Bug City (TV series)
An educational series exploring the world of insects.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Nature documentary
- Director
- David Yarnell
- Presenter
- Arthur V. Evans
- Cristina Ricci
- Bugsy Seagull (voiced by Chuck McCann)
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- Company
- Schlessinger Media
- Released
- 13 October 1998
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Background and development
He observed that Alien Empire, though aimed at adults, was especially popular with children. The videos featured microscopic photography of insects and focused on their lifecycles, attributes, and safe handling.
Reception
Reviews were mostly positive, praising Art Evans' hosting and the educational content, but criticizing Christina Ricci's role. Lynne Heffley of Los Angeles Times commended Evans' commentary and the close-up photography. John W. Shearin of Emergency Librarian found Evans skilled but described Ricci as seeming disinterested and only moderately prepared. Amy Kulcak of Common Sense Media also praised the subject matter and Evans while deeming Ricci and Bugsy Seagull boring.
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