"Wonder Showzen" (2005) TV series

Seasons:

1 | 2 | unknown

Release Date:

11 March 2005 (USA)

Genre:

Animation | Comedy | Drama | Fantasy

Plot:

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.

Plot Keywords:

Puppet | Children | Surrealism | Satire | Shock Humor

Cast

Vernon Chatman	...	Chauncey / ... (13 episodes, 2005-2006)
John Lee	...	Wordsworth / ... (13 episodes, 2005-2006)
Alyson Levy	...	Sthugar (12 episodes, 2005-2006)
Jim Tozzi	...	Him (12 episodes, 2005-2006)
Evan Seligman	...	Wonder Showzen Kid (11 episodes, 2005-2006)
Ryan Simpkins	...	Wonder Showzin Kid (9 episodes, 2005-2006)
Trevor Heins	...	Wonder Showzen Kid (8 episodes, 2005-2006)
Scarlett Sperduto	...	Wonder Showzen Kid (7 episodes, 2005-2006)

Also Known As:

Kids' Show (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

USA:30 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

USA:TV-MA

Filming Locations:

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

Company:

Augenblick Studios

Trivia:

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

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...

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Kingdom of the Vampire (2007) (V)

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.