It all starts Monday, September 5, 2011 with "Auctioneer George” and “Sock Monkey Opera.” In“Auctioneer George,” George has one dollar to buy anything he wants at the Annual Corn Roast and Attic Auction, and he sets his sights on a pair of red elephant mittens. When the Man with the Yellow Hat leaves George alone, he bids ...and bids...and wins! Only, he didn’t realize how bidding works, and now he owes $100. While George tries to re-auction the mittens himself, Marco searches the city for the only person unique enough to pay $101 for red elephant mittens...Mr. Glass. Then in “Sock Monkey Opera,” when Betsy gets the chicken pox and can’t see her favorite opera, Hansel and Gretel, she sends George in her place. George loves the opera so much, he decides to cheer up Betsy by performing for his itchy friend. But how can one little monkey sing, dance, and act for an entire cast of characters?”
“The Arts are actually a great vehicle to teach kids about science, engineering, and math,” said WGBH Executive Producer Dorothea Gillim. “With this new season, kids will be inspired to dance, sculpt and paint along with George, and they’ll also come away with knowledge of important STEM concepts.”
The fun continues on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 when George learns that clues are key to solving mysteries in the new episodes “Hamster Cam” and “The Great Monkey Detective.” In “Hamster Cam,”Steve’s pet hamster, Hogie, is on the loose in the city streets with nothing but a small video camera tied to his back. George helps Steve track his whereabouts using clues from the hamster cam and his best monkeyish map-reading skills. But can a monkey with a map keep up with a hamster on the run? Then in “The Great Monkey Detective,” it’s a mystery movie night at Chef Pisghetti’s restaurant. But the big mystery really begins when Chef Pisghetti’s cookbook suddenly vanishes! A fan of Detective Basil Know-it-All, George understands that clues are the key to solving a mystery. Will George be able to crack the case of the missing cookbook or will this mystery remain unsolved?
And on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, George explores sculpting and photography in “George and the Giant Thumb and “Shutter Monkey.” In “George and the Giant Thumb,” a bored George and Allie decide to make a ginormous sculpture of Bill’s sprained thumb. The duo quickly run out of clay and turn to less conventional art supplies. Peanut butter proves too sticky and shaving cream too drippy, so George and Allie use mud to finish their masterpiece. But will Bill give their art a thumbs up? Then in “Shutter Monkey,” Betsy’s “Out of Sight Shapes” entry for the photo contest is sure to win first prize—that is until George and Steve accidentally ruin her pictures. With some help from Steve, George runs around town trying to re-shoot the photographs. But finding the hidden shapes in things is hard for a little monkey! Can George snap 4 pictures of 4 shapes by 4:00...or are Betsy’s prize-winning photos out of sight for good?
“Now in our sixth season, we’re excited to present an all-new set of eight (mis)adventures that highlight the arts,” said Senior Vice President of Animation Production for Universal Studios Family Productions Ellen Cockrill. “And we hope that viewers will stay tuned later this season when we launch the “Exercise Your Creativity Dance Contest,” giving children the opportunity to show us their unique creativity through dance.”
Based on the best-selling Curious George books by Margret and H.A. Rey, CURIOUS GEORGE the television series expands George’s world to include a host of colorful characters and original locales, while maintaining the charm of the beloved books.
CURIOUS GEORGE is funded by public television viewers. National Corporate Sponsorship is provided by Chuck E. Cheese’s®, Rainforest Cafe®, and Stride Rite Children’s Group, LLC.
CURIOUS GEORGE is a production of Imagine Entertainment, WGBH Boston, and Universal Studios Family Productions. Executive producers are Ron Howard (Imagine), Brian Grazer (Imagine), Ellen Cockrill (Universal), Carol Greenwald (WGBH), Dorothea Gillim (WGBH), Jon Shapiro and David Kirschner. Curious George and related characters, created by Margret and H.A. Rey are copyrighted and trademarked by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and used under license. Licensed by Universal Studios Licensing LLP. Television series: ©2011. Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved. Visit - pbskids.com/curiousgeorge for CURIOUS GEORGE games, printables, and more.
THE FUN CONTINUES ALL SEASON LONG!...
CURIOUS GEORGE HOLIDAY SPECTACULARLove the Curious George movies? You’re in for a treat on Wednesday, November 23, when PBS KIDS will feature a CURIOUS GEORGE Holiday Spectacular, starting with the broadcast premiere of the original Curious George feature film, staring Will Ferrell and Drew Barrymore, followed by encore presentations of Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey and Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas. Going away for Thanksgiving Week and afraid you’ll miss it? Don’t worry because the movies will repeat throughout the weekend (check local listings).
EXERCISE YOUR CREATIVITY DANCE CONTEST 2012Coming in February, be on the lookout for the Curious George Exercise Your Creativity Dance Contest! To celebrate the art of movement and dance, CURIOUS GEORGE will be having his first ever dance contest! Parents will be invited to send in videos of their little monkeys dancing to the CURIOUS GEORGE theme song. Videos will be posted on the CURIOUS GEORGE website and one lucky dancer will receive a special CURIOUS GEORGE prize! Stay tuned for more details.
SPECIAL EARTH DAY EPISODEIn April, CURIOUS GEORGE celebrates Earth Day with the special episode “Junky Monkey.” In this episode, Steve is appointed head of the Pretty City Committee Pod 7 on a mission to lead George, the Man with the Yellow Hat, Aunt Margaret, Betsy, and Charkie to clean up litter in their neighborhood. But where others see trash, George sees treasures hidden in alleys, sidewalk, and recycling bins. He takes his findings up to his apartment and sorts them by shape and size, transforming his collection into a masterpiece worthy to be hung at City Hall. But will the mayor agree or call it junk? Tune-in on PBS KIDS to find out.
NEW CURIOUS GEORGE BOOKS AND DVD SETS FROM HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURTNew Curious George items for Houghton Mifflin Harcourt this year include a fully packaged book and DVD set, Curious George Builds a Home (September 2011; $6.99; Ages 4-8). When Curious Georgemeets a homing pigeon, he decides that his home, with improvements, would be perfect for his new friend. This paperback picture book explores the concepts of planning and design and includes a DVD featuring the episodes "Curious George's Home for Pigeons" and "Curious George and the Dam Builders," with an emphasis on simple engineering concepts. Children can enjoy the story and episodes wherever they go! Also coming in January 2012, Curious George Colors Eggs ($12.99; Ages 4-8). Curious George explores the wonderful world of colors but can he do it without getting messy? This early reader includes two activities that explore primary and secondary colors.
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