Bobby & Friends

Bobby & Friends is a Christian Live-Action/CGI Hybrid Series for Shires Junior.

## Plot

Introducing Bobby & Friends. Laugh, Love, and Learn with Bobby! This whimsical, musical lizard joyfully explores God's world with all his friends. Join in the adventure with Maya and Matthew, their family and friends, Poppy, TJ, and Bobby!

Bobby, Maya, and Matthew help your children discover that God is pleased when we share His blessings and help others! Discover God's World...Together!

## Characters

### Reptiles

* Bobby the Lizard (performed and voiced by Peter Linz) - A big green lizard who comes to life whenever Tthe Matthius Parents disappear with the help of God’s Magic.
* Poppy (Bobby’s Little Sister) (Costume Performed by Kevin Clash, voiced by Jordan Friedman) - A young purple lizard.
* TJ the Gecko (performed and voiced by Ryan Dillon) - An orange gecko.
* Betty the Chameleon (performed and voiced by Eric Jacobson) - An aquamarine chameleon.

### The Matthius Family

* Maya Matthius (portrayed by Charlie Townsend) and Matthew Matthius (portrayed by Ryan Soria) - From the time their eyes pop open each morning until their bedtime prayers, 4-year-old twins Maya and Matthew Matthius love discovering. Whether they’re building, dressing up, or playing games, the twins enjoy being with their family, friends … and Bobby. With their backyard neighbor Bobby and his friends Poppy and TJ, these five friends share a love of music, playing, exploring … and laughing! These happy-hearted preschoolers can’t wait to discover what’s new and interesting just around the corner. With the encouragement of their parents, they have the confidence to try new things and the assurance that they are loved by Mom and Dad … and God.
* Molly Matthius (Maya and Matthew’s Mom (portrayed by Kristen Schaal)
* Mack Matthius (Maya and Matthew’s Dad (portrayed by Colin Farrell)
* Grammie Matthius
* Grampie Matthius

### Recurring Characters

* Raymond
* Darcy
* Marco
* Brianna
* Jet the Squirrel (performed and voiced by David Rudman)
* Dolly the Kookaburra (performed and voiced by Melissa Creighton) - A pink kookaburra who serves purpose as a comedic relief when She appears.
* Sunny the Sun Fairy (performed and voiced by Sarah Shires)
* Moono the Moon Fairy (performed and voiced by Matt Vogel)
* Cuckoo Mouse (Performed by Sarah Shires, voiced by Dwayne Hill) is a character who signals certain segments.
* Mrs. White is The Matthius Children and Friends’ Chirch School Teacher.

### Guest Stars

Note: All the Guest Stars are only seen during the animated segments.

* The Rango Tango Bongo (voiced by Eric Bauza) - An Ape who lives in RainboWonderful World.
* The Itsy Bitsy Spider (voiced by Grey DeLisle) - A spider who lives in Imagination Lamd.

## Trivia

* Some of The Cast from Mouse in the Big Red House reunited after 13 Years of Cancellation. Peter Linz (Bobby) did the puppet and voice of Mouse himself.
* The show doesn't tell stories from the Bible, although it mentions God.

## Soundtrack

1. Theme Song - Performed by Kids Chorus
2. Bobby is Coming to Life - Performed by Maya and Matthew
3. I’ll Be There - Performed by Bobby and The Entire Cast (Except for The Parents)
4. We’ll Still Be Friends - Performed by Bobby, Poppy, TJ, Betty, Maya, and Matthew
5. Sun and Moon - Performed by Bobby
6. Climb Up - Performed by Bobby
7. Fun in Every Season - Performed by Bobby
8. RainboWonderful World - Performed by Bobby
9. The Right Stuff - Performed by Bobby
10. The Letters in my Name - Performed by Bobby, Maya, and Matthew
11. That's Imagination - Performed by Bobby, Maya, and Matthew
12. We Can Do A Lot - Performed by Bobby, TJ, Maya, and Matthew
13. Hoop Dee Hoop - Performed by Bobby, Poppy, TJ, Raymond, Darcy, Maya, and Matthew
14. Our Imagination Band - Performed by Bobby, Poppy, TJ, Maya, and Matthew
15. The Wonder Ball Goes Round and Round - Performed by Bobby, Poppy, TJ, Raymond, Darcy, Maya, and Matthew
16. I Can Be... - Performed by Bobby, Poppy, TJ, Maya, Matthew, Brianna, Marco, Darcy, and Raymond
17. In Our Wonderful World - Performed by Bobby, TJ, Maya, Matthew, Marco, and Brianna
18. Rain, Rain, Rain - Performed by Bobby, Poppy, Maya, and Matthew
19. What If... - Performed by Bobby, Poppy, TJ, Maya, Matthew, Brianna, and Marco
20. God's Green Earth - Performed by Bobby, TJ, Maya, and Matthew
21. Fun in the Tub - Performed by Bobby, Poppy, Maya, and Matthew
22. Find the Os - Performed by Bobby, Poppy, TJ, Maya, and Matthew
23. Deep in the Ocean - Performed by Bobby, TJ, and Betty
24. Wake Up to God’s Gift Just Your Size - Performed by Bobby, Poppy, TJ, Maya, and Matthew

## Episodes

### Season 1

1. Bobby Comes to Life (October 14, 2019)
2. No Argue Fight (October 15, 2019)
3. The Sun & Moon Fairies (October 16, 2019)
4. Matthius Mountain (October 17, 2019)
5. Poppy’s Season Confusion (October 18, 2019)
6. Dance of The Rango Tango Bongo (October 21, 2019)
7. Putting It Together (October 28, 2019)
8. B is For Bobby (November 4, 2019)
9. Up the Spout (November 11, 2019)
10. Something Big (November 18, 2019)
11. Try Something New (November 25, 2019)
12. The Imagination Band (December 2, 2019)
13. Bobby’s Christmas (December 9, 2019)
14. Catch the Wonder Ball (March 6, 2020)
15. When I Grow Up (March 13, 2020)
16. A Gift for The World (March 20, 2020)
17. Rainy Day Tales (March 27, 2020)
18. A Love Letter to God (April 3, 2020)
19. Bobby’s Bathtime (April 10, 2020)
20. O Where Can It Be? (April 17, 2020)
21. Ocean Odyssey (April 24, 2020)
22. Grumpy Betty (May 1, 2020)
23. The Jonah Dream (May 8, 2020)
24. Mission Through Space (May 15, 2020)
25. To All a Good Day (May 22, 2020)
26. No Lies in The Halls (May 29, 2020)

### Season 2

1. Pop Till You Drop (September 7, 2020)
2. Sleeping Outside Through God’s Protection (September 8, 2020)
3. God Loves Everyone (September 9, 2020)
4. Bobby Says (September 10, 2020)
5. God Gave Us Our Pets (September 11, 2020)

## Criticism and Controversy

People hated the show for annoying songs (especially the “I’ll Be There” song), lack of tough topics, Bobby expressing no emotion than Happy, and teaching preschoolers that cats are evil.