6.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Pappyland (1993)
Pappyland (1993)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
6.3
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film subtly aligns with right-leaning values by celebrating tradition, family legacy, and individual dedication to preserving a specific cultural heritage through craftsmanship, rather than focusing on broader societal critiques.
This documentary focuses on the legacy of a prominent bourbon brand and its founding family. The film's portrayal of its subjects and narrative framing align with traditional representations, reflecting the historical demographics of the industry it covers.
Secondary
Pappyland is a children's educational series centered on teaching drawing skills. The show does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, as its content is purely focused on artistic instruction and child-friendly entertainment without addressing social or identity-related topics.
Pappyland is a children's educational program focused on drawing instruction. There are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in the show's narrative or character portrayals. Therefore, the film's net impact on this specific aspect is not applicable.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Pappyland is a children's art show hosted by Michael J. Pappa, who portrays himself. The other characters are original creations for the show, such as drawings and puppets, and are not adaptations of pre-existing characters with established genders.
Pappyland is an original children's television series from 1993. It does not adapt pre-existing characters from other media or historical figures, thus there are no established racial baselines for its characters to be swapped from.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.6
4.0
Critic Ratings
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