Little Bill (book series)
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| Created by | Bill Cosby |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 4 |
| No. of episodes | 52(list of episodes) |
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| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Nickelodeon Animation Studio |
| Distributor | CBS Television Distribution |
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| Original network | Nickelodeon |
| Original release | November 28, 1999 – February 6, 2004 |
Little Bill is an American animated children's television series produced for Nick Jr. The stories are based on Bill Cosby's Little Bill book series, set in Philadelphia, and feature Bill Jr. learning a lesson or moral. It was developed through research and in consultation with a panel of educational consultants.
The show's début was on November 28, 1999, and aired on CBS as part of Nick Jr. on CBS, from September 16, 2000 – September 7, 2002, then as part of Nick on CBS from August 2, 2003 – September 10, 2005. The final episode aired on February 6, 2004, and reruns returned, with the return of Nick Jr. on CBS, on September 17, 2005. Reruns have ceased since February 2014.
Little Bill was seen through until September 9, 2006, when the block was replaced with the KOL Secret Slumber Party block (which became: Cookie Jar TV). Sonia Manzano, best known for playing Maria Rodriguez on Sesame Street, was a frequent writer for the show.
Set in Philadelphia, the show centers on a five-year-old boy named Little Bill Glover as he explores everyday life through his imagination. Little Bill lives with his mother and father, his great grandmother, his ten-year-old sister April, and his eight-year-old brother Bobby. At the end of every show, he breaks the fourth wall by summarising his day to the audience before going to bed.
Sometimes, he even talks to his pet hamster, Elephant. Then, one of his family members says, "Little Bill, who are you talking to?". This was an ongoing catchphrase that closed every show.
Although he only performs the very minor role of Captain Brainstorm, Bill Cosby appears in live action during the opening credits of the series, interacting with the animated Little Bill character.
Little Bill Thinks Big, released on 29 September 2003, is for the Windows XP and Macintosh.
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