Skinnamarink TV (found children’s show starring Sharon, Lois and Bram; 1997-1999)
The series' logo
Status: Partially Found
Skinnamarink TV was a preschool children's sketch comedy television series that aired on CBC in Canada and TLC and Discovery Kids in the United States from 1997 - 1999.
Premise
The series stars Sharon, Lois and Bram and two new characters C.C. Copycat, a sarcastic blue feline played by Dwayne Adams, and Ella Acapella, a young female elephant, played by Tikka Sherman.
The show mocked the life of an actual television station. It included many skits and musical bits with Sharon, Lois & Bram acting as many different characters. Along with Ella Acapella and C.C. Copycat, Sharon, Lois & Bram operate a fictional TV station called Skinnamarink TV. The name comes from the song Skidamarink which closed the trio's original The Elephant Show.
The wraparounds involved the Big Red Button which does various things to the studio and the group.
Segments
Construction Site
A how-to craft show where construction worker Shameless O'Tool (Bram) shows kids how to make crafts.
Cookie's Diner
A bakery show where Cookie La Frano (Lois), the diner's owner, sings songs and makes food for her customers.
Crazy Jake's Joke Emporium
About a crazy jokester named Crazy Jake (Bram) who tells jokes to kids and Ella hiding in the doors of a wall wondering if they knew it.
Creepytime
About 3 nappers (Sharon, Lois, and Bram) Who have goosebumps to each other but can also stop and watch the punch.
Ellavision
Finger Play A song or story is sung by either Sharon, Lois or Bram with their fingers.
Go-Go-Go
A workout show featuring Patti Pert (Sharon) and kids doing exercises through songs. Lois and Bram also make appearances along with Ella and C.C. Copycat.
Good News
A news show where roving reporter Lianna Brianna Smith (Sharon) interviews certain people.
Good Sports
Similar to news, but it focuses more on sports with sports reporter Kenny G. Whiz (Lois).
Good Weather
Similar to news and sports, but it focuses more on weather with weatherman Percy P. Tation (Bram).
Hmmm
A Science show about a scientist Professor Hmmm (Bram) and his assistant (Ella).
Inspector Gumshoe
About a detective named Inspector Gumshoe (Bram) and his sidekick (Ella).
Late Late Show
A show about old movies. Sharon, Lois, Bram, CC, and Ella play certain characters for the movie.
Lost From Space
Nosey's Park
Nosey Parker (Lois) randomly walks into a park and gives advice to someone on a certain subject.
Really Big Shoo
Sharon, Lois, and Bram perform a musical number on a stage.
Rhyme Time
In this segment, Bram plays someone numerous, and rhymes something.
Silly Sonata
Story Time
An elderly woman named Grandma Griselda tells stories to the viewers from a huge, dusty storybook on her shelf, but she tells stories the way kids have never heard before.
Soap Opera
A musical soap opera.
The Farm Report
The Singing Sage
The Singing Sage, a fortune teller (Sharon) tries to solve people's problems. The problem is through a song.
Two of a Kind
A sitcom about two Siamese twins named Milly and Tilly (Sharon and Lois)
What to Wear
What Zat?
A game show where contestants can guess something, where C.C. Copycat is the host, Ella is the hostess, and Sharon, Lois, and Bram as characters from other sketches are the contestants.
Window Dressing
Sharon, Lois, and Bram, are dressed as models in different clothes inside the window of a clothing store. They are frozen when the store manager (Ella) is around, but when she is absent, they come to life and sing a song.
Broadcast
The show premiered on TLC on October 27th, 1997[1] and it ran until February 21st, 2003[2] and on CBC on October 24th, 1997[3] until 2003.[4] The show also aired on Discovery Kids from September 7th, 1998[5] until February 21, 2003[6] in the United States due to Ready Set Learn rebranding.
Releases
The show has had a few DVD and VHS releases in 2001[7] and 2006.[8]
Availability
So far, as of 2023, only 4 full episodes have surfaced.
Episode List
| # | Episode | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giving | Lost |
| 2 | Cooperation | Lost |
| 3 | Sounds | Lost |
| 4 | Lost & Found | Lost |
| 5 | Clean | Lost |
| 6 | Fast & Slow | Lost |
| 7 | Sleep | Lost |
| 8 | Smell | Lost |
| 9 | Courage | Lost |
| 10 | Growing | Lost |
| 11 | Friendship | Lost |
| 12 | Nonsense | Lost |
| 13 | Healthy Body | Lost |
| 14 | Rhythm | Found |
| 15 | Moods | Lost |
| 16 | Chickens | Lost |
| 17 | Hot & Cold | Lost |
| 18 | Places | Lost |
| 19 | Pretending | Lost |
| 20 | Fun | Found |
| 21 | Love | Lost |
| 22 | Numbers | Lost |
| 23 | Colors & Shapes | Lost |
| 24 | Big & Small | Lost |
| 25 | Body Check | Lost |
| 26 | Communication | Lost |
| 27 | Accepting Differences | Lost |
| 28 | Trains, Planes, Boats & Feet | Lost |
| 29 | Jobs, Jobs, Jobs | Lost |
| 30 | Thoughts for Food | Lost |
| 31 | City vs. Country | Lost |
| 32 | The Name Game | Lost |
| 33 | Imagination | Found |
| 34 | How Things Work | Lost |
| 35 | Families | Lost |
| 36 | In & Outdoors | Lost |
| 37 | Dancing Feet | Lost |
| 38 | Feel Good About Yourself | Lost |
| 39 | Birds & Bees | Lost |
| 40 | Up & Down | Lost |
| 41 | Seasons | Lost |
| 42 | Time Travelers | Lost |
| 43 | Magic | Lost |
| 44 | Dressing Up | Found |
| 45 | Melody Makers | Lost |
| 46 | Morning & Night | Lost |
| 47 | Sickness & Health | Lost |
| 48 | Over & Under | Lost |
| 49 | Rhyme | Lost |
| 50 | Neighborhood | Lost |
| 51 | Is Everybody Happy? | Lost |
| 52 | Good Times & Bad | Lost |
References
- ↑ Skinnamarink TV premiere. Retrieved 11 Mar '23
- ↑ TLC reruns. Retrieved 11 Mar '23
- ↑ CBC premiere. Retrieved 11 Mar '23
- ↑ CBC reruns. Retrieved 11 Mar '23
- ↑ Discovery Kids premiere. Retrieved 11 Mar '23
- ↑ Ready Set Learn rebrand. Retrieved 11 Mar '23
- ↑ VHS release. Retrieved 11 Mar '23
- ↑ DVD release. Retrieved 11 Mar '23