Sheriff Callie's Wild West
An animated Western series about friendship and getting along.
Sheriff Callie's Wild West is an American animated children's television series from the creators of *Higglytown Heroes*—George Evelyn, Holly Huckins, and Denis Morella. It aired on Disney Junior and draws on Western genre elements, with its core theme centered on "getting along with each other." The show first became available on the Disney Junior App on November 24, 2013, had its initial television airing on January 20, 2014, and officially premiered on February 2, 2014. It concluded on February 13, 2017, after two seasons. The first season was produced by DHX Media Los Angeles, and the second by Wild Canary Animation. The series received generally positive reviews from critics and is available to stream on Disney+.
Set in the Wild West town of Nice and Friendly Corners, the inhabitants are all anthropomorphic, cute animals who generally get along. When problems or disagreements arise, Sheriff Callie—a female calico cat—along with her friends Deputy Peck, a male red woodpecker who keeps the town jail, and Toby, a male saguaro cactus, work to solve issues and teach the townsfolk how to cooperate, aiming to keep their town the friendliest in the West.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Preschool · Comedy · Action · Western · Adventure
- Runtime
- 22 minutes (11 minutes per segment)
- Creator
- George Evelyn / Denis Morella
- Developer
- Holly Huckins
- Executive Producer
- Holly Huckins · George Evelyn (season 1) · Denis Morella (season 1) · Richard Marlis (season 2) · Carmen Italia (season 2)
- Voices
- Mandy Moore / Lucas Grabeel / Jessica DiCicco
- Open Theme
- "Sheriff Callie's Wild West Theme Song" · Mandy Moore
- End Theme
- "Sheriff Callie's Wild West Theme Song" (instrumental)
- Composer
- Mike Himelstein / Michael Turner (season 1) / Mike Barnett (season 2)
- Company
- DHX Media Los Angeles (season 1) / Wild Canary Animation (season 2)
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
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Lore & Background
The series is set in the Wild West town of Nice and Friendly Corners, where all residents are anthropomorphic and cute animals. The main character is Sheriff Callie, a female calico cat and the sheriff, alongside her friends Deputy Peck, a male red woodpecker and keeper of the town jail, and Toby, a male saguaro cactus. Together they solve problems and teach the townsfolk to get along with each other while working to make the town the friendliest in the west. The first season was produced by DHX Media Los Angeles, while the second season was produced by Wild Canary Animation.
Reader's Guide
Sheriff Callie's Wild West received generally positive reviews from critics. The series is notable for its focus on social-emotional learning, using Western tropes to teach conflict resolution and cooperation. It is available to stream on Disney+. The show's characters include a range of recurring figures such as Governor Groundhog, Uncle Bun, Ella Cowbelle, and various bandits like Tricky Travis and Oswald. The series also features a magic noodle lasso used by Sheriff Callie, which can transform into different shapes. The show's legacy lies in its gentle, educational approach to preschool entertainment, blending music, humor, and moral lessons within a Western setting.
Did You Know?
- Sheriff Callie's Wild West debuted on the Disney Junior App on November 24, 2013.
- The series was created by the same team behind Higglytown Heroes.
- Sheriff Callie's catchphrases include 'Sweet sassafras!', 'Leaping lassos!', and 'What in whiskers?'.
- The show's theme revolves around 'getting along with each other'.
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