Small Potatoes (2011 TV series)

Small Potatoes is an animated pre-school series written and directed by Josh Selig (creator of Oobi, Wonder Pets! and 3rd & Bird). It was produced by Little Airplane Productions from its second studio in London. The show features a group of four potatoes—Olaf, Ruby, Nate, and Chip—who sing songs. The show's music was composed by Jerry Bock.[1]

Small Potatoes
GenreChildren's
Animated
Created byJosh Selig
StarringPablo Cano Carciofa
Morgan Hartley
Shakira Riddell-Morales
Alice Wilkinson
Martha Forde
Felix Forde
Country of originUnited Kingdom
United States
Kenya
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes27
Production
Running time3 minutes
Production companyLittle Airplane Productions, Inc.
Release
Original networkCBeebies, Disney Junior
Original release18 April (2011-04-18) –
25 December 2011 (2011-12-25)

27 shorts were produced.[2] The series was aired on CBeebies in the UK, ABC Kids in Australia, and on the Disney Junior channel in the United States. It was followed by a motion picture in 2013, Meet the Small Potatoes. Small Potatoes is also available on BBC iPlayer for over a year.

Characters
  • Ruby: The smallest of the potatoes, who is red. She is the leader of the group.
  • Olaf: The biggest of the potatoes who is wide and dark brown.
  • Chip: A normal-sized light brown potato.
  • Nate: A long and skinny potato who is medium red-brown.

Episodes

Title Original UK airdate[3] Plot Episode Number
Imagination 18 April 2011 The Potatoes go on an imaginary hippy journey using their imaginations. The episode was available as an ebook for the iPhone in advance of debut, and screened at the BAMkids Film Festival in Brooklyn, New York.[4] 1
Chip's Theme 19 April 2011 Chip sings a heartfelt song about being a potato. 2
Small Potato Rock 20 April 2011 The Small Potatoes introduce themselves and sing about their unique personalities. 3
Seasons 21 April 2011 The Potatoes celebrate the four seasons. 4
On a Farm 26 April 2011 The Small Potatoes meet their favorite farm animals. 5
I'm a Little Raindrop 27 April 2011 Ruby sings a techno song, where she imagines what it's like to be a raindrop. 6
Potato Train 28 April 2011 The Small Potatoes hop on board the Potato Train and chug through town. 7
The Small Potatoes Waltz 3 May 2011 The Small Potatoes travel to Victorian-era Vienna. 8
A Musical Show 4 May 2011 Small Potatoes sing and dance their way across the stage. 9
Art 5 May 2011 The Potatoes enter famous paintings and celebrate different ways art is created. 10
Feelings 6 May 2011 The Small Potatoes sing a guitar driven, rock and roll anthem celebrating their feelings. 11
Moon Baby 9 May 2011 Moon Baby observes the galaxy from up on the moon before floating back home. 12
This Is My Family 10 May 2011 The Small Potatoes sing about the importance of family and friends. 13
Marching Band 11 May 2011 The Small Potatoes lead a parade of musical instruments in a rousing anthem. 14
Dress Up 12 May 2011 The Potatoes dress up for a party and try on silly costumes. 15
Science 13 May 2011 The Potatoes explore science in a new wave music video. 16
Small Potatoes Conga 16 May 2011 The Small Potatoes conga their way through a fantastical world filled with fruit. 17
I Love To Dance The Flamenco 17 May 2011 The Small Potatoes visit Spain for a flamenco dancing fiesta. 18
Playtime 18 May 2011 The Small Potatoes enjoy playtime after school. 19
I Just Want To Be Me 19 May 2011 The Small Potatoes sing a punk rock anthem about how wonderful it is to just be yourself. 20
We're All Potatoes at Heart 20 May 2011 Potatoes from around the world celebrate the similarities and differences we all share. 21
You Can Be What You Want To Be 23 May 2011 The Small Potatoes have a disco pageant and explore different jobs. 22
I Love School 24 May 2011 Ruby sings a diva style ballad about the thing she loves more than anything else - school. 23
Today's The Perfect Day (Haircut) 25 May 2011 Ruby and her friends head off to the barbershop to get their hair styled. 24
Small Potatoes, Yes Sir 26 May 2011 The Small Potatoes sing about how they're no average spuds. 25
Potato Love 27 May 2011 The Small Potatoes sing about how wonderful it is to be alive and feel the Potato Love. 26
Christmas Baby 25 December 2011 It's Baby Potato's very first Christmas! Note: The song shares the tune of Moon Baby. 27

Broadcast

The series is broadcast in the following countries:

Discography

Albums
Title Album details
Small Potatoes[5]

Singles
Year Title Album
2011 Christmas Baby[6] Christmas Baby EP
2013 Imagination (with Sky Blu)[7] Small Potatoes

DVD

2012 - Small Potatoes – The Complete Series

References
  1. Goldman Getzler, Wendy (18 April 2011). "Small Potatoes smallpotatoes ruined art". kidscreen. Toronto ON. Retrieved 22 June 2011.
  2. Crump, William D. (2019). Happy Holidays—Animated! A Worldwide Encyclopedia of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Year's Cartoons on Television and Film. McFarland & Co. p. 48. ISBN 9781476672939.
  3. Small Potatoes Episodes on BBC
  4. Castleman, Lana (17 February 2010). "Small Potatoes takes to iPhone, bows at kids filmfest". Kidscreen. Toronto ON. Retrieved 22 June 2011.
  5. "Small Potatoes Album on Spotify". Spotify. Spotify. 13 September 2011. Retrieved 4 January 2020.
  6. "Christmas Baby EP on Apple Music". Apple Music. Apple Music. 14 December 2011. Retrieved 4 January 2020.
  7. "Imagination Remix on Spotify". Spotify. Spotify. 4 December 2013. Retrieved 4 January 2020.
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