''Eckhart'' is an

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based on David Weasle's children's book of the same name. The series was co-produced by Cellar Door Productions, Catalyst Entertainment and Animation Services Hong Kong Limited for

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, and aired between 2000-2002. It was created and based on a children's book by David Weale. Approximately, 39 episodes of the program were produced. The pilot (" The True Meaning of Crumbfest") was also a Christmas special on television.

Overview

The program incorporates some of the sounds and culture of Weale's home province of

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in Canada. It focuses on Eckhart, the title character, who is a young anthropomorphic mouse, who is the main protagonist of the program.

Cast

*Eckhart – Jessica Pellerin *Brigid –

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*Boss Mouse – Don Francks *Tomis – Jack McAndrew *Clara / Madam Thel – Marlane O'Brien *Mavis – Sarah Briand *Shorty – Don Wright *Ned – David Moses *Jasper – Nils Ling *Eleanor – Catherine McKinnon *Sir Roswald / Narrator – Bill McFadden *Sweeney – Mitchell Underway *Winnie – Lillie O'Brien *Gus Seagull –

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*Marty Seagull / Clown – Rob McDonald *Nutsy – Katrina Walsh *Esme – Sherri-Lee Darrach *Reynaldo – Donald Burda *Ringmaster –

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Episodes

Season 1 (2000)

Season 2 (2001)

Season 3 (2002)

Telecast and home media

The program was broadcast in 25 countries around the world. The program was packaged for sale as a retail DVD (with 26 episodes plus Christmas Special).Amazon listing
- DVD version As of 2023, the program is now streaming on

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in the U.S. although the program did not air on U.S. linear television.

References

External links

biographical page about David Weale
-author and creator of Eckhart character.
Acorn Press - biographical page about author David Wealeshort video clip of Eckhart animated program
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