The Huggabug Club is an American children's television series. It first aired on PBS member stations from January 1, 1995 to June 7, 1997, then aired in reruns until July 30, 2000.

Production and broadcast

The series was co-created by veteran actresses and sisters Audrey and Judy Landers, as well as their manager/producer/mother Ruth Landers, who also served as executive producer. The Landers sisters co-wrote over 150 original songs for the series. An advisory board of teachers and a child psychologist helped to guide the series towards "life skills"-teaching themes. The themes were: integrity; initiative; flexibility; perseverance; organization; sense of humor; effort; common sense; problem solving; responsibility; patience; friendship; curiosity; cooperation; and caring. The series premiered on PBS from January 1, 1995 to June 7, 1997. Internationally, the series was also broadcast in South Africa, Jordan, Canada and Zambia.

Cast

Adults

In addition to Miss Audrey and Miss Judy, the program features full-bodied puppets who magically appear with the help of a computer: Uncle Huggabug, a cowboy insect; Auntie Bumble, a grandmotherly bee; and Miss Oops-A-Daisy, a clumsy flower. In Season 3, Lovey-Dovey, a peaceful dove. The cast also includes the "Buggsters", a group of multicultural kids who sing and dance.

Kids

Episodes

Season 1 (1995)

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Season 2 (1996)

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Season 3 (1997)

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Accolades

The television series and videotape releases have been awarded The Parents Choice Award, The Dove Foundation Award, and The Kids First Award for quality in children's media.