Peppermint Park

Peppermint Park was a low budget direct to VHS series in the late 80's to early 90's. The show was primarily educational and focused on various topics such as the alphabet, animals, and fire safety. It seems to be heavily influenced by the children's television series Sesame Street due to it's educational content and use of puppets and actors.

## History

The show's first episode released in 1987 on VHS. Due to various reasons such as poor sales and reception, the show was canceled after it's sixth episode. From 1990 to 1991, it was distributed to Low-Power TV stations by Enoki Films USA, but after that, faded into obscurity. In 2006, a YouTube user named CringeVision uploaded footage of the series, re-uploading 9 in 2010, and in 2012, a YouTube user named romanticbro uploaded even more footage. In 2017, a user named IcyRoserade tracked down and purchased VHS copies of the first five episodes and later uploaded them to his YouTube channel, with the 6th following in 2018. However, there are some segments of it uploaded on YouTube. There are 2 documentaries about in production, one by IcyRoserade (This is a speculation, and may not happen) and another, conformed one by Sebastian Cyr, however, due to Computer Storage Issues and a busy schedule, it might not happen for awhile. On Febuary 10th, 2018, Sebastian Cyr announced that the documentary would be begin production and would be titled Peppermint Park: The Story, and that he would split it into about 5 or 6 parts, like the series. However, it had since been cancelled due to other priorities.

## Creators

Peppermint Park was created by John Horton and puppets crafted by Dann O' Quinn & Dave Chapman Puppets

It is unknown what has happened to most of the Cast/Crew of the show since it's debut in 1988.

Dann O' Quinn has been known to work on Several Projects for PAX, Comic Con, Conventions & Companies including Hanna-Barbera and Nickelodeon. He Currently resides in California.

John Horton's only accredited role is Director/Music Producer on Peppermint Park It was updated in 2017 that John Horton has been residing in Nevada, his Current Career status is Unknown.

Dave Chapman went on to create a show called Beat City Kids, with many of his puppets made for the show appearing. He also made a couple of projects like The Amazing Camera and Dance of the Animals. In addition, he has puppeteered in commercials for Milton Bradley and McDonald's. It is not known where he is today, as finding information on him is difficult. As of 2023, his YouTube channel is the only trace of his work. He is not to be confused with the British puppeteer of the same name.

## Episode List

* Magic Moments
* The Story Lady (Episode)
* Music Land
* Musical Letters
* Carnival Fun
* Discover Feelings

## Full Episodes

**Peppermint Park Volume 1: Magic Moments**

**Peppermint Park Volume 2: The Story Lady**

**Peppermint Park Volume 3: Music Land**

**Peppermint Park Volume 4: Musical Letters**

**Peppermint Park Volume 5: Carnival Fun**

**Peppermint Park Volume 6: Discover Feelings**

**Peppermint Park Info Videos**

## Cast Members/Volume Credits

### **Volume 1**

**EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:**

Len Cormier

John Peterson

**PRODUCED AND DIRECTED BY:**

John Horton

**TECHNICAL DIRECTORS:**

Bryan Sperrazzo

John Horton

**WRITERS:**

Deanna Hawkins

John Horton

Debbie Manzano

**PUPPETS CREATED BY:**

Dann O'Quinn

**PUPPET OPERATORS:**

Dann O'Quinn

Melody Knighton

John Horton

**LIGHTING DIRECTOR:**

Johnny Andrews

**THE STORY LADY CREATED BY:**

Melody Knighton

**MARIONETTE CREATOR OPERATOR:**

Philip Huber

**CAMERAS:**

Bryan Sperrazzo

John Doss

George Prince

**PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS:**

Barbara Carlson

Greg Davis

Rocky Riviezzo

**ANNOUNCER:**

Pamela Tretter

**SPECIAL THANKS TO:**

Los Angeles Zoo

Wet N Wild, Las Vegas

Santa Ana Assistance League

**ORIGINAL MUSIC CREATED BY:**

Tuesday Productions

John Horton

**THIS HAS BEEN A TELEVIDICS PRODUCTION IN ASSOCIATION WITH MARK V INTERNATIONAL**

### **Volume 2**

**EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:**

Len Cormier

John Peterson

**PRODUCED AND DIRECTED BY:**

John Horton

**TECHNICAL DIRECTORS:**

Bryan Sperrazzo

John Horton

**WRITERS:**

Deanna Hawkins

John Horton

Debbie Manzano

**PUPPETS CREATED BY:**

Dann O'Quinn

**PUPPET OPERATORS:**

Dann O'Quinn

Melody Knighton

John Horton

**LIGHTING DIRECTOR:**

Johnny Andrews

**MAGIC MEGAN CREATED BY:**

Deanna Hawkins

**THE STORY LADY CREATED BY:**

Melody Knighton

**ANIMATION:**

Those Designers Inc.

**CAMERAS:**

Bryan Sperrazzo

John Doss

George Prince

**PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS:**

Barbara Carlson

Greg Davis

Rocky Riviezzo

**ANNOUNCER:**

Pamela Tretter

**SPECIAL THANKS TO:**

Los Angeles Zoo

Wet N Wild, Las Vegas

Santa Ana Assistance League

**ORIGINAL MUSIC CREATED BY:**

Tuesday Productions

John Horton

**THIS HAS BEEN A TELEVIDICS PRODUCTION IN ASSOCIATION WITH MARK V INTERNATIONAL**

### **Volume 3**

**EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:**

Len Cormier

John Peterson

**PRODUCED AND DIRECTED BY:**

John Horton

**TECHNICAL DIRECTORS:**

Bryan Sperrazzo

John Horton

**WRITERS:**

Deanna Hawkins

John Horton

Debbie Manzano

**PUPPETS CREATED BY:**

Dann O'Quinn

**PUPPET OPERATORS:**

Dann O'Quinn

Melody Knighton

John Horton

**LIGHTING DIRECTOR:**

Johnny Andrews

**MAGIC MEGAN CREATED BY:**

Deanna Hawkins

**THE STORY LADY CREATED BY:**

Melody Knighton

**CAMERAS:**

Bryan Sperrazzo

John Doss

George Prince

**PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS:**

Barbara Carlson

Greg Davis

Rocky Riviezzo

**ANNOUNCER:**

Pamela Tretter

**SPECIAL THANKS TO:**

Los Angeles Zoo

Santa Ana Assistance League

**ORIGINAL MUSIC CREATED BY:**

Tuesday Productions

John Horton

**RELEASED BY TELEVIDICS PRODUCTIONS**

### **Volume 4**

**EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:**

Len Cormier

John Peterson

**PRODUCED & DIRECTED BY:**

John Horton

**TECHNICAL DIRECTORS:**

Bryan Sferrazzo

John Horton

**WRITERS:**

Ed Yabarro

John Horton

Deanna Hawkins

**PUPPETS CREATED BY:**

Dann O'Quinn

David Chapman

**MAGIC MEGAN CREATED BY:**

Deanna Hawkins

**THE STORY LADY CREATED BY:**

Melody Knighton

**ANIMATION:**

Those Designers Inc.

**CAMERAS:**

Bryan Sferrazzo

John Doss

George Prince

**PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS:**

Greg Davis

Barbara Carlson

**ANNOUNCERS:**

John Horton

Barbara Carlson

**SPECIAL THANKS TO:**

Los Angeles Zoo

Sparky The Clown

Los Angeles Fire Dept. ​​​

​​​​​​**THIS HAS BEEN A TELEVIDICS PRODUCTION**

### **Volume 5**

**EXECUTIVE PRODCERS:**

Len Cormier

John Peterson

**PRODUCED AND DIRECTED BY:**

John Horton

**TECHNICAL DIRECTORS:**

Bryan Sferrazzo

John Horton

**WRITERS:**

Ed Yabarro

John Horton

Deanna Hawkins

**PUPPETS CREATED BY:**

Dann O'Quinn

David Chapman

**PUPPET OPERATORS:**

Dann O'Quinn

David Chapman

Barbara Carlson

Melody Knighton

**THE STORY LADY CREATED BY:**

Melody Knighton

**CAMERAS:**

Bryan Sferrazzo

John Doss

George Prince

**PRODUCION ASSISTANTS:**

Greg Davis

Barbara Carlson

**ANNOUNCERS:**

John Horton

Barbara Carlson

**ORIGINAL MUSIC BY:**

Dan Zeilinger

Tuesday Productions

John Horton

**"SEATBELT" ARTCARDS:**

Those Designers Inc.

**"STORY LADY" ARTCARDS:**

David Chapman

**SPECIAL THANKS TO:**

Los Angeles Zoo

Six Flags Magic Mountain (Valencia, California)

Remo Drums

**THIS HAS BEEN A TELEVIDICS PRODUCTION**

### **Volume 6**

**EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:**
Len Cormier
John Peterson

**PRODUCED & DIRECTED BY:**
John Horton

**TECHNICAL DIRECTORS**:
Bryan Sferrazzo
John Horton

**WRITERS:**
Ed Yabarro
John Horton
Deanna Hawkins

**PUPPETS CREATED BY:**
Dann O'Quinn
David Chapman

**PUPPET OPERATORS:**
Dann O'Quinn
David Chapman
Barbara Carlson
Melody Knighton

**THE STORY LADY CREATED BY:**
Melody Knighton

**CAMERAS:**
Bryan Sferrazzo
John Doss
George Prince

**PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS:**
Greg Davis
Barbara Carlson

**ANNOUNCERS:**
John Horton
Barbara Carlson

**ORIGINAL MUSIC BY:**
Dan Zeilinger
Tuesday Productions
John Horton

**PUTT PUTT ARTCARDS:**
Those Designers Inc.

**STORY LADY ARTCARDS:**
David Chapman

**SPECIAL THANKS TO:**
Los Angeles Zoo
Six Flags Magic Mountain
Valencia, California
Sparky The Clown
Los Angeles Fire Dept
Opryland USA

**THIS HAS BEEN A TELEVIDICS PRODUCTION**