Pelswick
Encyclopedia
Pelswick is an animated television series produced by Nelvana
for CBC Television
in Canada
and the Nickelodeon
cable channel in the United States
. The series is about a teenage boy who uses a wheelchair
, emphasized how he lived a normal life and was based on the books created by John Callahan
. It aired during Nick on CBS on September 14, 2002, then ended in November the same year.
Nelvana
Nelvana Limited is a Canadian entertainment company founded in 1971 known for its work in children's animation. It was named by founders Michael Hirsh, Patrick Loubert and Clive A. Smith after a Canadian comic book superheroine created by Adrian Dingle in the 1940s...
for CBC Television
CBC Television
CBC Television is a Canadian television network owned by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, the national public broadcaster.Although the CBC is supported by public funding, the television network supplements this funding with commercial advertising revenue, in contrast to CBC Radio which are...
in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
and the Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon (TV channel)
Nickelodeon, often simply called Nick and originally named Pinwheel, is an American children's channel owned by MTV Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom International. The channel is primarily aimed at children ages 7–17, with the exception of their weekday morning program block aimed at preschoolers...
cable channel in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The series is about a teenage boy who uses a wheelchair
Wheelchair
A wheelchair is a chair with wheels, designed to be a replacement for walking. The device comes in variations where it is propelled by motors or by the seated occupant turning the rear wheels by hand. Often there are handles behind the seat for someone else to do the pushing...
, emphasized how he lived a normal life and was based on the books created by John Callahan
John Callahan (cartoonist)
John Michael Callahan , was a cartoonist, artist, and musician noted for dealing with macabre subjects and physical disabilities.-Accident and career:...
. It aired during Nick on CBS on September 14, 2002, then ended in November the same year.
Characters
- Pelswick Eggert (voiced by Robert TinklerRobert TinklerRobert Tinkler is a Canadian actor and television actor who is primarily known for his voiceover work. He is the voice of Howie on Almost Naked Animals, Max on The Adventures of Sam & Max: Freelance Police, Delete in the series of Cyberchase, Cenotaph & Brooklyn in Beyblade, Rubeus in the...
) - An 11 year old boy with a large nose who is in a wheelchair (How he became a paraplegic is not revealed) and has a guardian angel. He dislikes people regarding him differently because of his disability.
- Ace Nakamura (voiced by Phil Guerrero) - Pelswick's friend. Ace is technologically smarter than any of his friends, often leading him to be the thinker of the situation.
- Goon Gunderson (voiced by Peter OldringPeter OldringPeter Oldring is a Canadian TV actor and comedian.- Biography :In addition to performing with The Second City improv group in Toronto and Los Angeles, Oldring has appeared on Canadian television. He was also a regular cast member of the redneck-themed sketch comedy series Blue Collar TV...
) - Pelswick's friend. Huge and notably slow-witted in his actions and thoughts, Goon is generally good-hearted but rather dangerous when angry.
- Julie Smockford (voiced by Julie LemieuxJulie Lemieux-Character voices:Julie Lemieux has provided the voice for characters such as Sammy Tsukino and Young Sapphire in Sailor Moon, Darien Shields in Sailor Moon R the Movie: Promise of the Rose, and Peruru in Sailor Moon Supers the Movie: Black Dream Hole. She has also played Funshine Bear Care Bears:...
) - The girl on whom Pelswick has a crush, although she only views him as a friend.
- Sandra Scottle (voiced by Kim Kuhteubl) - Julie's best friend and often rival.
- Mr. Jimmy (voiced by David ArquetteDavid ArquetteDavid Arquette is an American actor, film director, producer, screenwriter, fashion designer, and occasional professional wrestler. A member of the Arquette acting family, he first became known during the mid 1990s after starring in several Hollywood films, such as the Scream series, Wild Bill and...
) - Pelswick's guardian angel who often gives him advice that confuses him until the last moment, no matter what it is.
- Kate (voiced by Tracey MooreTracey MooreTracey Ann Moore in Calgary, Alberta) is a Canadian animated voice actress. She was the voice of Princess Toadstool in the two North American cartoon television series, The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario World...
) - Pelswick's 7 year old little sister who tries to act beyond her age.
- Bobby - Pelswick's and Kate's baby brother.
- Quentin (voiced by Tony RosatoTony RosatoTony Rosato is an Italian-Canadian animated voice actor who has appeared in television and movies in both Canada and the United States....
) - Pelswick's, Kate's, and Bobby's dad.
- Mirlyon - Pelswick's, Kate's, and Bobby's mom who is mentioned in the series but does not appear (thought to be dead).
- Gram-Gram (Priscilla) (voiced by Ellen Ray Hennessy) - Pelswick's, Kate's, and Bobby's grandmother. She often does "extreme" acts beyond that of a grandmother. Most of these acts results in her getting arrested.
- Boyd Scolarzo (voiced by Chuck CampbellChuck CampbellChuck Campbell is a Canadian actor who portrayed the role of Chuck the Technician on Stargate Atlantis. He had a role in the webseries, Sanctuary.-Personal life:...
) - The bully of Pelswick's school who likes bullying Pelswick.
- Agnes - Boyd's adventurous grandmother, and a friend of Priscilla's. Priscilla and Agnes often have their own subplots in later episodes.
Broadcast History
United States- NickelodeonNickelodeon (TV channel)Nickelodeon, often simply called Nick and originally named Pinwheel, is an American children's channel owned by MTV Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom International. The channel is primarily aimed at children ages 7–17, with the exception of their weekday morning program block aimed at preschoolers...
(2000-2005) - Nicktoons TV (2002-2005)
- CBS (2002)
External links
- Official website at Nick.comNick.comNick.com is a website owned and developed by Nickelodeon, launched in October 1995. The website serves mainly as an online portal for Nickelodeon content, and offers online games, message boards, and individual websites for each show it has broadcast....
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