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[[File:Inside_the_head.JPG|thumb|300px|Inside the Head]]
  
[[File:Inside_the_head.JPG|thumb|300px|Inside the Head]]
 
[[File:HornyAliens.JPG|thumb|300px|Two eyed and one eyed [[Koozebanians]].]]
  
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'''''CityKids''''' was a short-lived Saturday morning show on [[ABC]]. It first aired on September 18, [[1993]]. Thirteen episodes were produced. The last show aired on January 29, [[1994]].
  
'''''CityKids''''' was a short-lived Saturday morning show on [[ABC]]. It first aired on September 18, [[1993]]. Thirteen episodes were produced. The last show aired on January 29, [[1994]].
   
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The ''TV Guide'' description of the first episode said: "A wacky new batch of Muppets that includes [[the Dirt Sisters]] -- two urban teens who spread the latest gossip around town -- and a group of rappin' hot dogs called [[Frankie Frank and the Footers]] highlight ''CityKids''. The human CityKids they interact with are an ethnically diverse group of teenagers whose urban misadventures are charted. The first outing celebrates individuality and teaches a lesson in how to deal with a touchy racial situation." The Muppet cast also includes [[Dread]], a Rastafarian philosopher who appeared with his pigeon sidekick, [[Bird (CityKids)|Bird]].
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The pilot episode of the show had different puppet characters than the rest of the series. Each puppet resembled its final stage but had clearly been rebuit.
  
   
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The show was a co-production between [[Jim Henson Productions]] and the CityKids Foundation, a New York non-profit agency that helps young people use the performing arts to talk about issues impacting their lives. Each episode was written and produced "for kids, with kids," with members of The CityKids Foundation working as performers, creative assistants and production interns.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20010212140403/www.henson.com/television/series/citykids_home.html Henson.com] - Archived on September, 2001</ref>
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The ''TV Guide'' description of the first episode said: "A wacky new batch of Muppets that includes [[the Dirt Sisters]] -- two urban teens who spread the latest gossip around town -- and a group of rappin' hot dogs called [[Frankie Frank and the Footers]] highlight ''CityKids''. The human CityKids they interact with are an ethnically diverse group of teenagers whose urban misadventures are charted. The first outing celebrates individuality and teaches a lesson in how to deal with a touchy racial situation." The Muppet cast also includes [[Dread]], a Rastafarian philosopher who appeared with his pigeon sidekick, [[Bird]].
  
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The show was a co-production between Jim Henson Productions and the CityKids Foundation, a New York non-profit agency that helps young people use the performing arts to talk about issues impacting their lives. Each episode was written and produced "for kids, with kids," with members of The CityKids Foundation working as performers, creative assistants and production interns. <ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20010212140403/www.henson.com/television/series/citykids_home.html Henson.com] - Archived on September, 2001</ref>
  
   
 
There was also a segment of the show where we get to see inside the heads of some of the characters. [[Inside The Head]] live [[Libido]], [[Lieutenant]] and [[Captain (CityKids)|Captain]]!
  
There was also a segment of the show where we get to see inside the heads of some of the characters. [[Inside The Head]] live [[Libido]], [[Lieutenant]] and [[Captain (CityKids)|Captain]]!
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At times the show will cut away to segments on [[Planet Koozebane]] to highlight the issue being dealt with in the real world. For example, a bunch of one eyed green aliens are chasing and bullying another green alien because he has two eyes.
  
At times the show will cut away to segments on [[Planet Koozebane]] to highlight the issue being dealt with in the real world. For example, a bunch of one eyed green aliens are chasing and bullying another green alien because he has two eyes.
   
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The show's main theme song was composed by [[Malik Yoba]], who also composed other songs for the series <ref>[http://tv.yahoo.com/malik-yoba/contributor/1106277 Malik Yoba], Yahoo! TV.</ref> and served as Musical Creative Supervisor for the show. <ref> [http://www.filmreference.com/film/17/Malik-Yoba.html Malik Yoba bio], Filmreference.com.</ref>
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The show's main theme song was composed by [[Malik Yoba]], who also composed other songs for the series<ref>[http://tv.yahoo.com/malik-yoba/contributor/1106277 Malik Yoba], Yahoo! TV.</ref> and served as Musical Creative Supervisor for the show.<ref> [http://www.filmreference.com/film/17/Malik-Yoba.html Malik Yoba bio], Filmreference.com.</ref>
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The pilot episode originally aired as an "ABC Saturday Morning Special" on January 30, 1993, and featured markedly different puppet designs for some of the characters.
   
 
==Episodes==
  
==Episodes==
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*Cyndi Cartagena as Angelica
  
*Cyndi Cartagena as Angelica
 
*Hassan Elgendi as Snoopy/Christian
  
*Hassan Elgendi as Snoopy/Christian
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*Dulé Hill as John
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*[[Dulé Hill]] as John
 
*Anne Ho as Susan
  
*Anne Ho as Susan
 
*[[Renoly Santiago]] as Tito
  
*[[Renoly Santiago]] as Tito
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*Don Chastain as Mr. Lester
  
*Don Chastain as Mr. Lester
 
*Dash Mihok
  
*Dash Mihok
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*Michelle Ingkavet
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*Michelle Ingkavet
 
*[[Donald Faison]] (performing the song "Saturday")
  
*[[Donald Faison]] (performing the song "Saturday")
   
 
===Muppets===
  
===Muppets===
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* [[David Rudman]] : [[Frankie Frank]] and Muppet Coordinator
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*[[David Rudman]] as [[Dread]], [[Frankie Frank]], [[Inside the Head|Lieutenant]], [[The Dirt Sisters|Toya]] (puppetry), and Muppet Coordinator
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* Muppets performed by [[Joey Mazzarino]], [[Carmen Osbahr]], [[Noel MacNeal]], [[John Henson]], [[Alison Mork]], [[Don Reardon]], [[Carlo Yannuzzi]]
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*[[Joey Mazzarino]] as [[Bird (CityKids)|Bird]], [[Inside the Head|Captain]], and [[The Dirt Sisters|Trish]] (puppetry)
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*[[Carmen Osbahr]]
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*[[Noel MacNeal]]
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*[[John Henson]] as [[Inside the Head|Libido]]
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*[[Alison Mork]]
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*[[Don Reardon]]
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*[[Carlo Yannuzzi]]
   
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=== Muppet voices ===
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====Muppet voices ====
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* [[Cenophia Mitchell]] as the voice of Toya
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*[[Cenophia Mitchell]] as the voice of Toya
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* [[Elizabeth Regen]] as the voice of Trish
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*[[Elizabeth Regen]] as the voice of Trish
   
 
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==Sources==
  
==Sources==
 
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Two eyed and one eyed Koozebanians.

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Citykids muppets 1993

CityKids was a short-lived Saturday morning show on ABC. It first aired on September 18, 1993. Thirteen episodes were produced. The last show aired on January 29, 1994.

The TV Guide description of the first episode said: "A wacky new batch of Muppets that includes the Dirt Sisters -- two urban teens who spread the latest gossip around town -- and a group of rappin' hot dogs called Frankie Frank and the Footers highlight CityKids. The human CityKids they interact with are an ethnically diverse group of teenagers whose urban misadventures are charted. The first outing celebrates individuality and teaches a lesson in how to deal with a touchy racial situation." The Muppet cast also includes Dread, a Rastafarian philosopher who appeared with his pigeon sidekick, Bird.

The show was a co-production between Jim Henson Productions and the CityKids Foundation, a New York non-profit agency that helps young people use the performing arts to talk about issues impacting their lives. Each episode was written and produced "for kids, with kids," with members of The CityKids Foundation working as performers, creative assistants and production interns.[1]

There was also a segment of the show where we get to see inside the heads of some of the characters. Inside The Head live Libido, Lieutenant and Captain!

At times the show will cut away to segments on Planet Koozebane to highlight the issue being dealt with in the real world. For example, a bunch of one eyed green aliens are chasing and bullying another green alien because he has two eyes.

The show's main theme song was composed by Malik Yoba, who also composed other songs for the series[2] and served as Musical Creative Supervisor for the show.[3]

The pilot episode originally aired as an "ABC Saturday Morning Special" on January 30, 1993, and featured markedly different puppet designs for some of the characters.

Episodes

Episode list and airdates taken from TV.com listing.

  1. Pilot (9/18/93)
  2. Becoming a Man (9/25/93)
  3. Get a Job (10/2/93)
  4. The Curse of Ali Baba (10/9/93)
  5. Bye, Bye Reputation (10/16/93)
  6. The Mural (10/23/93)
  7. Alterations with Attitude (10/30/93)
  8. Quality Time (11/13/93)
  9. Rooftop Thanksgiving (11/20/93)
  10. Pack of Lies (12/4/93)
  11. Love Letters on the Hudson (12/11/93)
  12. All My Trials (12/18/93)
  13. I Am Woman (1/29/94)

Cast

  • Cyndi Cartagena as Angelica
  • Hassan Elgendi as Snoopy/Christian
  • Dulé Hill as John
  • Anne Ho as Susan
  • Renoly Santiago as Tito
  • Diana Smith as Nikki
  • Brad Stoll as David
  • Audrey Ince as Frida
  • Don Chastain as Mr. Lester
  • Dash Mihok
  • Michelle Ingkavet
  • Donald Faison (performing the song "Saturday")

Muppets

Muppet voices

External links

Sources

  1. ↑ Henson.com - Archived on September, 2001
  2. ↑ Malik Yoba, Yahoo! TV.
  3. ↑ Malik Yoba bio, Filmreference.com.
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