The Chicken Squad is an animated preschool series produced by Wild Canary Animation, which premiered in the United States on Disney Jr. and DisneyNOW on May 14, 2021. [1][2][3]
Premise[]
The Chicken Squad is inspired by the children’s book by Doreen Cronin. The series follows three young chicken siblings, Coop, Sweetie, and Little Boo, and their retired search and rescue dog mentor, Captain Tully. They will go on problem-solving adventures in their backyard helping friends while modeling what it means to be a good community helper. Each episode features two 11-minute stories featuring a recurring anthem “Chicken Charge,” and at least one new original song.
Cast[]
- Yvette Nicole Brown as Captain Tully
- Ramone Hamilton as Coop
- Gabriella Graves as Sweetie
- Maxwell Simkins as Little Boo
- Tony Hale as Frazz, a nervous squirrel
- Jane Lynch as Dr. Dirt, a forensic scientist snail
- Melissa Rauch as Dinah, the chicks’ mother
- Sean Giambrone as Riley, a gruff pack rat
- Malcolm-Jamal Warner as Lt. Scruffy, a retired firehouse dog
- Melissa Villaseñor and Zack Pearlman as Wheeze and Snick, mischievous raccoon siblings
The guest voice cast for season one includes Rachel Bloom as Rebeecca, a nervous honeybee; and Chrissie Fit as Quilla, a friendly porcupine.
Trivia[]
- The Chicken Squad was developed and executive produced by Tom Rogers (Elena of Avalor). Rachel Ruderman (Sofia the First) is co-producer and story editor, Tony Trujillo (FarmVille 2) is art director, and Elliot M. Bour (Elena of Avalor) and Scott Bern (Puppy Dog Pals) are supervising directors.
- Alex Geringas (Voltron: Legendary Defender) and Mike Himelstein (Mickey Mouse Clubhouse) were the series' songwriters, and Gregory James Jenkins (T.O.T.S.) is the composer.
- The series was produced by Wild Canary in association with Disney Junior.[4]
- "The Chicken Squad Theme" is performed by former Kids Incorporated star Renee Sands.
- This is the second Disney Junior show to have ended after one season, following The Rocketeer.
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References[]
- ↑ "Production Has Begun on Disney Junior's "The Chicken Squad"". Disney Channel (October 23, 2019).
- ↑ Milligan, Mercedes (October 23, 2019). "'Chicken Squad' Gets Clucky with Disney Junior Greenlight".
- ↑ "Disney Junior's "The Chicken Squad," Inspired by the Popular Children's Book Series, Premieres Friday, May 14, on Disney Junior and DisneyNOW". Disney Channel (April 5, 2021).
- ↑ Disney Junior’s “The Chicken Squad” Will Premiere on May 14 - LaughingPlace.com
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