Corporation Street

***Corporation Street*** is an American educational children's television series that combines live action, sketch comedy, animation and puppetry. It is produced by Elmore Workshop (known as the Children's Television Elmore (CTE) until June 2000) and was created by Julia Cole and Lloyd Morris. The program is known for its images communicated through the use of Michael Shires' Shiresland, and includes short films, with humor and cultural references. The series premiered on November 10, 1969 (as the channel’s second children’s show after Mister Roberts' Town), to positive reviews, some controversy, and high viewership; it has aired on the U.S.'s national public television provider PBS since its debut, with its first run moving to premium channel HBO on January 16, 2016.

## Main Characters

* Big Cat (performed by Roy Wallace) is a Yellow Oversized Housecat who resides near the Gholsons.
* Edmond the Monster (introduced 1979) (performed by Steve Mallory) is a red possum-like monster.
* Mayor Eagless (performed by Ruth Buzzi) is an Eagless who works as the mayor of corporation street.
* Matthew Mouse (1969-2009) (performed by Michael Shires)
* Quacky Duck (performed by Paul Winchell) is A duck who makes sarcastic jokes.
* Mia Bobia (Introduced 2006) (performed by Leslie-Carrara Rudolph) is a pink mouse fairy.
* Gumby the Cat (introduced 1993) (performed by Roy Edward Shires)
* Danny and Roy Gribbleston (performed by Michael Shires and Paul Winchell) are two humanoid-like puppets.
* Sketchpad (introduced 1991) (performed by Leonard Clements) is a talking panda who likes to draw.
* Tommy Time-Tone (introduced 1978) (performed by Leonard Clements)
* Hal the Helper (introduced 1970) (performed by Alan Oppenheimer)
* Rudio Bobia (Introduced 2017) (performed by Frankie Cordero) is an orange mouse with dragonfly wings who is Mia’s stepbrother.
* Snuggltruffljaws (introduced 1971) (performed by John Stephenson)
* Edward and George Bear (introduced 1973) (performed by Alan Oppenheimer and John Stephenson)
* Gabino Goat (performed by Frank Welker) is a dark blue goat who likes being a waiter and a superhero.
* Betty May (introduced 1970) (performed by David Arthur) is a lilac-skinned girl with blonde hair. She was introduced in the show because before her debut, Mayor Eagless and Mavis Mouse were the only female main characters, despite her being played by a male.
* Count Dogula (introduced 1972) (performed by Alan Oppenheimer) is a green vampire dog with fangs who likes counting.
* Cupcake Monster (performed by David Arthur) is a white-furred creature with sprinkles for decoration with a pink face, hands, and feet who loves cupcakes, but would eat anything.
* Baby Natalie (introduced 1985) (performed by Frank Welker) is a magenta baby monster.
* Mavis Mole (performed by Linda Gray) is a female mole who often falls into Gabino’s shenanigans in the skits when He is a waiter.
* Chloe Coyote (Introduced 1993) (performed by Louise Gold) is a bright orange coyote who likes dancing.
* Ramira Raccoon (Introduced 1991) (performed by Carmen Osbahr) is a mint green raccoon who speaks in a Hispanic accent and can play the flute.
* Anchor the Amigo Ghost (introduced 1991) (performed by Roy Edward Shires)
* Kurt Turkey (introduced 1987) (performed by Frank Welker) is a turkey who speaks with Gobling noises.
* Fluffy Monster (introduced 1970) (performed by Frank Welker) is a light blue monster who actually likes girly stuff.
* Montana Mongoose (Introduced 2005) (performed by Jim Wise) is a red mongoose who was the host of the show during The Drawing Book era from 2009 to 2015 and didn’t interact with other characters as much. After the era ended, He began to interact with them more.
* Little Dog (Introduced 2008) (performed by Frank Welker) is Montana’s pet golden retriever.
* Hulia Hippo (Introduced 2016) (performed by Stacey Gordon) is a yellow hippo with red hair who is on the Autism Spectrum.
* Jiang (Introduced 2021) (performed by Rosalie Chang) - A red panda who speaks Chinese, roller skates, and can play the keytar.
* Russell Wexler (AKA Russ (Introduced 2019) - A Panther cub.
* Kelly (Introduced 2019) - A wolf puppy who is adopted due to her parents being monsters.
* Giselle (Introduced 2019) (performed by Kimberly Brooks) - A kaibab deer who is Betty May’s best friend.
* Phil - Edmond’s dad named after Phil Harris.
* August - Edmond’s mom.
* Mango (introduced 2021) (performed by Carmen Osbahr) - Edmond’s pet fennec Fox who was adopted from Mexico.

### Humans

* Nala (Lacey Chabert) (2016-) - A babysitter who works at the bike shop.
* Cole Gholson (2007-) - Grayson and Sarah's nephew.
* Adam (Adam Ryen) (1998-) - The current owner of Harper's Store.
* Ben Campbell (1969-2017) - A music teacher
* Sarah Gholson (1969-2017) - A nurse who is Grayson's wife.
* Grayson Gholson (1969-2017) - A science teacher who is Sarah's husband.
* Mr. Harper (1969-1982) (Bill Harper) - An elderly shopkeeper who received several nicknames by Big Cat. He was written out in 1982 by having an episode when He passes away, due to his actor dying in real life.
* Leah (1971-2002) - A deaf woman who Ben would translate.
* Devon (1971-1989) - Mr. Harper's assistant and later successor.
* Lincoln Morgan (James Cromwell) (1971-2017) - A man who runs the Repair Shop and is Madelyn's husband as of 1988 and Cara's father.
* Madelyn Morgan (Socorro Santiago) (1971-2015) - A Spanish woman who is Lincoln's wife as of 1988 and Cara's mother.
* Bella (1976-1981) (Jewel Hall) - An African-American Woman who is really proud of her heritage.
* Zia Gholson (Alaina Reed Hall) (1976-1987) - Grayson's sister.
* Uncle Steven (Val Bettin) (1984-1991) - Ben's colorful uncle.
* Milton Gholson (1985-2008) (Radha Gibson from 1995 to 2002, Ricky Carter from 2002 to 2008) - Grayson and Sarah's adopted son who plays basketball and is in a band.
* Dr. Katie McCluskey (Lena Headey) (1987-2017) - A veterinarian who was formally Devon (and later Mr. Harlow)'s assistant at Harper's Store.
* Cara Morgan (1989-2013) - Lincoln and Madelyn's daughter who gradated high school in 2006 alongside Milton.
* Soren (Sean Connery) (1989-1994) - A tap dancer who was close friends with Katie.
* Mr. Harlow (Gary Owens) (1989-1998) - Mr. Harper and Devon's successor at Harper's Store
* Katrina (Victoria Wood) (1989-1993) - A matronly daycare provider, who Cara was often dropped off to by Madelyn when she had to work at the Repair Shop.
* Karen (Cathy Cavadini) (1993-1998) - A dance teacher who worked above Raina's Antique Shop. Cara was a frequent student of hers.
* Marlow (1993-1998) - Mr. Harlow's assistant, succeeding Katie.
* Levine (1993-1998)
* Tessa (1993-2001) - A wheelchair-bound girl.
* Raina (Jo Anne Worley) (1993-2001) - A woman who runs the Antique Shop. After 1998, she was only featured in inserts.
* Mr. Nugget (1993 -2021) - A silent character, Mr. Nugget resides in a realm of his own inside Edmond's World, accessible from behind Shade. Edmond frequently asks Mr. Nugget to demonstrate how to perform a chore or answer a question. He responds through pantomime, but invariably gets the process wrong, or fails to follow Edmond's instructions. Through trial and error and repeated prompting, Mr. Nugget usually manages to figure it out.
* Marcus (2006-2013) - Katie’s adopted son.
* Lila (Mae Whitman) (2008-2015) - The owner of the Laundromat.
* Andre (Ismael Cruz Cordova) (2013-2015)

## Recurring Segments

* Matthew's Lectures (1969-2009) - In this segment, Matthew Mouse would go around the real world to give real children lectures and ask them questions. Both this, Matthew at Home Sketches, and News Flash were removed when Matthew was removed due to Corporation Street losing rights to the character.
* Corporation Street News Flash (1972-2009) - Matthew Mouse works as a news reporter around the street.
* Matthew at Home Sketches (1974-2001, 2009) - In this segment, Matthew and Another Shiresland Puppet would ask children to guess an item in a funny way.
* Bebe Tutu & The Funkstriches (1992-1997) - 3 Animated Ostriches would do ballet. This was the first Corporation Street segment to not be based off its main characters, meaning without them, Felicity, Bob, Billy, The Mole Rats in the Clubhouse, Skinny Sausage, Doris, Dan, and Henri wouldn't have existed. They replaced Felicity in Spring airings of 1998-2001 episodes.
* Felicity (1995-1997, reruns until 2002) - A Shape-Shifting Singing Blob (voiced by Michele Mariana) performs a song giving a theme that would teach lessons. However, when Spring reran 1998-2001 episodes, it replaced her with Bebe Tutu & The Funkstriches.
* Bob & Billy (1997-2000) - An Animated Segment about A Boy Named Bob (voiced by James Spector) and His Lemur Friend Billy (voiced by The Late Joe Alaskey) Doing lots of stuff with a two-headed Duck (voiced by Allen Enlow and Holly Bobo). 13 episodes were made.
* Edmond’s World (1998-2009, 2017-2021) - Edmond has so many questions, and needs you to answer them for him. The live action segments were filmed and edited by Summerworks Inc.
* Stumble the Cat (1999-2000) - An Animated segment about a cat who’s fluent at Spanish named Stumble (voiced by Maria Chonchita Alonso) uses her Stumblenoculars to witness what‘s Going on with her humans, and invites the viewers at home to look with her. The segment was animatec by Charles Hill Films and The voice actors for the characters besides Stumble were uncredited. 39 episodes were made.
* Mole Rat Clubhouse (2001-2004) - Four Mole Rats named Meena, Boo, Gwen, and Flopper have a clubhouse and do fun activities. 10 episodes were made.
* Journey to Danny (2002-2006) - Big Cat goes looking for Danny's box in different places.
* 26 Hudson (2004-2009) -Follow the adventures of these little neighbors who treasure each other's similarities and differences.
* Action Maxon (2004-2009)
* Danny and Roy’s Great Adventures (2008-2012) - Danny and Roy Gribbleston turn into cartoons and go on adventures in the nighttime. These segments were animated by 7Kids Entertainment and Summerworks Inc and 26 episodes were made.
* School of Mia (2009-2014) - Mia Bobia, Burger, and Clark (voiced by Leslie-Carrara Rudolph, Eric Bauza, and Scott Menville) go to school together, and learn things from their teacher Mrs. Winger (voiced by Kari Wahlgren) and Her Pet Possum, Putrid (Vocal Effects provided by Frank Welker). 26 episodes were made.
* Super Gabino (2010-2015) - A whole segment dedicated to Gabino in his superhero form.
* Skinny Sausage (2010-2012) - A Hand-Drawn Segment about A Slim Sausage Dog (voiced by Wolfgang Scheitinger) has the ability to morph into different objects, and lives on the farm with his parents, his brothers (Both voiced by Jesse Schwartz), and His Friends, Chedda (voiced by Meghan Strange), Baby Boop (voiced by Marievve Herington), Yaps (voiced by Fred Armisen), Roostro (voiced by Eric Bauza), and Ashley (voiced by Tress MacNielle). The segment was animated by Big Car Productions. 36 episodes were made.
* Smart Cupcakes (2011-present) - Cupcake Monster leads a Team of Superheroes called The Smart Cupcakes, with three other cupcakes named Sprinkles, Oreo, and Velvet. Each episode, Cupcake Monster must learn lessons while trying to save the day.
* Doris and Dan (2013-2016) - A Musical 7 Minute CGI Series starring Fennec Fox Named Doris (voiced by Jennifer Hudson) Singing While An African Wild Dog Named Dan (voiced by Frank Welker) Listens. These segments were animated by Queensland Animation Studios. 12 episodes were made.
* Mia's Amazing Adventures (2017-present) - An Animated Segment about Mia Bobia going different places to learn different careers with her magic bracelet changing her to a different outfit, followed by Her Little Brother Rudio. These segments were animated by Kitten Entertainment.
* Hungry Henri (2018-present) - A French Bird named Henri (who First appeared as a Guest Puppet from The Borester Hotel) goes around the world and tries different food.
* Rap Battles (2020-present) - An animated segment when A Crab named DJ Snapper (voiced by Phil LaMarr) helps Edmond choose between two things with 2 characters (both in each episode voiced by celebrities) who describe the things.
* Churi from India (2021-present) - An animated segment about Churi from India and her friends.

## Spinoffs

1. Corporation Ancestors (2006)
2. Corporation Hole (2006-2010)
3. Montana Had a Little Dog (2008)
4. The Borester Hotel (2015-2018)
5. Edmond's Corporation Street Late Show (2020-present)

## Broadcasters Around the World

* Africa: Sunset Network
* America: PBS (1969 - present), Shires Channel (1980 - 2009), Sock Jr. (1988 - present), Noodlin' (1999 - 2005), Falidon Jr. (1999 - 2005), Spring (2005 - 2015), and HBO (2016 - present)
* Arabia: Laraem
* Australia: ABS Kids
* Brazil: Global Kids Brazil
* Britain: BBC Two (1969-1982), Channel 4 (1982-present), Peebies (2002 - present)
* Canada: Doghouse TV
* China: Kids Channel
* Denmark: Falidon Jr. Denmark
* Finland: Falidon Jr. Finland
* France: Foufous, Sock Jr. France (Chaussette Jr France)
* Germany: LiKa and Sock Jr. Germany (Socke Jr.)
* Greece: Pakidikion
* Guam: PBS Guam
* Hawaii: Sock Jr. Hawaii
* Japan: Kids World
* Latin America: Global Kids Latin America
* Mexico: Sock Jr. en español (Calcetín Jr. en español)
* Nederlands: Shires Junior Nederlands
* New Zealand: NZBC Kids
* Poland: Mini Kids
* Portugal: PBC Kids
* Romania: Shires Junior Romania
* Russia: Raduga
* Spain: Yoko
* Sweden: Falidon Jr. Sweden
* Turkey: Danika Loluk
* Thai: PBS Thai
* United Kingdom: Falidon Jr. UK and MTM Junior UK

## See Also

* Corporation Street LIVE!
* Corporation Place