TV series
Between the Lions
2000–2010, English, on PBS. Created by Kathryn Mullen & Christopher Cerf & Michael K. Frith.
Between the Lions is a PBS Kids puppet television series designed to promote reading. The show is a co-production between WGBH in Boston and Sirius Thinking, Ltd., in New York City, in association with Mississippi Public Broadcasting, in Mississippi. The show has won seven Daytime Emmy awards between 2001 and 2007. The target audience is children 4 to 7 years old. It has the same puppet style as Sesame Street and several season 2 episodes, notably in Dance in Smarty Pants, had a few characters from Sesame Street guest appearing. Between The Lions started its 10th and final season on September 20, 2010. The Show Ended in November, 22 2010 Along with Reading Rainbow
- Seasons
- 10
- Episodes
- 140
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 2010
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Latest episode
S10 E10: Red Parka Mary & Not Afraid of Dogs
Aired 22 November 2010
Seasons 10
Cast & crew
- Kathryn MullenCreator
- Christopher CerfCreator
- Michael K. FrithCreator
- Lou BergerCreator
- Norman StilesCreator
- Peter LinzTheo · 140 ep
- Jennifer BarnhartCleo · 140 ep
- Anthony AsburyLionel · 140 ep
- Kathryn MullenLeona · 140 ep
- Tyler BunchDr. Nitwhite / Walter Pigeon · 140 ep
- Ruth WestheimerDr. Ruth Wordheimer · 140 ep
- Chris PhillipsCliff Hanger (voice) · 140 ep
- Fred NewmanCast · 140 ep
- Pam ArcieroCast · 140 ep
- David Matthew FeldmanCast · 140 ep
- Tim LagasseArty Smartypants · 140 ep
- Heather AschClick / Clay Pigeon · 10 ep
Details
- First aired
- 3 April 2000
- Last aired
- 22 November 2010
- Network
- PBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
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Between the Lions: quick answers
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How many seasons of Between the Lions are there?
Between the Lions has 10 seasons and 140 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is Between the Lions finished?
Yes. Between the Lions ended in 2010, so you can watch the whole story.
Is Between the Lions suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Between the Lions?
If you liked Between the Lions, try Kenan & Kel, Sesame Street, Pee-wee's Playhouse.
Who created Between the Lions?
Between the Lions was created by Kathryn Mullen and Christopher Cerf and Michael K. Frith and Lou Berger and Norman Stiles and stars Peter Linz, Jennifer Barnhart, Anthony Asbury.