Tricky People
“Safety rules from Yello Dyno”
Synopsis
The PSA is based on Jan Wagner's book "Raising Safe Kids in an Unsafe World" and features an introduction by Wagner and the PSA's mascot character Yello Dyno. The story of the PSA centers on a girl named Lyric who falls prey to professional "tricky person" Reginald Charming. The PSA prides itself on its "startling and accurate" portrayal of tricky people and was created to educate its viewers on recognizing the traits of a tricky person.
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Yello Dyno's Tricky People
Type: Clip • Published 2021-07-13
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Jeannette Seh
Carmen
Greg Romero Wilson
Yello Dyno (voice) / Wendell
Tyler Mason
Reginald Charming
Jessica Lee
Lyric
Linda Marie Ford
Mrs. Hopefield
Phyllis Cicero
Edna Brown
Lucien Douglas
David
Molly Schantz
Melody
Chad Hamilton
Jazz
Jam Woods
Wires
Gerald Narvaez
Yello Dyno (suit)
Melanie Pugh
Yello Dyno (suit)
Halli Elliff
Eleanor Farthing
Michael Ray Davis
Policeman #1
Shaun Harrison
Policeman #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 17, 1998
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Holmes
- Screenplay & Story
- David Ham, Pete Stephens, Jan Wagner, Fred Holmes
- Original Score
- Mitch Lijewski
- Original Title
- Tricky People
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 39m
- Production Studios
- NEST Family Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Holmes
David Ham, Pete Stephens, Jan Wagner, Fred Holmes
Mitch Lijewski
James W. Wrenn
Tim Werner, Fred Holmes
Cathy King, K. Douglas Martin, Barbara S. Beasley
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Holmes
Director
Cathy King
Producer
Pete Stephens
Writer
Tim Werner
Editor
Fred Holmes
Writer
Fred Holmes
Editor
James W. Wrenn
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tricky People
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What is Tricky People about?
The PSA is based on Jan Wagner's book "Raising Safe Kids in an Unsafe World" and features an introduction by Wagner and the PSA's mascot character Yello Dyno. The story of the PSA centers on a girl named Lyric who falls prey to professional "tricky person" Reginald Charming. The PSA prides itself on its "startling and accurate" portrayal of tricky people and was created to educate its viewers on recognizing the traits of a tricky person.
Who directed Tricky People?
Tricky People was directed by Fred Holmes.
Who stars in Tricky People?
The principal cast of Tricky People includes Jeannette Seh, Greg Romero Wilson, Tyler Mason, Jessica Lee, Linda Marie Ford.
When was Tricky People released and how long is it?
Tricky People was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Tricky People?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tricky People was composed by Mitch Lijewski.
Is Tricky People based on a book or true story?
Tricky People is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Jan Wagner".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tricky People?
Tricky People holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).