Higglytown Heroes
Children learn about community heroes through musical adventures.
Higglytown Heroes is an American CGI-animated children's television series that aired on the Playhouse Disney block on Disney Channel. The show features characters shaped like Russian nesting dolls and was produced by Wild Brain and Happy Nest. Its theme song, performed by They Might Be Giants, also appeared on their album Here Come the ABCs.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Children's television series; Educational
- Creator
- George Evelyn
- Holly Huckins
- Denis Morella
- Kent Redeker
- Jeff Ulin
- Director
- George Evelyn; Denis Morella
- Theme music
- John Flansburgh; John Linnell
- Opening theme
- "Here in Higglytown" (performed by They Might Be Giants)
- Composer
- John Campbell
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
Facts from the source article.
Plot
Each episode focuses on different occupations and the problems they solve; the characters with these occupations are called "Heroes" for their daily work and for helping resolve conflicts. As a musical, every episode includes at least two songs related to the conflict and the Hero.
Characters
Eubie, voiced by Taylor Masamitsu, is the oldest and lives with his aunt, uncle, and their pet parrots; he is kind and finds the brighter side of situations. Wayne, voiced by Frankie Manriquez, is Twinkle's older brother who has an obsession with toast and can be dramatic. Twinkle, voiced by Liliana Mumy, is Wayne's younger sister who thinks of grand ideas often dismissed by Fran; she loves ballet and is the most artistic. Kip, voiced by Rory Thost, is the youngest, spontaneous and energetic, with the catchphrase "Well, what are we waiting for? Let's go, let's go, let's go!" Fran, voiced by Edie McClurg, is an adult red squirrel and Kip's neighbor who acts as a motherly chaperone; she is the only animal in the gang and often sits on Kip's head.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who created Higglytown Heroes?
Higglytown Heroes was created by George Evelyn, Holly Huckins, Denis Morella, Kent Redeker and Jeff Ulin.
How many episodes of Higglytown Heroes are there?
Higglytown Heroes has 65 episodes across 3 seasons.
When did Higglytown Heroes first air?
Higglytown Heroes first aired on 13 September 2004.
When did Higglytown Heroes end?
Higglytown Heroes last aired on 7 January 2008.
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