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, 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.
* Edmond the Monster (introduced 1979) (Performed by Michael Shires) 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 (performed by Roy Edward Shires)
* Danny and Roy Gribbleston (performed by Michael Shires and Paul Winchell) are two puppets of an undetermined species.
* Sketchpad (introduced 1991) (performed by Leonard Clements) is a talking easel.
* 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 Dogcula (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.
* 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.
* 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.

### Humans

* Nala (Lacey Chabert) (2016-) - A babysitter who works at the bike shop.
* Cole (2007-) - Grayson and Sarah's nephew.
* Adam (Adam Ryen) (1998-) - The current owner of Harper's Store.
* Ben (1969-2017) - A music teacher
* Sarah (1969-2017) - A nurse who is Grayson's wife.
* Grayson (1969-2017) - A science teacher who is Sarah's husband.
* Mr. Harper (1969-1982) - 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
* Devon (1971-1989) - Mr. Harper's assistant and later successor.
* Lincoln (James Cromwell) (1971-2017) - A man who runs the Repair Shop and is Madelyn's husband as of 1988 and Cara's father.
* Madelyn (1971-2015) - A Spanish woman who is Lincoln's wife as of 1988 and Cara's mother.
* Bella (1976-1981)
* Zia (1976-1987) - Grayson's sister.
* Uncle Steven (1984-1991) - Ben's colorful uncle.
* Milton (1985-2008) - Grayson and Sarah's adopted son who plays basketball and is in a band.
* Katie (Lena Headey) (1987-2017) - A veterinarian who was formally Devon (and later Mr. Harlow)'s assistant at Harper's Store.
* Cara (1989-2013) - Lincoln and Madelyn's daughter who gradated high school in 2006 alongside Milton.
* Soren (Brian Froud) (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.
* Marlow (1993-1998) - Mr. Harlow's assistant, succeeding Katie.
* Levine (1993-1998)
* Raina (Jo Anne Worley) (1993-2001) - A woman who runs the Antique Shop.
* Lila (Mae Whitman) (2008-2015) - The owner of the Laundromat.
* Andre (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.
* Felicity (1995-1997) - A Shape-Shifting Singing Blob (voiced by Michele Mariana) performs a song giving a theme that would teach lessons.
* Bob and 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-present) - Edmond has so many questions, and needs you to answer them for him.
* 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.
* 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. 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.
* 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.

## Spinoffs

1. Corporation Ancestors (2006)
2. Corporation Hole (2006-2010)
3. Montana Had a Little Dog (2008)
4. The Borester Hotel (2015-2018)

## Broadcasters Around the World

* Africa: Sunset Network
* Arabia: Laraem
* Australia: ABS Kids
* Brazil: Global Kids Brazil
* Britain: BBC Two (1969-1982), Channel 4 (1982-present)
* Canada: Doghouse TV
* China: Kids Channel
* Denmark: Falidon Jr. Denmark
* Finland: Falidon Jr. Finland
* France: Foufous
* Germany: LiKa
* Greece: Pakidikion
* Japan: Kids World
* Latin America: Global Kids Latin America
* 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
* US: PBS (1969-present), Shires Channel (1980-1998), Spring (2005-2015), and HBO (2016-present)

## See Also

* Corporation Street LIVE!
* Corporation Place