Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: PBS
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.5/10
Between the Lions
Overview
Between the Lions is a PBS Kids puppet 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, in Mississippi. The show has won seven Daytime Emmy awards between 2001 and 2007. The target audience is children 4 to 7 years old. It has the same puppet style as Sesame Street and several season 2 episodes, notably in Dance in Smarty Pants, had a few characters from Sesame Street guest appearing. Between The Lions started its 10th and final season on September 20, 2010. The Show Ended in November, 22 2010 Along with Reading Rainbow
This production, originally released in 2000, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Kids, Comedy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.5 across its 10 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Kids and Comedy.
- • Produced in United States of America.
- • Original Language: English.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Peter Linz
Theo
Jennifer Barnhart
Cleo
Anthony Asbury
Lionel
Kathryn Mullen
Leona
Heather Asch
Click / Clay Pigeon
Tyler Bunch
Dr. Nitwhite / Walter Pigeon
Ruth Westheimer
Dr. Ruth Wordheimer
Chris Phillips
Cliff Hanger (voice)
Seasons
Specials
1 Episodes • Aired TBA
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 1
30 Episodes • Aired 2000-04-03
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
25 Episodes • Aired 2001-04-02
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 3
10 Episodes • Aired 2002-09-16
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 4
5 Episodes • Aired 2003-09-15
No season overview provided for this season.
