Small Potatoes (2011 TV series)
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Small Potatoes is an animated
entertainment series aimed at pre-school children. It features a group of four potatoes who sing songs together about different subjects. The series is written and directed by Josh Selig
, creator of Wonder Pets
and 3rd & Bird
. The "Small Potatoes" is currently airing on CBeebies
in the UK and the potatoes will make their US broadcast debut in September on Disney Junior
.
Baby Potato, Olaf's and Ruby's Daughter, is seen in "Moon baby" and "Potatoes at heart".
Olaf potato is very fat and Nate Potato is very long and skinny , Chip Potato is perfectly normal shaped potato and Ruby Potato the lead singer in most songs is a small orange potato. The Baby potato joins in halfway through the series.
Animation
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entertainment series aimed at pre-school children. It features a group of four potatoes who sing songs together about different subjects. The series is written and directed by Josh Selig
Josh Selig
Josh Selig is the founder and president of Little Airplane Productions, and through that company, creator of Wonder Pets, Oobi, 3rd & Bird, and Small Potatoes.-Sources:* at ew.com* at gothamist.com-External links:*...
, creator of Wonder Pets
Wonder Pets
Wonder Pets is an American animated children's television series. It debuted on March 3, 2006, on the Nick Jr. block of the Nickelodeon cable television network and Noggin on the same day...
and 3rd & Bird
3rd & Bird
3rd & Bird is a television programme aimed at young children, commissioned by Michael Carrington and broadcast on the BBC, which revolves around a community of birds and their adventures. The series premiered on CBeebies in July 2008...
. The "Small Potatoes" is currently airing on CBeebies
CBeebies
CBeebies is the brand used by the BBC for programming aimed at children 6 years and under. It is used as a themed strand in the UK on terrestrial television, as a separate free-to-air domestic British channel and used for international varients supported by advertising, subscription or both...
in the UK and the potatoes will make their US broadcast debut in September on Disney Junior
Disney Junior
Disney Junior is a current program block on Disney Channel and an upcoming American basic cable and satellite television network intended to replace SOAPnet in February 2012. It began airing on February 14, 2011, replacing Playhouse Disney....
.
Characters
The series features four potatoes: Ruby, Olaf, Chip and Nate. Simon Snail, a monocled snail with a top hat, has also appeared twice in the series, and is referred to by this name in the episode "Imagination".Baby Potato, Olaf's and Ruby's Daughter, is seen in "Moon baby" and "Potatoes at heart".
Olaf potato is very fat and Nate Potato is very long and skinny , Chip Potato is perfectly normal shaped potato and Ruby Potato the lead singer in most songs is a small orange potato. The Baby potato joins in halfway through the series.
Episodes
| Title | Original UK airdate | Plot | Episode Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imagination (Give it a Try) | The Potatoes go on an imaginary hippy journey using their imaginations. The episode was available as an ebook for the iPhone in advance of debut, and screened at the BAMkids Film Festival in Brooklyn, New York. | 1 | |
| Chip's Theme | Chip sings a heartfelt song about being a potato. | 2 | |
| Small Potato Rock | The Small Potatoes introduce themselves and sing about their unique personalities. | 3 | |
| Seasons | The Potatoes celebrate the four seasons. | 4 | |
| On a Farm | The Small Potatoes meet their favorite farm animals. | 5 | |
| I'm a Little Raindrop | Ruby sings a techno song, where she imagines what it's like to be a raindrop. | 6 | |
| Potato Train | The Small Potatoes hop on board the Potato Train and chug through town. | 7 | |
| Small Potatoes' Waltz Dancing | The Small Potatoes travel to Victorian-era Vienna. | 8 | |
| Musical Show | Small Potatoes sing and dance their way across the stage. | 9 | |
| Art | The Potatoes enter famous paintings and celebrate different ways art is created. | 10 | |
| Feelings | The Small Potatoes sing a guitar driven, rock and roll anthem celebrating their feelings. | 11 | |
| Moon Baby | Moon Baby observes the galaxy from up on the moon before floating back home. | 12 | |
| This Is My Family | The Small Potatoes sing about the importance of family and friends. | 13 | |
| Marching Band | The Small Potatoes lead a parade of musical instruments in a rousing anthem. | 14 | |
| Dress Up | The Potatoes dress up for a party and try on silly costumes. | 15 | |
| Science | The Potatoes explore science in a new wave music video. | 16 | |
| Conga | The Small Potatoes conga their way through a fantastical world filled with fruit. | 17 | |
| I Love To Dance The Flamenco | The Small Potatoes visit Spain for a flamenco dancing fiesta. | 18 | |
| Playtime | The Small Potatoes enjoy playtime after school. | 19 | |
| I Just Want To Be Me | The Small Potatoes sing a punk rock anthem about how wonderful it is to just be yourself. | 20 | |
| We're All Potatoes At Heart | Potatoes from around the world celebrate the similarities and differences we all share. | 21 | |
| 22 | |||
| I Love School | Ruby sings a diva style ballad about the thing she loves more than anything else - school. | 23 | |
| Today's The Perfect Day | Ruby and her friends head off to the barbershop to get their hair styled. | 24 | |
| Yes Sir | The Small Potatoes sing about how they're no average spuds. | 25 | |
| 26 |
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