Danger Rangers is an American animated television series that aired on PBS Kids from September 5, 2005 to December 26, 2006.
Premise
The Danger Rangers are a team of anthropomorphic animal heroes who teach children about safety through example, such as environmental hazards and unsafe places. Together, they operate out of their base located inside
Mount Rushmore, ready to save the day whenever they're needed.
Episodes usually involve either children getting themselves in jeopardizing danger from their own mistakes, necessitating the Rangers saving them and teaching them about making smart choices in the future, or the actions of misguided antagonists intentionally putting as many children at serious risk of danger and harm at possible, requiring the Rangers stopping them (the only episode that doesn't rely on either of these plotlines is "Wet and Wild!"). Each episode contains a music video or two (written by Randy Rogel) featuring the characters themed to whatever safety topic said episode is discussing. At the end of each episode, a mini-segment plays that recaps the lessons learned from the events of that particular episode.
Characters
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Sully (voiced by Jerry Houser) is a blue sea lion. He is the leader and spokesperson of the Danger Rangers. He has a mild ego and cares a lot about his appearance, but also takes his duties as leader seriously and competently.
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Kitty (voiced by Grey DeLisle) is a pink cat. She is the intelligent, cool and adventurous second-in-command of the group. She is also helpful and resourceful, and strongly believes in playing fair.
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Burble (voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson) is a large polar bear. He is the strong and humorous recreational safety expert. He is also the group's "gentle giant" and prefers to play both fair and safe.
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Squeeky (voiced by Rob Paulsen) is a navy blue mouse. He is a snarky, wisecracking smart-mouth, and small, yet very valuable to the Danger Rangers. With his size, he can fix any problem which otherwise proves to be too small for the others to handle.
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Burt (voiced by Mark Hamill) is a green turtle and the brains of the group. He is the team's creative personal safety expert. As the team's inventor, Burt always comes up with inventions, including Fallbot, that help the Danger Rangers in their missions.
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Gabriella "GB" (voiced by Tasia Valenza) is a red hummingbird. She is the operations chief and head safety trainer. While the other members go out on the field during a mission, she usually acts as mission control, staying back at headquarters as a supervisor.
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Fallbot (voiced by John Kassir) is a blue-and-yellow robot who was invented by Burt and wants to learn about safety. He is very clumsy, goofy and accident-prone, but an ally of the Danger Rangers nonetheless.
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SAVO (voiced by Jonathan Harris in "Mission 547: Safety Rules", Charlie Adler in other episodes) is the supercomputer and artificial intelligence of the Danger Rangers' base who alerts them of any troubling safety disturbances. He also somewhat has a flair for the dramatic. His name is an acronym for " Safety Alert Vect ometer" (as shown in "Mission 547: Safety Rules").
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Junior Danger Rangers are various children who help and work along with the Danger Rangers.
Cast
Main
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Charlie Adler as SAVO, Chimpanzee (ep. 1), Police Officer (ep. 2), Kid (ep. 3), Gopher Dad (ep. 4), Frinja #3 (ep. 6), Worker #1 (ep. 6), Record Executive (ep. 8), Herbert Dinkwell (ep. 10)
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Grey DeLisle as Kitty, Penguin (ep. 1), Lil (ep. 1), Kate (ep. 2), Child (ep. 3), Kwan (ep. 3), Mom (ep. 3), Fabiola (ep. 4, 15), Badger Kid (ep. 5), Jack (ep. 6), Mrs. Hopper (ep. 7), Mateo (ep. 8), Bobby (ep. 9), Queen of England (ep. 10), Jackie (ep. 11), Jodie (ep. 14), Teacher (ep. 14)
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Mark Hamill as Burt, Lobster Theodore (ep. 1), Carl the Electrical Worker (ep. 3), Driver (ep. 5), Mayor of Digger's Gold (ep. 9), Butler (ep. 10)
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Jerry Houser as Sully, Police Officer (ep. 3), Audience Guy #1 (ep. 5), Decibull #3 (ep. 8), Dad (ep. 8), Paramedic (ep. 10)
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John Kassir as Fallbot, Peter Possum (ep. 1), Fox Dad (ep. 4), Eddie (ep. 5), Frinja #2 (ep. 6), Decibull #2 (ep. 8), Police Officer (ep. 8), Giles (ep. 9), Fire Chief (ep. 10), Beaver Guy (ep. 11), Duncan (ep. 14), Kid #1 (ep. 14)
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Rob Paulsen as Squeeky, Snarf (ep. 2), Quentin V. Manderbill (ep. 3), Firework Announcer (ep. 4), Sparky's Dad (ep. 5), Frinja #1 (ep. 6), Billy Goat (ep. 7), Mr. Curl (ep. 7), Decibull #1 (ep. 8), Inspector Brumell (ep. 10), Mr. Buckster (ep. 11), Luke (ep. 12), Ship Crew Member (ep. 13), Chancy McSpill (ep. 14), Scott (ep. 15)
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Kevin Michael Richardson as Burble, Chili Dog (ep. 2), Judge Maxim (ep. 4), Audience Guy #2 (ep. 5), Frinja #4 (ep. 6), Knuckles (ep. 8), Detective (ep. 10), Lonnie (ep. 10), Announcer (ep. 14)
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Tasia Valenza as Gabriella the Hummingbird, London Reporter (ep. 1), Raccoon Kid #2 (ep. 1), Firefighter #3 (ep. 4), Ana Gomez (ep. 14)
Additional
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Pamela Adlon as Carl (ep. 8), Martin (ep. 8)
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Jeff Bennett as Henri Ennui (ep. 6), EMT (ep. 6), Factory Owner (ep. 6)
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Gregg Berger as Commander Octodon (ep. 1)
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Cassie Boyd as Talya Mendoza (ep. 14), Kid #2 (ep. 14), Kid #3 (ep. 14)
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Kimberly Brooks as Boy (ep. 3), Girl #2 (ep. 3)
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Jodi Carlisle as Mother (ep. 8), Teacher (ep. 8)
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Justin Cowden as Derek (ep. 4, 15), Dad (ep. 4, 15), Gopher Kid (ep. 4)
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Elizabeth Daily as Bobby (ep. 5), Kid (ep. 5), Sparky (ep. 5)
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Debi Derryberry as Emily (ep. 10), Mark (ep. 10), Royal Secretary (ep. 10)
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Jessica DiCicco as Manny (ep. 6), Moe (ep. 6)
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Nika Futterman as Sheila the Cancun Reporter (ep. 1), Harry (ep. 1), Raccoon Kid #1 (ep. 1)
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Kim Mai Guest as Angela (ep. 3), Girl #1 (ep. 3)
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Jess Harnell as Captain Squall (ep. 13), Chival Brayski (ep. 13), Cruise Director (ep. 13)
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Jonathan Harris as S.A.V.O. (ep. 7)
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Amber Hood as Andy (ep. 5), Boy (ep. 5), Pauley (ep. 5)
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Richard Steven Horvitz as Worley the Weasel (ep. 5), Beaver (ep. 5)
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Joe Lala as Hector Delgado (ep. 1), Joey Clams (ep. 1), Raccoon Dad (ep. 1)
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Carolyn Lawrence as Ana (ep. 15), Millie (ep. 15)
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Katie Leigh as Adam (ep. 15)
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Sherry Lynn as Casey (ep. 4), Panda Girl (ep. 4), Panda Mom (ep. 4), Kelly Lamb (ep. 7), Mrs. Curl (ep. 7), Raccoon Kid (ep. 7), Casey (ep. 15), Kareen (ep. 15)
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Danny Mann as Dudek Brayski (ep. 13), Fran-Teek Brayski (ep. 13)
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Jason Marsden as Alex (ep. 1, pilot), Rusty Ringtail (ep. 2), Jack, Kevin, and Matt (ep. 3), Lucky Curl (ep. 1, pilot)
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Annie Mumolo as Jose (ep. 9)
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Liza del Mundo as Billy (ep. 5), Police Officer (ep. 5), Wendy (ep. 5)
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David Prince as Fire Chief Daniels (ep. 4), Tall Tale Tim (ep. 9), Fire Ranger (ep. 9)
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Michael Reisz as Scott (ep. 4), Panda Dad (ep. 4)
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Marilyn Rising as Kids (ep. 9)
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Crystal Scales as Danny (ep. 10), Harrison (ep. 10)
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Justin Shenkarow as Jenkins (ep. 10), Nick (ep. 10)
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Kath Soucie as Mrs. Martha Barkster (ep. 12), Amy (ep. 12), Antny (ep. 12)
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Andre Stojka as Mr. Barkster (ep. 12)
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Danny Strong as Casey (ep. 9), Mickey (ep. 9)
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Tara Strong as Juan (ep. 2), Timmy (ep. 2)
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Cree Summer as Alisha (ep. 13), Alisha's Mom (ep. 13)
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Philip Tanzini as Brutus (ep. 5), Joey (ep. 5)
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Rosslyn Taylor as Willie Buckster (ep. 11), Cookie (ep. 11)
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Mark Thompson as Monster Truck Rally Announcer (ep. 5)
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Lauren Tom as Firefighter #2 (ep. 4), Miko (ep. 4), Poodle Kid (ep. 4)
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Kari Wahlgren as Alice Buckster (ep. 11), Mrs. Buckster (ep. 11)
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Audrey Wasilewski as Julie (ep. 9), Kareen (ep. 9), Denny (ep. 12), Dex (ep. 12)
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Frank Welker as Mr. Sherman (ep. 11), Rufio (ep. 11), Sparky the Robot Dog (ep. 11)
Episodes
Books
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Street Smarts
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Poison Patrol
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Blazin' Hot
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Cool by the Pool
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Free Wheelin'
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Danger Alert
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Attack of the Achoos
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Camping Caper
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Adventure Island
Production
Douglas Smith and Michael Moore hired ProMedia of Knoxville, TN to develop a low-fidelity prototype that was used to conceptualize the aspirational goal of the animation. Chris West an employee of ProMedia was a valued contributing member of their team and was instrumental in developing the original prototype. After raising the necessary capital to produce the pilot episode, "Mission 547", Smith and Moore traveled to Los Angeles where Jerry Houser, Larry Huber, Ginny McSwain, Howard Kazanjian and Ilie Agopian brought the pilot to life.
The first episode was completed in 2003. The show was created from the cause of children's safety and was the first show to successfully put Disney-quality productions into a quality curriculum. Danger Rangers was the most successfully distributed independent show on PBS affiliates and was documented to have saved lives.
Broadcast
The series originally aired on
PBS Kids under the American Public Television brand from 2005 to 2006. Reruns were distributed by Cookie Jar Entertainment and aired on
CBS as part of Cookie Jar TV from September 2011 to September 2012, but were edited for commercial television purposes, which included having the epilogues of the episodes cut, resulting in showing only 14 out of the 16 episodes on that network.
Business dealings and lawsuit
Educational Adventures (the original company behind the show) built distribution through grassroots efforts and deals with Virgin Atlantic and Safe Kids Worldwide. The assets of the company were eventually lost in a lawsuit after the liquidation of the company.
This left Mike D. Moore to seek to regain control and restart the show.
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