Out of the Box (TV series)
Two hosts craft and sing in a cardboard playhouse.
Out of the Box is an American children's television series that aired on Playhouse Disney from October 7, 1998, to December 6, 2000, with reruns continuing until June 2006. The show was set in a playhouse made entirely of cardboard boxes and featured hosts Tony James and Vivian Bayubay McLaughlin. It earned three Parents' Choice Awards and an Emmy nomination.
Quick Facts
- Runtime
- 22–24 minutes
- Genre
- Children's television series
- Creator
- Douglas Love; Ellen Goosenberg Kent
- Starring
- Tony James; Vivian Bayubay McLaughlin
- Music
- Bobby Golden
- Opening theme
- "Out of the Box Theme" by Peter Lurye
- Ending theme
- "Until We Meet Again (Goodbye Song)" by Billy Straus; "Out of the Box Theme" (instrumental)
- Composer
- Sean Altman
Facts from the source article.
Overview
Each day, Tony and Vivian care for a small group of neighborhood children who play in "The Box", a clubhouse built entirely from cardboard boxes. The hosts and children engage in crafts, songs, and story activities centered on the episode's theme. At day's end, one host walks the children home while the other recaps the events. Every episode concludes with Tony and Vivian performing their Goodbye Song, usually sung a cappella by Vivian with Tony tapping on an object like a pumpkin, though in three episodes Tony plays guitar. In two episodes the children join the song, and in one episode Vivian tells viewers she will inform Tony they are thinking of him.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who created Out of the Box (TV series)?
Out of the Box was created by Douglas Love and Ellen Goosenberg Kent.
How many episodes of Out of the Box (TV series) are there?
Out of the Box has 82 episodes across 3 seasons.
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