Will and Dewitt is a Canadian preschool children's animated musical television series starring a frog named Dewitt, and a human boy named Will as the main characters. It is produced by Cookie Jar Entertainment (now known as "WildBrain") and Two Presidents Productions. It was first aired on September 22, 2007, on Kids' WB. The final episode was aired on May 3, 2008.
Plot
The show that focuses on a frog named Dewitt motivating his human friend Will to accomplish difficult tasks.
Characters
Main
- Will (voiced by Connor Price) is an 8-year-old fun-loving, shy and positive boy. He has red hair and freckles a younger sister named Kate. He also has a pet frog named Dewitt.
- Dewitt (voiced by Richard Ian Cox) is an anthropomorphic frog who can shift into any shape or size, normally as a visual aid to a joke he has freckles just made. He is also a skilled impersonator. In each episode, he gives Will the support and motivation he needs to get through the challenges until him. Dewitt first appeared and continues to appear on the packaging of Procter & Gamble's Kandoo personal care products. The frog pre-dated the TV show and was named Dewitt upon its creation.
Supporting
- Fred (voiced by Billy Rosemberg) is Will's 10-year-old brother who thinks he's better than him.
- Kate (voiced by Nissae Isen) is Will's 4-year-old younger sister who likes animals. She can get in the way of Will's challenges.
- Sandra is Will's female friend and sometimes rival, Sandra is a next-door neighbour of Will and Sam.
- Mom (voiced by Katie Griffin) & Dad (voiced by Richard Binsley) are Will, Kate, and Fred's parents are always nearby and ready to lend a hand if their children need it. They are fun, understanding and supportive.
- Sam (voiced by London Angelis) is Will's Latin-Canadian best friend, whose full name is "Samuel", and who is also a fan of Frogboy. He's also good at telling jokes.
- The Forest Animals â Those characters help Will & Dewitt with their challenges by singing about them. Wince, the yellow raccoon is voiced by Richard Binsley, Zipper, the brown mouse is voiced by Jen Gould, Shelley the turtle is voiced by Linda Ballantyne, and coloured koi fish Karen is voiced by Annick Obonsawin.
Episodes
All episodes are directed by Paul Riley.
Educational relevance
In the U.S., the show's educational elements have qualified it as an E/I show.
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