A young turtle named Franklin learns social lessons as he grows up with his family and friends.
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Series Cast Summary
| Noah Reid | ... |
Franklin Turtle
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(41 episodes, 1997-2004)
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| Leah Renee | ... |
Beaver
(39 episodes, 1997-2004)
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| Elizabeth Saunders | ... |
Mrs. Turtle
(38 episodes, 1997-2004)
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| Richard Newman | ... |
Mr. Turtle
(36 episodes, 1997-2004)
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Luca Perlman | ... |
Bear
(26 episodes, 1998-2004)
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Arthur Anger | ... |
Franklin (french)
(26 episodes, 1999-2000)
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| Kyle Fairlie | ... |
Rabbit
(23 episodes, 1997-2004)
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| Shirley Douglas | ... |
Narrator
(22 episodes, 1998-2000)
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Kristen Bone | ... |
Snail
(21 episodes, 1997-2004)
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| Julie-Ann Dean | ... |
Harriet Turtle
(21 episodes, 2004)
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Olivia Garratt | ... |
Goose
(19 episodes, 1997-2004)
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Gil Filar | ... |
Fox
(19 episodes, 1997-2000)
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| Annick Obonsawin | ... |
Skunk
(16 episodes, 1997-2004)
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| James Rankin | ... |
Mr. Owl
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(12 episodes, 1997-2004)
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| William Colgate | ... |
Mr. Mole
(12 episodes, 1997-2004)
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Mari Trainor | ... |
Coach Porcupine
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(12 episodes, 1997-2004)
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| Janet-Laine Green | ... |
Narrator
(10 episodes, 2004)
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Cody Jones | ... |
Bear
(9 episodes, 1997-1998)
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| Judy Marshak | ... |
Narrator
(8 episodes, 1997-1998)
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Cole Caplan | ... |
Franklin Turtle
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(8 episodes, 1999-2004)
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| Al Mukadam | ... |
Fox
(7 episodes, 2000-2004)
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| Bryn McAuley | ... |
Harriet Turtle
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(7 episodes, 2000-2004)
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Marc McMulkin | ... |
Bear
(7 episodes, 2004)
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| Marcia Bennett | ... |
Mrs. Muskrat
(6 episodes, 1998-2004)
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| Catherine Disher | ... |
Mrs. Goose
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(6 episodes, 2000-2004)
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| Vivien Endicott-Douglas | ... |
Goose
(6 episodes, 2004)
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| Scott Beaudin | ... |
Fox
(6 episodes, 2004)
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Mitchell Eisner | ... |
Rabbit
(6 episodes, 2004)
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| Donald Burda | ... |
Mr. Bear
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(5 episodes, 1997-1999)
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Sophie Lang | ... |
Otter
(5 episodes, 1997-1998)
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Ruby Smith-Merovitz | ... |
Badger
(5 episodes, 1998-2004)
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Jamie Haydon-Devlin | ... |
Raccoon
(4 episodes, 1999-2000)
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Chris Wiggins | ... |
Mr. Groundhog
(4 episodes, 2000-2004)
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| Paul Haddad | ... |
Mr. Fox
(3 episodes, 1998-2004)
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| Wayne Robson | ... |
Mr. Heron
(3 episodes, 1999-2004)
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Tyrone Savage | ... |
Jack
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(3 episodes, 2000-2002)
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| Amos Crawley | ... |
Moose
(2 episodes, 1997-1998)
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| Corinne Conley | ... |
Granny
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(2 episodes, 1998-2000)
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| Marieve Herington | ... |
Otter
(1 episode, 1998)
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| Tinashe |
(1 episode, 1997)
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Lorraine Parsloe | ... |
Mrs. Bear (UK)
(1 episode, 1997)
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Lizzie Waterworth | ... |
Franklin (UK)
(1 episode, 1997)
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Joanna Ruiz | ... |
Beaver (UK)
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(1 episode, 1997)
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Ben Small | ... |
Bear (UK)
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(1 episode, 1997)
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Lynn Cleckner | ... |
Bat
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(1 episode, 1997)
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Tom Eastwood | ... |
Mr Owl
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(1 episode, 1997)
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| Jake Goldsbie | ... |
Possum
(1 episode, 1998)
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| Ellen-Ray Hennessy | ... |
Mrs. Moose
(1 episode, 1998)
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| Philip Williams | ... |
Polar Bear
(1 episode, 1998)
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| Dan Lett | ... |
Constable Raccoon
(1 episode, 1998)
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Production Companies
- Alphanim (season 6)
- Luxanimation (season 6) (in association with)
- Nelvana
- Neurones (seasons 1-4)
- Neuroplanet (season 5)
- TF1 (season 6)
Distributors
- The Family Channel (2002) (Canada) (tv)
- CBS (2002) (United States) (tv)
- Channel 4 (2004) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Disney Channel Italy (1998) (Italy) (tv)
- Sky One (2000) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Nick Jr. (2001) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Nick Jr. (2013) (United States) (tv)
- TF1 (1999) (France) (tv)
- Treehouse TV (2004) (Canada) (tv)
- Channel 5 Television (2008) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Five (2008) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Tiny Pop (2005) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Qubo (2021) (United States) (tv)
- Tiny Pop (United Kingdom)
- Boomerang (2008) (Mexico) (tv)
- Cartoon Network (2007) (Mexico) (tv)
- Channel 4 Video (2004) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Discovery Kids (2012) (Argentina) (tv)
- Discovery Kids (2012) (Brazil) (tv)
- Discovery Kids (2012) (Mexico) (tv)
- Fremantle Home Entertainment (2008) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Kaboom! Entertainment (2000) (Canada) (DVD)
- Kaboom! Entertainment (2000) (Canada) (VHS)
- Maverick Entertainment (2004) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Maverick Entertainment (2004) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Nickelodeon Network
- Noggin (2009) (United States) (tv)
- Pogo TV (India) (tv)
- PolyGram Video (1999) (United States) (video)
- Qubo (2021) (United States) (tv)
- Telegenic Entertainment (1999) (Canada) (VHS)
- Tiny Pop (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Télétoon (2003) (France) (tv)
- USA Home Entertainment (2002) (United States) (VHS)
- USA Home Entertainment (2002) (United States) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE) (2005) (United States) (DVD)
- Universal Studios Home Video (2005) (United States) (VHS)
- Video Collection International (2004) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Access Post Production Audio (additional production facility)
- Andre Lee Productions (additional production facility) (seasons 3-6)
- DeLuxe Sound (additional production facility)
- Dynomight Cartoons (additional production facility)
- Fearless Post (additional production facility)
- Funbag Animation Studios (additional production facility) (season 1)
- Hanho Heung-Up Company (additional production facility)
- International Image (additional production facility) (seasons 1-2)
- Manta Sound Company (additional production facility)
- Multimedia Transcripts (additional production facility)
- National Captioning Centre (additional production facility)
- Neurones Coree (additional production facility) (seasons 1-2)
- Société Octopussy (additional production facility)
- Studio 306 (additional production facility)
- Super Sonics Productions (additional production facility)
- The Magnetic North (additional production facility)
Storyline
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The popular children's books, written by Paulette Bourgeois, come alive in this television series about a turtle named Franklin. Each episode has a story of Franklin and his friends. You'll meet his parents, Bear (his best friend), Goose, Beaver, Rabbit, Mr. Owl, Badger and Snail along with other animal friends. You will follow the adventures of Franklin as he learns about the world around him, and how to be an honest turtle with good character. Written by CindyH |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Many stories in the first season of the program were based upon book releases from the "Franklin" series. This practice was abandoned entirely beginning with the second season, though some stories still featured minor references to events or dialog from the storybooks. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Top 10 Fictional Movie and TV Owls (2015). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Franklin Theme See more » |
| Crazy Credits | The first 9 episodes all aired in 1997, however, episodes 1 to 3 have a 1998 copyright date in the credits, while the rest have a 1997 copyright date. See more » |