VeggieTales
1993 / TV-Y7American series of children's computer animated films featuring anthropomorphic vegetables in stories conveying moral themes based on Christianity. They frequently retell Biblical stories, sometimes anachronistically reframed, and include humorous references to pop culture in many different eras by putting Veggie spins on them.
Seasons & Episode
God Wants Me To Forgive Them!?! is the second episode of the VeggieTales animated series. It is also the second episode to talk about forgiveness. It was released in October 28, 1994 on VHS and on May 18, 2004 on DVD and directed by Phil Vischer. It features two short stories about forgiveness. The first is about a family of cranky grapes that torment Junior Asparagus who needs to forgive them. The second is a parody of Gilligan's Island. Chris Olsen directed "The Forgive-O-Matic" segment of the video.
Dave and the Giant Pickle is the fifth episode in the VeggieTales animated series. Also, this video was the first time Larry the Cucumber was LarryBoy. It was released in March 1996 on VHS. Subtitled "A Lesson in Self-Esteem", it sends the message that with God's help humans can accomplish anything we set our minds to. The lesson is illustrated through a retelling of the Bible story of David and Goliath from the Book of Samuel.
The Toy that Saved Christmas is the sixth episode of the VeggieTales animated series and the first holiday special in that series. It was released in October 1996 on VHS. Unlike its predecessors it does not feature an opening/closing countertop. Like the other holiday episodes, it also has no "A Lesson In…" subtitle.
LarryBoy tells a lie which hurts Junior Asparagus and he must try to make things right again.
Josh and the Big Wall! is the ninth episode of the VeggieTales animated series. It was released in October 1997 on VHS. It is also the ninth episode to talk about obedience because it is subtitled "A Lesson in Obedience". The story follows the plight of the Israelites and the Battle of Jericho.
Madame Blueberry is the tenth episode in the VeggieTales animated series. It was released in July 1998 and issued on DVD May 20, 2003. Subtitled "A Lesson in Thankfulness", it conveys the message that material possessions will never truly make us happy, and that we must instead be thankful for what we have.
Lyle the Kindly Viking is the 15th episode of the VeggieTales animated series. It was released on March 24, 2001 on both DVD and VHS. It features two short stories about sharing, one a parody of Shakespeare's Hamlet, the other a parody of a Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera.
The Ultimate Silly Song Countdown is the 16th episode in the VeggieTales animated series and the third Silly Song compilation. The premise was to count down the Top Ten Silly Songs as decided by the show's viewers. Big Idea launched a campaign to collect and tally votes from fans via mail and internet for this purpose in a date of September 15, 2001 on DVD & VHS.
The action-filled cartoon adventure Larryboy comes from Big Idea Productions, the makers of popular Christian kid's shows. The super hero Larryboy is the alter ego of Larry the Cucumber from VeggieTales. In Larryboy: The Yodelnapper, the evil Greta Von Gruesome has kidnapped the world's best yodelers. In order to save the land of Bumblyburg, Larryboy disguises himself as famous yodeler Noodle Blabberbop and learns some Christian moral lessons. This video contains the bonus cartoon short "A Polar Pickle."
The Alchemist is back with a diabolical plan to seize control of Bumblyburg! Will Larryboy discover the root of the Alchemist's cunning chemistry before it's too late?
Larryboy and fellow superhero, Dark Crow, scramble to learn a lesson in sharing. But it doesn’t come over-easy when they discover Greta Von Gruesome and Awful Alvin are the terrible team of trouble that has struck Bumblyburg with their new invention—the Over-Easy-Egg ray! Everything turns into a hard-boiled mess as this deceptive duo zaps everything in sight. Larryboy has to learn that sharing means working together as he and Dark Crow team up to share the responsibilities of fighting this crime. Will Larryboy learn that sharing means working together? Will he learn it before he and Dark Crow become the world’s biggest superhero omelet? See what happens in this exciting Larryboy adventure!
The Ballad of Little Joe is the 20th episode in the VeggieTales series. It is subtitled "A Lesson in Facing Hardship". It was released in late 2003 on DVD and VHS format. The story is a parody of the American Western and also a retelling of the Bible story of Joseph. Running time is approximately 35 minutes.
Bob and Larry's How to Draw! is the 23rd episode of the VeggieTales series. It is a ninety minute DVD where the artists at Big Idea Productions show viewers how to draw a dozen different characters from the VeggieTales series including Bob the Tomato, Larry the Cucumber, Junior Asparagus, and others.
Includes: Very Silly Songs, The End of Silliness?!?, The Ultimate Silly Song Countdown, Veg-O-Rama Jukebox
Minnesota Cuke and the Search for Samson's Hairbrush is the 20th episode in the VeggieTales animated series. It was released in mid-2005 in both DVD and VHS format. Subtitled "A Lesson in Dealing with Bullies", it features two stories that advise viewers on how to confront, overcome, and forgive their tormentors. The first is a pragmatic look at how Junior Asparagus overcomes trouble on the playground. In contrast, the second is a parody of the Steven Spielberg film Raiders of the Lost Ark, the first movie and, in general that wrote and produced by George Lucas, the Indiana Jones series of movies.
Sheerluck Holmes and the Golden Ruler is the twenty-second episode in the VeggieTales series. It was released in early 2006 in both DVD and VHS format. Subtitled "A Lesson in Friendship", it features two stories that illustrate what it means to be a good friend. The first is a parody of Don Quixote de la Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes. The second is a parody of the Sherlock Holmes novels and stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. This is also the last episode in the series to be released in VHS format.
Gideon: Tuba Warrior is the 30th VeggieTales episode. It was released in Christian bookstores on November 4, 2006, and was released in general market stores on November 7, 2006. The story is an adaptation of the Biblical story of Gideon from the Book of Judges. Its lesson is about trusting God.
These super silly songs are sure to bring out smiles! Join Bob the Tomato, Larry the Cucumber and the rest of the VeggieTales crew in this all-new collection of favorite sing-along songs that the whole family will enjoy! Contains the following songs: 1.) The Dance of the Cucumber 2.) The Forgiveness Song 3.) The Water Buffalo Song 4.) Sport Utility Vehicle 5.) Pizza Angel 6.) I Can Be Your Friend 7.) I Want to Dance 8.) The Hairbrush Song 9.) Larry's High Silk Hat 10.) My Day
Tofu? Kung Fu? What is the Moo Shoo? This DVD includes ten super silly songs that are sure to bring out smiles! Karaoke style words on the screen are followed by a bouncing icon. Bob & Larry make it easy to help kids sing along to our favorite Veggie Songs! Super Silly Sing Alongs include: * Love My Lips * Belly Button * Endangered Love * His Cheeseburger * The Bunny Song * Gated Community * Schoolhouse Polka * Do the Moo Shoo * Larry's Blues * Share of Friends
If my lips ever left my mouth, packed a bag and headed south... This DVD includes ten great silly songs presented in karaoke style. Words on the screen are followed by a bouncing icon to help kids sing along to our favorite Veggie Songs! Sing Along songs include: * Love My Lips * Zacchaeus * Good Morning George * Lance the Turtle * Billy Joe McGuffrey * Rock On, LarryBoy * Modern Major General * Call On Us * Song of the Cebu * Salesmunz Rap
All the Veggies and their fans have gathered for the world premiere of The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: A VeggieTales Movie. It's an exciting event that suddenly goes sour when they discover that the only copy of the film has been stolen! Is there someone who will step up and save the day, or will the Pirates be lost forever? While you watch the pirate-y drama unfold, you'll see scenes from the movie and sing along with new songs by some of the top artists in Christian music today. It's a boatload of fun for the whole family!
Tomato Sawyer and Huckleberry Larry's Big River Rescue is the 27th episode in the VeggieTales series, and it was released on July 15, 2008. It is written by Phil Vischer and directed by Brian K. Roberts. J. Chris Wall produced the film and Kurt Heinecke composed the score. This is also the last release in the series to use the original logo.
Abe and the Amazing Promise is the 28th episode in the VeggieTales series, and it was released on winter of 2009. It is the first VeggieTales episode released in 2009. It is also the first VeggieTales episode to use the title's new logo. The Silly Song in this episode is "Sneeze if You Need To". This is the second episode to feature Junior Asparagus as Bob's co-host since the episode Josh and the Big Wall.
Minnesota Cuke and the Search for Noah's Umbrella is the twenty-ninth episode in the VeggieTales animated series. The episode was produced by Big Idea Productions and was released through Boomerang Media. It was released in the U.S. and Canada on DVD on July 31, 2009 in Christian bookstores and August 1, 2009 in the general market. It is also a sequel to Minnesota Cuke and the Search for Samson's Hairbrush which was released in 2005. Like its predecessor, the episode is a parody of the Indiana Jones film series, specifically of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.
Bob, Larry, and the other vegetables celebrate Christmas, learning the story of Saint Nicholas in a Veggietales Christmas special.
VeggieTales’ Silly Little Thing Called Love includes 3 classic stories of “true” love – with lessons in Loving Your Neighbor, Loving Your Family and Loving God! Between each story, new animation featuring the “Veggie Kids” (as voiced by real children!) share their thoughts on love as only kids can! Also included are “Silly Love Songs” from our popular Silly Song series – adding to this fun-filled Veggie expression of love!
A VeggieTales twist on the beloved story of Pinocchio. Once upon a time, a lonely toymaker named Gelato decided to carve a little boy out of wood. Imagine his surprise when he learned that this little toy boy could walk ... and talk ... and definitely had a mind of his own! When Pistachio tries to do things his way he lands in a "whale" of a situation! Will he decide to listen to the wisdom of a loving father in time to save his whole family from becoming fish food?
A VeggieTales twist on the story of Sleeping Beauty and Snow White. The second story is "Snooderella", a twist of Cinderella. Its theme is true beauty.
When Larry's new Space Squadron game finally arrives, he's so anxious to play that he forgets to read the directions. When his friends do their best to tell him, Larry refuses to listen! What happens? His game goes KERPOW! That's when Larry learns a valuable lesson (through song!) in listening as his friends come to the rescue.
In this Veggie-version of a holiday classic, Junior Asparagus stars as The Little Drummer Boy, a lonely child who finds the true meaning of Christmas when he stumbles upon the birth of the baby Jesus. A story of generosity, hope and love, this timeless tale will warm the hearts of children everywhere!
Kids will learn the value of helping others, right along with Larry and Tiny Joe, that everyone can be a superhero by lending a helping hand! Includes two classic shows: Tomato Sawyer and Huckleberry Larry's Big River Rescue & Lyle the Kindly Viking plus a brand new story featuring the new song A Helping Hand!
Stories about family, friendship and faith Bob, Larry, and their VeggieTales pals are having fun being their wild, wacky selves---and invite you to join them! Sheerluck Holmes takes you on a mysterious adventure. The Grapes of Wrath learn a valuable lesson about bullying. And Queen Esther rescues her cousins and friends. Silly songs include "Pants," "Dance of the Cucumber," and "Larry Sings the Blues."
Robin Good has a mission - fundraising from the rich and giving to the poor! But when greedy Prince starts stealing the townspeople's hams, donations are down and Robin's band of friends desert him to give robbing a try. Can Robin overcome his hurt, show his friends what's right and restore the townspeople's hope?
The Penniless Princess is the forty-seventh VeggieTales episode, which is a retelling of the children's novel A Little Princess. It was released on DVD on August 11, 2012. It is a lesson in true worth.
The League of Incredible Vegetables is the 48th VeggieTales episode and the fourth installment in the LarryBoy series. It is the second VeggieTales episode with a lesson in conquering fear, following Where's God When I'm S-Scared?. Unlike other LarryBoy episodes in the series, this is the first to feature Bob, as well as Mr. Lunt, as one of the main characters. It was released on October 16, 2012.
A long time ago, in a land flowing with beards and kilts, there lived two clans who were locked in a longstanding feud! The tribes plotted against each other with various pranks, including water balloon ambushes, bad haircuts, and a host of other hijinks! When a stinky cheese caper goes afoul, the two clans must learn to work together and resolve their differences for good.
Bob and Larry are going all out to make it the best Christmas ever at the Spring Valley Mall. With music, decorations and a light show like no other, it's an all-out spectacle to outshine the competition! But a little girl with a big heart changes everything when she shows them all what Christmas is really about.
Captain Cuke (Larry the Cucumber), First Officer, Mr. Spork (Bob the Tomato), and the rest of the crew of the USS Applepies are sent to stop the evil space pirate, Luntar the Looter (Mr. Lunt). Its theme is the power of sharing.
A determined young girl sets out to save the city park from being turned into a parking lot by getting her grandfather (Larry the Cucumber) to stage a reunion concert with the Disco Band he headlined forty years ago. The problem? None of those guys are talking to each other, all of them holding grudges for how the band fell apart all those years ago... Its theme is forgiveness.
Mirabelle and her traveling family band, the Veggie Tones, are determined to make their next gig at Vegetable Square Garden. On their journey, a fierce winter snowstorm hits, and the family gets stuck at a run-down resort! Mr. Beet, the grumpy manager, makes them sing - and clean - for their supper. Why is Mr. Beet such a beast? And can Mirabelle's kindness change him? Find out in this hilarious and heartwarming tale of unconditional love!
American series of children's computer animated films featuring anthropomorphic vegetables in stories conveying moral themes based on Christianity. They frequently retell Biblical stories, sometimes anachronistically reframed, and include humorous references to pop culture in many different eras by putting Veggie spins on them.