Pappyland (1993): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1993, Pappyland is a family and kids series.

What it’s about. Pappyland was a live action children's television show originally written by Jon Nappa. More than 65 episodes were written by award-winning children's writer, Benette Whitmore. It was originally broadcast on TLC from September 30, 1996 to December 1999. Then, after cancellation, aired reruns until February 21, 2003. The show starred acclaimed cartoonist-artist Michael Cariglio as Pappy Drewitt, an artist/49er type character who lived in a magical cabin in a bizarre land with many different creatures and people. More than half of the show was shot on bluescreen. During each half-hour segment, Pappy and other characters danced, sang, taught life lessons and other children's television fare but the main focus of the show was watching Pappy draw pictures. Viewers who sent in their artwork, had their drawing shown during the "Hall of Frames" segment near the end and the closing credits.

Who’s in it. Pappyland stars Michael Cariglio as Pappy Drewitt, Mike Curley as Sing-a-Song Sam, Gabriel Velez as Italian Turtle Lou and Marilyn Arnone as Belle.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Pappyland has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pappyland page.

If you liked it. Fans of Pappyland tend to enjoy Anne with an E, Gravity Falls, Over the Garden Wall and Big Time Rush.