Oobi at Work
| Oobi at Work | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Genre | Children's television series |
| Created by | Hayden Sanchez |
| Written by | Robert Saunders |
| Directed by | Hayden Sanchez |
| Creative director(s) | Bart Sisitsky |
| Voices of |
Hayden Sanchez Selena Conroy Megan Everette Emily Hatcher Peterson Bianchi Juliana Tompkins Lauren Welsh |
| Opening theme | "Re-Run"[1] |
| Ending theme | "Re-Run" (instrumental) |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 6 |
| No. of episodes | 140 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Running time | 11 minutes |
| Distributor | Florida Film Festival |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | DCPS |
| Picture format |
480i (Season 1-Season 4, episode 4) 1080p (Season 4, episode 5-present) |
| Original run | February 24, 2011 – May 9, 2014 |
| Chronology | |
| Related shows | Oobi (inspiration) |
| External links | |
| Website | |
Oobi at Work is an American children's television series created by Hayden Sanchez.[2] The series was originally submitted to the Florida Film Festival in 2010[3] and was later acquired by Florida-based cable network DCPS.[4] It was created as tribute to the Noggin original series, Oobi.
Plot
The series primarily takes place in a nondescript workplace, aptly titled the Work Building. It focuses on the life of Oobi Wazzup, a fun-loving hand puppet, as he embarks on epic quests and adventures to satisfy the head of the company, Boss Benge. Although he enjoys to work, he often gets sidetracked.
Characters
Main Characters
- Oobi Wazzup (puppeteered by Hayden Sanchez[2]) is the titular character, a clever hand puppet working for Boss Benge. He has a knack for solving problems after accidentally making things worse.
- Boss Benge (puppeteered by Selena Conroy[5]) is the red-haired manager of the Work Building. He seems not to mind when Oobi and Secretary get distracted.
- Secretary Ilykfonez (puppeteered by Megan Everette[6]) is Oobi's assistant, who never disappoints Oobi.
- Sue Worrellman (puppeteered by Emily Hatcher[7]) is a former employee who seeks revenge on Boss for firing her. She is depicted as a clumsy, failed inventor and poses no real threat to Benge's business, for Oobi and Secretary foil her each time she attempts to cause trouble.
- Peter Policeman (puppeteered by Megan Everette in the first season and Peterson Bianchi[8] in later seasons) is a loud-voiced sheriff who takes care of any problems at the Work Building.
- Ol' Blue Eyes (puppeteered by Lauren Welsh) is a mute hand puppet with a "sweet tooth" who works at nearly every establishment in the town. He has worked for Boss Benge, at a five-star restaurant, as a policeman alongside Peter, and as an agent.
Supporting Characters
- Orango Fruitzen (puppeteered by John Dagur[8]) is a high-spirited orange-eyed hand puppet introduced in the miniseries Now Hiring Hands. He takes over Oobi's role at the Work Building after Oobi retires.
- Tech Guy (puppeteered by David Bradley[9]) is Orango's assistant, a yellow-eyed computer enthusiast with a grey hat.
- Henchhand is Sue Worrellman's only supporter, a short criminal who speaks with a heavily-exaggerated British accent and wears an orange bandit mask over his face.
- Zoss Z. (puppeteered by Selena Conroy) is Boss Benge's arch-rival, who runs his own company. Zoss is much wealthier and more successful than Boss, creating tension between the two.
- Bluehaze (puppeteered by Corey MacDonald[10]) is the custodian at the Work Building. Orango cannot remember his name and often refers to him as "Bluehue."
- Anderson Handerson is Sue Worrellman's former henchman, often seen at the Work Building.
Episodes
As of May 2014, 140 shorts[11] (122 released under the title Oobi at Work and 18 released as part of Now Hiring Hands) have been produced. These segments make up 70 half-hour episodes.
The series premiere was the episode New Secretary in Town, which aired on February 24, 2011.[12] The final episode was titled Closing Ceremony and aired as part of the Now Hiring Hands miniseries on May 9, 2014.[13]
Production
The series was filmed at one main location. For most scenes, the show was filmed in Jacksonville, Florida. Filming began in December 2010 and finished in April 2014. Raleigh, North Carolina is also credited as a filming location for one episode.[14]
Reception
The series has received relatively positive reviews. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 8.5/10 stars.[15]
References
- ↑ "Oobi at Work Music Identification". Oobi at Work. Retrieved January 3, 2015.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Hayden Sanchez (Oobi at Work)". Amazon.com. Retrieved January 3, 2015.
- ↑ "OAW Productions History". Oobi at Work. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
- ↑ "Oobi at Work on DCPS". TV Tropes Foundation, LLC. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
- ↑ "Selena Conroy (Oobi at Work)". Amazon.com. Retrieved January 3, 2015.
- ↑ "Megan Everette (Oobi at Work)". Amazon.com. Retrieved January 3, 2015.
- ↑ "Emily Hatcher (Oobi at Work)". Amazon.com. Retrieved January 3, 2015.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Peterson Bianchi (Oobi at Work)". Amazon.com. Retrieved January 3, 2015.
- ↑ "David Bradley (Now Hiring Hands)". Amazon.com. Retrieved January 12, 2015.
- ↑ "Corey MacDonald (Now Hiring Hands)". Amazon.com. Retrieved January 12, 2015.
- ↑ "Oobi at Work Episodes". OAW Productions. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
- ↑ "IMDb - Oobi at Work - New Secretary in Town". Amazon.com. Retrieved January 5, 2015.
- ↑ "IMDb - Oobi at Work - Now Hiring Hands: Closing Ceremony". Amazon.com. Retrieved April 11, 2015.
- ↑ "Oobi at Work Series Details". Amazon.com Company. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
- ↑ "Oobi at Work IMDb". Amazon.com. Retrieved January 3, 2015.
External links
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Quotations related to Oobi at Work at Wikiquote - Oobi at Work at the Internet Movie Database
- Official website