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Arthur

1996 · TV series

  • Animation
  • Comedy
  • Kids
  • Family

Plot

The show revolves around the lives of 8-year-old Arthur Read, an anthropomorphic aardvark, his friends and family, and their daily interactions with each other.

About Arthur

Arthur is an animated children's television series developed by Marc Brown and Kathy Waugh and produced by WGBH Boston for PBS. Based on Brown's Arthur book series, the series is set in the fictional city of Elwood City and follows the everyday lives of Arthur Read, an anthropomorphic aardvark, his family, his friends, and their interactions with one another. Production was first announced in 1995 by WGBH and Montreal-based animation studio CINAR, and the series premiered on October 7, 1996, on PTV, later renamed PBS Kids. During its 25-season run, Arthur aired 253 half-hour episodes. In June 2018, the series was renewed for four additional seasons, extending its run through season 25. On July 27, 2021, it was announced that the 25th season would be the series' last. The series concluded on February 21, 2022. Arthur received critical acclaim for its portrayal of issues affecting children and families, including asthma, dyslexia, cancer, diabetes, and autism. It also promotes reading and emphasizes the importance of family and friendship through its diverse cast of characters with varying personalities, beliefs, and interests. It was the longest-running children's animated series in the United States until it was surpassed by SpongeBob SquarePants in 2024, and is the fifth-longest-running American animated television series, behind The Simpsons, South Park, Family Guy, and…

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Awards

2 awards on record:

  • Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Animated Program
  • Peabody Awards

Also nominated for 2 other awards: Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program, TCA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Youth Programming.

As recorded on Wikidata, which may not list every award.

Cast

  • Bruce DinsmoreMr. Read / Binky Barnes / Bailey (voice)
  • Jodie RestherFrancine Frensky (voice)
  • Daniel BrochuBuster Baxter (voice)
  • Melissa AltroMuffy Crosswire (voice)
  • Sonja BallMrs. Read (voice)
  • Arthur HoldenMr. Ratburn / Bionic Bunny (voice)
  • Tracy BraunsteinBaby Kate (voice)
  • Simon PeacockPal (voice)
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