Paws and Tales
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Paws & Tales is a Christian children's radio drama
, animated series and online games website created by Insight for Living and Chuck Swindoll
. It is based upon the book Paw Paw Chuck’s Big Ideas in the Bible, by Chuck Swindoll and Ross Vera, have sold more than 100,000 hardcover copies. It first aired on radio in 2001, and in 2004 and 2005 two episodes were adapted into CGI animation and released onto VHS
and DVD
. As of July 2007, 69 audio episodes have been produced. Co-creators David Carl and Eric Baesel have said that the story arc
expands well beyond the original 69 episodes and are working on a series of novels to tell the whole story. It is broadcast on 450 outlets throughout North America
.
house, "The Fortress."
C.J. Brown is a gregarious, fun-loving, nine-year-old bear cub who loves to be in charge. Unlike all the other cubs, he has one blue eye — his left — through which he has trouble seeing clearly. He’s a sensitive, vulnerable cub who has sought to make the most of his disability by making himself the butt of his own jokes.
Staci Clemmer is a dramatic, rough-and-tumble cub who’s as brave as a lion — afraid of nothing. She has a keen sense of humor, but unlike C.J., she has a more difficult time laughing at herself. Staci is an excellent problem solver, and she is kind and compassionate. She is famous in the town for welcoming new settlers to Wildwood with a plate of homemade chocolate-chip cookies.
Ned Cleaver, a beaver, is C.J.’s best friend and the smartest one of the bunch. His intellect is also occasionally a stumbling block. He and C.J. finish each other’s sentences and stick together as the only boys in The Club.
Pinkie Gongoozler (nicknamed “Gooz”) is an insatiably curious weasel. Fascinated by anything out of the ordinary, she is easily distracted. Her off-the-wall observations keep the members of The Club on their toes. Gooz is also a very talented artist, who, beneath her goofiness, has great wisdom and insight.
Marsha Moffet is a young moose calf in the middle of a terribly awkward growth spurt — she’s all legs and not much grace. Marsha is the most tenderhearted of the bunch, and accordingly, she has compassion to spare. She is also a championship-level speller.
Miss Harbor The kids school teacher, a deer; noted for her devotion top being a good educator, and her sometimes unorthodox teaching style which included once teaching History while wearing a suit of armour.
Hugh McClaw One of the kids school mates and a bully, who takes particular pleasure in teasing C.J. about his bad eye, calling him "Cyclops". He is confused about the club's devotion to their faith, though on at least one occasion he did consider joining the club, but eventually declined. It is hinted that Hugh may have a troubled home life that may contribute to his bullying behaviour.
as Staci Bear. From 2007 to 2008, 26 Flash Animated episodes were adapated from the radio shows and 10 episodes have been released on DVDs. In 2009 Paws & Tales, the Animated Series aired on the Miracle Channel and CTS TV. In 2010, Paws & Tales the Animated Series began airing on TBN
and Smile of a Child
.
This is a list of the episodes on DVD:
Radio drama
Radio drama is a dramatized, purely acoustic performance, broadcast on radio or published on audio media, such as tape or CD. With no visual component, radio drama depends on dialogue, music and sound effects to help the listener imagine the characters and story...
, animated series and online games website created by Insight for Living and Chuck Swindoll
Chuck Swindoll
Charles Rozell "Chuck" Swindoll is an evangelical Christian pastor, author, educator and radio preacher. He founded Insight for Living, currently headquartered in Plano, Texas, which airs a radio program of the same name on more than 2,000 stations around the world in 15 languages...
. It is based upon the book Paw Paw Chuck’s Big Ideas in the Bible, by Chuck Swindoll and Ross Vera, have sold more than 100,000 hardcover copies. It first aired on radio in 2001, and in 2004 and 2005 two episodes were adapted into CGI animation and released onto VHS
VHS
The Video Home System is a consumer-level analog recording videocassette standard developed by Victor Company of Japan ....
and DVD
DVD
A DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
. As of July 2007, 69 audio episodes have been produced. Co-creators David Carl and Eric Baesel have said that the story arc
Story arc
A story arc is an extended or continuing storyline in episodic storytelling media such as television, comic books, comic strips, boardgames, video games, and in some cases, films. On a television program, for example, the story would unfold over many episodes. In television, the use of the story...
expands well beyond the original 69 episodes and are working on a series of novels to tell the whole story. It is broadcast on 450 outlets throughout North America
North America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
.
Setting
Paws & Tales is set in the fictional town of Wildwood, at the base of Wild Mountain and about two miles east of the "Bay of Tranquility". In particular is a group of children named "The Club" – C.J., Staci, Ned, Gooz, and Marsha – and their clubClub
A club is an association of two or more people united by a common interest or goal. A service club, for example, exists for voluntary or charitable activities; there are clubs devoted to hobbies and sports, social activities clubs, political and religious clubs, and so forth.- History...
house, "The Fortress."
Main characters
Paw Paw Chuck, the main character in The Wildwood Adventures, is Wildwood’s handyman, whose day-to-day trade is done at Paw Paw’s Fix-it-Shop. His main occupation, though, is providing guidance and spiritual wisdom to the townspeople of Wildwood. He has been married to Nana Cindy for almost 30 years. Having no grandchildren of their own, they have become “adopted” grandparents to many of the kids of the town.C.J. Brown is a gregarious, fun-loving, nine-year-old bear cub who loves to be in charge. Unlike all the other cubs, he has one blue eye — his left — through which he has trouble seeing clearly. He’s a sensitive, vulnerable cub who has sought to make the most of his disability by making himself the butt of his own jokes.
Staci Clemmer is a dramatic, rough-and-tumble cub who’s as brave as a lion — afraid of nothing. She has a keen sense of humor, but unlike C.J., she has a more difficult time laughing at herself. Staci is an excellent problem solver, and she is kind and compassionate. She is famous in the town for welcoming new settlers to Wildwood with a plate of homemade chocolate-chip cookies.
Ned Cleaver, a beaver, is C.J.’s best friend and the smartest one of the bunch. His intellect is also occasionally a stumbling block. He and C.J. finish each other’s sentences and stick together as the only boys in The Club.
Pinkie Gongoozler (nicknamed “Gooz”) is an insatiably curious weasel. Fascinated by anything out of the ordinary, she is easily distracted. Her off-the-wall observations keep the members of The Club on their toes. Gooz is also a very talented artist, who, beneath her goofiness, has great wisdom and insight.
Marsha Moffet is a young moose calf in the middle of a terribly awkward growth spurt — she’s all legs and not much grace. Marsha is the most tenderhearted of the bunch, and accordingly, she has compassion to spare. She is also a championship-level speller.
Other Characters
Timothy Owl A shifty character who often causes trouble for C.J. and the others by giving bad or misleading advice. Timothy is usually instigated his "boss"; who is a shadowy character that lives in a nearby cave and seems to have sinister plans for the kids and the town. Timothy is clearly afraid of his boss, and the reason why he serves him is not clear.Miss Harbor The kids school teacher, a deer; noted for her devotion top being a good educator, and her sometimes unorthodox teaching style which included once teaching History while wearing a suit of armour.
Hugh McClaw One of the kids school mates and a bully, who takes particular pleasure in teasing C.J. about his bad eye, calling him "Cyclops". He is confused about the club's devotion to their faith, though on at least one occasion he did consider joining the club, but eventually declined. It is hinted that Hugh may have a troubled home life that may contribute to his bullying behaviour.
Animated series
Paws & Tales, the Animated Series are a series of animated videos; first two CGI episodes entitled "Seeing the Unseen" and "A Closer Look" were produced in 2004 and 2005, starring Cherami LeighCherami Leigh
Cherami Leigh Kuehn is an American actress and voice actress who is affiliated with Funimation Entertainment...
as Staci Bear. From 2007 to 2008, 26 Flash Animated episodes were adapated from the radio shows and 10 episodes have been released on DVDs. In 2009 Paws & Tales, the Animated Series aired on the Miracle Channel and CTS TV. In 2010, Paws & Tales the Animated Series began airing on TBN
TBN
TBN may mean:* The Bot Net* The Barter Network* The Baseball Network* The Brewing Network* The Buffalo News* Toronto Bicycling Network* Total Base Number, an indicator for the alkalinity of lubricant oil* Trombone* Trinity Broadcasting Network...
and Smile of a Child
Smile of a Child
Smile of a Child TV is a Christian children's channel affiliated with Trinity Broadcasting Network that offers programming 24 hours per day, seven days a week...
.
This is a list of the episodes on DVD:
- Paws & Tales, the Animated Series: Seeing the Unseen (2004)
- Paws & Tales, the Animated Series: A Closer Look (2005)
- Paws & Tales, the Animated Series: Grace to Hugh & The Hullabaloo at Hunker Hill (2008)
- Paws & Tales, the Animated Series: The Good Shepherd and To Have and Give Not (2008)
- Paws & Tales, the Animated Series: Tiffany Cometh & And Then There Were None (2009)
- Paws & Tales, the Animated Series: Every Good Thing & The Gift (2009)
- Paws & Tales, the Animated Series: A Good Foundation & The Princess(2010)
External links
- Paws & Tales – official website
- Paws & Tales Games
- Paws & Tales at Oneplace.comOneplace.comOnePlace.com is a website owned and operated by Salem Web Network and headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. The site claims to be the leading provider of online streaming for Christian ministries...
- Paws & Tales: The Animated Series
- Paws & Tales: The Animated Series at CEGAnMo.com
- Paws & Tales videos at the Internet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie Database is an online database of information related to movies, television shows, actors, production crew personnel, video games and fictional characters featured in visual entertainment media. It is one of the most popular online entertainment destinations, with over 100 million...