Polka Dot Shorts

Polka Dot Shorts is a Canadian children's television series produced and broadcast by TVOntario from 1994 to 1997. It was created, produced, and edited by Jed MacKay.

Approximately 180 episodes were produced, all directed by Michael McNamara.

About

The series is based on Polka Dot Door, and stars the characters Polkaroo, Humpty, Dumpty, Bear and Marigold. in Polka Dot Shorts he spoke full dialogue in English.

The show's original concept had been to retain the characters while Polka Dot Door underwent a temporary production hiatus, although ultimately Polka Dot Shorts continued and the original Polka Dot Door did not resume production. and Charles P. Schott ("Bear") was a Gemini Award finalist for Best Performer in a Pre-School Series at the 17th Gemini Awards in 2002.

Characters

Polkaroo (played by Greg Lanthier, voiced by Andrew Sabiston) – A green kangaroo-like animal with yellow hair, a red nose, a long yellow furry tail, a red-and-yellow polka dot on his neck and a gown covered in polka dots. He appears in every episode. He lives in a small house with his pet Bibble. He enjoys having his friends round to play and is mostly the one who finds the polka dot shorts. He sometimes talks in rhyme, and when his friends argue or do something he doesn't like, he often interrupts them with "Excuse me".

Bibble – Polkaroo's mischievous pet which looks like a multi-coloured mop head covered in pom-poms. Often seen moving about making a "bibbly" sound, hence his name. He likes to pull pranks, and sometimes annoys the others with them.

Humpty (played by Line Roberge, voiced by Tony Daniels): A big green egg with purplish hair and a white nose. He wears a burgundy coloured suit patterned with pink roses, a tie with a large letter H on it, and green boots. Humpty is playful and sometimes a bit mischievous, but he always goes out of his way to help his friends. When the gang start to feel scared or nervous, he often says "Pull yourself together." He is Dumpty's older brother.

Dumpty (played by Brunella Battista, voiced by Julie Lemieux) – Humpty's younger brother. He is brown with a blue checked nose, and wears a cream-coloured cap with the letter D on it, a blue bow tie, a blue gingham suit with flowers on it, and brown boots. The youngest of the group, he loves to help and wants to fit in. He sometimes annoys his older brother Humpty, but deeply cares for him.

Bear (played by Charles P. Schott, voiced by Brian Moffatt) – A brown bear who is Polkaroo's best friend and wears a green bow tie with white polka dots. He has a great fondness for honey, speaks with a posh accent, and can sometimes be a bit of a show-off. He often says "Coincidence, I think not."

Marigold (played by Alisa Walton, voiced by Deborah Drakeford) – A kind-hearted doll with orange yarn-like hair in pigtails. She wears a green dress with flowers on it, yellow-and-white striped leggings, and black buckle shoes. She loves gardening and grows many different plants. She often says "You know what? I'll tell you what."

Episodes

Series 1 (1994)

Shadow Dancer
The Rookie
Treasure Map
Goodnight, Polkaroo
The Ball That Got Broken
Just For Two
Polkaroo The Painter

Series 2 (1995)

Small Comfort
Bibble's Bubble Bath
Rainbow Bird
Humpty's Fair Share
A Star Is Born
Great White Bibble
Home Sweet Home
Cutler in The Cake
Phantom of The Nursery Rhyme
Polkaroo of The Jungle
Aloha
Unbearable
The Golden Pear
Sleeping Beauty
Show Me The Honey
Royal Visit
Humptanic
King Dumpty
Kla Two
Picture Perfect
Knock Knock
Jack and The Beanstalk
Cereal Bowl
A Windy Day
Lots of Spots
The Sandwich
Seasons Greetings Polkaroo

Series 3 (1996)

Sweet and Sour Surprise
Whip Whop Woes
Thunder Bear
Not Enough Helpers
Badge of Merit
Hooray for Dumpty
In The Bag
Incredible Shrinking Plant
Big Boot
Polkarobot
Vote For Me
The Bibble Ra
Bibble Day
Ode to Bibble
Polkaroo's Thanksgiving
The Snowman
Bibble's Birthday
Knock on Wood
Pardon My Garden
The Great Obstacle Race
The Wonderfully Marvelous Thingamajig

Series 4 (1997)

Magnet Mayhem
A Champion Chomper