 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
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Bunnytown
- Disney Channel
- Genre: Kids Musical TV
Common Sense Media says
Music and fun abound, but learning is limited.
Parents say
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Kids say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that preschoolers will be drawn to the cheerful characters, vibrant environment, and music-laden storylines of this high-energy puppet variety show. There's no shortage of fun to be had with the zany bunnies, but don't expect the show to teach your kids much more than some catchy tunes, since the series doesn't really focus on educational content.
What's the story?
Created by the award-winning team of David Rudman, Adam Rudman, and Todd Hannert -- the Jim Henson Company alums behind the hit series Jack's Big Music Show -- each episode of BUNNYTOWN, a madcap puppet variety show, features a series of silly short stories and high-energy song-and-dance numbers. The series is set in the zany bunny stars' vibrant hometown, where you can find them playing games, putting on concerts, or setting off on adventures that range from riding on a pirate ship to rocketing into outer space. And when they've exhausted their options in their own world, they can navigate underground tunnels and pop up in nearby Peopletown, where they peek in on what the humans are up to. These live-action segments feature oddball characters who are nearly as wacky as the bunnies themselves, including the pratfall-prone silent comedy team of Red (Ed Gaughan) and Fred (Andrew Buckley) and an outlandish sportscaster named Pinky Pinkerton (Polly Frame).
Is it any good?
Although it's fun-filled and bound to entertain, Bunnytown makes little effort to incorporate strong educational content or other lessons, and the variety-show format creates little continuity between segments and does nothing to expand youngsters' attention spans. In the end, it's mostly a vacation for preschoolers' brains, but at least it's likely to get them up and dancing.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the bunnies' adventures. Kids: Where did the bunnies go today? How did they prepare for their trip? What did they discover during their travels? What are some of your favorite places to go? What do you take along when you go? Also, what do you think of the people the bunnies see in Peopletown? How do their clothes and actions compare to those of real people? What do you think you would find if you spied on a group of real bunnies?
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My 1 year old Daughter loves this show!
And so do mommy and daddy! This show is very funny, and my 1 year old dances and laughs when this show is on. If she is grumpy, or having trouble sleeping, we put it on, and it makes her happy. Plus, and this is important, it is fun for my wife and I to watch. I recomend this for any young child.
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Great fun!
My 3 year old loves Bunnytown and so do I. I hate to admit it, but it's such a nice reprieve from totally educational television. My child is mildly autistic and it's so nice to have him finally enjoy a program that's absurdly silly and fun. He has needed something like this for a long time as he knows numbers up to 1000 already, can multiply, and spell and read. This show allows him the freedom to be silly. There are, of course, many silly shows for kids these days, but this is the only one he will even watch.. and he LOVES it.
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Didn't live up to expectations
We (my 2-1/2 year old, my husband and I) LOVE LOVE LOVE Jack's Big Music Show. We can't wait for new episodes, so when Bunnytown appeared, we were very excited. The first show we were a little let down. We love the "bunny parts" of the show, however the actual people ruin it! Especially the Laurel & Hardy wanna-bes and the 60's flight attendant looking reporter. They really
missed the boat. We are trying our 3rd episode of Bunnytown, but really think there is potential. I realize they are the same people behind Jack's Big Music Show but watch Jack and make your own
comparison.
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Ugh
This show is freaking DUMB. I remember when we had Bear In The Big Blue House, Roly Poly Oly, Winnie the Pooh, etc instead of this, The Wiggles, etc that i barely find entertaining for even four year olds, any less educational.
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so dumb!!
why would you take good shows off to put this on?!! this is so stupid i hate for my kids to watch it. i think they may have taken it off. my son liked it, don't know why,
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Cute, but void of true vaule
I personally think if your preschooler is going to be watching TV they need to be getting something out of it. This show is just pure entertainment and not something I would choose to let my daughter watch.
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Funny Bunnies!
My 20 month old daughter absolutely loves this show. I love that it is colorful, extremely well designed, has great songs and is just plain silly! It's one of the few children's shows that my husband and I actually enjoy watching. Sophie's never been a big tv watcher, but this show catches her attention... it's hilarious to watch her dance and clap to the music.
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Supper Silliness for All
Both my 2 year old & 4 year old love it. It has great music & the bunnies are so cute. I think it is fine that there is no educational content...it is for entertainment & it is excellent! If I want my kids learning something the TV is off & we are working on something else. Bunnytown is great for a laugh & so I can make some dinner while the kids have a litte downtime.
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Don't waste a moment
This has got to be dumbest show ever put into Disney's line up. I have absolutly nothing positive to say about it. Come on Disney, give us a something better!!
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| Topics: | music and sing-along, puppets |
| TV rating: | TV-Y |
| Network: | Disney Channel |
| Cast: | Andrew Buckley, David Rudman, Polly Frame |
| Genre: | Kids Musical TV |
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