Freaky Stories
Series Overview
Freaky Stories is a Canadian television series, which was originally broadcast by YTV in English and Canal Famille in French. It is an animated show about urban legends hosted by two animatronic puppets, Larry de Bug, a cockroach, and his gooey sidekick, Maurice the maggot in Ted's Diner - a 1940's era diner setting staffed by Rosie the waitress. The series, described as "a Twilight Zone for kids", centers on the kind of myths and legends that are told as scary campfire or bedtime stories. Every episode always starts with and finishes with the phrase: "This is a true story, and it happened to a friend of a friend of mine." and by the words of Larry, "Just because they never happened, doesn't mean they ain't true." Animation styles and musical scoring varied within each half-hour episode, incorporating 20 different looks in the first season alone. The short stories and changing styles were specifically designed to keep viewers' attention span.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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3 Seasons • 35 Episodes
30 min per episode
1997 – 1999
Premiered: Fri, Oct 24, 1997
Latest Aired Episode
Season 3, Episode 9: “The Mouse Trap / Monkey Shines / Just a Little Push / The Lodger”
1. 'The Mouse Trap'- A Christmas tale for the young (and strong) of heart… 2. 'Monkey Shines'- A game of "cat-and-mouse". But which is whom? 3. 'Just a Little Push'- A tale of fear, revenge and a really good soundtrack. 4. 'The Lodger'- Police Detective Hunter hounds the lodger.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Schnier
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What is Freaky Stories about?
Freaky Stories is a Canadian television series, which was originally broadcast by YTV in English and Canal Famille in French. It is an animated show about urban legends hosted by two animatronic puppets, Larry de Bug, a cockroach, and his gooey sidekick, Maurice the maggot in Ted's Diner - a 1940's era diner setting staffed by Rosie the waitress. The series, described as "a Twilight Zone for kids", centers on the kind of myths and legends that are told as scary campfire or bedtime stories. Every episode always starts with and finishes with the phrase: "This is a true story, and it happened to a friend of a friend of mine." and by the words of Larry, "Just because they never happened, doesn't mean they ain't true." Animation styles and musical scoring varied within each half-hour episode, incorporating 20 different looks in the first season alone. The short stories and changing styles were specifically designed to keep viewers' attention span.
How many seasons does Freaky Stories have?
Freaky Stories comprises 3 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Freaky Stories?
Key cast members in Freaky Stories include Dan Redican, James Rankin.
Who created or directed Freaky Stories?
Freaky Stories was developed and directed by Steve Schnier.