Will and Dewitt


Will and Dewitt is a Canadian preschool children’s animated musical television series starring a frog named Dewitt, and a human boy named Will as the main characters. It is produced by Cookie Jar Entertainment and Two Presidents Productions. It was first aired on September 22, 2007 on Kids' WB. The final episode was aired on May 3, 2008.

Plot

The show that focuses on a frog named Dewitt motivating his human friend Will to accomplish difficult tasks.

Characters

Main

  • Will is an 8-year-old fun-loving, shy and positive boy. He has a younger sister named Kate. He also has a pet frog named Dewitt.
  • Dewitt is an anthropomorphic frog who can shift into any shape or size, normally as a visual aid to a joke he has just made. He is also a skilled impersonator. In each episode, he gives Will the support and motivation he needs to get through the challenges until him. Dewitt first appeared and continues to appear on the packaging of Procter & Gamble's Kandoo personal care products. The frog pre-dated the TV show and was named Dewitt upon its creation.

Supporting

  • Fred is Will's 10-year-old brother who thinks he's better than him.
  • Kate is Will's 4-year-old younger sister who likes animals. She can get in the way of Will's challenges.
  • Sandra is Will's female friend and sometimes rival, Sandra is a next-door neighbour of Will and Sam.
  • Mom & Dad are Will, Kate, and Fred's parents are always nearby and ready to lend a hand if their children need it. They are fun, understanding and supportive.
  • Sam is Will's Latin-Canadian best friend, whose full name is "Samuel", and who is also a fan of Frogboy. He's also good at telling jokes.
  • The Forest Animals – Those characters help Will & Dewitt with their challenges by singing about them. Wince, the yellow raccoon is voiced by Richard Binsley, Zipper, the brown mouse is voiced by Jen Gould, Shelley the turtle is voiced by Linda Ballantyne, and coloured koi fish Karen is voiced by Annick Obonsawin.

Episodes

All episodes are directed by Paul Riley.

Educational relevance

In the U.S., the show's educational elements have qualified it as an E/I show.
Will and Dewitt is a half-hour children's adver-edutainment series that supports the Kandoo line of children's hygiene products, formerly a sub-brand of Procter & Gamble's Pampers baby product line.