Miffy and Friends
| Miffy and Friends | |
|---|---|
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| Genre | Children's television series |
| Created by | Dick Bruna |
| Directed by | Raymond Jafelice Andrew Young |
| Narrated by |
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| Theme music composer | Tom van Beers |
| Opening theme | Miffy Theme |
| Composer | Jerry Hickman |
| Country of origin | Netherlands |
| Original languages | Dutch English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 39 (78 segments) |
| Production | |
| Running time | 24 minutes |
| Production companies |
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| Original release | |
| Network | KRO |
| Release | 3 February 2003 – 30 March 2005 |
| Related | |
| Miffy's Adventures Big and Small | |
Miffy and Friends (Dutch: Nijntje en haar vriendjes) is a Dutch stop-motion animated television series, based on the Miffy book series by Dutch artist Dick Bruna.[1] The series was co-produced by Mercis Media and Palm Plus Multimedia. The series was originally broadcast from 2003 until 2005 on KRO in the Netherlands.[2]
Plot
[edit]The show focuses on the life of a young rabbit Miffy. The show is presented in a storybook style, with narration by Canadian actress/singer Cyd Vandenberg explaining the actions of non-speaking Miffy and her friends.
Characters
[edit]- Miffy is a young rabbit and the series' protagonist. She is an aspiring artist who also likes to write.
- Snuffy is a brave brown dog who was first introduced in the episode "Miffy Meets Snuffy". She is one of Miffy's best friends.
- Boris is a bear who lives near Miffy. He enjoys building things. He has a sister named Barbara.
- Poppy is a pig often seen gardening or reading. She has a niece named Grunty.
- Grunty is Poppy Pig's niece.
- Barbara is Boris Bear's sister.
Episodes
[edit]The series lasted for three seasons, consisting of 39 episodes. Each episode is made up of two segments. On Noggin, original math-based shorts aired between the two segments.
| Season | Segment & Episode | First air date | Last air date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26/13 | 3 February 2003 | 11 August 2003 | |
| 2 | 26/13 | 5 April 2004 | 14 May 2004 | |
| 3 | 26/13 | 25 October 2004 | 30 March 2005 | |
Season 1 (2003)
[edit]| # | Title | Original air date | Production code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1a | "Miffy’s Musical Day" | 3 February 2003 | 101A |
| 1b | "Miffy's Rainy Day" | 10 February 2003 | 101B |
| 2a | "Miffy Meets Snuffy" | 17 February 2003 | 102A |
| 2b | "Miffy's Gift from Boris" | 24 February 2003 | 102B |
| 3a | "Poppy Pig Lends a Hand" | 4 March 2003 | 103A |
| 3b | "Miffy's and Aggie's Teddy Bears" | 11 March 2003 | 103B |
| 4a | "Miffy at a Costume Party" | 18 March 2003 | 104A |
| 4b | "Miffy Goes Camping" | 25 March 2003 | 104B |
| 5a | "Snuffy's Birthday" | 7 April 2003 | 105A |
| 5b | "Miffy Has the Flu" | 14 April 2003 | 105B |
| 6a | "Miffy Finds the Cup" | 21 April 2003 | 106A |
| 6b | "Snuffy Learns Patience" | 28 April 2003 | 106B |
| 7a | "Miffy's Birthday Party" | 12 May 2003 | 107A |
| 7b | "Miffy's Dancing Lessons" | 19 May 2003 | 107B |
| 8a | "Miffy is Lost in the Woods" | 26 May 2003 | 108A |
| 8b | "Miffy and Poppy Pig Have Breakfast" | 2 June 2003 | 108B |
| 9a | "Miffy and the Little Bird" | 9 June 2003 | 109A |
| 9b | "Miffy Plays Hide and Seek" | 16 June 2003 | 109B |
| 10a | "Miffy and the Wall Paintings" | 23 June 2003 | 110A |
| 10b | "Miffy and the Blue Egg" | 30 June 2003 | 110B |
| 11a | "Miffy and the Snow Bunny" | 7 July 2003 | 111A |
| 11b | "Miffy Flies a Kite" | 14 July 2003 | 111B |
| 12a | "Miffy and Melanie Learn to Read" | 21 July 2003 | 112A |
| 12b | "Miffy Paints Her Room" | 28 July 2003 | 112B |
| 13a | "Boris's Bird House" | 4 August 2003 | 113A |
| 13b | "Miffy's Three Wishes" | 11 August 2003 | 113B |
Season 2 (2004)
[edit]| # | Title | Original air date | Production code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14a | "Miffy's Summer Vacation" | 5 April 2004 | 114A |
| 14b | "Miffy Gets a Postcard" | 6 April 2004 | 114B |
| 15a | "Miffy Meets Snuffy" | 7 April 2004 | 115A |
| 15b | "Miffy's Gift from Boris" | 8 April 2004 | 115B |
| 16a | "Miffy and the Caterpillar" | 9 April 2004 | 116A |
| 16b | "Miffy and the Great Carrot Feast" | 12 April 2004 | 116B |
| 17a | "Miffy's Colorful World" | 13 April 2004 | 117A |
| 17b | "Miffy's Scooter" | 14 April 2004 | 117B |
| 18a | "Miffy's Snowfall" | 15 April 2004 | 118A |
| 18b | "Miffy and Grunty Sleep in a Tent" | 16 April 2004 | 118B |
| 19a | "Miffy's Restaurant" | 19 April 2004 | 119A |
| 19b | "Miffy Discovers Nature" | 20 April 2004 | 119B |
| 20a | "Miffy and the Birthday Cake" | 23 April 2004 | 120A |
| 20b | "Miffy Counts Leaves" | 24 April 2004 | 120B |
| 21a | "Miffy in the Wind" | 25 April 2004 | 121A |
| 21b | "Miffy's Late for School" | 26 April 2004 | 121B |
| 22a | "Miffy Worries about Snuffy" | 27 April 2004 | 122A |
| 22b | "Miffy Helps Grunty" | 28 April 2004 | 122B |
| 23a | "Miffy Plants a Seed" | 3 May 2004 | 123A |
| 23b | "Snuffy's Doghouse" | 4 May 2004 | 123B |
| 24a | "Miffy Finds Snuffy" | 5 May 2004 | 124A |
| 24b | "Miffy and the Seasons" | 6 May 2004 | 124B |
| 25a | "Miffy Makes and Bakes" | 11 May 2004 | 125A |
| 25b | "Miffy's Surprise" | 12 May 2004 | 125B |
| 26a | "Miffy in the Shade" | 13 May 2004 | 126A |
| 26b | "Miffy's Flower Pot" | 14 May 2004 | 126B |
Season 3 (2004–2005)
[edit]| # | Title | Original air date | Production code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27a | "Miffy's Beach Picnic" | 25 October 2004 | 201A |
| 27b | "Boris Tidies Up!" | 26 October 2004 | 201B |
| 28a | "Miffy Wants to Fly" | 27 October 2004 | 203A |
| 28b | "Miffy's Teddy Bear is Sick" | 28 October 2004 | 203B |
| 29a | "Miffy's Ball Game" | 29 October 2004 | 207B |
| 29b | "Miffy Has an Unexpected Day" | 1 November 2004 | 206B |
| 30a | "Miffy's Apple Pie" | 2 November 2004 | 205A |
| 30b | "Miffy's Musical Soup" | 3 November 2004 | 205B |
| 31a | "Miffy and Snuffy at the Playground" | 6 November 2004 | 202A |
| 31b | "Miffy and the Hungry Bird" | 7 November 2004 | 202B |
| 32a | "Miffy's Lost Teddy Bear" | 14 November 2004 | 204A |
| 32b | "Miffy and the Great Summer Picnic" | 15 November 2004 | 204B |
| 33a | "Miffy and the Three Christmas Trees" | 16 December 2004 | 206A |
| 33b | "Miffy's Mystery" | 8 March 2005 | 206B |
| 34a | "Miffy and the Shadows" | 11 March 2005 | 216A |
| 34b | "Snuffy's Winter Fun" | 12 March 2005 | 216B |
| 35a | "Miffy Plays Doctor" | 17 March 2005 | 213A |
| 35b | "Miffy Goes Skiing" | 18 March 2005 | 213B |
| 36a | "Miffy's Family Car Trip" | 19 March 2005 | 208A |
| 36b | "Miffy and the Falling Leaves" | 20 March 2005 | 208B |
| 37a | "Miffy and Snuffy Hear a Strange Sound" | 23 March 2005 | 211A |
| 37b | "Miffy's Mother's Day Present" | 24 March 2005 | 211B |
| 38a | "Boris Forgets Something" | 27 March 2005 | 212A |
| 38b | "Miffy's Dance Show" | 28 March 2005 | 212B |
| 39a | "Miffy Counts the Trees" | 29 March 2005 | 207A |
| 39b | "Boris's Race" | 30 March 2005 | 207B |
Production
[edit]The series was produced in the Netherlands by Big Tent Entertainment and Mercis BV in association with Palm Multimedia.
Broadcast
[edit]The series premiered in the Netherlands on KRO in 2003.[3]
In the United States, the show was licensed by Big Tent Entertainment and aired on Noggin from April 7, 2003, to July 20, 2008.[4] For the US airings, Noggin created original "interactive game" shorts to air between segments.[5] From 2007, the series was broadcast on local PBS stations, presented by WLIW.[6]
It also aired on Treehouse TV in Canada,[7] ABC Kids in Australia[8] and on TV3 in New Zealand.[citation needed]
Home media
[edit]During its run, several videotapes including episodes of the series were produced. The series was also made available on DVD in America through Sony Wonder and Big Tent Entertainment.[9] Select Miffy and Friends episodes were included on themed DVDs released in 2009.[10]
As of 2024[update], Miffy and Friends is available to stream on Amazon Prime.
Sequel
[edit]In 2015, a continuation of the series, Miffy's Adventures Big and Small, premiered on NPO Zappelin in the Netherlands and on Tiny Pop in the UK; it concluded on 15 June 2019.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ Erickson, Hal (2005). Television Cartoon Shows: An Illustrated Encyclopedia, 1949 Through 2003 (2nd ed.). McFarland & Co. pp. 541–542. ISBN 978-1476665993.
- ^ "Australian and Dutch Stations Buy Miffy". licensemag.com. Archived from the original on 31 July 2017. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
- ^ "Australian and Dutch Stations Buy Miffy". licensemag.com. Archived from the original on 31 July 2017. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
- ^ "Big Tent Expands Miffy Licensing Program". Animation Magazine. 10 October 2007. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
- ^ Renner, Lisanne (2 May 2004). "FOR YOUNG VIEWERS; Dutch Bunnies with Depth". The New York Times.
- ^ Baisley, Sarah (6 July 2007). "Miffy and Friends Hops Onto U.S. Public Broadcasting". Animation World Network. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
- ^ "Treehouse TV's Miffy and Friends Show Page". treehousetv.com. Archived from the original on 15 October 2007.
- ^ "Miffy and Friends on ABC Kids". ABC Television. Archived from the original on 23 November 2014. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
- ^ "Miffy and Friends, Volume 1 (VHS)". amazon.co.uk. 8 September 2003. Archived from the original on 18 August 2021. Retrieved 5 September 2017.
- ^ "Miffy and Friends: Miffy's Adventure DVD". amazon.com. 24 March 2009. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 5 September 2017.
External links
[edit]- Miffy and Friends at IMDb
- Miffy and Friends on TVGuide.com
- Miffy and Friends on CommonSenseMedia.org
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