Dug Days
Dug Days
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A Lot or a Little?
The parents' guide to what's in this TV show.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Dug Days is a series of animated shorts that are spin-offs of Pixar's movie Up. There are a few moments of peril and chase scenes that leave chaos in their wake, and at times characters are slightly injured or worn out by the action, but no one is hurt. The main character, a dog named Dug, thinks about squirrels "getting dead" and has dreams of them lying around with X's on their eyes, as if they were dead. The main adult character is an elderly White man; there's some diversity among supporting characters who appear in various episodes.
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Awesome series, but not for an easily scared kid
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What's the Story?
In DUG DAYS, Carl (Ed Asner), the main character from the movie Up, has sold his blimp and bought a bungalow with his canine friend, Dug (voiced by writer and director Bob Peterson). Dug is high energy, Carl, who is elderly, is prone to napping. But when Carl naps, or is reading the paper, Dug gets into stuff -- a lot of stuff. He has a burning sense of curiosity that tends to get him into trouble, and he loses his self-control when the resident squirrel taunts him with his flicking tail. Russell (voiced by Jordan Nagai) visits Carl at times too. Even though the adventures take place in the backyard of the home, Dug's world feels huge. Will his eagerness to please and his "pretending to obey" be enough to keep him out of trouble?
Is It Any Good?
Endearing, funny, and clever, this series of shorts is sure to satisfy Pixar fans. Every action in Dug Days is imbued with delightful stream-of-consciousness commentary. Since Dug the dog's voice-activation unit (that he memorably wore in Up ) is still wired to work, Dug's every thought is voiced: "Water is so wet!" "Squirrel!" "Hello, Small Mailman!" The chatty banter is so perky and innocent, but Dug's got a devilish streak too, and that's half the fun. Ed Asner's cantankerous old man is the other half -- he's the perfect foil to, well, everything.
Kids will love following Dug's zany antics and his frenetic dialogue. Parents will appreciate the detailed humor, and might even be touched by the sweet moments. Pixar has captured the magic of the movie Up once again in this delightful series of shorts.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about show franchises and spin-offs like Dug Days. Do you notice when franchise movies market their brand within the shows you're watching? Do you feel like this show is pushing a brand?
Dug is very curious, sometimes breaking rules to satisfy his curiosity. Has your urge to know more about something ever led you to break the rules? When is curiosity dangerous?
When Dug smells good smells he loses his self-control. Have you ever lost your self-control because you've wanted something so badly? Were there consequences?
TV Details
- Premiere date: September 1, 2021
- Cast: Ed Asner, Bob Peterson
- Network: Disney+
- Genre: Kids' Animation
- Topics: Cats, Dogs, and Mice, Friendship, Science and Nature
- TV rating: TV-PG
- Award: Common Sense Selection
- Last updated: February 28, 2022
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