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By Joly Herman
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Follow-up animated shorts to the movie "Up" are delightful.
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Dug Days
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 : Animals , Friendship , STEM
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- Award : Common Sense Selection
- Last updated : September 30, 2025
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