Pappyland

Synopsis

Pappyland was a live action children's television show originally written by Jon Nappa. More than 65 episodes were written by award-winning children's writer, Benette Whitmore. It was originally broadcast on TLC from September 30, 1996 to December 1999. Then, after cancellation, aired reruns until February 21, 2003. The show starred acclaimed cartoonist-artist Michael Cariglio as Pappy Drewitt, an artist/49er type character who lived in a magical cabin in a bizarre land with many different creatures and people. More than half of the show was shot on bluescreen. During each half-hour segment, Pappy and other characters danced, sang, taught life lessons and other children's television fare but the main focus of the show was watching Pappy draw pictures. Viewers who sent in their artwork, had their drawing shown during the "Hall of Frames" segment near the end and the closing credits.

First Air Date: 1993-05-24

Last Air Date: 1993-05-24

Number of Seasons: 5

Number of Episodes: 26

Created By: Jon Nappa, Michael Cariglio

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Top Cast

Marilyn Arnone as Belle
Michael Cariglio as Pappy Drewitt
Mike Curley as Sing-a-Song Sam
Gabriel Velez as Italian Turtle Lou

Seasons

Season 1 (1993)

Join Pappy as he teaches you how to draw and learn some life lessons along the way!

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Tree-O Shares The Sunlight (1993-05-24)

Oakie, Miss Maple and Birchwood argue over who is getting the most sunlight until they learn about sharing.
Ep. 2: Chucky Loses His Toothbrush

Chucky Woodchuckles is upset about losing his toothbrush.
Ep. 3: I'm Not a Turtle, I'm a Rock

Turtle Lou thinks he is a rock, but he is a turtle after all since Pappy tells him that it is okay to be yourself.
Ep. 4: A Lesson for Lily

Lily learns about faith.
Ep. 5: Pumpkid Grows Patience

Pumpkin Pop and Pappy teach an impatient Pumpkid about patience and taking one's time to enjoy growing.
Ep. 6: Donkey Dan Gets A Special Visit

Donkey Dan learns a valuable lesson about commitment.
Ep. 7: Buddy Bear Learns About Love

Pappy teaches Buddy Bear about the different kinds of love.
Ep. 8: First Things First for Binky

Binky the Brush learns a lesson about setting priorities.
Ep. 9: Wanda The Woodpecker's Rude Day

Wanda the Woodpecker learns all about obedience after being rude to Pappy.
Ep. 10: Turtle Lou Gives Some Respect

Pappy learns about respect.
Ep. 11: Lily Loves Her Friends

No overview for this episode.
Ep. 12: Pumpkin Pop Keeps His Word

Pumpkid is worried that Pumpkin Pop will not keep his word and take him to the Pumpkin Party.
Ep. 13: Donkey Dan's Goofy Giggles

Pappy catches a case of the giggles from Donkey Dan.
Ep. 14: Buddy Bear Wakes Up to Work

When Buddy Bear falls asleep while chopping wood, Pappy takes the opportunity to explain the importance of diligence.
Ep. 15: Binky Brushes Up His Confidence

Binky the Brush is discouraged because he thinks Pappy's drawings are nicer than his.
Ep. 16: Miss Maple Leaves Her Kindness

Miss Maple learns the importance of kindness after ordering the noisy Flutter-by and Song-Birdie to leave the forest.
Ep. 17: Wanda the Woodpecker Won't Forgive Chucky

Wanda the Woodpecker learns about forgiveness.
Ep. 18: Turtle Lou Comes Out of His Shell

Turtle Lou learns to be brave.
Ep. 19: Forget Me Not Forgets She's Special

Forget Me Not learns that it is okay to be special.
Ep. 20: Pumpkid Makes A Mistake

No overview for this episode.
Ep. 21: Donkey Dan's Disorganization

Donkey Dan's disorganization prevents him from fitting inside his stable.
Ep. 22: Staying Fit

Pappy teaches Buddy Bear to stay healthy and fit by eating good foods and exercising (later reworked as "Buddy Bear Gets A Honey Of A Belly").
Ep. 23: Binky Thinks Through a Picture

After Binky the Brush learns the value of thinking through, he is able to paint a picture he likes.
Ep. 24: Fishface Pressures Chucky

Chucky learns to stand up for himself after Fishface dares him to jump in the pond.
Ep. 25: Tree-O's Noisy Forest

Tree-O and friends cannot stop talking all at once, so Pappy gets their attention by drawing a picture about the importance of listening and cooperating.
Ep. 26: Episode 26

No overview for this episode.