Where's Waldo? (TV series)

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Where's Waldo
Image:Whereswaldologo.jpg
Waldo, as seen on the show's opening sequence.
Format Animated series
Created by Martin Handford
Starring Townsend Coleman
Jim Cummings
Brad Garrett
Julian Holloway
Dave Workman
Country of origin Flag of the United States United States
No. of episodes 13 (List of episodes)
Production
Running time 30 minutes
Broadcast
Original channel CBS
Original run September 14, 1991 – December 14, 1991
External links
IMDb profile
TV.com summary

Where's Waldo (redubbed Where's Wally in certain regions) was an American animated television series, distributed by DiC Entertainment and Waldo Films . The television series aired on CBS Kids for one season (1991–1992).

The show followed the adventures of Waldo and his dog Woof, who were already established stars of the Where's Waldo picture book series. The "Where's Waldo?" TV Show brought the gangly man in the striped shirt and ski cap to Saturday morning TV. The cartoon "Where's Waldo?" went beyond the books' original concept, giving the characters depth and giving reasons for their adventures.

Waldo and his dog Woof traveled to distant lands, solving mysteries and lending a helping hand wherever they could. With the help of his magic walking stick, Waldo could travel through space and time or travel to far off magical lands. Often sent by Wizard Whitebeard to help solve a puzzle, or mysteries, "Where's Waldo" was a 1/2 hour puzzle of clues and riddles.

The evil Waldo lookalike Odlaw was the show's villain, constantly plotting to steal Waldo's magic stick. In each episode Odlaw would team up with the other villains from the far-off lands to help get the magic stick, while Waldo and Woof teamed up with other land's "good-guys" to help with their problems.

Waldo stayed true to the books' premise by means of the "Waldo's Minutes," during which the screen froze for a full minute so the viewer at home could try to find Waldo. This kind of segment aired twice per episode.

The distribution rights to the show are currently held by HIT Entertainment.

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[edit] Awards

The "Where's Waldo" cartoon was nominated for the "1992 annual Young Artist Award" for Outstanding New Animation Series but lost the award to the "Back to the Future" animated TV show (also on CBS). Due to lack of ratings "Where's Waldo?" lasted only one season on CBS. September 14, 1991 to September 12, 1992. 13 episodes were produced over the course of the show's short run.

[edit] Show Merchandise

In 1992 Little Brown and Company release two Waldo books based on the adventures and characters from the Where's Waldo TV Show. Fun with Waldo and More Fun with Waldo, featured print versions of many of the "Waldo Minute" freeze-frame scenes, along with new puzzles and things to spot in each picture.

[edit] International Changes

To meet the needs of international viewers in the UK, Australia and elsewhere, a second audio track was recorded using the same vocal actors – the name “Waldo” was replaced entirely with “Wally” (the name of the books' character in those countries). Other international versions were produced dubbed in entirely in German, French and other languages (many times with Waldo's name being changed to match that country's name from the original books). However the show was produced by DIC and CBS as Where's Waldo and altered for the other markets.

[edit] Episodes

See List of Where's Waldo? episodes

[edit] Cast

[edit] Crew

  • Created by: Martin Handford
  • Executive Producers: Andy Heyward, Martin Handford, Peter Orton, Kate Fawkes
  • Produced by: Peter Aries
  • Art Direction by: Stephan Martinere
  • Creative Director: Mike Gornall
  • Story Editor: Bill Mathney
  • Developed for Television by: Rowby Goren
  • Executive Consultant: Christopher Brough
  • Coordinating Producer: Robby London
  • Concept by: Phil Harnage
  • Executive in Charge of Production: Brian A. Miller
  • Production Supervisor: Stacey Gallishaw
  • Associate Producer: Jack Spillum
  • Production Coordinator: Lisa Burges
  • Assisted by: Brian McGowan
  • Casting: Marsha Goodman, Susan Blu
  • Voice Director: Susan Blu
  • Talent Coordinator: Stephanie McCorkle
  • Pre-Production Artwork & Direction by: Stretchansquash Production, Inc.
  • Additional Character Designs by: Ronnie G. Del Carmen, Sandy Kopitopoulos, Charles Zimbalist
  • Additional Backgrounds by: Greg Dubuque, Jeff Starling, Carlos Huante, Todd Winter
  • Additional Props by: Elayne Shiina
  • Background Painting by: Greg Dubuque, Leonard A. Robledo, Lisa Burges
  • Color Key Stylists: Tina M. Oliva, Selena D. Santos, Erin Doherty
  • Storyboards by: Stretchansquash Production, Inc., Ronnie G. Del Carmen, David Thrasher, Greg Garcia, Marty Murphy
  • Storyboard Cleanup: Rodolfo F. Mesina
  • Overseas Consultant: Winnie Chaffee
  • Overseas Supervisors: Ric Machin, Peter Firk
  • Theme Music Written & Composed by: Jeff Barry
  • Theme Music Produced by: Jeff Barry, Richard Goldsmith
  • Music Score by: Michael Tavera
  • Music Supervisor: Joanne Miller
  • Assisted by: Judy Sampson Brown, Melissa Gentry
  • Executive in Charge of Post Production: Thierry P. Laurin
  • Assisted by: Kimberly C. Francis
  • Supervising Editor: Richard S. Gannon
  • Film Editors: Gregory K. Bowron, Richard Bruce Elliott, Allan Gelbart
  • Dialogue Editors: Heather C. Elliott, Donald P. Zappala, Peter Tomaszewicz, Lida Saskova
  • Supervising Music Editor: Stuart Goetz
  • Music Editors: John Mortarotti, Daniel J. Johnson
  • Sound Effects by: Paca Thomas
  • Re-Recording Engineer: Ray Leonard
  • Supervising Sound Engineer: Michael J. Cowan
  • Format Editors: Mark McNally, Susan Odjakjian, Jill Goularte, Mel Ashkenas
  • Assistant Editors: Trudy Alexander, Kris Gilpin
  • Videotape Supervisors: Tonda Lark, Andrew J. Ullman
  • Post Production Coordinator: Maria C. Mercado
  • Script Coordinator: Lori Crawford
  • Assisted by: William A. Ruiz
  • Translation by: Minnie S.M. Kim, Jung Ran Son, Joseph C. Cho
  • Animation Production by: Sei Young Animation Co. Ltd
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Where's Wally? by Martin Handford