Between the Lions
Series Overview
Between the Lions is a PBS Kids puppet television series designed to promote reading. The show is a co-production between WGBH in Boston and Sirius Thinking, Ltd., in New York City, in association with Mississippi Public Broadcasting, in Mississippi. The show has won seven Daytime Emmy awards between 2001 and 2007. The target audience is children 4 to 7 years old. It has the same puppet style as Sesame Street and several season 2 episodes, notably in Dance in Smarty Pants, had a few characters from Sesame Street guest appearing. Between The Lions started its 10th and final season on September 20, 2010. The Show Ended in November, 22 2010 Along with Reading Rainbow
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10 Seasons • 140 Episodes
30 min per episode
2000 – 2010
Premiered: Mon, Apr 3, 2000
Kathryn Mullen
Michael K. Frith
Lou BergerLatest Aired Episode
Season 10, Episode 10: “Red Parka Mary & Not Afraid of Dogs”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kathryn Mullen, Christopher Cerf, Michael K. Frith, Lou Berger, Norman Stiles
Carin Greenberg Baker, Jennifer Hamburg, Beth Kirsch, Ken Scarborough, Keri Horn, Ray Messecar, Judith Stoia, Brian Muehl, Candy Kugel, Christopher Cerf, Luis Santeiro, Sharon Lerner, Gentry Menzel
Chris Cardillo, Norman Stiles, Brigid Sullivan, Beth Kirsch, Rick Klein
Department Leadership Roster
Carin Greenberg Baker
Writer
Chris Cardillo
Producer
Jennifer Hamburg
Writer
Beth Kirsch
Writer
Ken Scarborough
Writer
Keri Horn
Writer
Ray Messecar
Writer
Beth Kirsch
Producer
Rick Klein
Producer
Carol Klein
Producer
Scott Colwell
Producer
Judith Stoia
Writer
Brian Muehl
Writer
Candy Kugel
Writer
Bill Berner
Producer
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What is Between the Lions about?
Between the Lions is a PBS Kids puppet television series designed to promote reading. The show is a co-production between WGBH in Boston and Sirius Thinking, Ltd., in New York City, in association with Mississippi Public Broadcasting, in Mississippi. The show has won seven Daytime Emmy awards between 2001 and 2007. The target audience is children 4 to 7 years old. It has the same puppet style as Sesame Street and several season 2 episodes, notably in Dance in Smarty Pants, had a few characters from Sesame Street guest appearing. Between The Lions started its 10th and final season on September 20, 2010. The Show Ended in November, 22 2010 Along with Reading Rainbow
How many seasons does Between the Lions have?
Between the Lions comprises 10 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Between the Lions?
Key cast members in Between the Lions include Peter Linz, Jennifer Barnhart, Anthony Asbury, Kathryn Mullen, Heather Asch.
Who created or directed Between the Lions?
Between the Lions was developed and directed by Kathryn Mullen, Christopher Cerf, Michael K. Frith, Lou Berger, Norman Stiles.