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'''''Breakfast with Bear''''' was a spin-off of the popular Playhouse Disney show, ''Bear in the Big Blue House.'' It aired on the Disney Channel block, Playhouse Disney from June 20, 2005<ref name="press">[http://web.archive.org/web/20051029213727/mickeynews.com/News/DisplayPressRelease.asp_Q_id_E_5315Bear ''Breakfast with Bear'' Press Release] Retrieved 21 May '17</ref> to September 15, 2006.<ref>[https://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/breakfast-with-bear Page talking about ''Breakfast with Bear'''s finale] Retrieved 19 Feb '18</ref> Interestingly, the show was also brought to the regular Disney Channel sometime in 2006; proof can be seen in a bumper down below. Each episode consisted of Bear traveling to different kids' homes and aiding the child "with their daily preparations, hygienical needs, games, songs, breakfast and other daily traditions."<ref>[http://disney.wikia.com/wiki/Breakfast_with_Bear Disney Wiki article] Retrieved 16 April '17</ref>
'''''Breakfast with Bear''''' was a spin-off of the popular Playhouse Disney show, ''Bear in the Big Blue House.'' It aired on the Disney Channel block, Playhouse Disney from June 20, 2005<ref name="press">[http://web.archive.org/web/20051029213727/mickeynews.com/News/DisplayPressRelease.asp_Q_id_E_5315Bear ''Breakfast with Bear'' Press Release] Retrieved 21 May '17</ref> to September 15, 2006.<ref>[https://tvseriesfinale.com/tv-show/breakfast-with-bear Page talking about ''Breakfast with Bear'''s finale] Retrieved 19 Feb '18</ref> Interestingly, the show was also brought to the regular Disney Channel sometime in 2006; proof can be seen in a bumper down below. Each episode consisted of Bear traveling to different kids' homes and aiding the child "with their daily preparations, hygienical needs, games, songs, breakfast and other daily traditions."<ref>[http://disney.wikia.com/wiki/Breakfast_with_Bear Disney Wiki article] Retrieved 16 April '17</ref>
==History==
On March 12, 2003, the voice actress for Luna of ''Bear in the Big Blue House'', Cherlynne Thigpen had passed away due to a cerebral hemorrhage.<ref>[https://blackthen.com/cherlynne-theresa-thigpen-pioneer-actress-best-known-role-chief/ Black Then article on the life of Cherlynne Thigpen] Retrieved 14 Jun '18</ref> As this event occurred during the airing of the fourth series, eight episodes set to air were put on hold until 2006, thus creating a three year hiatus.<ref>[https://youtu.be/bzw-gXhcYW0?t=9m22s ''Defunctland'''s video on the history of ''Bear in the Big Blue House''] Retrieved 14 Jun '18</ref> During the hiatus, Disney Channel executive, Nancy Kanter called for a spin-off series to be made.<ref name="interview">[https://youtu.be/_Er1KOtJvjg?t=57m32s ''Defunctland'''s interview with Bear puppeteer, Noel MacNeal] Retrieved 14 Jun '18</ref>


==Availability==
==Availability==
There are an unconfirmed amount of episodes produced, for the series, since some of the currently found episodes are not listed on any internet TV guides. It is speculated that there could also be many scrapped episodes, because some featured kids didn't want to appear on television.
20 episodes in total were produced. 10 were made in New York, and another 10 were made in California.<ref name="interview" /> Currently, less than half of the episodes are available to view on the internet.
   
   
===Episodes===
===Episodes===

Revision as of 01:13, 15 June 2018

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Breakfast with Bear logo.

Status: Partially Found

Breakfast with Bear was a spin-off of the popular Playhouse Disney show, Bear in the Big Blue House. It aired on the Disney Channel block, Playhouse Disney from June 20, 2005[1] to September 15, 2006.[2] Interestingly, the show was also brought to the regular Disney Channel sometime in 2006; proof can be seen in a bumper down below. Each episode consisted of Bear traveling to different kids' homes and aiding the child "with their daily preparations, hygienical needs, games, songs, breakfast and other daily traditions."[3]

History

On March 12, 2003, the voice actress for Luna of Bear in the Big Blue House, Cherlynne Thigpen had passed away due to a cerebral hemorrhage.[4] As this event occurred during the airing of the fourth series, eight episodes set to air were put on hold until 2006, thus creating a three year hiatus.[5] During the hiatus, Disney Channel executive, Nancy Kanter called for a spin-off series to be made.[6]

Availability

20 episodes in total were produced. 10 were made in New York, and another 10 were made in California.[6] Currently, less than half of the episodes are available to view on the internet.

Episodes

# Kid Air Date Status
1 Kayla of Poughkeepsie, NY June 20, 2005 Partially Found
2 Aaron June 21, 2005 Lost
3 Rhea June 22, 2005 Lost
4 Abigail of Westport, CT June 23, 2005 Lost
5 Christopher of New York City's "Big Apple Circus" June 24, 2005 Lost
??? Paige of Elmont, NY ??? Lost
??? Ryan of Granada Hills, CA ??? Lost
??? Amanda of Oxnard, CA ??? Found
??? Rachel of San Marino, CA ??? Lost
??? Giavanna of West Hills, CA ??? Lost
??? Mackenzie Davis of Fallbrook, CA July 18, 2005 Found
??? Noah Vivanco of Northridge, CA July 29, 2005 Lost
??? Rachel of Cypress, CA ??? Partially Lost
??? Isa ??? Partially Lost
??? Timea ??? Found
Finale (Rumored) Jonathan at Fort Irwin National Training Center (U.S. Army Base near Barstow, CA) September 15, 2006 (Theoretical) Found
??? Brittany of Bronx, NY ??? Existence Unconfirmed
??? Chelsea ??? Existence Unconfirmed
??? Griffin ??? Existence Unconfirmed
??? Nicole ??? Existence Unconfirmed
??? Nikki ??? Existence Unconfirmed

Episode Summaries

All of these short summaries have been provided by a series of online sources. No plagiarism is intended.

Episodes 1-5

The website lists summaries for the first five episodes of Breakfast with Bear.

Paige of Elmont, NY[1]

5-year-old Paige shows Bear how to jump rope.

Mackenzie Davis of Fallbrook, CA[7]

6-year-old Mackenzie Davis, from Zion Lutheran School, visits Bear in her grandparents' farm. She teaches Bear how to pick oranges and make orange juice.

Noah Vivanco of Northridge, CA[8][9]

Bear visits 6-year-old Noah Vivanco. He was surprised by the fact that Bear was very large. He was allowed to stay in his PJ's even after his morning routine. He and Bear ate chocolate chip waffles with syrup. Bear makes a suggestion to eat healthier foods next time such as blueberries, strawberries, and bananas.

Videos

Promos/Bumpers

Promos from 2005 (~3:21 and ~41:08)

Another promo from 2005, featuring Kayla of Poughkeepsie, NY (~0:09)

Disney Channel bumper (~0:05)

Coming up next bumper

Songs from Playhouse Disney Imagine And Learn With Music CD

"Hey, It's a Brand New Day"

"The Morning Mambo"

"The Breakfast Song"

Gallery

Kayla of Poughkeepsie, NY

Aaron

Rhea

Abigail of Westport, CT

Christopher of New York City's "Big Apple Circus"

External Links

References