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Arthur

Show Summary

Aired: 1996 - Unknown
Show Type: Animated
Country of Origin: US

Developed from Marc Brown's beloved books, Arthur reminds us all of how it feels to be 8 years old. Just like your average kid, Arthur overcomes the dreaded obstacles of third-grade life, such as his tough teacher Mr. Ratburn, bullies, and mountains of homework. At home, Arthur must face the pint-sized terror also known as his sister Dora Winifred, or D.W. for short. Everything between these two is a struggle; who gets control of the television remote, who can play their Crazy Bus CD, whose hobbies are dumber, that's a baby show...Will Arthur ever win one of these pointless arguments? Prob'ly never, because not only is D.W. fiercely independent, she's also very smart. But despite it all, Arthur and D.W. are still brother and sister, and when they're not arguing, they can accomplish great things together.Keeping Arthur sane are his helpful friends --- an assortment of colorful animal cohorts who always provide sound advice and a few laughs too. They are: Francine Frensky (a tomboy who would rather play sports than go to the mall), Buster Baxter (an enthusiastic gourmand), Alan "The Brain" Powers (a bona-fide 3rd grade genius, who even writes computer programs in his spare time), Muffy Crosswire (the rich girl with a real heart of gold), and Sue Ellen Armstrong (a traveler of the world and geography expert). Arthur can also sometimes be seen with Fern Walters (a soft-spoken musician with semi-hidden goth interests), Binky Barnes (acts like a bully, but enjoys pasttimes such as ballet and clarinet), George Nordgren (a somewhat shy moose who be truly entertaining when he tries), Prunella (who was supposed psychic powers and is actually in the fourth grade) and Jenna Morgan (a rarely seen cat-girl.) And of course, who could forget Pal, Arthur's lovable, loyal pet pooch?

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kels0rlyPosted: 01/04/2009
I STILL watch this show! It bring backs so many memories. My teachers would play videos of this on free days (back when it was VHS!) and everyone would sing the theme song! Hey, what a wonderful kinda day!
marioman360Posted: 02/09/2009
*shudders* i remember this show... god do i hate that theme song...

i don't really think this show counts as "retro", but that's just me.
maxgoof18Posted: 03/16/2009
when u see walken down the street lol
Trueblue94Posted: 06/11/2009
I love this show, and the books:)
funguy10Posted: 06/24/2009
This is like the only good show from the 90s left on PBS.

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