Marvin The Tap-Dancing Horse

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Marvin The Tap-Dancing Horse is an animated television show produced by Nelvana. It tells the stories of a young horse named Marvin who is part of a carnival. The show is written by Michael Paraskevas and Betty Paraskevas, who also created the book that the animations are based on. The show first aired on the Treehouse block before moving to just before Tiny Pop. The series also aired on PBS Kids as part of the PBS Kids Bookworm Bunch from 2000-2004. It can now be seen in the US on ION.

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[edit] Voices of the Characters

[edit] Characters' voices

Stripes The Tiger: Stripes (the allegedly ferocious tiger) is rather grouchy, and has a soft spot for his stuffed bear.
Elizabeth The Emotional Pig: Elizabeth the Emotional Pig is easily upset; she has a tendency to moan and cry.
Eddy Largo(Edward Larue III): A nine year old boy. In the first episode he looks for a job and is hired on as the ringmaster of the carnival. He "changes" his name to Eddy Largo because his real name was apparently too bland.
Diamonds the Elephant: A fancy pink elephant, she is the main attraction of the circus.
Fast-Talking Jack: The owner of the carnival.
Edna: The smart fortune teller.
Lyman Slime: The sleazy owner of another carnival.

[edit] Episode Guide

[edit] Season 1


Episode 1

  • Eddy's Job
  • Elephants Almost Never Forget


Episode 2

  • Marvin's High Dive
  • Eddy's Wrong Order


Episode 3

  • Stripes' Sticky Situation
  • Stripes Takes Off


Episode 4

  • The New Band
  • Eddy's Video


Episode 5

  • Elizabeth's Biggest Fan
  • The Visit


Episode 6

  • Marvin's Roommate
  • Stripes' Dental Fuss


Episode 7

  • Marvin's Surprise
  • Eddy Learns to Dance


Episode 8

  • Visit to Grandma's
  • Gone Fishing


Episode 9

  • Marvin's Breakfast Jam
  • The Iron Claw


Episode 10

  • Elizabeth and the Haunted House
  • Marvin Horses Around


Episode 11

  • The Big Show
  • Eddy's Fortune


Episode 12

  • Eddy's Charm
  • Eddy and the Cowboy


Episode 13

  • When Pigs Fly
  • Mr. P. Nutty


[edit] Season 2


Episode 14

  • Now You See It...
  • When the Stars Come Out


Episode 15

  • Eddy and the Record
  • Marvin in the Movies


Episode 16

  • Marvin and Eddy in the Middle of Nowhere
  • Stripes' Mis-Fortune


Episode 17

  • Just for Kicks
  • Edna the Singing Sensation


Episode 18

  • Elizabeth in Charge
  • Dare to Dream


Episode 19

  • The Importance of Being Eddy
  • Eddy's Sore Throat


Episode 20

  • Little Olaf
  • Jokers Go Wild


Episode 21

  • Pop Goes the Weasel
  • Marvin's Lucky Hat


Episode 22

  • To Flea or Not to Flea
  • Eddy's Sleepover


Episode 23

  • Marvin Keeps Track
  • Diamonds' Dance Party


Episode 24

  • Paint Your Wagon
  • Truth or Bear


Episode 25

  • Elizabeth's Big Splash
  • Stripes' World Tour


Episode 26

  • Little Big Man
  • Fast Talkin' Jack's Real Class Act

[edit] External Reference