One of my all time favorite kids shows. It aired in the mid to late 80's on HBO but re-runs were aired on the Disney channel in the 90's, which is when I watched it. What ever happened to great shows like this? Thursday, March 31, 2011
Throwback Thrusday: Fraggle Rock
One of my all time favorite kids shows. It aired in the mid to late 80's on HBO but re-runs were aired on the Disney channel in the 90's, which is when I watched it. What ever happened to great shows like this? For those who don't know Fraggle Rock was a children's live action puppet television program series created by Jim Henson. The central characters were a set of "Muppet" creatures called Fraggles. “Fraggle Rock” showed a colorful and fun world. While the program was entertaining and amusing, it seriously dealt with such issues as prejudice, spirituality, personal identity, environment, and social conflict. The show became a worldwide hit, like Sesame Street and The Muppet Show.
Lets see if this jogs some memories... here are some the of more popular characters from the show:
You can't start an episode of Fraggle Rock without Doc and Sproket! 
Gobo Fraggle: the main character and the leader of the Fraggles 
Red Fraggle: My favorite of all the fraggles 
Doozers were the small critters that worked in the caves of Fraggle Rock 
This family of Gorgs lived outside of Fraggle Rock and they claimed to be the rulers of the universe. 
The Trash Heap, a wise being (referred to as an "oracle"), serves as the garbage dump of the Gorgs. Well I sure hope you enjoyed our trip down memory lane together. Soon we will be able to enjoy this gem of a show again, because Fraggle Rock: The Movie will be released in 2012.
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I, for one, am in love with Gobo. I get a ticklish feeling when I see his face. meaningful, right??
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