Care Bears: Welcome to Care-a-Lot

***Care Bears: Welcome to Care-a-Lot*** (also known simply as ***Welcome to Care-a-Lot***) is an American CGI adventure musical animated television series based on the Care Bears franchise. It was produced by American Greetings Properties in honor of the lineup's 30th anniversary and aired for a single season on The Hub in 2012, before the network underwent a rebranding as Discovery Family in 2014. A continuation of the series, *Care Bears & Cousins*, was released on Netflix in 2015.

## Synopsis

The show is set in Care-a-Lot, a magical land in the clouds that is home to the Care Bears. Tenderheart Bear, Cheer Bear, Grumpy Bear, Share Bear, Harmony Bear, Funshine Bear and new playful cub Wonderheart Bear all go on adventures emphasizing the message of caring and sharing. Human children from Earth often visit Care-a-Lot and participate in new adventures and learn valuable lessons. The mischievous King Beastly often tries to make trouble for the bears.

## Characters

### Main

* **Tenderheart Bear** (voiced by David Lodge) - The eldest and wisest of the Care Bears, who lives in the Lighthouse at the very center of Care-a-Lot. He invites children to Care-a-Lot by sending them Care 'n Share charms and knows just what they need to help them share their feelings. His belly badge is a red heart. He is also Wonderheart Bear's uncle.
* **Cheer Bear** (voiced by Patty Mattson) - The resident cheerleader who lives in a cottage in the Enchanted Garden. She often displays a go-for-it attitude, makes up encouraging cheers right on the spot, and spreads joy among all who know her. When not helping her friends, she can often be found tending her garden. Her belly badge is a rainbow.
* **Funshine Bear** (voiced by Michael Sinterniklaas) - A bold, brave and athletic bear who lives on Adventure Beach, Care-a-Lot's fun zone. He can be competitive when it comes to sports, cycling, skating, surfing, hiking or hang-gliding. Nothing makes him happier than hanging out with friends or going on wild adventures. He makes the brightest of his days with sunny optimism and a flair for being fearless. His belly badge is a smiling, shining sun.
* **Grumpy Bear** (voiced by Doug Erholtz) - A sardonic and sarcastic bear who can always be found in his Care-a-Van in the Moody Mountains. Deep down, however, he is very caring and understands a child's glum moments and will remind them that they are always loved. He is a master builder and mechanic, is a huge sports fan and is a big eater. His belly badge is a raincloud.
* **Harmony Bear** (voiced by Nayo Wallace) - A true diva and a talented singer living on the Isle of Music who sings, acts, and plays every instrument. Behind her sassy, sometimes diva-like exterior is a natural leader who is all about encouraging others to do their best, especially through music. She can also "hear" unspoken feelings, which helps her smooth things out. Her belly badge is a single flower with different colored petals.
* **Share Bear** (voiced by Stephanie Sheh) - A carefree and loving bear who lives in a treehouse in the Forest of Feelings, and is happiest with her friends, serving tea or baking. She can communicate with everyone in Care-a-Lot, so she often solves misunderstandings with a kind word, or a sprinkling of Share Sugar. Her belly badge is two crossed heart-shaped lollipops.
* **Wonderheart Bear** (voiced by Michaela Dean) - The newest, youngest Care Bear who always want to take part in "big bear" adventures. She has a great imagination and is always curious, and as such is not short of questions, earning her the nickname "Little Wonder". She lives with her uncle, Tenderheart Bear, but unlike him has not reaches her full potential yet. Her belly badge is a heart within hearts motif. She is often seen carrying a stuffed rabbit called Floppy Bunny.
* **King Beastly** (voiced by Doug Erholtz) - A mischievous and arrogant beast who wears a crown, he likes to cause trouble in Care-a-Lot but has natural talent if allowed to shine. He has two minions called the Beasties.

## Reception

The premiere of the series earned year-to-year delivery gains among Kids 6-11 (+108%, 81,000), Kids 2-11 (+284, 215,000), Women 18-49 (+9900%, 100,000), Adults 18-49 (+2433%, 152,000) Persons 2+ (+483%, 402,000) and Households (+292%, 204,000). The premiere, held alongside *Kaijudo: Rise of the Duel Masters*, saw The Hub earn its best performances amongst targeted demographics in six months.