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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Johhny And The Sprites (Review 1 of 185)
Reviewed by Jean on 7/17/2008 Rating: (4155)
I so want a root anyone know where you can purchase any Johhny and the sprites merchandise!!!
Johnny & the Sprites (Review 2 of 185)
Reviewed by Louisiana Mom on 6/16/2008 Rating: (4099)
This show is awesome! Our 2-year old son, (Yanni) loves it! He watches episodes over and over!
We need dolls (Review 3 of 185)
Reviewed by Wendy on 6/8/2008 Rating: (4096)
My whole family looks forward to Johnny and the sprites. We record them so my 1 year old can watch them over and over. Its the only show that she sits and watches from beginning to end. Please let me know if and when we can buy merchandise from the show that would be wonderful!!!
Need Toys (Review 4 of 185)
Reviewed by Tina on 4/28/2008 Rating: (4069)
Johnny has been a big hit in our house, even my husband sings the songs, which if you knew my husband you would know that was a big step. We need some plush toys though, we need something for our little one to snuggle with. He loves to dance to the songs and says bye bye to the screen when the show is over. Plush toys would be GREAT, we would buy them ALL. The DVD has been great on road trips, but we need PLUSH TOYS. Thanks for all, if you didn't read between the lines, we really need some PLUSH TOYS!!
Johnny (Review 5 of 185)
Reviewed by Keith Miller on 4/18/2008 Rating: (4058)
I am 13 and i LOVE Johnny and the sprites!!!I have a big head!!!
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Johnny and the Sprites (Review 6 of 185)
Reviewed by Phoebe on 3/26/2008 Rating: (4044)
We LOVE Johnny and the sprites in our house. My one year old daughter just has to hear the theme tune and she stops what shes doing and claps along.
My favourite episode has to be "Sprites-giving" the song that Basil sings is brilliant.
Every episode is a proper west-end show. Lets hope they take it on the road, who wouldn't want to see that live!
We too would LOVE a cuddly Root, he's our favourite sprite, lets hope the Disney store gets some soon!!
johnny and the sprites (Review 7 of 185)
Reviewed by kennedy family on 3/2/2008 Rating: (4029)
Our Family loves to watch Johnny and the Sprites. Every show is a Broadway prroduction for children and adults alike, Go Johnny T
Toys and DVD's (Review 8 of 185)
Reviewed by Krys-Anne on 1/20/2008 Rating: (3975)
We sooo can't wait for Johnny and the Sprites toys and DVD's!! Our six and half month old daughter loooves this show and just laughs everytime she sees them!! Pleeease come out with toys and DVD's ASAP!! : D
DVDs (Review 9 of 185)
Reviewed by Nikki on 1/6/2008 Rating: (3955)
I hope Maria checks this...I was just on itunes and thought Id search Johnny & the sprites just for kicks (my 1 yr old loves them!) and to my surprise I was able to purchase every episode for just over $25! Well worth it in my mind!!! Hope this helps everyone who goes through Johnny & the sprites withdrawal Monday through Friday! :)
fabulous jonny and the sprites (Review 10 of 185)
Reviewed by polly, izzy and flo! on 12/29/2007 Rating: (3945)
We absolutely 100% adore this show and watch every day!!! Can't wait for the toys to come out!!!
Johnny and the Sprites (Review 11 of 185)
Reviewed by Disney Mom on 12/1/2007 Rating: (3916)
My 10 month old just loves this show. I'm hoping that soon we'll be able to buy some stuffed animals of the Sprites. My daughter is always trying to give them kisses on the TV, it's priceless. I would love to be able to give her all the Sprites, they are just adorable. We really enjoy the singing, too. We actually just finished watching the Christmas show. I wish this show was on during the week.
Baby Loves Loves Johnny...So does Mommy & Daddy!! (Review 12 of 185)
Reviewed by Maria on 12/1/2007 Rating: (3917)
Our Daughter is in love with Johnny and the Sprites, and so is Mommy and Daddy she has been watching since she was only a few months old she is now 13 months old. We ask if she wants to watch Johnny and she claps and gets very excited. We sing his songs when she gets sad and to put her to sleep(We know all the words). We have searched for Johnny and the Sprites dolls, plush toys, DVD, CDs anything!! We would really puchase these items if we knew where to get them. WE REALLY LOVE JOHNNY !!!
Johnny's Sster Tina (Review 13 of 185)
Reviewed by Lisa Millhouse on 11/18/2007 Rating: (3868)
I Like it when Cassie Comes to visit . I Bet You like It When Tina comes to visit.
Sprites (Review 14 of 185)
Reviewed by Lisa Marie Millhouse on 10/28/2007 Rating: (3843)
I Love All Episodes Of Johnny And The Sprites Especialy ,Laugh Sprites Laugh And Hola,Lily.
great show! (Review 15 of 185)
Reviewed by karen on 10/18/2007 Rating: (3833)
my son is 1 year and 4 month, he stop whatever he's doing when johnny sings, keep up the good work!
Johnny And The Sprites (Review 16 of 185)
Reviewed by Lisa Millhouse on 9/29/2007 Rating: (3809)
I Love Thwe Rare Nospotoloticus Because Of The Nospotoloticus song.
Hush Little Johnny (Review 17 of 185)
Reviewed by Lisa Millhouse on 9/24/2007 Rating: (3806)
I Think when The Sprites Sing They need to go slower,I Mean I Love The Song But I Think The Sprites Sing too fast.I Love The Song Though.
Ginger (Review 18 of 185)
Reviewed by Lisa Millhouse on 9/20/2007 Rating: (3801)
My Favorite Charicter On Johnny And The Sprites is Ginger.I Love The Way She Flies.That's Why I Like Her So Much.
Lily (Review 19 of 185)
Reviewed by Fath Goss on 9/20/2007 Rating: (3802)
Lily is my favrite character because she is drama queen and she's a water sprite.
Hola,Lily (Review 20 of 185)
Reviewed by Lisa Millhose on 9/18/2007 Rating: (3800)
I felt Bad For Lily Too,people Should Always Listen To Other people.I Can't belive Lily Met So Many Fuzzie's On Her trip around The World
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