Wonder Showzen. Think Sesame Street for smarter kids. Episodes teach children about History, Nature, Health and the Ocean. They also show kids how hot dogs, TV dinners and money is made. The adorable puppets live in a happy land consisting of letters and numbers. Chauncey is the leader, and quite the snappy dresser (top hat and saddle shoes). Between puppet skit and cutesy cartoons involving A doggy doctor, the dangers of having a potty mouth, etc, there are "Kids Say the Darndest Things" type Q&A with the children. The things that come out of their mouths... Wonder Showzen isn't afraid to give the kids the facts, but while encouraging them to use their imagination and having fun adventures. Any way, it's nice to see a kids show that is insightful, intelligent and genuinely entertaining to watch. I would recommend this show to anyone who has small impressionable children. Wonder Showzen will make them worldly beyond their years, and cooler than the other kids in class. Wonder Showzen is the best kids show ever. And I am a liar.