Apple Hill

***Apple hill*** is an American-Canadian live-action children's television educational comedy dance show that airs on Peebies, Spot, Sock Jr., Stellarhouse TV, and Teamwork Jr.. There is a single topic in each episode, e.g. "Adventure", "Friends," and "Dance", through songs and short storylines in the half-hour program. Additionally, the show teaches children life and social skills, such as sharing and trying new foods. It also encourages viewers to move along with and dance with the characters in the program. The show is noted for its indie-culture guest stars and bands, and for drawing visual inspiration from 8-bit video games and *H.R. Pufnstuf*, among other television shows. Created by Damian Marquez, the show's learning process has parents, older siblings, and younger kids watch the show together rather than letting it act as a babysitter. The television program has spawned a touring live stage show, various toys and branded clothing. Trademarks relating to *Apple hill* and its characters are held by AppleCaDabra, LLC.

## Plot

Hosted by a character named MC Aidan Pebble, the series featured a mix of live-action segments featuring Diego Calderon, Andrea Augustus, Evan Gilbert, Angel Gibbs, and Max Edward Fackrell — and many short animated sketches and musical numbers.

Popular artists who have appeared on the show include Joyce Thursby, Rhazel, Chloe Bailey, Hailee Bailey, Ariana Grande. Non-singing guests include Isaac Ryan Brown, Dee Bradley Baker, Ray Barbee, Tajja Isen, Kate Soucie.

## History

*Apple Hill* was developed by Damian Marquez, He had no previous experience writing for television, let alone children's broadcasting or education. In developing the show he took inspiration from a number of sources including Teamwork Street, *The Electric Company*, *Pee-wee's Playhouse*, *ZOOM*, as well as Sid and Marty Krofft Puppet shows *Banana Splits* and *H. R. Pufnstuf*.

After becoming a father, Damian Marquez started playing around with dance shows and children’s television and produced three pilots (one in early 2000, and two in 2003) independently financed by small loans from friends and family. *Apple Hill* did not get much attention until it started circulating on the Internet. Apple Hill premiered on Spot and Sock Jr. on August 20, 2005.

## Format

The episode features three main segments that are connected to each other as a plot. They involve MC Aidan and the Apple Hill Gang doing an activity. After each main segment, a short clip is shown that shows a kid dancing around. The kid says his or her name, followed by "I like to dance!".

Near the end of each episode, MC Aidan and the Apple Hill gang do a mix-like song about what had occurred during the main segments. The credits then roll.

## Characters

* MC Aidan Pebble
* Diego
* Andrea
* Evan
* Max
* Angel

### Recurring

* Prem
* The Apple Hill Dazzlers
* Diego's Family
	+ Diego's Mom
		- Diego's Dad
			* Sydney
				+ Junior

* Alyssa
* Owen
* Maddie

## Segments

* Apple Hill Train Line - A musical guest would sing a song about the episode's topic
* Dancey Dance - A celebrity would teach the cast a new dance.
* Animated Jingles
* Story Time - A kid would narrate a story.
* Super Alien Magician Boy - A comic book often read by the Playtime Kids (usually Diego or Max).
* Joyce's Joyful Pictures - Joyce Thursby makes pictures that would come to life.
* Rhazel's Daily Beatbox - Rhazel would perform a simple beatbox.
* Fresh Talents - A kid or adult would perform their talent.
* Look Back at Today - each episode ends with a music video recap of that episode, featuring special effects, and a remix of every song featured in that episode. (Season 2 onward has MC Aidan remembering the things he and the gang did in that episode before the music video starts.)

## Programming Blocks Aired On

* Musical Mornings with Max Mouse
* The Sunny Side Up Show & Luan
* The Spot Sharing Show
* Playtime with Ezekiel
* Rolly's Club (Sock Jr.)
* On Your Marks, Get Set, Go! (Peebies)
* Giant Fun Time (Peebies)
* Cat's Sing-A-Long Room (Peebies)

## Episodes

### Season 1

1. Let's Eat
2. Splashing in the Heat
3. I Love to Have Fun!
4. Shining Shuffling
5. Sweet Dreams, Apple Hill Gang
6. Proud Day
7. We're All Friends!
8. Safety First!
9. Scared
10. The Apple Gang Goes Boo!
11. Manners Please
12. Fitness Day
13. Teamwork Day
14. An Apple Hill Christmas
15. Car Ride
16. Sharing Together
17. Look What I Found
18. Apple Hill Express
19. My Apple Hill Valentine
20. Imagination Club

### Season 2

1. Teeth
2. Birthdays
3. Games
4. Earth Day
5. Talents
6. Space
7. Climates
8. Robots
9. Differences
10. Animals
11. Music
12. Big
13. Mysteries
14. Families
15. Ride
16. Boats
17. New Friends
18. Paintings
19. Costumes
20. Clean

### Season 3

1. School
2. Adventure
3. Nature
4. Doctor