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New stepmom brings up definitions of family.
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What's the Story?
When Maya's father, Mr. Muscles (voiced by TV actor Erick Estrada) proposes to Mrs. Kersplatski, Maya worries he will no longer make her sandwiches, read her stories, and call her his little mouse. She confides her worries to her friends, who in turn ask their parents about stepmothers. Maya runs away and hides on the day of the wedding. But her father reassures her that she will always be his love.
Is It Any Good?
JOJO'S CIRCUS: A CIRCUS TOWN WEDDING treats the subject of family structure and step parents thoughtfully. Care is taken in the dialogue to correct the "wicked stepmother" image many fairy tales create. Family is defined as the people who love you. The stop-motion animation is as charming as the regular JoJo show.
Kathie Lee Gifford wrote the lyrics for the music, and Keanu Reeves' band plays the main title theme song. Veteran actress Jane Eastwood voices Mrs. Kersplatski, and 12-year-old Madeleine Martin is the voice of JoJo.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about different family structures and they can share their understanding of what family means.
TV Details
- Premiere date : June 20, 2005
- Cast : Erik Estrada , Jane Eastwood , Madeleine Martin
- Network : Disney Channel
- Genre : Kids' Animation
- Topics : Friendship , Animals ( Wild Animals )
- TV rating :
- Last updated : October 1, 2025
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