Pappyland
Series Overview
Pappyland was a live action children's television show originally written by Jon Nappa. More than 65 episodes were written by award-winning children's writer, Benette Whitmore. It was originally broadcast on TLC from September 30, 1996 to December 1999. Then, after cancellation, aired reruns until February 21, 2003. The show starred acclaimed cartoonist-artist Michael Cariglio as Pappy Drewitt, an artist/49er type character who lived in a magical cabin in a bizarre land with many different creatures and people. More than half of the show was shot on bluescreen. During each half-hour segment, Pappy and other characters danced, sang, taught life lessons and other children's television fare but the main focus of the show was watching Pappy draw pictures. Viewers who sent in their artwork, had their drawing shown during the "Hall of Frames" segment near the end and the closing credits.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
Broadcast Syndication
5 Seasons • 26 Episodes
30 min per episode
1993 – Present
Premiered: Mon, May 24, 1993
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 1: “Tree-O Shares The Sunlight”
Oakie, Miss Maple and Birchwood argue over who is getting the most sunlight until they learn about sharing.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Pappyland Intro & Outro (1990's) | Theme Song For Pappyland starring Pappy Drew-It
Type: Opening Credits • Published 2020-12-20
Cast & Creators
Explore Star Directory →Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jon Nappa, Michael Cariglio
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Pappyland.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pappyland
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What is Pappyland about?
Pappyland was a live action children's television show originally written by Jon Nappa. More than 65 episodes were written by award-winning children's writer, Benette Whitmore. It was originally broadcast on TLC from September 30, 1996 to December 1999. Then, after cancellation, aired reruns until February 21, 2003. The show starred acclaimed cartoonist-artist Michael Cariglio as Pappy Drewitt, an artist/49er type character who lived in a magical cabin in a bizarre land with many different creatures and people. More than half of the show was shot on bluescreen. During each half-hour segment, Pappy and other characters danced, sang, taught life lessons and other children's television fare but the main focus of the show was watching Pappy draw pictures. Viewers who sent in their artwork, had their drawing shown during the "Hall of Frames" segment near the end and the closing credits.
How many seasons does Pappyland have?
Pappyland comprises 5 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Pappyland?
Key cast members in Pappyland include Michael Cariglio, Mike Curley, Gabriel Velez, Marilyn Arnone.
Who created or directed Pappyland?
Pappyland was developed and directed by Jon Nappa, Michael Cariglio.