Eckhart is an animated television series based on David Weale's children's book of the same name. The series was co-produced by Cellar Door Productions, Catalyst Entertainment and Animation Services Hong Kong Limited for Teletoon, and aired between 2000-2002. It was created and based on a children's book by David Weale. Approximately, 39 episodes of the program were produced. Big Cartoon Database The pilot ("The True Meaning of Crumbfest") was also a Christmas special on Teletoon in 1998.
Overview The program incorporates some of the sounds and culture of Weale's home province of Prince Edward Island in Canada. It focuses on Eckhart, the title character, who is a young anthropomorphic mouse, who is the main protagonist of the program.
Cast Eckhart – Jessica Pellerin Bridgid – Martha MacIsaac Boss Mouse – Don Francks Tomis – Jack MacAndrew Clara / Madam Thel – Marlane O'Brien Mavis – Sarah Briand Shorty – Don Wright Ned / Old Man O'Leary / Mr. Walker ("Lost and Found") – David Moses Jasper / Barnaby / Baker Mouse – Nils Ling Eleanor / Felicia – Catherine McKinnon Sir Roswald / Narrator / Mouse #2 / Tourist Mouse #1 – Bill McFadden Sweeney – Mitchell Underhay Winnie – Lillie O'Brien Laddie - [Jim Smith P'tit - Gilles Pellerin Caleb / Mr. Walker ("Winnie Gets Sold") / Summerside Mouse / Post Office Mouse - Erskine Smith Gus Seagull (season 1) - David Beatty Gus Seagull (seasons 2-3) / Junkyard Rat #1 / Police Mouse / Rat / Sewer Rat / Mobster Rat – Scott Ferris Marty Seagull / Junkyard Rat #2 / Sammy the Snake / Mouse #1 / Clown / Tourist Mouse #2 – Rob MacDonald Mingo - Ben Kinder Mr. Walker ("Molly the Mist") - Brad Fremlin Mrs. Walker - Joscelynne Bordeaux Lance Barns - Chelsea Gaudet Molly - Pam Stevenson Mr. Town - Ron Ruben Mrs. Town - Judi McLaren Mina - Brittany Banks Otis - Marcella Richards Madam Kelly - Laurel Smyth Tassie / Esme – Sherri-Lee Darrach Nutsy – Katrina Walsh Danny / Milton / Reynaldo / Sam the Reporter – Don Burda Auntie Yolanda - Maida Rogerson Rolo the Ringmaster – Don Harron
Episodes Season 1 (2000)
Season 2 (2001)
Season 3 (2002)
Telecast and home media The program was broadcast in 25 countries around the world.Press Release Cellar Door Productions
The program was packaged for sale as a retail DVD (with 26 episodes plus Christmas Special).Amazon listing - DVD version
As of 2023, the program is now streaming on The Roku Channel in the U.S. although the program did not air on U.S. linear television.
References
External links biographical page about David Weale -author and creator of Eckhart character. Acorn Press - biographical page about author David Weale short video clip of Eckhart animated program - at Cellar Door Productions