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"Franklin" (1997): :  -- Clip: Opening theme for this children's program

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User Rating:
6.8/10   202 votes
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Writers:

Dave Dias (writer)
Jennifer Pertsch (writer)

Contact:

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Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 full episode list

Genre:

Animation | Family more

Plot:

The poplular children's books, written by Paulette Bourgeois, come alive in this television series about a turtle named Franklin... more

User Comments:

Really cute, fun, entertaining, and educational show more (3 total)


Cast

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Elizabeth Saunders ... Mrs. Turtle (34 episodes, 1997-2004)

Leah Cudmore ... Beaver (34 episodes, 1997-2004)
Richard Newman ... Mr. Turtle (32 episodes, 1997-2004)
Noah Reid ... Franklin Turtle / ... (31 episodes, 1997-2004)
Luca Perlman ... Bear (23 episodes, 1998-2004)
Kyle Fairlie ... Rabbit (20 episodes, 1997-2004)

Shirley Douglas ... Narrator (20 episodes, 1998-2000)
Kristen Bone ... Snail (18 episodes, 1997-2004)
Gil Filar ... Fox (17 episodes, 1997-2000)
Annick Obonsawin ... Skunk (16 episodes, 1998-2004)
Olivia Garratt ... Goose (14 episodes, 1997-2004)
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Additional Details

Country:

France | Canada | USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Company:

Nelvana more


Fun Stuff

Trivia:

Many stories in the first season of the program were based upon book releases from the "Franklin" series. This practice was abandoned entirely beginning with the second season, though some stories still featured minor references to events or dialog from the storybooks. more

Movie Connections:

Version of Franklin et le trésor du lac (2006) more


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Really cute, fun, entertaining, and educational show, 8 May 2006
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Author: Grace Zeh (filmgirlgz@gmail.com) from Chantilly, Virginia, USA

Wow! This is a really cute, fun, entertaining, and educational show. I said that because I watch this on Noggin with my 16-month-old nephew from time to time. It's hard to say which show on Noggin is the best. Still it's really cute, fun, entertaining, and educational. If you ask me, the writing is very good, and the animation is excellent. Before I wrap this up, I'd like to say that the people at Noggin really know how to reach a toddler's developing mind. Now, in conclusion, if you have children, nieces, or nephews, I strongly recommend this really cute, fun, entertaining, and educational show. I guarantee you that they will enjoy it.

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