Between the Lions is an American animated/live-action/puppet educational children's 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, the distributor from seasons 1–10. The show won nine Daytime Emmy awards between 2001 and 2007. Although it is created by alumni of the fellow PBS children’s show Sesame Street, Between the Lions was not created by Sesame Workshop, nor was it produced with their involvement in any way. The show premiered on PBS Kids on April 3, 2000, taking over the schedule slot held by The Puzzle Place upon its debut, and ended its original run on November 22, 2010. This TV show was a companion piece to Sesame Street aimed at slightly older children.
| Between the Lions | |
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| Genre | Animated, educational children's TV |
| Created by | |
| Starring |
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| Theme music composer | Sarah Durkee Paul Jacobs |
| Opening theme | "Between the Lions" (sung by Cindy Mizelle) |
| Ending theme | "Between the Lions" |
| Composer | Chris Cerf |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 10 |
| No. of episodes | 130 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Production locations | New York City, New York Jackson, Mississippi |
| Running time | 26 minutes |
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| Original release | |
| Network | PBS Kids |
| Release | April 3, 2000 – November 22, 2010 |
Premise
editThe series focuses on a family of clumsy anthropomorphic lions operating and living in a large, busy library called "The Barnaby B. Busterfield III Memorial Public Library", starring alongside characters such as Click, an electronic, anthropomorphic computer mouse; the Information Hen, who answers library calls; and Heath, a dinosaur who serves as the library's thesaurus. The program's format is intended to promote literacy and reading; in each episode, the lions introduce a picture book to the audience and read it. Some episodes have featured adaptions of well-known folktales or ancient myths or fables, while others have featured popular storybooks such as Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type, or shown the lions learning or benefiting from the lessons presented by the story.
The series often features an array of educational segments formatted each in its own distinctive style, particularly parodies of well-known media redesigned educationally for younger audiences or simple animations, some sketches more repetitive than others. A distinctive feature of the series is that it is virtually never set outside of the library, as it usually chronicles the lions' experiences within it. A subplot features a pair of pigeons named Walter and Clay comically infuriating a living bust of the library's deceased founder, Barnaby B. Busterfield III, located in an upper section of the library, that is normally intended for comic relief.
After the fourth season, the series underwent a noticeable format change. Notably, the show consisted of two ten-minute shorts, each a condensation of an earlier episode, tied together and united around a theme. The series also began to focus on consonants instead of vowels. Old segments such as "Magic Time" "Sam Spud" and "The Monkey Pop-Up Theater" were replaced with new ones such as "Joy Learno" and "The Flying Trampolini Brothers". Later episodes shifted away from the earlier focus on reading, and stories were just told to tie into the theme of the episode. Major characters such as Busterfield, Heath, Walter, Clay, and Martha Reader vanished from the show as well, despite still appearing in the intro.
Format
editBetween the Lions focuses on teaching reading and a love of books to young children in a fun, informative way.
Among the educational techniques used by Between the Lions are the following:
- Featured Letters and Sounds – Every episode has a feature letter or sound, such as 'h' or 'the long ee sound'. Throughout the show, the featured letter or sound is heard and seen in a variety of words. In seasons 7 and 8, an ad shows what's coming up next followed by a hand grabbing a letter from the word, usually from the first book.
- Text on Screen – Frequently, keywords or entire sentences of dialog are shown on screen as the characters talk, with the featured letter or combination highlighted. The gray glove then grabs or puts it back in its place after its segment.
- Stories – Every episode contains one or more short stories in the form of books read by the Lion family. These stories tie in thematically with the rest of the episode and also serve as another way to present words with the featured sound in context. Sometimes the stories are real books (like "Sylvester and the Magic Pebble" by William Steig, "Joseph Had a Little Overcoat" by Simms Taback, and "The Carrot Seed" by Ruth Krauss) or well-known tales (like "Rumplestiltskin", "The Little Red Hen", and "The Gingerbread Man"); other times they are books that are made-up to fit the episode (like How Pecos Bill Cleans Up the West and Lionel's favorite book, Nothing but Lug Nuts).
- Songs – Silly but informative songs sum up the rules of English spelling and pronunciation in easy-to-remember ways, with lyrics like "When two vowels go walking, the first one does the talking" or "Even the blues would be blue without an s" and many others. Often the text of the song is shown on screen. The songs for the show are by Thomas Z. Shepard, Christopher Cerf, Sarah Durkee and Paul Jacobs.[1]
- Animations and skits – A variety of animations and skits show how words are formed and how one word can be changed into another by adding or removing letters.
- Definitions – Whenever a long or unusual word is used in a dialog or story, a quick definition is given. Usually, it is subtly worked into the conversation, such as when one of the parents responds to a question from the children. Other times it may be provided in a humorous way, such as when Heath Thesaurus pokes his head in to define a word. Occasionally, words may be defined by showing pictures or other artistic methods.
- Repeated Vocabulary – Various vocabulary words are introduced in each episode, ranging from simple, everyday concepts like "jump" and "read" to more complex words like "sequel", "dictionary", or "drought". After a word has been introduced, it is usually used a number of times throughout the episode.
In addition to teaching basic reading, pronunciation, and grammar skills, Between the Lions also strives to promote a general love of reading in its viewers. It explores the many subjects that books can cover and shows how different people may enjoy reading different things. It also demonstrates the value of reference books and the importance of reading in other everyday activities like using a computer, cooking with a recipe, or finding your way with street signs.
Some Between the Lions episodes also deal with larger episodes related to literary matters: How to handle the scary parts of a story, for example, or the fact that it's okay to be a little sad or scared if something bad happens to a character that you like in a book. It also shows how children can use books as jumping points for their own imagination.
Above all, every character on the show expresses a contagious enthusiasm for reading, with the underlying message being "Reading is cool".
The show's curriculum director, Linda Rath, not only had been a working elementary-schoolteacher for many years specializing in reading but also has a PhD from the Harvard Graduate School of Education (where she obtained a master's before becoming a schoolteacher), working with reading specialist professor Jeanne Chall. The program's educational effectiveness have been researched in several studies.[2][3]
Episodes
edit| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First aired | Last aired | |||
| 1 | 30 | April 3, 2000 | May 12, 2000 | |
| 2 | 25 | April 2, 2001 | May 4, 2001 | |
| 3 | 10 | September 16, 2002 | November 18, 2002 | |
| 4 | 5 | September 15, 2003 | September 19, 2003 | |
| 5 | 10 | April 18, 2005 | June 21, 2005 | |
| 6 | 10 | April 17, 2006 | June 19, 2006 | |
| 7 | 10 | September 17, 2007 | November 19, 2007 | |
| 8 | 10 | September 15, 2008 | November 17, 2008 | |
| 9 | 10 | September 21, 2009 | November 23, 2009 | |
| 10 | 10 | September 20, 2010 | November 22, 2010 | |
Cast
editMain
edit- Bertice Berry – Herself
- Alison Fraser – Babs Caplan
- Denyce Graves – Herself
- Fred Newman – Letter sounds, various live-action and sound segments (Himself)
- Ruth Westheimer – Dr. Ruth Wordheimer
Puppeteers
edit- Pam Arciero – Leona Lion (2002–2010), Dixie Chimps, Zoe
- Anthony Asbury – Lionel Lion (2000–2008)
- Heather Asch – Clay Pigeon, Click the Mouse, Marmy Smartypants
- Jennifer Barnhart – Cleo Lion, Dixie Chimps, Monkey Singer, Leonard "Lenny" T. Lizzard
- Lisa Buckley – Chelsea, Dixie Chimps
- Tyler Bunch – Walter Pigeon (2000), Heath the Thesaurus (2000), Dr. Nitwhite, Johnny, Vowel Boot Camp Letters
- Cheryl Blaylock – Martha Reader (puppetry), Girl Monkey
- David Matthew Feldman – Monkeys, Ducks
- Ed Gale – Orlando
- Keri Horn – Kayree, The Cajun Hound Dog
- James Kroupa – Walter Pigeon (2001–2003)
- Tim Lagasse – Arty Smartypants, Watson, Barnaby B. Busterfield III, Johnny Consonanti, Gus Rabbit, Theo Lion (Understudy during Seasons 3 and 4), Larry the Lost Rock (speaking voice), Icarus, Daedalus, Steve the Bowling Ball, Sergeant Mark, Vowel Boot Camp Letters, Various Characters
- Peter Linz – Theo Lion, Heath the Thesaurus (2001–2002), Announcer Bunny, John Lennon Beetle
- Rick Lyon – Ted the Scientist Monkey
- Noel MacNeal – Lionel Lion (2009–2010), Paul McCartney Beetle, Squeaky Wheel
- Kathryn Mullen – Leona Lion (2000–2001), Vowelles (puppetry), Information Hen
- Jim Napolitano
- James Godwin - The Buggy Man, Dionysus
- Kenneth Neptune – Harry
- Carmen Osbahr – Sierra Lion, Vowelles (puppetry)
- Martin P. Robinson – Grandpa Lion
- Matt Vogel – Various Characters, Riffington from Reading Is Fundamental (Designated Reader promo only)
Voice cast
edit- Jennifer Barnhart – Most female cartoon roles, Grey Hand
- Tyler Bunch – Cliff Hanger Narrator (Seasons 6-10), Various Announcers, Pheasant, and the Vacuum Cleaner Vendor
- Scott Dodson – Silver Knight, Ringmaster
- Michael K. Frith – Red Knight, Cliff Hanger Narrator (Seasons 1-5), Sam Spud, Various Narrators
- Peter Linz – Gawain, Polly the Parrot, Boy in Opposite Bunny segments
- Fred Newman – Golf Announcer, Chicken Jane, Various Narrators, The Lucky Duck, The Boy Who Cried Wolf
- Richard O'Connor – Gold Knight
- Chris Phillips – Cliff Hanger (partially Tim Lagasse), Emoticon the Cat
- Brian Schemmel – Blue Knight
- Miles Purinton – Jeremy
- Jack Berner – Scot
- Kate Berner – Dot, Monica Maxwell
- Christiana Anbri - Wendy/The Punctuator
- Christopher Cerf - Larry the Lost Rock (singing voice)
- Emilio Delgado – The Ram
- Sonia Manzano – Doña Viv/Koyel
Guest stars
editThere are many special guest appearances in the show featuring well-known celebrities.[1] Al Roker, India Arie,[4][5] Jasmine Guy, Ossie Davis (along with his wife Ruby Dee), Bruno Kirby, Denyce Graves, Roma Downey, Vanessa Williams, and Jane Seymour as well as a few athletes have also made appearances to read words to the viewers, including basketball player Stephon Marbury. Joe Lynn Turner sang a few songs on the show. LeVar Burton also appeared alongside the cast in several PBS Kids promotional spots. In addition, characters from other PBS Kids shows have appeared in Between the Lions. Three cast members of Zoom (Rachel Redd, Kenny Yates, and Kaleigh Cronin) have appeared, teaching viewers how to read the word "Zoom." Several Sesame Street Muppets made cameos in Season Two and in the “Dance in Smarty Pants” music video.
Awards
editDaytime Emmy Awards
editThe series has been nominated for 45 Daytime Emmy Awards and won 10.[6]
| Year | Category | Nominee(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Outstanding Music Direction and Composition | Paul Jacobs, Christopher Cerf, Sarah Durkee and Thomas Z. Shepard | Nominated |
| Outstanding Sound Editing - Special Class | Robert Schott, Andy Erice, Christopher Fina and Brian Beatrice | Nominated | |
| Outstanding Children’s Series | Judith Stoia, Michael K. Frith, Norman Stiles, Christopher Cerf, Sonia Rosario, Elizabeth Benjes | Nominated | |
| Outstanding Writing in a Children’s Series | Norman Stiles, Louise Gikow, Christopher Cerf, Diana DeCubellis, Sarah Durkee, Joe Fallon, Michael K. Frith, Peter K. Hirsch, Sean Kelly, Sharon Lerner, Kathryn Mullen, Fred Newman, Belinda Ward, Kathy Waugh, Ellis Weiner, Tom Whedon, Richard Chevat | Nominated | |
| Outstanding Achievement in Single Camera Editing | Vincent J. Straggas, Laura Cheshire, Jordan Montminy | Won | |
| Outstanding Achievement in Main Title Design | Randall Balsmeyer, Amit Sethi, Daniel Leung, Matt McDonald | Won | |
| Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design | Jim Fenhagen, Erik Ulfers, Laura Brock, Martin Fahrer, David Harwell | Won | |
| 2002 | Outstanding Sound Editing - Special Class | Robert Schott, Brian Beatrice, Christopher Fina | Nominated |
| Outstanding Single Camera Editing | Vincent J. Straggas, Laura Cheshire, Terry Cafaro | Nominated | |
| Outstanding Children’s Series | Judith Stoia, Michael K. Frith, Christopher Cerf, Norman Stiles, Carol Klein, Michele McDonough | Nominated | |
| Outstanding Achievement in Lighting Direction | Bill Berner, Mitchell Bogard | Won | |
| Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design/Styling | John Orberg, James J. Kroupa, Matt Stoddart, Janet Kuhl | Nominated | |
| Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design | Laura Brock, Sonia Alio, Jessica A. Milstein, Jim Fenhagen, Erik Ulfers, David Harewell | Nominated | |
| 2003 | Outstanding Single Camera Editing | Vincent J. Straggas, Tim Lagasse, Therese Cafaro, Kristi Kilkenny | Nominated |
| Outstanding Writing in a Children's Series | Norman Stiles, Louise Gikow, Joe Fallon, Ken Scarborough, Fred Newman, Carin Greenberg, Sarah Durkee, Gentry Menzel, Sharon Lerner, Christopher Cerf | Nominated | |
| Outstanding Children’s Series | Judith Stoia, Christopher Cerf, Norman Stiles, Carol Klein, Michele McDonough | Nominated | |
| Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition | Paul Jacobs, Sarah Durkee, Christopher Cerf, Thomas Z. Shepard, Chris Cardillo | Nominated | |
| Outstanding Directing in a Children's Series | Lisa Simon, Emily Squires, Richard A. Fernandes, Bill Berner | Nominated | |
| Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design/Styling | John Orberg, James J. Kroupa, Janet Kuhl, Matt Stoddart | Nominated | |
| Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design | Laura Brock, Jim Fenhagen, Michael K. Frith, Evelyn Sakash, Jessica A. Milstein | Won | |
| 2004 | Outstanding Music Direction and Composition | Paul Jacobs, Christopher Cerf, Sarah Durkee, Thomas Z. Shephard, Fred Newman, Sharon Lerner, Chris Cardillo | Nominated |
| Outstanding Achievement in Single Camera Editing | Jordan Montminy, Kristi Kilkenny, Vincent J. Straggas, Therese Cafaro, Tim Lagasse | Nominated | |
| Outstanding Writing in a Children's Series | Norman Stiles, Christopher Cerf, Sarah Durkee, Joe Fallon, Louise Gikow, Carin Greenberg, Sean Kelly, Sharon Lerner, Brian Meehl, Gentry Menzel, Fred Newman, Ken Scarborough | Won | |
| Outstanding Children's Series | Judith Stoia, Norman Stiles, Christopher Cerf, Brigid Sullivan, Carol Klein, Michele McDonough, Beth Kirsch | Nominated | |
| Outstanding Directing in a Children's Series | Lisa Simon, Emily Squires, Scott Preston | Nominated | |
| Outstanding Achievement in Costume Design/Styling | John Orberg, James J. Kroupa, Michael K. Frith, Janet Kuhl, Matt Stoddart, Kathryn Mullen, Tim Lagasse | Nominated | |
| Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design | Laura Brock, Jim Fenhagen, Michael K. Frith, Evelyn Sakash, Jessica A. Milstein | Nominated | |
| 2006 | Outstanding Writing in a Children's Series | Norman Stiles, Louise Gikow, Christopher Cerf, Gentry Menzel, Bill Shribman, Sarah Durkee | Nominated |
| Outstanding Children’s Series | Judith Stoia, Brigid Sullivan, Christopher Cerf, Norman Stiles, Diane Hartman, Carol Klein, Beth Kirsch | Nominated | |
| Outstanding Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design | Laura Brock, Karen Wing | Nominated | |
| 2007 | Outstanding Achievement in Single Camera Editing | Vincent J. Straggas | Nominated |
| Outstanding Original Song - Children's/Animated | Sarah Durkee, Paul Jacobs for “Q Without U” | Won | |
| Outstanding Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design | Laura Brock, Karen Wing | Nominated | |
| 2008 | Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition | Paul Jacobs, Sarah Durkee, Christopher Cerf | Nominated |
| Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design | Laura Brock, Karen Wing, Jerel Levanway, Bill Reinhart, Jack Thomas, Mary Goodson, Ray Green, Jimmy Thrasher | Nominated | |
| Outstanding Writing in a Children's Series | Norman Stiles, Ray Messecar, Peter K. Hirsch, Brian Meehl, Jennifer Hamburg, Sarah Durkee, Luis Santeiro, Christopher Cerf, Beth Kirsch, Fred Newman, Judith Stoia, Candy Kugel | Won | |
| Outstanding Pre-School Children's Series | Christopher Cerf, Norman Stiles, Judith Stoia, Brigid Sullivan, Bill Berner, Chris Cardillo, Philippa Hall, Diane Hartman, Rick Klein, Scott Colwell, Beth Kirsch, Carol Klein | Nominated | |
| 2009 | Outstanding Writing in a Children's Series | Norman Stiles, Judith Stoia, Beth Kirsch, Christopher Cerf, Fred Newman, Luis Santeiro, Sarah Durkee, Ray Messecar, Jennifer Hamburg, Brian Meehl, Louise Gikow, Keri Horn | Won |
| Outstanding Pre-School Children's Series | Judith Stoia, Christopher Cerf, Norman Stiles, Brigid Sullivan, Beth Kirsch, Rick Klein, Bill Berner, Diane Hartman, Chris Cardillo, Philippa Hall, Scott Colwell, Carol Klein | Won | |
| 2010 | Outstanding Pre-School Children's Series | Judith Stoia, Christopher Cerf, Norman Stiles, Brigid Sullivan, Marie Antoon, Beth Kirsch, Bill Berner, Philippa Hall, Chris Cardillo, Rachel Ford, Scott Colwell, Lisa Simon | Nominated |
| Outstanding Original Song - Children's and Animation | Paul Jacobs, Sarah Durkee for “It’s a p-h!” |
Nominated | |
| 2011 | Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing - Live Action and Animation | Nick Cipriano, Joe Franco, Jeff Malinowski, Jared O'Connell, John Kanakis, Matt Longoria | Nominated |
| Outstanding Pre-School Children's Series | Judith Stoia, Brigid Sullivan, Christopher Cerf, Norman Stiles, Marie Antoon, Beth Kirsch, Lisa Simon, Scott Colwell, Bill Berner, Chris Cardillo, Rachel Ford | Nominated | |
| Outstanding Music Direction and Composition | Paul Jacobs, Sarah Durkee, Christopher Cerf | Nominated | |
| Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design | Laura Brock, Karen Wing, Jerel Levanway, Jack Thomas, Bill Reinhart, Ray Green, Jimmy Thrasher, Mary Goodson | Nominated |
Other Awards
edit| Date | Award | Organization |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Gold Award: Best Show for Kids Aged 4-7 | Parents' Choice Awards[7] |
| Outstanding Achievement in Children's Programming | Television Critics Association[8] | |
| Silver World Award | New York Festivals[9] | |
| Best Children's Entertainment Site | Massachusetts Interactive Media Council[10] | |
| Gold Award for Web Site | New Media Invision Awards[11] | |
| Honorable Mention, "Leading the Way to Literacy" Video | 48th Columbus International Film and Video Festival[12] | |
| Parents Guide to Children's Media Award, "Leading the Way to Literacy" Video | Parents Guide to Children’s Media, Inc.[13] | |
| 2001 | Parents' Guide to Children's Media Award | Parent's Guide to Children's Media, Inc.[14] |
| Broadcast Media Award for Television | International Reading Association[15] | |
| Most Worthwhile Kids' TV Show | Woman’s World Magazine[16] | |
| Outstanding Achievement in Children's Programming | Television Critics Association[17] | |
| Outstanding Educational/Instructional Program | Boston/New England Emmy Awards[18] | |
| Notable Children's Web Site | American Library Association[19] | |
| Best Parent and Teacher Information on a PBS Site | PBS Online's Eddie Awards[20] | |
| 2002 | Gold Award: Best Show for Kids Aged 4-7 | Parents' Choice Awards[21] |
| Nomination for Outstanding Achievement in Children's Programming | Television Critics Association[22] | |
| Winner of Video Media Award, “The Ram in the Pepper Patch” | Parenting Magazine[23] | |
| 2003 | Parents' Guide to Children's Media Award | Parent's Guide to Children's Media, Inc.[24] |
| Gold Award: Best Show for Kids Aged 4-7 | Parents' Choice Awards[25] | |
| Finalist Award for Children's Periodicals for Between the Lions: Activities for Families with Children, Ages 3 to 5 | Association of Educational Publishers (Ed Press)[26] | |
| 2004 | International Finalist, Television for Children Under 6 | Prix Jeunesse[27] |
| Gold Award: Web Site for Kids Aged 4-7 | Parents' Choice Awards[28] | |
| Eliot Pearson Award for Excellence in Children's Programming | Tufts University Department of Child Development[29] |
Broadcast
editBetween the Lions premiered on PBS Kids in the United States on April 3, 2000,[30] replacing The Puzzle Place on the schedule lineup.[31] The original run lasted until November 22, 2010, with reruns continuing through August 31, 2011. The show is no longer broadcast on PBS Kids nor is it available on any streaming platform.[32] However, some video clips and other online resources remain available online for educators.[33]
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