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Wishbone

  • TV Series
  • 1995–1998
  • TV-Y
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
4.7K
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Larry Brantley and Soccer the Dog in Wishbone (1995)
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Animal AdventureQuirky ComedyUrban AdventureAdventureComedyFamily

An intelligent and witty dog imagines himself in the role of characters from classic books and gets involved in similar real-life adventures.An intelligent and witty dog imagines himself in the role of characters from classic books and gets involved in similar real-life adventures.An intelligent and witty dog imagines himself in the role of characters from classic books and gets involved in similar real-life adventures.

  • Creator
    • Rick Duffield
  • Stars
    • Larry Brantley
    • Jordan Wall
    • Soccer the Dog
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.2/10
    4.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Creator
      • Rick Duffield
    • Stars
      • Larry Brantley
      • Jordan Wall
      • Soccer the Dog
    • 25User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 9 wins & 7 nominations total

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    Larry Brantley
    • Wishbone…
    • 1995–1997
    Jordan Wall
    • Joe Talbot
    • 1995–1997
    Soccer the Dog
    Soccer the Dog
    • Wishbone
    • 1995–1997
    Christie Abbott
    Christie Abbott
    • Sam Kepler
    • 1995–1997
    Mary Chris Wall
    Mary Chris Wall
    • Ellen Talbot
    • 1995–1997
    Angee Hughes
    • Wanda Gilmore
    • 1995–1997
    Adam Springfield
    • David Barnes
    • 1995–1997
    Sean Hennigan
    Sean Hennigan
    • Baskerville Spirit…
    • 1995–1997
    Cliff Stephens
    • Man…
    • 1995–1997
    Kevin Page
    Kevin Page
    • Antonio…
    • 1995–1997
    Joe Nemmers
    Joe Nemmers
    • Brom Bones…
    • 1995–1997
    Brent Anderson
    Brent Anderson
    • Townsman…
    • 1995–1997
    Joe Duffield
    • Damont Jones…
    • 1995–1997
    Christopher Carlos
    • Crazy Joe…
    • 1995–1997
    Lynn Mathis
    • Bacchus…
    • 1995–1997
    Jeanne Simpson
    Jeanne Simpson
    • Carlotta…
    • 1995
    Dee Hennigan
    • Dolly Winthrop…
    • 1995–1997
    Billy Eugene Jones
    • Barber…
    • 1995–1997
    • Creator
      • Rick Duffield
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    User reviews25

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    Ginger87

    I Used To Love This Show

    I remember watching this show when I was in seven years old. I used to run home from school just to watch it along with "Where In The World Is Carmen San Diego". I loved this show.

    My favorite character was Wishbone he was so cute and such a good host. I also liked Joe and when I got older I thought he was cute. My favorite episode is when Wishbone acts out "The Phantom of the Oprah". That was great. I also liked the episode when Wishbone acted out "Romeo and Juliet". This even helped me in High School.

    Overall I really enjoyed this show and it was to bad that it was canceled. I give this show 9/10 stars and suggest everybody should watch it.
    punkgurl3666

    An Excellent Educational Children's Show

    I remember watching this when I was younger and loving it. I first came across it when I was flicking through the channels and seeing a talking dog. At that age, I was obsessed with dogs and a talking one was even better. That's when I became hooked.

    Wishbone is the story of a very imaginative Jack Russel terrier named . . . Wishbone who lives with his owners, Joe and his mother Karen Talbot. Wishbone loves literature and in each episode, he imagines himself in a classic novel/play/myth while there is a modern day version of it is going on in real life.

    The good part about this show was that when I came home from school every day is was on at like 4:30 pm. Also, I always wondered why Joe's father was never around. It's good to see a single parent house hold on a children's show. And, recently, I found out that my favorite "Daily Show" correspondent Mo Rocca (love of my life) was a writer on this show and that Amy Acker (now Fred on "Angel", I love that show) worked on here. Pretty interesting.

    If you have young kids between the ages 6-12, I definatly recommend this show. They won't be disappointed.
    Baravelli_the_ice_lady

    So, What's the Story?

    Filled with wit, wisdom and a great showcase of classic literature, "Wishbone" is one of those shows that just will not be repeated. It will not be topped, in any form or fashion. It was a highlight of my childhood, and I hope that someday it will be a joy for my own children.

    It was the 1990s, an era when children's programming was beginning to wisen up and realize that kids needed to learn more than just numbers, letters and how to play fair. "Lamb Chop's Play-Along" was teaching kids origami and magic tricks; "Magic School Bus" and "Bill Nye the Science Guy" were enlightening us to the wonderful worlds of science and nature; and "Wishbone" was covering a previously-unharvested part of the learning landscape, literature.

    In a world where the average child would've been far more content to play Nintendo than crack open Charles Dickens, the clever Jack Russell terrier, Wishbone, was sharing classic stories in a fresh and exciting manner, and instilling a fascination for books into the new generation. But what made "Wishbone" work so well was that it was not only educational, it was INTERESTING. It grabbed your attention with an exciting story that didn't necessarily seem like school stuff. It was a charming, endearing program that has certainly--in my opinion--lasted the test of time.

    I'm a young woman now, and for a lark I went and popped in my old "Wishbone" VHS. It made me interested in classic literature all over again. I suppose that ought to indicate SOMETHING. Now let's give a big cheer for the little dog who taught us all how to love reading. WHOOCHA!
    Jarek-6

    Woocha!

    I was so lucky to catch an episode of this show (The Tempest). My brother and I liked it, so we started watching it on a regular basis. I'm so glad that they started making new episodes a couple years back. I wish they would do it again.
    8Keyan-the-Eagle144

    One of the best PBS shows since Reading Rainbow

    A Jack Russell terrier and lots of classic novels by the likes of HG Wells, Washington Irving, Victor Hugo, Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and even ancient mythology. Is there any sweeter sign? Maybe there is on PBS when you're watching dogs narrate adventures. It's even relatable to kids on everyday struggles like what Wishbone does with his human family and all their friends and fellows. I started watching the show again on YouTube just to get a refresher and it didn't disappoint. Some of the major characters from the books included Robin Hood and Joan of Arc (the latter was real). And this delivered. For those of you who haven't seen it, you should; it's fun!

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    • Trivia
      Despite good ratings and a relatively high budget, only four of the 50 total episodes have been released to DVD as of 2025.
    • Goofs
      The Oakdale postman is named, "Dan", yet Wishbone addresses him as "Fred" during one episode.
    • Connections
      Edited into Doggiewoggiez! Poochiewoochiez! (2012)

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    • Release date
      • October 9, 1995 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • World Wide Wishbone
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Вишбон: Собака-фантазер
    • Filming locations
      • Backlot, Big Feats! Entertainment - 200 E Bethany Drive, Allen, Texas, USA(exterior scenes)
    • Production company
      • Big Feats! Entertainment (a division of Lyrick studios)
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby

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