George Shrinks
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| Created by | William Joyce |
| Written by | Ken Cuperus Dave Dias Hugh Duffy Richard Elliott Ben Joseph |
| Voices of |
Bryn McAuley Robbi Jay Thuet Paul O'Sullivan Kathleen Laskey Tracey Moore |
| Composer(s) | Roberto Occhipinti |
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| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 40 |
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| Running time | 30 mins. |
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PBS (United States) CBC/TVOKids (Canada) |
| Original release | September 30, 2000 – February 23, 2002 (as Bookworm Bunch) January 6, 2003 - September 10, 2004 |
George Shrinks is a Canadian–Chinese animated television series. It is based on the children's book by William Joyce, produced in China by Jade Animation and in Canada by Nelvana, in association with Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). It tells the story of a ten-year-old boy named George who, one night dreams that he is three inches tall, only to wake up and discover that it is true. The show details his adventures with his friends and family going through his adventures on his mini machines that George and his musical father have created.
The series started on September 30, 2000, on PBS Kids as part of PBS Kids Bookworm Bunch. The Bookworm Bunch disbanded in 2004, but George Shrinks was given an individual PBS debut on January 6, 2003, along with The Berenstain Bears and Maurice Sendak's Seven Little Monsters.
George's tiny size turns mundane activities, such as working around the house or playing outside, into dramatic adventures. His primary mode of transportation is his Zooper Car, a multi-purpose miniature vehicle he built with his father that can do things like transform into a submarine or a helicopter. George often has interesting encounters with animals who, although they do not talk, seem to be able to communicate with George throughout the series. On one occasion, he encountered a robotic alien that was his own size and helped it get back home.
The show affects a retro-1950s look, with simple animation and colours. Primarily jazz is used for background music, reflecting both his father's occupation as a musician who tinkers with inventing new musical instruments and his mother's style as an avant-garde artist. However, statements made in the characters' dialogue imply that events take place in the present, or the year that the showing episode was produced and filmed.
The theme song, composed by Roberto Occhipinti, in a jumping blues style, is sung by Canadian musician Colin James.
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