Zoobilee Zoo

Infobox Television
show_name = Zoobilee Zoo


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format = Childrens
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runtime = 30 minutes
creator =
developer = Hallmark
executive_producer = Steve Binder
Jean Chalopin
Andy Heyward
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country = USA
network = first-run syndication
first_aired = September 22, 1986
last_aired = March 27, 1987
num_episodes = 65
website =
imdb_id = 0090553
tv_com_id = 23832

"Zoobilee Zoo" was a children's television program featuring costumed performers dressed as animal characters. It originally aired from 1986–1987, then in syndication until 2001 on several television channels including commercial network television stations, public television stations, The Learning Channel, and the Hallmark Channel. Only 65 episodes of the show were made. While it was shown for 15 years in syndication, it is not currently airing on any television station to this day. The original 65 episodes are currently owned by Hallmark.

Generally the plot of each episode consists of the main characters, called Zoobles, encountering difficulties common to young children and learning a moral lesson about dealing with such problems. Each character has a certain gimmick in his behavior or interests that gives him a unique view on each problem faced (i.e. Bravo Fox is a showman, Talkatoo Cockatoo never stops talking, Van Go Lion enjoys art, etc.)

The show is still available on a wide array of videocassettes, the most recent series released in 1997. A revival, which spawned new direct-to-video episodes and soundtracks was released in 2000, and a stage show, "Zoobilee Zoo Live!" toured briefly. A book is currently in the works, with input from all cast members and some of the crew, with a projected release in 2007. As of 2008, it has not come out.

Cast and characters

* Sandey Grinn / Michael Sheehan (1 episode) as Bill Der Beaver
* Forrest Gardner as Van Go Lion
* Karen Hartman as Talkatoo Cockatoo
* Michael B. Moynahan as Lookout Bear
* Gary Schwartz as Bravo Fox
* Louise Vallance as Whazzat Kangaroo
* Ben Vereen as Mayor Ben

Minor Characters:
* Roger Behr as Limerick Leprechaun
* Roger Peltz as Rhymin' Simon
* Crosby the Dog as Crosby

Funding

*Corporation for Public Broadcasting (1996 - 1999)
*Chef Boyardee (1997 - 2000)
*Viewers Like You (1995 PRESENT)
*Johnson & Johnson(1997-1999)

External links

* [http://www.zoobileezoo.com/zooframe.htm Zoobilee Zoo Official Website]
* [http://www.jumptheshark.com/forum/zoobilee-zoo/2258 Comments about Zoobilee Zoo at jumptheshark.com]