A group of kids (puppets) from diverse backgrounds and cultures come together at "The Puzzle Place" to hang-out, tell stories, sing songs and hold celebrations. Along the way they learn important Life Lessons about getting along,...
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| Alice Dinnean | ... |
Julie Woo
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(75 episodes, 1994-1996)
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| Noel MacNeal | ... |
Leon MacNeal
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(75 episodes, 1994-1996)
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Jim Martin | ... |
Ben Olafson (puppet)
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(75 episodes, 1994-1996)
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| Carmen Osbahr | ... |
Kiki Flores (puppet)
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(75 episodes, 1994-1996)
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| Peter Linz | ... |
Nuzzle (puppet)
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(65 episodes, 1994-1996)
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Alison Mork | ... |
Jody Silver (puppet)
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(40 episodes, 1994-1995)
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| Stephanie D'Abruzzo | ... |
Jody Silver (puppet)
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(25 episodes, 1995-1996)
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| Terri Hardin | ... |
Jody Silver (puppet)
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(11 episodes, 1995)
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| Matt Vogel | ... |
Nuzzle
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(10 episodes, 1995)
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| Eric Jacobson | ... |
Leon MacNeal (puppet)
(10 episodes, 1995)
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| Drew Massey | ... |
Kyle O'Connor (puppet)
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(3 episodes, 1995)
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| Martin Grey | ... |
Mr. Silver
(2 episodes, 1996)
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| Marlee Matlin | ... |
Self
(1 episode, 1995)
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| Amy Hill | ... |
Penny Candy
(1 episode, 1995)
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| Lynne Thigpen | ... |
Chief
(1 episode, 1995)
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| Terrence 'T.C.' Carson | ... |
Self - Special Guest Star
(1 episode, 1995)
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Fred Newman | ... |
Narrator - Animated Sequence
(1 episode, 1995)
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| Allan Trautman | ... |
Kyle O'connor (puppet)
(1 episode, 1995)
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| Tommy Koenig | ... |
Count Spookula
(1 episode, 1995)
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James Black | ... |
Uncle Ray
(1 episode, 1995)
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Mark Hizar | ... |
Mark
(1 episode, 1995)
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Penny England | ... |
Self - mime
(1 episode, 1996)
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| Cathy Ladman | ... |
Doris Spookula
(1 episode, 1995)
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Marlo Lovitch | ... |
Wendy
(1 episode, 1995)
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| Cedric Ceballos | ... |
Self
(1 episode, 1995)
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Alan Mintz | ... |
Self - mime
(1 episode, 1996)
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Sheena McFeely | ... |
Jane
(1 episode, 1995)
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| Nia Peeples | ... |
Self
(1 episode, 1995)
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| Lauren Tom | ... |
Julie's Mom
(1 episode, 1995)
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| Rosalind Chao | ... |
Self
(1 episode, 1995)
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| Sinbad | ... |
Self
(1 episode, 1995)
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| Patti LaBelle | ... |
Self
(1 episode, 1995)
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| Paula Poundstone | ... |
Self
(1 episode, 1995)
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| Ben Ryan Ganger | ... |
Jody's Bully
(1 episode, 1995)
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| Justin Lord | ... |
Leon's Dad
(1 episode, 1995)
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| Miguel Nájera | ... |
Uncle Victorio
(1 episode, 1995)
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| Khalid Rivera | ... |
Self
(1 episode, 1995)
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Fred Kelly | ... |
Self
(1 episode, 1995)
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Brooke Obie | ... |
Tammy
(1 episode, 1995)
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Justin Lord | ... |
Self - special guest star
(1 episode, 1995)
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Mark Nizer | ... |
Mark
(1 episode, 1995)
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| Susan Angelo | ... |
Debbie
(1 episode)
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Lyndon Mosse | ... |
Waiter
(1 episode)
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Walter J. Turnbull | ... |
Self
(uncredited)
(1 episode, 1995)
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Production Companies
Distributors
- Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) (1995) (United States) (tv) (network premiere)
- Sony Wonder (1995) (United States) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Chef Jr. (funding)
- Clash Puppets (Puppets Designed by)
- Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) (funding)
- Edison International (funding)
- Editel (opening graphics)
- Frame Accurate (post-production sound services)
- International Business Machines (IBM) (funding)
- International Home Foods (funding)
- Norman Tempia Studio (puppets constructed by)
- Oasis Music (music scored by)
- RMC Research (research & content consultant)
- Sears, Roebuck and Company (funding)
- Sync Sound (post-production audio)
- The Kenneth T. and Ilene L. Norris Foundation (funding)
Storyline
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A group of kids (puppets) from diverse backgrounds and cultures come together at "The Puzzle Place" to hang-out, tell stories, sing songs and hold celebrations. Along the way they learn important Life Lessons about getting along, communicating, and how to be a friend. There is usually also a sub-plot centering around the club's sibling-like dog and cat, Nuzzle and Sizzle. Written by Stephanie Paris |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Leon's last name was originally going to be Devon, but was changed to MacNeal to give him the same last name and reverse-spelled first name of his performer, Noel MacNeal. Other conceptual names included Max for Ben, Jazzy for Jody, and Blazing Star for Skye's last name. See more » |
| Soundtracks | The Puzzle Place See more » |