Eckhart (TV series)

Eckhart
Created by	David Weale
Developed by	Cheryl Wagner
Written by	Edward Kay John Davie
Directed by	John Laurence Collins
Country of origin	Canada Hong Kong
Original language(s)	English French
No. of seasons	3
No. of episodes	39 (list of episodes)
Production
Producer(s)	Kevin Gillis Nancy Chapelle Steve Ching Gretha Rose Lawrie Rotenberg
Running time	22 minutes
Production company(s)	Phoenix Animation Studios Animation Services Catalyst Entertainment Productions Cellar Door Productions Crumbfest Productions
Distributor	Gullane Entertainment (UK distribution)
Release
Original network	Teletoon
Original release	2000 – 2001

Eckhart is a Canadian animated series presented on Teletoon Canada in 2000 and 2001.^[1] It was created by David Weale and incorporates some of the sounds and culture of Weale's home province of Prince Edward Island in Canada. Eckhart, the title character, was a mouse who was a character in a children's book by David Weale titled The True Meaning of Crumbfest which was also a Christmas special program on television.^[2] Approximately 39 episodes of the program were produced.^[3] It also was packaged for sale as a retail DVD product (26 episodes + the Christmas Special).^[4] The program was broadcast in 25 countries around the world.^[5]

Episodes

Season 1

Eckhart season 1 episodes

Series #	Season #	Title	Original airdate
1	1	"The Key"	2000
Madame Thel tells Eckhart something about his father. Mouse Boss uses a key to make some fortunetelling of his own. As Eckhart searches for his future, he assists Jasper in return for Thel's stolen crystal ball. When Eckhart returns he reveals both Master's deceit and the true key to the future.
2	2	"Small Things Make A Difference"	2000
The hot summer has dried up the mice's water supply. Eckhart, Bridgit and Mavis follow the dry brook to find out what happened to the water. A frog named Elenor tells them it was beavers that built a dam. Remembering what Tomis told him, Eckhart dismantles the dam.
3	3	"Mouse Mask"	2000
The festival of Mouse Mask is tonight. Mouse Boss is going to scare the mice into handing their crops over to him. After learning about courage, Eckhart discovers the dark plot. Together Eckhart and Madame Thel thwart Mouse Boss' scheme and scare him off.
4	4	"How Sweet It Is"	2000
5	5	"Came A Stranger"	2000
6	6	"Hidden Treasure"	2000
7	7	"Nose Of The Beholder"	2000
8	8	"A Leap Of Faith"	2000
Eckhart recovers a wishing star from the river. Eckhart convinces Bridgid the wish making works and shares it with his family and friends. The Boss Mouse gets hold of the wishing star. Once inside the house Eckhart starts using faith in himself to evade the cat. The wishing star is revealed to be a diamond.
9	9	"Eckhart The Brave"	2000
10	10	"The Big Race"	2000
11	11	"Saving Bose Mouse"	2000
12	12	"Hot Air"	2000
13	13	"A Dragon Tail"	2000

Season 2

Eckhart season 2 episodes

Series #	Season #	Title	Original airdate
14	1	"Buy Now, Pay Later"	2001
15	2	"Chip Off The Old Block"	2001
16	3	"Boxcar Buddies"	2001
Eckhart is captivated by the train that passes a mouse town. He sets off accompanied by Bridgid and Sir Roswald. To the two mice's disappointment there isn't a mouse town and they get stranded on a long distance train, but Winnie comes to their rescue.
17	4	"Mouse May Fair"	2001
18	5	"Moly The Mist"	2001
19	6	"Little Mouse Big City"	2001
20	7	"A Special Gift"	2001
21	8	"Foxy Tail"	2001
22	9	"Freedom For All"	2001
23	10	"The Regatta"	2001
24	11	"Happy Juice"	2001
25	12	"Blessings In Burdens"	2001
26	13	"Flight School"	2001

Season 3

Eckhart season 3 episodes

Series #	Season #	Title	Original airdate
27	1	"Step Dance"	2002
28	2	"Winnie Gets Sold"	2002
29	3	"Seed Pool"	2002
30	4	"Jasper's Change of Heart"	2002
31	5	"Burning Barn"	2002
32	6	"Mighty Mom"	2002
33	7	"Ice Floe"	2002
34	8	"Ghost Story"	2002
35	9	"Iron Eckhart"	2002
36	10	"Auntie Arrives"	2002
37	11	"Lost and Found"	2002
38	12	"Cirque de Souris"	2002
39	13	"Whale Tale"	2002

References

1. Big Cartoon Database
2. listing at TV.com
3. Episode listing Big Cartoon Database
4. Amazon listing - DVD version
5. Press Release Cellar Door Productions

External links

• biographical page about David Weale -author and creator of Eckhart character.
• Acorn Press - biographical page about author David Weale
• short video clip of Eckhart animated program - at Cellar Door Productions
• Eckhart at the Internet Movie Database