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The Little Lulu Show
The Little Lulu Show is an animated television series, based on the Marjorie Henderson Buell comic book character Little Lulu. The show was produced by CINAR Animation after Marge's death in 1993, and aired on HBO Family and Cartoon Network in the United States and on, CTV, and the Family Channel in Canada from 1995 to 1999. In Canada, reruns are currently being shown on both the English and French versions of Teletoon Retro. The series centered on the life and adventures of Lulu Moppet and Tubby Thompkins. Between stories, they showed stand-up comedy that Lulu hosted. This show is not to be confused with Little Lulu and Her Little Friends, an anime TV series featuring the same characters made in 1976.
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Plot Summary
The series follows the adventures of Lulu Moppet, a mischievous and imaginative young girl who often gets into predicaments with her friends and neighbors. With her quick wit and clever plans, Lulu frequently finds herself in over her head, but always manages to find a humorous resolution to her problems. Each episode explores childhood themes through a series of comedic situations and relatable character interactions.
Critical Reception
The Little Lulu Show was generally well-received for its faithful adaptation of the classic comic strip character and its gentle, humorous approach to childhood issues. Critics and audiences appreciated its classic animation style and its focus on relatable, albeit exaggerated, childhood antics. It was often praised for being a wholesome and entertaining program suitable for young viewers.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its faithfulness to the original comic strip.
Appreciated for its gentle humor and child-friendly themes.
Noted for its classic animation style that harkens back to earlier eras.
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Fun Fact
The character of Little Lulu was originally created by Marjorie Henderson Buell in 1935 for The Saturday Evening Post.
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