Mack & Moxy
| Mack & Moxy | |
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| Genre | Children's education Animation Puppetry |
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| Country of origin | United States, Canada |
| Original language(s) | English (US) |
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| Executive producer(s) |
Brahm Wenger Kellee McQuinn |
| Running time | 14 minutes |
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| Release | |
| Original network | Georgia Public Broadcasting |
| Original release | February 16, 2016 |
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Mack & Moxy is a children's education show that focuses on causes. Each episode teaches children life-long lessons of charity and compassion, while celebrating the joy of helping others.[1] Created by Brahm Wenger and Alan Green, the show combines 3D animation, live-action puppets, and original songs and music. The show is being distributed by American Public Television[2] and currently airs on PBS stations across America.[3][4][5]
Overview
Each episode includes two 14-minute segments and follows Mack, a lovable, moose-like lummox, and Moxy, a feisty, raccoon/fox-inspired go-getter as they take off on another adventure.[6] Together with a helpful Trooper (child), they set out to rescue another Great Helpee in a far off mystical place called HelpeeLand.
Along the way, Mack & Moxy meet a new Friend-In-Need who introduces Mack & Moxy (and the kids at home) to a new important cause.
A number of non-profits and government organizations have partnered with Mack & Moxy for the show's first season. These include: American Heart Association, American Red Cross, Citizen Schools, Easter Seals,[7] Feeding America, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, National Park Foundation, Orange County Sheriff’s Department, Playworks, President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition, Save the Children[8] and World Wildlife Fund.
Production
Mack & Moxy was created by executive producer Brahm Wenger, who has worked for Walt Disney Pictures for over 17 years, producing and writing the scores and songs for over 40 children’s films – including the complete Air Bud and Air Buddies series. The show is co-produced by Bardel Entertainment,[9] one of the world's leading animation houses that has done animation for Fox, DreamWorks, Warner Bros., Nickelodeon, Disney, and Cartoon Network.
Characters
- Mack - A moose-like gentle giant – the enthusiastic, fun-loving instant best buddy of everyone he meets. He’s always ready to lead – or follow – or dance – depending on the situation.
- Moxy - A power-packed perky pink raccoon who's filled with endless energy and eternal optimism.
- The Trooper - Each episode features a guest Trooper, a child selected with, and for, the non-profit and their cause. The Trooper helps Mack & Moxy on their adventure to rescue the Great Helpee, while sharing knowledge about the cause.
- Friend-In-Need - In each episode, Mack & Moxy meet a Friend-in-Need on one of their many adventures to save another Great Helpee. The Friend-in-Need introduces Mack & Moxy (and the audience at home) to a new and important cause.
- The Admirable - The leader of the Great Helpee Heroes who sends Mack & Moxy on their mission to save another Great Helpee. Sometimes played by a guest celebrity.
- Clixx - A classic, scatter-brained brainiac robot. Clixx's job is to provide technical help and guidance via Instant Moosaging to Mack & Moxy on their adventure to save the Great Helpee.
- The Great Helpee - Magical creatures whose powers bring happiness and helpfulness to the world. In each episode, a new Great Helpee is about to hatch in HelpeeLand and the show's Heroes are on a mission to find it first.
- Shelfish Sheldon - A little lobster with big problems. He’s a selfish, claw-rubbing schemer who is obsessed with keeping all the The Great Helpees for himself. He is portrayed by Hank Azaria.
Episodes
- Early Childhood Education
- Hunger Awareness
- Autism[10][11]
- Emergency Preparedness
- Eating Healthy
- Let's Move Initiative
- Save the Tiger
- National Parks
- STEM Education
- Importance of Play
- Heroes Amongst Us
Awards
- 2016: Won the Parents' Choice Award for Spring 2016 Television[12]
- 2016: Won the Mom's Choice Award[13]
References
- ↑ "Mack & Moxy". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2016-02-09.
- ↑ https://www.aptonline.org/catalog.nsf/vLinkTitle/MACK+MOXY
- ↑ "‘Mack & Moxy’ Specials Headed to PBS". Animation World Network. Retrieved 2016-02-02.
- ↑ Callan, Patrick. "PBS to air humanitarian-inspired kids series". Retrieved 2016-02-09.
- ↑ chicago, pbs schedule, pbs tv schedule, pbs chicago schedule, wycc schedule, channel 20 schedule, programming pbs, channel 20. "WYCC PBS Chicago - Schedule". WYCC PBS Chicago - Schedule. Retrieved 2016-03-16.
- ↑ "PBS Welcomes Mack & Moxy • ToonBarn". ToonBarn. Retrieved 2016-02-09.
- ↑ "Easter Seals Partners with PBS for New TV Series - Easter Seals Southwest Florida". Easter Seals Southwest Florida. Retrieved 2016-02-03.
- ↑ Flores, Terry. "Kids’ Show ‘Mack & Moxy’ Aims to Raise the ‘Next Generation of Humanitarians’". Variety. Retrieved 2016-04-04.
- ↑ http://bardel.ca/bardel-animates-humanitarian-kid-show-mack-moxy/
- ↑ Holleman, Joe. "Clayton youth with autism appearing in new PBS show". stltoday.com. Retrieved 2016-03-14.
- ↑ "New Show on APT Will Feature Boy With Autism". The Mighty. Retrieved 2016-04-04.
- ↑ "Mack & Moxy". Parents' Choice Foundation. Retrieved 2016-02-03.
- ↑ "Mack & Moxy". store.momschoiceawards.com. Retrieved 2016-05-03.