Doug Unplugs
Doug Unplugs is an American children's computer-animated television series produced by DreamWorks Animation for Apple TV+. The series is based on the Doug Unplugged children's book series by Dan Yaccarino.[1] The first seven episodes of season one were released on November 13, 2020, with the next six episodes released on April 2, 2021.[2][3] The second season premiered on September 17, 2021.[4]
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Genre | Children's animated adventure |
Based on | Doug Unplugged by Dan Yaccarino |
Developed by | Jim Nolan |
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Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 2 |
No. of episodes | 26 |
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Running time | 23 minutes |
Production company | DreamWorks Animation Television |
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Original network | Apple TV+ |
Picture format | 1080p |
Original release | November 13, 2020 – April 1, 2022 |
Premise
Doug Unplugs follows a robot, Doug, and his human friend, Emma, as they experience and learn how the world works.
Cast and characters
- Brandon James Cienfuegos as Doug
- Kyrie McAlpin as Emma Pine
- Eric Bauza as Bob Bot
- Mae Whitman as Becky Bot
- Leslie David Baker as Uncle Forknick
- Burl Moseley as Laurence Pine
- Becky Robinson as Jenny Droneberg
Episodes
Series overview
Season 1 (2020–21)
No. overall | No. in season | Title [6] | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
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1 | 1 | "Whole Bot of Fun" "Volunteer Bot" | Ruolin Li Murray Debus | Jim Nolan & Dan Yaccarino Michael Rhea | November 13, 2020 |
2 | 2 | "Bot on the Beach" "Bot of the Party" | Michael Goguen | Jeff D'Elia, Jim Nolan & Michael Rhea | November 13, 2020 |
3 | 3 | "Vacation Bots" "Bots of the Forest" | Michael Goguen | Jeff D'Elia, Sarah Nerboso & Mia Resella | November 13, 2020 |
4 | 4 | "A Bot's Best Friend" "A Bot in His Natural Habitat" | Michael Goguen | Jeff D'Elia, Sarah Eisenberg & Michael Rhea | November 13, 2020 |
5 | 5 | "Shop 'Til Ya Bot" "Adventure Bots" | Michael Goguen | Jeff D'Elia, Sarah Nerboso & Michael Rhea | November 13, 2020 |
6 | 6 | "Bot on the Farm" "Bot-Cycle Built for Two" | Michael Goguen | Jeff D'Elia, Jim Nolan & Michael Rhea | November 13, 2020 |
7 | 7 | "Bots for Dinner" "It’s the Bot That Counts" | Michael Goguen | Jeff D'Elia, Tom Martin & Michael Rhea | November 13, 2020 |
8 | 8 | "Bots at the Museum" "X Marks the Bot" | Andrew Thom Ruolin Li | Michael Rhea Noelle Wright | April 2, 2021 |
9 | 9 | "Kicking and Botting" "Bot on the Case" | Michael Goguen | Jeff D’ Elia Noelle Wright | April 2, 2021 |
10 | 10 | "Camper Bots" "Bots to Read" | Michael Goguen | Jeff D’ Elia Noelle Wright | April 2, 2021 |
11 | 11 | "Like Botter, Like Son" "Give It a Bot" | Michael Goguen | Jeff D’ Elia Mia Resella | April 2, 2021 |
12 | 12 | "Stop, Bot & Boogie" "Bots in Show" | Michael Goguen | Laura Bowes & Jeff D’ Elia Jordan Geroshowitz | April 2, 2021 |
13 | 13 | "Where No Bot Has Gone Before!" "A Bot from the Heart" | Michael Goguen | Jeff D’ Elia | April 2, 2021 |
Season 2 (2021–22)
No. overall | No. in season | Title [6] | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
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14 | 1 | "Bot to School" "Bots at Play" | Allan Jacobsen; Ricky Santana, and Michael Goguen | Katie Daniel Michael Rhea | September 17, 2021 |
15 | 2 | "When Life Gives You Bots" "Bots of the Fall" | Ruolin Li, Ricky Santana, and Michael Goguen | Michael Rhea Jeff D’ Elia | September 17, 2021 |
16 | 3 | "Backstage Bots" "Super Bots" | Michael Goguen, Stephen Cooper, & Ruolin Li | Michael Rhea Jeff D’ Elia | September 17, 2021 |
17 | 4 | "Band of Bots" "Abracabot" | Michael Goguen, Ricky Santana, & Marc Wasik | Laura Bowes Michael Rhea | September 17, 2021 |
18 | 5 | "Bots on the Range" "Brushin’ Bots" | Allan Jacobsen & Michael Goguen | Laura Bowes Michael Rhea | September 17, 2021 |
19 | 6 | "Aquabots" "Botographers" | Michael Goguen; Ruolin Li, and Andy Thom | Michael Rhea Scott Gray | September 17, 2021 |
20 | 7 | "Botty Holidays" | Michael Goguen; Ricky Santana, & Marc Wasik | Michael Rhea & Noelle Wright | September 17, 2021 |
21 | 8 | "Carnival Bots" "Busy Bots" | Michael Goguen; Andy Thom & Allan Jacobsen | Liam Farrel Laura Bowes & Michael Rhea | April 1, 2022 |
22 | 9 | "Bots on the Go" "Take a Bot to Work" | Michael Goguen; Allan Jacobsen; & Marc Wasik | Laura Bowes & Michael Rhea | April 1, 2022 |
23 | 10 | "Hot Bots" "Make-Believe Bots" | Michael Goguen; Allan Jacobsen; & Ricky Santana | Laura Bowes & Michael Rhea | April 1, 2022 |
24 | 11 | "Night at the Bots" "Squishy Bots" | Michael Goguen; Ricky Santana; & Marc Wasik | Laura Bowes; Michael Rhea; & Scott Gray Laura Bowes & Michael Rhea | April 1, 2022 |
25 | 12 | "Botany Bots" "Bugs and Bots" | Michael Goguen; Allan Jacobsen; & Marc Wasik | Liam Farrell; Laura Bowes; & Michael Rhea Laura Bowes & Michael Rhea | April 1, 2022 |
26 | 13 | "Bots of Appreciation" "Bot Scouts" | Mark Wasik & Ricky Santana | Laura Bowes & Michael Rhea Michael Rhea; Laura Bowes; & Scott Gray | April 1, 2022 |
Release
On September 17, 2020, Apple announced Doug Unplugs, along with several new children's television series that would be coming to Apple TV+ later in 2020.[2] The first half of season one was released on November 13, 2020, with the second half released on April 2, 2021.[1][3] The second season premiered on September 17, 2021.[4]
Accolades
Kyrie McAlpin was nominated for Outstanding Younger Voice Performer in an Animated or Preschool Animated Program at the 1st Children's and Family Emmy Awards.[7]
References
- Tolar, Julie (November 13, 2020). "'Doug Unplugs' Takes Flight in New DreamWorks/Apple TV Series - Parentology". Parentology. Archived from the original on November 28, 2020. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
- Low, Elaine (September 17, 2020). "Apple TV Plus Unveils 'Stillwater,' 'Doug Unplugs,' Premiere Dates for 'Ghostwriter,' 'Helpsters' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on March 11, 2021. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
- "Breaking News - Apple TV+ Unveils Robust Lineup of Hit Children's Series, Including the Peanuts Gang, Emmy-winning "Ghostwriter," Parents' Choice-winning "Helpsters," "Doug Unplugs" and More | TheFutonCritic.com". The Futon Critic. March 4, 2021. Archived from the original on March 27, 2021. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
- "All-new episodes of Peabody and Daytime Emmy Award-winning series "Stillwater" premiere today on Apple TV+". Apple TV+ (Press release). August 27, 2021. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
- "Video: Apple TV+ Releases Trailer for Season 2 of Peabody and Daytime Emmy Award-Series "Stillwater", premiering Friday, March 18" (Press release). Apple TV+. March 9, 2022. Retrieved March 12, 2022 – via The Futon Critic.
- "Doug Unplugs - Episodes". Apple TV+ Press. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - Schneider, Michael (2022-11-01). "Netflix Leads Nomination Tally for First-Ever Children's & Family Emmys". Variety. Retrieved 2023-01-05.
External links
- Doug Unplugs at IMDb