Wish Kid
A boy's magical glove grants wishes with unexpected results.
Wish Kid is an animated fantasy television series that aired on Saturday mornings in 1991 on NBC. It starred Macaulay Culkin as the voice and model for the main character. The series was a co-production between DIC Animation City, Italian company Reteitalia S.p.A., and Spanish network Telecinco.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Comedy
- Fantasy
- Family
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- Creator
- Andy Heyward
- Director
- Chuck Patton; Christopher Brough (live action segments)
- Editor
- Gregory K. Bowron
- Richard Bruce Elliot
- Allan Gelbart
- Writer
- Jeffrey Scott
- Composer
- Clark Gassman
- Company
- DIC Animation City; Reteitalia S.p.A.
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Did You Know?
- A second season planned for 1993 on The Family Channel was cancelled.
- Quinn Culkin, Macaulay's real-life sister, voiced Nick's younger sister Katie.
- Mill Creek Entertainment released Wish Kid - The Complete Series on DVD in Region 1 in February 2015.
Synopsis
Nicholas "Nick" McClary, a 10-year-old boy, owns a baseball glove that was struck by a miniature shooting star, giving it the power to grant wishes when punched three times. The glove can only be used once per week, and each wish expires shortly after being cast, often at the worst possible moment. Each story, introduced by a live-action prologue featuring Culkin, follows Nick's wishes and the trouble that ensues. Nick's best friend Darryl Singletary is the only one who knows the secret and often gets caught up in the adventures. The neighborhood bully Francis "Frankie" Dutweiler frequently antagonizes them. Other characters include Nick's parents Mel and Adrienne McClary, his younger sister Katie, his dog Slobber, and nosy neighbor Mrs. Opal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who created Wish Kid?
Wish Kid was created by Andy Heyward.
How many episodes of Wish Kid are there?
Wish Kid has 13 episodes across 1 season.
When did Wish Kid first air?
Wish Kid first aired on 14 September 1991.
When did Wish Kid end?
Wish Kid last aired on 7 December 1991.
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