"The Proud Family" (2001) TV series 2001-2005

Creator:

Bruce W. Smith

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | unknown

Release Date:

15 September 2001 (USA)

Genre:

Animation | Family | Comedy | Fantasy

Tagline:

There's no place like home, girl!

Plot:

14 year-old Penny Proud has one wacky family: over-protective father, Oscar, loving mother, Trudy, little brother Cece and sister Bebe...

Plot Keywords:

Grandmother | Henpecked Husband | Educational Film | Multicultural | Poodle

Awards:

4 wins & 18 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Wed. Dec. 16	3:00 AM	DISN	Puff's Magic Adventure	#1.17
Thur. Dec. 17	3:00 AM	DISN	Spelling Bee	#1.6

Cast

Kyla Pratt	...	Penny Proud (52 episodes, 2001-2005)
Tommy Davidson	...	Oscar Proud (52 episodes, 2001-2005)
Tara Strong	...	Bebe Proud / ... (52 episodes, 2001-2005)
Paula Jai Parker	...	Trudy Proud (50 episodes, 2001-2005)
JoMarie Payton	...	Suga Mama (50 episodes, 2001-2005)
Karen Malina White	...	Dijonay Jones (49 episodes, 2001-2005)
Soleil Moon Frye	...	Zoey (46 episodes, 2001-2005)
Alisa Reyes	...	LaCienega Boulevardez / ... (46 episodes, 2001-2005)
Orlando Brown	...	Sticky Webb (37 episodes, 2001-2005)
Raquel Lee	...	Nubia Gross / ... (24 episodes, 2001-2005)
Carlos Mencia	...	Felix (23 episodes, 2001-2005)
Alvaro Guttierez	...	Papi (23 episodes, 2001-2005)
Anthony Caraballo	...	Various Teenage Voices (21 episodes, 2001-2005)
Michele L. Jennings	...	Various Character Voices / ... (21 episodes, 2001-2003)

Runtime:

Argentina:30 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

USA:TV-Y | Argentina:Atp

Company:

Hyperion Pictures

Trivia:

The characters LaCienega Boulevardez and Sunset Boulevardez are named after streets in Los Angeles of the same name (La Cienega Blvd and Sunset Blvd).

Quotes:

Oscar Proud: I thought y'all were already "gonie".
Sticky: Okay. I was feelin' her for a minute, but your girl is straight-up looney.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins (2008)

Teach your children stereotypes and call it multiculturalism

Such a shame so many talented people see fit to contribute to racial stereotypes. Brainy Asians, spoiled Hispanics, and Ghetto-talking, rap-loving African Americans and white kids who wanna-be.

Penny Proud would say "check it out, yo!" And if you allow your kids to watch this show in no time they will be imitating the urban jive as well.

Is there anything wrong with this? Yes, when it masks as multiculturalism. Unfortunately, Disney is only interested in stereotypes.

Wouldn't it be nice to see an African American family who are NOT Ghettoized? Anyone remember The Cosby Show? Apparently Disney does not.