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Status: Ended
Network: PBS
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.4/10
Big Comfy Couch
Overview
The Big Comfy Couch is a Canadian children's television series about Loonette the Clown and her dolly Molly, who solve everyday problems on their "Big Comfy Couch". It aired from 1992 until early 2006. It was produced by Cheryl Wagner and Robert Mills, directed by Wayne Moss and Mills. It premiered on March 2, 1992 in Canada and in 1995 in the USA on public television stations across the country. There is also a Spanish version of the show titled, "El Sofa de mi Imaginacion". It also aired in the United Kingdom on GMTV's kids block. The show's format revolves around Loonette the Clown, who lives with her dolly Molly on the eponymous Big Comfy Couch. Episodes are generally focused on a theme or a lesson. For example, Season 3's episode "Full of Life" explored the concepts of "full" and "empty", while "Sticks and Stones" dealt with name-calling and teasing.
This production, originally released in 1993, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Kids, Family, Comedy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.4 across its 7 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Kids and Family.
- • Produced in Canada.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Alyson Court
Bob Stutt
Taborah Johnson
Ramona Gilmour-Darling
Bob Mills
Nina Keogh
Jackie Harris Greenberg
Seasons
Season 1
13 Episodes • Aired 1993-03-25
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
13 Episodes • Aired 1993-03-01
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 3
13 Episodes • Aired 1994-07-04
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 4
13 Episodes • Aired 1995-03-06
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 5
14 Episodes • Aired 1996-03-03
No season overview provided for this season.