Mitchell Kriegman

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Mitchell Kriegman

Born June 4, 1952 · Richmond, Virginia, USA (age 74)

Mitchell Kriegman is an American television writer, director, producer, consultant, story editor, author, composer and actor. He is the creator of Clarissa Explains It All for Nickelodeon, Bear in the Big Blue House and The Book of Pooh for Disney Channel and It's a Big Big World for PBS.

Known For

The Adventures of Elmo in GrouchlandThe Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland · 1999
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
6.21999
MovieFamilyComedy
Elmo loves his fuzzy, well-worn blue blanket more than anything in the whole world. However, when Elmo's blanket gets sucked through a colorful, swirling tunnel into Grouchland, the yuckiest place on earth, Elmo goes on an adventure to Grouchland to retrieve his prized possession.
The Book of Pooh: Stories from the HeartThe Book of Pooh: Stories from the Heart · 2001
The Book of Pooh: Stories from the Heart
7.32001
MovieAdventureFamily
Part of The Book of Pooh series, which offers preschool kids simple life lessons and scholastic pointers, The Book of Pooh: Stories From the Heart uses puppetry and computer animation to tell Christopher Robin's imaginative tales. Kids join Christopher Robin, Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, and Tigger for an afternoon of storytelling and lesson learning.
Bear in the Big Blue House LIVE! - Surprise PartyBear in the Big Blue House LIVE! - Surprise Party · 2002
Bear in the Big Blue House LIVE! - Surprise Party
5.02002
MovieMusicFamily
It's Tutter's birthday and viewers are invited to join Bear and the gang in the Big Blue House as they work together to plan a surprise party for Tutter. This stage production features many of the voices from the show and many of its songs as well.
Good Morning, Mr. OrwellGood Morning, Mr. Orwell · 1984
Good Morning, Mr. Orwell
8.11984
MovieComedyMusic
In his book "1984", George Orwell saw the television of the future as a control instrument in the hands of Big Brother. Right at the start of the much-anticipated Orwellian year, Paik and Co. were keen to demonstrate satellite TV's ability to serve positive ends-- Namely, the intercontinental exchange of culture, combining both highbrow and entertainment elements. A live broadcast shared between WNET TV in New York and the Centre Pompidou in Paris, linked up with broadcasters in Germany and South Korea, reached a worldwide audience of over 10 or even 25 million (including the later repeat transmissions).
Show Off! How to Be Cool at PartiesShow Off! How to Be Cool at Parties · 1986
Show Off! How to Be Cool at Parties
1.01986
MovieComedy
A kids humorous instructional tape on how to do gags and party tricks. It is from 1986, so the hair and wardrobe alone makes this tape comic gold. It is hosted by a young Malcolm Jamal Warner (Cosby Show) and features the likes of Fred Newman, Madman Magician Friedhoffer (who uses this strange Hasidic Jewish accent that doesn't fit his character at all) and comedian Frankie Pace. Learn how to do the Hawaiian nose hum and beatbox at the same time! Learn how to levitate, and how to juggle.
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and PlayThe Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play · 1999
The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland: Sing and Play
9.01999
MovieFamilyMusic
Elmo's back in Grouchland to sing some of his favorite songs with his new friend Grizzy. There's just one problem - Grouches aren't supposed to cooperate, so Grizzy won't sing along!
Bear in the Big Blue House: Potty Time With BearBear in the Big Blue House: Potty Time With Bear · 2004
Bear in the Big Blue House: Potty Time With Bear
2004
MovieAnimationFamily
Give preschoolers their best start with BEAR IN THE BIG BLUE HOUSE! This award-winning series provides your child with valuable tools for growth in key areas of music, social skill development, and cognitive learning through integrated programs combining music, movement, and exploration. Join Bear(TM) and friends for a day of discovery in three episodes that reinforce independence, teach basic bathroom skills, and give your child a sense of accomplishment. Going to the bathroom by yourself is a big part of growing up in "When You've Got To Go," and sometimes practice is the key to doing new things well in "If At First You Don't Succeed." Finally, nighttime is the right time to look back at all you've accomplished and "Call It A Day" in these stories of independence and success.
ClarissaClarissa · 1995
Clarissa
7.41995
MovieComedy
Pilot episode of the cancelled follow-up series to Nickelodeon's "Clarissa Explains it All" in which debutante Clarissa Darling contends to her life in New York City and her internship at a local newspaper.

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Bear in the Big Blue House: Potty Time With BearBear in the Big Blue House: Potty Time With Bear · 2004
Bear in the Big Blue House: Potty Time With Bear
2004
MovieAnimationFamily
Give preschoolers their best start with BEAR IN THE BIG BLUE HOUSE! This award-winning series provides your child with valuable tools for growth in key areas of music, social skill development, and cognitive learning through integrated programs combining music, movement, and exploration. Join Bear(TM) and friends for a day of discovery in three episodes that reinforce independence, teach basic bathroom skills, and give your child a sense of accomplishment. Going to the bathroom by yourself is a big part of growing up in "When You've Got To Go," and sometimes practice is the key to doing new things well in "If At First You Don't Succeed." Finally, nighttime is the right time to look back at all you've accomplished and "Call It A Day" in these stories of independence and success.

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Bear in the Big Blue House: A Berry Bear ChristmasBear in the Big Blue House: A Berry Bear Christmas · 2000
Bear in the Big Blue House: A Berry Bear Christmas
2000
MovieComedy
The winter holidays find Bear and his friends planning a big celebration. They're all getting ready for Christmas, but also learn about Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. Bear also celebrates his favorite tradition, the finding of the winter berry. As things start out, Pip and Pop have put together a reindeer wreath. Everyone wants to help out with the wreath, so Bear suggests they all add something of their own. Later, the group meets Santa Hogg and presents him with a large list of holiday wishes. Then there's a bit of an argument when Treelo wants to open everyone's presents and not just his own. In the Shadow segment, Shadow thanks Bear for his gift of a scarf --- Shadows don't get cold, but it's the thought that counts. She then sings the song "It's Kwanzaa Time." After hearing a howling noise, the group takes in an old hound named Jack with no home and invites him to stay at the Big Blue House for the holidays. This gets everyone thinking about the true meaning of the holidays.

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Alf TalesAlf Tales · 1988
Alf Tales
7.41988
SeriesKidsComedy
ALF Tales is an animated American series that ran on the NBC television network on Saturdays from August 1988 to December 1989. The show was a spinoff from the series ALF: The Animated Series. The show had characters from that series play various characters from fairy tales. The fairy tale was usually altered for comedic effect in a manner relational to Fractured Fairy Tales. Each story typically spoofs a film genre, such as the "Cinderella" episode done as an Elvis movie. Some episodes featured a "fourth wall" effect where ALF is backstage preparing for the episode, and Rob Cowan would appear drawn as a TV executive to try to brief ALF on how to improve this episode. For instance Cowan once told ALF who was readying for a medieval themed episode that "less than 2% of our audience lives in the Dark Ages".

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