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Status: Ended
Network: CBC Television
Type: Scripted
Rating: 6.7/10
Rolie Polie Olie
Overview
Rolie Polie Olie was a children's television series produced by Nelvana, distributed by Disney, and created by William Joyce, Maggie Swanson, and Anne Wood. The show centers on a little roly pollie who is composed of several spheres and other three-dimensional geometric shapes. The show was one of the earliest series that was fully animated in CGI, and the first CGI animated preschool series.Rolie Polie Olie now airs in reruns on Disney Junior. Rolie Polie Olie won a Gemini Award in Canada for "Best Animated Program" in 1999. The show also won a Daytime Emmy Award for "Outstanding Special Class Animated Program" in 2000 and 2005. William Joyce won a 1999 Daytime Emmy for Best Production Design for this series. The show has a vintage atmosphere reminiscent of the 1950s and early 1960s, with futuristic elements.
This production, originally released in 1998, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Kids, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.7 across its 6 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Kids and Animation.
- • Produced in Canada, France, United States of America.
- • Original Language: English.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Cole Caplan
Olie (voice)
Adrian Truss
Dad (voice)
Kristen Bone
Zowie (voice)
Rob Smith
Spot (voice)
Catherine Disher
Mom (voice)
Len Carlson
Pappy (voice)
Joshua Tucci
Billy Bevel (voice)
Seasons
Specials
4 Episodes • Aired 2002-08-13
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 1
13 Episodes • Aired 1998-10-04
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
13 Episodes • Aired 1999-06-08
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 3
13 Episodes • Aired 2000-08-30
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 4
13 Episodes • Aired 2001-06-01
No season overview provided for this season.