Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse
Series Overview
Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse is a Canadian animated television show produced by Nelvana. It tells the stories of a young horse named Marvin who is part of a carnival. Among the Executive Producers are Michael Paraskevas and Betty Paraskevas, creators of Maggie and the Ferocious Beast who also created the book that the show is based on. The show first aired on the Treehouse block before moving to just before Tiny Pop. The series also aired on PBS Kids as part of the PBS Kids Bookworm Bunch from 2000 to 2002. It can now be seen in the US on Qubo. It also aired on Teletoon for a brief time. Some episodes include original songs to help illustrate the theme or accompany montages that carry the story forward.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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2 Seasons • 26 Episodes
30 min per episode
2000 – 2002
Premiered: Sat, Sep 30, 2000
Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 13: “Little Big Man; Fast Talkin' Jack's Real Class Act”
LITTLE BIG MAN Jack runs a contest a local grade school where a lucky student will get to be Eddy's helper for a day. Things change when the winner turns out to be a kid-sized 80 year old crossing guard named Abner. Everyone treats Abner with kid gloves, much to his chagrin. Only Eddy treats him with the respect he deserves. FAST TALKIN' JACK'S REAL CLASAS ACT The carnival is putting on a show much like any other show... until those pesky penguins pilfer Elizabeth's juggling pineapples. This causes a chain reaction of mishaps, and the friends have to work together as a team to keep things running smoothly. The show must go on!
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Paraskevas, Betty Paraskevas
Michael Hirsh, Betty Paraskevas, Michael Paraskevas, Clive Smith, Patrick Loubert
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-Y7: Directed to Older Children — Designed for children age 7 and above.
International Certification Matrix
Directed to Older Children — Designed for children age 7 and above.
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What is Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse about?
Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse is a Canadian animated television show produced by Nelvana. It tells the stories of a young horse named Marvin who is part of a carnival. Among the Executive Producers are Michael Paraskevas and Betty Paraskevas, creators of Maggie and the Ferocious Beast who also created the book that the show is based on. The show first aired on the Treehouse block before moving to just before Tiny Pop. The series also aired on PBS Kids as part of the PBS Kids Bookworm Bunch from 2000 to 2002. It can now be seen in the US on Qubo. It also aired on Teletoon for a brief time. Some episodes include original songs to help illustrate the theme or accompany montages that carry the story forward.
How many seasons does Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse have?
Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse?
Key cast members in Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse include Ron Pardo, Marlowe Gardiner-Heslin, Fiona Reid, Sheila McCarthy, Dwayne Hill.
Who created or directed Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse?
Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse was developed and directed by Michael Paraskevas, Betty Paraskevas.