Johnny and the Sprites is a new mini show that follows Little Einstein's on Playhouse Disney. In this mini show, John Tartaglia plays Johnny, and he will sing and dance with the 'sprites'. The 'sprites' Ginger and Basil are the two sprites that join Johnny each episode. Of course Johnny is always there to sing and dance his way through the lesson with the sprites, even though he lives in the woods for solitude and inspiration. Like Playhouse Disney's other mini shows this one is a quick lesson hidden in fanciful entertainment.
Ginger is a female sprite who is very athletic and Basil is the male sprite who, shall we say, is the opposite of Ginger? That's right, Basil isn't very good at sports, but its okay because he has other talents. Johnny and the Sprites are joined by other recurring characters such as Seymour the mole who lives in Johnny's garden, and there is another human character that is sometimes seen. Her name is Mrs. Moldystew. In children's shows, names me a lot, and Mrs. Moldystew is indeed a cranky neighbor of Johnny's.
John Tartaglia brings years of experience to Johnny and the Sprites. At the age of 16 John became a muppeteer. Also a puppeteer he is well qualified for his work on Playhouse Disney. Past credits for John include working as a puppeteer/muppeteer on the Book of Pooh, Bear in the Big Blue House, and Sesame Street. He is also a well-respected actor who recently starred as Princeton and Rod in the Broadway musical Avenue Q. Coming from a show business family, John has been working since he was a child. Johnny and the Sprites is a wonderful outlet for his talent in song, dance and puppetry.
For parents, you can be assured that this mini show is crisp, clean and fun for your child to watch. It just may get your child up and dancing! And for all of you mom's out there, he is also quite cute and may get you up dancing as well!
While this is currently a 5-minute mini show, there is talk that Johnny and the Sprites just may end up with their own 30-minute show within the next year.
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Johnny and the Sprites (Review 1 of 256)
Reviewed by Disney Fan on 11/2/2009 Rating: (4621)
Johnny and the Sprites is not all that great. They don't give a lot of entertainment in that show. They do give a lot of entertainment on other Playhouse Disney shows. But I don't think Johnny and the Sprites does.
why did they stop johnny and the sprites? (Review 2 of 256)
Reviewed by jarrin ahmed on 10/27/2009 Rating: (4614)
why did they STOP johnny and sprites? i am 9 yrs. old and i still LOVE that mini show!?! i begggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg of u to give back that amazing,elated show!
WE MISS Johnny & the Sprites (Review 3 of 256)
Reviewed by Mary Sorrells on 10/23/2009 Rating: (4612)
Please bring Johhny & the Sprites back to Play House Disney. Or put all 3 seasons on dvd. My 2 & 3 year old ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS SHOW & MISS IT VERY MUCH!!!!!!!
We miss Johnny!!! (Review 4 of 256)
Reviewed by Lovemy2boys on 10/10/2009 Rating: (4584)
I am so sad that Johnny and The Sprites is not on anymore. It was a fun show that my 2 boys (4 & 2) loved to watch. Every time Heads Up came on we jumped up and danced to it.
Agreed! (Review 5 of 256)
Reviewed by Caitoooo! on 10/4/2009 Rating: (4578)
I also agree with Megan. Johnny was always a great start to any morning always awake and full of life! Charlie and Lola! PSH! Who watches that! I LOVED JOHN TARTAGLIA!
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John Tartaglia was the BEST! (Review 6 of 256)
Reviewed by Caitoooo! on 10/2/2009 Rating: (4577)
I can not believe that they took that show off the air. John was the most amazing singer ever and he is sooooooo nice! Im glad that i got to meet him! I really feel bad cause i felt that the show was popular!
JOHNNY AND THE SPRITES (Review 7 of 256)
Reviewed by CHRISE on 9/20/2009 Rating: (4572)
THEY SHOULD PUT THE SHOW BACK ON THE AIR. MY 2 YEAR OLD LOVES JOHNNY AND THE SPRITES. IT WAS A MORNING RITUAL FOR HER TO WATCH IT WHILE SHE WAS EATING BREAKFAST AND WE CAN ONLY FIND ONE EPISODE ON DVD WHICH AFTER A WHILE GETS BORING. IF THEY CAN'T PUT IT BACK ON THE AIR THEY SHOULD AT LEAST MAKE MORE EPISODES AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ON DVD.
Jamie (Review 8 of 256)
Reviewed by Johnny and the Sprites on 8/18/2009 Rating: (4545)
I am so disappointed that this show is off the air. We watch the DVD over and over. It seems like many of the new shows talk down to kids. I think Special Agent Oso actually wastes brain cells. It's what we deem a "dopey" show in our house. Johnny did not talk down to the kids and he instilled a love of music and tolerance! We miss you Johnny and the Sprites!
Johnny & the Sprites (Review 9 of 256)
Reviewed by Maureen on 8/17/2009 Rating: (4542)
Please bring Johnny back, my kids love it! It is a shame that I only have 1 DVD of the show, but they will watch it over & over again! Thanks!
All the Play House Disney shows! (Review 10 of 256)
Reviewed by Megan on 8/13/2009 Rating: (4541)
My 3 year old has been watching Playhouse Disney for as longa s I can remember! We've seen the Doodlebops live, and I was thinking of taking her to see the Imagination movers when they come to town. But what really bugs me, is what happend to all the other Playhouse Disney show?? What Happend to the Doodlebops, Higglytown Heroes, Bear in the Big Blue House, and some of the others?? She loves those shows! We'd like to watch soem of them again! Esp. the Doodlebops!
Johnny and the Sprites (Review 11 of 256)
Reviewed by Lauren on 8/5/2009 Rating: (4528)
Please bring this show back. My daughter absolutely loved it.
Bring Johnny and the Sprites back! (Review 12 of 256)
Reviewed by Mike on 7/26/2009 Rating: (4520)
Please bring Johnny back! This was a great show and my kids loved it! Please consider bringing it back to disney!
Johnny and the Sprites (Review 13 of 256)
Reviewed by Lorri on 7/24/2009 Rating: (4517)
Bring the show back. I truly loved to watch this show with my 2 daughters. First you replaced it with Imagination Movers and I can honestly say that they get on my last nerve. Now you are showing Special Agent Oso. I watched one episode and that was enough for me. Bring Johnny and the Sprites back!
Johnny and the Sprites (Review 14 of 256)
Reviewed by Laura on 7/13/2009 Rating: (4506)
Bring back Johnny and the Sprites. It was one of the best shows in the morning. My daughter loves it!
What were you thinking!! (Review 15 of 256)
Reviewed by Babybrooke on 6/29/2009 Rating: (4496)
PLease bring back Johnny and The Sprites. I looked forward to getting up on Saturdays and watching with my now 2-1/2 year old. The show was educational and had songs!! We miss them terribly!!
I miss Johnny... and so does my daughter! (Review 16 of 256)
Reviewed by Katy on 6/1/2009 Rating: (4467)
While we do truly love Imagination Movers... now that is out of the early morning line-up as well! And we miss Johnny and the Sprites. Pooh is lovely, but a morning show with songs to sing and dance to is just a wonderful way to get out the door in the morning. My baby girl, now 15 months old, loves to sing and dance with her parents - and I mean both of us! Bright and Early in the morning, dancing around the living room all together... what a great way to start the day! And now we have nothing like that. We'd really appreciate it if it could at least be added to the "On Demand" line up!
Johnny and the Sprites (Review 17 of 256)
Reviewed by Judy on 5/26/2009 Rating: (4460)
PLEASE RETURN JOHNNY or atleast put the completed shows on DVD for our children to enjoy
Bring back Johnny and the Sprites!!! (Review 18 of 256)
Reviewed by Father of 11-month old on 5/10/2009 Rating: (4451)
My son is 11-months old. When he was born, I thought his favorite show would be the all powerful Barney. But that purple Dinosaur did not please him completely. There was always something missing. We tried the Wiggles, but still he was only somewhat pleased. Finally, Johnny and the Sprites came into his life and YES!!! Every time that show would start, a big smile would appear on his face. He loves it!!! And then suddenly it stopped showing. I was so upset! I searched for DVD's and there was only one available. That made no sense at all. I purchased it. I would have purchase every single one, had I been able to find them. Now my 11-month old son is stuck watching re-runs of one DVD over and over again. It still pleases him for now, but I know it is only a matter of time until he starts to realize that there is nothing new in front of him. Please do everything in your power to bring back Johnny and the Sprites. Not just my son enjoyed it, but my wife and I did too. Lastly would you please see what you can do to make all of the Johnny and the Sprites available on DVD? Thanks!
johnny and the sprites (Review 19 of 256)
Reviewed by jessica on 5/7/2009 Rating: (4445)
I thougth this show was very good,it had good storys and songs my two loved watcing it,I don't understand why it was taken off, please bring it back
SO SAD!! (Review 20 of 256)
Reviewed by Ms. Pam on 5/7/2009 Rating: (4446)
Why did you take off Johnny and the Sprites? My little one's here at daycare get so dissappointed. Every time they fall in love with something you take it off!! IE: The Doodlebops, Johnny and the Sprites, JoJo's Circus. I would think as a childrens channel you would understand the need for consistancy in a young child's life. They count on things at a certain time and then you change the line up, or simply remove shows. And Ohso? What is so special about him really? The kids'a aren't impressed. I am not ohso impressed with Disney anymore either!!!
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