Franklin

Franklin

TV-Y 1997 · 6 seasons · 156 eps · ★ 6.7 · Animation, Kids, Family

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Franklin is an Canadian educational animated television series, based on the Franklin the Turtle books by Brenda Clark and Paulette Bourgeois. The television series was named after its main character, Franklin the Turtle. It was produced by PolyGram Television, Alphanim, LuxAnimation, Nelvana, Neurones Enterprises, Reader's Digest for Young Families, TF1, Funbag Animation Studios, Europool, Mini TFO, and Family Channel, and syndicated by Summit Entertainment.

Created by Paulette Bourgeois

Networks: CBC Television, Family Channel, Treehouse TV

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Richard Newman Mr. Turtle (voice)
Elizabeth Saunders Mrs. Turtle (voice)
Leah Renee Beaver (voice)
Noah Reid Franklin Turtle (voice)
Kyle Fairlie Rabbit (voice)
Luca Perlman Bear (voice)
Olivia Garratt Goose (voice)
Shirley Douglas Narrator (voice)
Gil Filar Fox (voice)
Al Mukadam Fox (voice)
Bryn McAuley Harriet Turtle (voice)
Janet-Laine Green Narrator (voice)

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Back to School with Franklin

Back to School with Franklin · 2003

Back to School with Franklin

MovieAnimationFamily

Franklin and his pals are excited about returning to school after a fun summer vacation. They have no idea of just how different and exciting it will be until they meet their substitute teacher, Miss Koala, a true wonder from down under! Miss Koala sure has a different way of doing things. At first the class is a little resistant, but she quickly wins them over with her "try-anything-once" attitude. Everyone soon finds themselves learning new things and forming their very first soccer team. Now, it's up to Franklin and his friends to win one for their favorite coach before she's off on a new classroom adventure.

Franklin's Magic Christmas

Franklin's Magic Christmas · 2001

Franklin's Magic Christmas

MovieFamilyAnimation

Franklin and his family are off on a Christmas visit with Grandma and Grandpa at Faraway Farm. When a sudden ice storm hits and Grandpa takes a terrible tumble, Franklin and his baby sister Harriet begin a magical adventure as they journey home in search of help. With the aid of a mysterious flying creature and some very special new friends, the two manage to return with Doctor Bear and her family. Once back together, friends and family share an enchanted Christmas Ever and a memory they will hold forever of a magical Christmas night.

Franklin and the Turtle Lake Treasure

Franklin and the Turtle Lake Treasure · 2006

Franklin and the Turtle Lake Treasure

MovieAnimationFamily

When his Granny comes down with a mysterious ailment, Franklin and his friends must search for the treasure of Turtle Lake. This is said to be a talisman that can cure the illness.

Franklin and the Green Knight

Franklin and the Green Knight · 2000

Franklin and the Green Knight

MovieFamilyAnimation

It's winter in Woodland and Franklin is excited about spring coming because his new baby sister will be born. Following the lead of a myth his mom told him, he assumes the role of a Knight and sets out to the woods on a quest for spring. Written by Damaris

Franklin and Friends

Franklin and Friends · 2011

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SeriesAnimationKids

Franklin and Friends is a Canadian CGI children's television series produced by Nelvana that is a reboot of the original Franklin series. It is the second adaptation of the classic characters from the Franklin the Turtle series of children's books written by Paulette Bourgeois and illustrated by Brenda Clark, the first of which was Franklin, which was also produced by Nelvana. The new series was announced by Nelvana on September 28, 2010, and it debuted on Treehouse TV on March 4, 2011. The theme song itself is a revamped up to date version of the original series theme, "Hey It's Franklin". It premiered in the United States on Nickelodeon on February 13, 2012 and Nick Jr. on March 1, 2012. It also premiered in the Singapore on Mediacorp on February 15, 2012.

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