Shining Time Station 

An American version of the popular British children's program. Every episode, the kids (and sometimes the adults, too) at Shining Time Station learn some special lessons about life and ... See full summary »

Creators:

Britt Allcroft, Rick Siggelkow

Stars:

Didi Conn, Brian Edward O'Connor, Olga Felgemacher

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 3 wins & 6 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Didi Conn	...	Stacy Jones / ... 65 episodes, 1989-1993
Brian Edward O'Connor	...	Schemer / ... 65 episodes, 1989-1993
Olga Felgemacher	...	Didi / ... 59 episodes, 1989-1993
Peter Baird	...	Grace the Bass (puppet) / ... 59 episodes, 1989-1993
Craig Marin	...	Rex Boy / ... 59 episodes, 1989-1993
Alan Semok	...	Tex Boy / ... 59 episodes, 1989-1993
Jonathan Freeman	...	Tito Swing / ... 58 episodes, 1989-1993
George Carlin	...	Mr. Conductor / ... 45 episodes, 1991-1993
Tom Jackson	...	Billy Twofeathers / ... 45 episodes, 1991-1993
Ari Magder	...	Dan Jones 45 episodes, 1991-1993
Erica Luttrell	...	Kara Cupper 45 episodes, 1991-1993
Danielle Marcot	...	Becky 45 episodes, 1991-1993
Vanéese Y. Thomas	...	Grace the Bass 42 episodes, 1989-1993
Kenny Miele	...	Grace the Bass (puppet) / ... 39 episodes, 1991-1993

Storyline

An American version of the popular British children's program. Every episode, the kids (and sometimes the adults, too) at Shining Time Station learn some special lessons about life and getting along with others from the miniature Mr. Conductor. The lessons are then illustrated in segments featuring Thomas the Tank Engine.

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Plot Keywords:

stationmaster | train station | cult tv | 1980s | 1990s | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Family | Fantasy

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Certificate:

TV-G

Did You Know?

Trivia

All of the machines seen in Schemer's Arcade were replicas of early twentieth century models. They included: the jukebox, the picture machine, a "Play Football" arcade game (like an early electric football game), a "Novelty Merchantman" (like a modern claw machine), a Steam Shovel game (1950s strategy game), "Grandma Horoscope Fortune Teller", a "Big Top" vending machine, and a coin-operated horse ride.

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Quotes

[repeated line]
Schemer: Genius time!

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Connections

Spun-off from Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends (1984)

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Soundtracks

Shining Time Station
Performed by Kevin Roth
Composed by Joe Raposo

User Reviews

What a Great Show!

For me, I really liked Shining Time Station. I liked it they have both Ringo Starr and George Carlin as Mr. Conductor. I did like Ringo Starr as Mr. Conductor, I like it every time he appear and disappear. But, when George Carlin was Mr. Conductor I really like him, he was my favorite. I really liked the kids on the show my favorites were Dan, Kara, Becky, Matt, and Tanya after all they all were cousins on the show. I saw an episode when they had all 5 kids on there, it was when the kids wanted to play baseball and Scheemer was their coach, it was funny. I even saw the first episode of the second season, when it was Halloween and the characters Dan, Kara, Becky, Mr. Conductor played by George Carlin and Billy Twofeathers was introduced, Matt and Tanya was on their too. I wish that Shining Time Station was back on the air so families everywhere can watch it with their kids.

Details

Country:

USA Canada UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 January 1989 (USA)

Also Known As:

Shining Time Station

Filming Locations:

Studio Oasis, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Britt Allcroft (Thomas) Ltd., WNET Channel 13 New York, Quality Family Entertainment

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1