JOHNNY AND THE SPRITES

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JOHNNY AND THE SPRITES

Posted: 10/9/05 at 8:04pm

Did anyone else see it on the Disney Channel tonight?!
If not, go to:
http://www.playhousedisney.com/minishow
It's the most adorable thing ever!
Ohk, well, I love children's television and I love John Tartaglia, so it's just my two loves having a love child.
But I think it's absolutely fantastic.
It combines great messages for kids with sophisticated music and lyrics. It's great! And it's hilarious, too!
I'm already in love with this show. Haha.
I can't wait for it to actually come out.
I hope it brings Johnny lots of success.

~Steven

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Posted: 10/9/05 at 8:06pm

Thanks...I'm glad his show is coming out...He's great and I wish him all the success!

#3

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Posted: 10/9/05 at 8:07pm

You can watch them all now!!!
I Johnny!!!

Johnny and the Sprites!!!

Updated On: 10/9/05 at 08:07 PM

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Posted: 10/9/05 at 8:09pm

I know! Ah!
I especially love the "Yes You Can" clip.
Sooo cute!

~Steven

#5

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Posted: 10/9/05 at 8:19pm

I'm in love with his little dance combos
Dance Johnny dance!!!

#6

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Posted: 10/9/05 at 8:21pm

The Sprites are so cute, and John is even cuter! Be sure to click "Tell Us What You Think" on the website and take the survey. Good feedback will probably help keep in on the air.

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Posted: 10/9/05 at 8:25pm

O I did, multiple times. Haha.
Apparently, the theme song is by Stephen Schwartz.
Yup, this is definitely not your average children's show.
It's written by theatre composers!

~Steven

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Posted: 10/9/05 at 8:30pm

The songs were written by Stephen Schwartz, Gary Adler, Michael Patrick Walker and Hiesler & Goldrich
I'm genuinely impressed with the show, I think it has a ton of potential

#9

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Posted: 10/9/05 at 8:43pm

Is anyone else from Avenue Q involved with the puppets? And is John playing all of the human characters, including in drag as the lady next door?

#10

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Posted: 10/9/05 at 10:50pm

Oh my god.

I usually don't like Pre-School type shows, but Johnny and the Sprites is awesome. It has great music, it's cute, and best of all, it's hilarious! I can't wait for the full length episodes next year!

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Posted: 10/9/05 at 11:01pm

It isnpired me so much I changed my SN on aim to IamAsprite...keep in mind i have had my old sn for like 3092509238 years. I love this show!

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Posted: 10/9/05 at 11:03pm

Does it sounds strange that a 30 yr old man finds these thoroughly enjoyable? haha They're very cute, and the songs are great.

#13

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Posted: 10/9/05 at 11:05pm

Hooray, how wonderful for him!! I'll definitely be watching this show =)

#14

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Posted: 10/9/05 at 11:10pm

This show is so wonderful...I couldn't be more thrilled for John!!!

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Posted: 10/9/05 at 11:42pm

I came to live in this house in the woods
To work on my music on my own
But some how I feel it is a magical place
And some how I feel I am not alone
I was just Johnny till I walked through that door.
But I'm not just Johnny anymore
I'm Johnny
And the sprites!
Did you see one?
Johny
And the sprites!
Could you be one?
Johnny
And the sprites!

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"I never had theatre producers run after me. Some people want to make more Broadway shows out of movies. But Elliot and I aren't going to do Batman: The Musical." - Julie Taymor 1999

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Posted: 10/9/05 at 11:44pm

This show is absolutely adorable. But I made the mistake of watching it with several friends of mine, who laughed at me (were all 19) throughout those 5 min but that's ok. I loved it and cannot wait till the full half hour show starts.

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Posted: 10/9/05 at 11:51pm

I love the little "raise the roof" dance! I can't wait for '06! 30 minutes of this will be fabulous

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Posted: 10/9/05 at 11:52pm

"Oh, nothing! Just...just doing yoga! You know...uh...the tree stretch...yeah, that's a good one...and um...the ostrich...running in place!"

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Posted: 10/10/05 at 12:00am

ADORABLE!!!

#20

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Posted: 10/10/05 at 12:28am

Luch, I'm good at lunch.
I Think I'll go have lunch.

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"I never had theatre producers run after me. Some people want to make more Broadway shows out of movies. But Elliot and I aren't going to do Batman: The Musical." - Julie Taymor 1999

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Posted: 10/10/05 at 12:29am

"This is the best bird house ever!"

*bird house falls apart*

"This is the worst bird house ever!"

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#22

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Posted: 10/10/05 at 1:46am

I think I've made everyone I came in contact with tonight watch it. Haha. It's just so good! I can't wait for more!

And one of my best friends has put the show on TiVo for when it airs all of the 5-minute clips. Haha.

~Steven

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Posted: 10/10/05 at 8:16am

I just saw the first 5-minute preview, but it looked adorable. It seemed bright and colorful and Johnny was cute as a button. Though the songs are a bit "message-y", I thought the song about waiting had a nice tune and went in some unexpected directions. Pretty.

Johnny - here's to all the success in the world for you and your show!

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Posted: 10/11/05 at 10:41pm

In case this hadn't been brought up, John posted this message in his website guestbook yesterday...

"Hi Guys! I'm so thrilled and touched that you all enjoyed Johnny and the Sprites! It was one of the best experiences of my life and I'm so incredibly proud of it! As my amazing sister posted, PLEASSEEE go to www.playhousedisney.com/minishow and fill out the survey. It only takes about 3 minutes and literally will make a difference in seeing this show air in a 30 minute form!"

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Posted: 1/14/06 at 1:36am

Does anyone know when/if Johnny and the Sprites will start the full 30 minute episodes on the Disney Channel?

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