Go, Dog. Go! (TV series)

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Go, Dog. Go!
Go Dog Go poster.jpg
Promotional poster
Based onGo, Dog. Go!
by P. D. Eastman
Developed byAdam Peltzman
Directed by
  • Andrew Duncan
  • Kiran Shangherra
Voices of
Theme music composerPaul Buckley
Opening theme"Go, Dog. Go!" by Paul Buckley, Reno Selmser and Zoe D'Andrea
ComposerPaul Buckley
Country of origin
  • United States
  • Canada
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes9 (18 segments)
Production
Executive producers
  • Adam Peltzman
  • Lynn Kestin Sessler
  • Chris Angelilli
  • Josh Scherba
  • Stephanie Betts
  • Amir Nasrabadi
ProducerMorgana Duque
Editors
  • Ken Mackenzie
  • Gina Pacheco
  • Ryan Valade
Running time24 minutes (full)
12 minutes (segments)
Production companies
Release
Original networkNetflix
Picture formatHDTV 1080p
Audio formatStereo
Original releaseJanuary 26, 2021 (2021-01-26) –
present
External links
Website

Go, Dog. Go![1] is a Canadian-American computer animated streaming television series based on the 1961 children's book of the same name by P. D. Eastman, which was developed for Netflix by Adam Peltzman. Co-produced by DreamWorks Animation Television and WildBrain Studios, the series premiered on January 26, 2021.[2]

Premise[]

Go, Dog. Go! revolves around the lifestyle of two young canines, Tag Barker and Scooch Pooch, in their town of Pawston.

Voice cast[]

  • Michela Luci as Tag Barker,[2] an orange dog resembling a Beagador. Tag is the only dog to appear in all episodes and segments, and is very energetic and open. She is skilled at making inventions.
  • Callum Shoniker as Scooch Pooch,[2] a small blue dog resembling a Terrier. Scooch is a new neighbor in the town of Pawston (as he has moved in from a farm), and he is more shy and reserved compared to Tag. He's Tag's best friend.
  • Katie Griffin as Ma Barker,[2] a lavender dog resembling a Beagador. She is one of the Pawston blimp pilots, and is the mother of Tag, Cheddar Biscuit, Gilber, Spike and Yip Barker.
  • Martin Roach as Paw Barker,[2] a brown dog resembling a cross between a Beagador. He owns and runs the Ding Dong Doorbell store, and is the father of Tag, Cheddar Biscuit, Gilber, Spike and Yip Barker.
  • Tajja Isen as Cheddar Biscuit,[2] a white polka-dotted dog resembling a cross between a Beagador. She is a clown and loves performing for people, and is the sister of Tag, Gilber, Spike and Yip Barker. She's very supportive of Tag but often gets competitive with her. Gilber often performs with her on her acts.
  • Lyon Smith as Spike Barker,[2] a red dog resembling a Beagador. Spike left the Race Cadets to join the Space Cadets, and is the brother of Tag, Cheddar Biscuit, Gilber and Yip Barker.
    • In the US dub, Smith also voices Gilber Barker, a yellow dog resembling a Beagador, and is the schemer of the Barkers. He is the brother of Tag, Cheddar Biscuit, Spike and Yip Barker. He often works alongside Cheddar Biscuit whenever she's performing or competing against Tag. James Cartmell voices Gilber in the U.K. version of the show.[3][4]
  • Judy Marshank as Grandma Marge Barker,[2] a purple dog resembling a Beagador. She is the Barker family matriarch, and is the grandmother of Tag, Cheddar Biscuit, Gilber, Spike and Yip Barker. Both Marge and Mort run a repair shop in Pawston.
  • Patrick McKenna as Grandpaw Mort Barker,[2] a beige dog resembling a Beagle crossed with a Basset hound. He runs a repair shop with Marge, and is the grandfather of Tag, Cheddar Biscuit, Gilber, Spike and Yip Barker.
  • Linda Ballantyne as Lady Lydia, a rose-colored Poodle who is famous in Pawston for having the most hats of any dog in town.
    • Ballantyne also voices Sgt Pooch, a teal dog resembling a Terrier who is Scooch's mother and a police officer in Pawston.
  • Joshua Graham as Sam Whippet, a blue dog resembling a Greyhound. Whippet is a Pawston celebrity, having several undefeated streaks in the race course. Tag idolizes him.
  • Zarina Rocha as Kit Whiserton
  • Deven Mack as Fetcher, a teal dog resembling a cross between a Beagle, a Poodle, and a Labrador retriever. Fetcher has been stranded on Ball Island ever since he was a pup after he chased after his favorite ball.
  • David Berni as Frank, a yellow bespectacled dog resembling a cross between a Beagle and a Dachshund. Frank is always scheming for selfish ends, and is the brains of the duo between him and Beans.
  • Gerard McCarthy as Leo
  • Anand Rajaram as Beans, a large green dog resembling an Old English Sheepdog in an aviator's flight cap. Beans is idiotic but kind-hearted, and often serves as the muscle to Frank's schemes.
  • Julie Lemieux as Hattie
  • Danny Smith as Yellow
  • Paul Buckley, Reno Selmser and Zoe D'Andrea as the Barkapellas, a trio of dogs who sing harmonically instead of speak.

Episodes[]

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"Welcome to Pawston"
"Ruff Day on the Job"		Andrew DuncanAdam PeltzmanJanuary 26, 2021 (2021-01-26)

Welcome to Pawston: Tag Barker meets her new neighbor Scooch Pooch, and as she shows him around town, Tag tries everything to get him to the party in a tree. Unfortunately, her impatience ends up stranding the 2 on a mountain far from the party.

Ruff Day on the Job: Tag and Scooch help Gerald, a new mail dog, deliver the mail during his first day. The only problem? They keep getting chased by rowdy dogs!
2"Dark Park Bark Lark"
"The Fast and the Curious"		Andrew DuncanMark BankerJanuary 26, 2021 (2021-01-26)

Dark Park Bark Lark: Tag wants her and Scooch to have the best seats before a Barkapella concert at the end of the day, but Scooch has to finish off a long list of chores first. While Tag offers to help, Frank and Beans want the best concert seats, and will stop at nothing to make sure they can't get them.

The Fast and the Curious: Spike Barker has left the Race Cadets, and Tag is ecstatic about filling in his spot. When she employs Scooch as her crew chief during Race Cadet tryouts, however, she doesn't listen to him until it's too late, causing them to lose a point.
3"Old Dog, New Tricks"
"Snoozie-Hullabaloozie"		Andrew Duncan
Kiran Shangherra		Jordana Arkin
Adam Peltzman		January 26, 2021 (2021-01-26)

Old Dog, New Tricks: The Barker family is having a family talent show, and when Tag chooses Grandpaw to be her teammate, they set off to find a new trick to win the show.

Snoozie-Hullabaloozie: On a special day where all of Pawston get to sleep for the entire day, Tag doesn't want to sleep, and she and Scooch try to have fun without waking up the others. When they wake Frank and Beans, however, they find the 2 are far less considerate, especially when they ring a giant doorbell and wake the whole town.
4"Show Dog, Show"
"Keys to Victory"		Kiran ShangherraMatt SmithJanuary 26, 2021 (2021-01-26)

Show Dog, Show: Tag has made a new car she wants to show at a one-day only car show. Unfortunately, Cheddar Biscuit brings along several of her clown friends, and they end up being later and later.

Keys to Victory: Sam Whippet, the Pawston racing champion, loses the car keys for his race car before a big race. The Race Cadet candidates are therefore needed to find it or Sam will lose for the first time in history.
5"Pupcakes"
"Stink or Swim"		Kiran Shangherra
Andrew Duncan		Alex Ganetakos
Brian Clark		January 26, 2021 (2021-01-26)

Pupcakes: Scooch has made a delicious pupcake and Tag wants everyone in Pawston to try one. Unfortunately, her gusto ends up making an absolute mess of the kitchen.

Stink or Swim: A competition is in progress to clean the beach, and the winners get the entire beach to themselves for one day. Unfortunately, Frank and Beans have no interest in cleaning the mess, and they set out to make the place an absolute pigsty.
6"A Ball for All" Part 1
"A Ball for All" Part 2		Andrew DuncanMark BankerJanuary 26, 2021 (2021-01-26)
Tag and Scooch forget to give balls to their mothers on Ballentines day, and they set off to a legendary island full of balls to correct their big mistake where they meet a dog named Fetcher, who has been stranded on the island ever since he was a pup.
7"Ding Dong Day"
"Grand Sam"		Kiran ShangherraNicole BelisleJanuary 26, 2021 (2021-01-26)

Ding Dong Day: Paw Barker brings Tag to his doorbell store for Take Your Child to Work Day, but although she means well, Tag finds that she has yet to develop to required skills to sell doorbells.

Grand Sam: The Race Cadet candidates are undertaking an obstacle course to further their chances to become official Race Cadets, but while Gilber and Cheddar Biscuit get a paw on teamwork, Tag and Frank are determined to beat each other, and they end up losing points for abandoning their teammates.
8"Clucky Day"
"Take Me Out to the Fetch Game"		Kiran ShangherraAdam PeltzmanJanuary 26, 2021 (2021-01-26)

Clucky Day: Scooch is feeling down as he is missing a special day about chickens on his old farm. While Lady Lydia distracts him, Tag sets out to bring the holiday to Pawston, and sets out to get chickens with Beans's help.

Take Me Out to the Fetch Game: When Pawston's local fetch coach mixes up game days, Tag and Scooch must find the players for the day's big fetch game before the team automatically loses, but one particular player is proving hard to find.
9"Dog the Right Thing" Part 1
"Dog the Right Thing" Part 2		Andrew DuncanMark BankerJanuary 26, 2021 (2021-01-26)
On the final challenge to become Race Cadets, Tag is giving it her all, but she succeeds in a way she never expects.

Production[]

The series was first announced back in 2019 as part of seven Netflix Original Preschool shows targeted at 2-6 year olds.[5] It was originally going to be released late 2020, but was delayed until January the following year. The first season consists of nine episodes, each 24 minutes in length.[1] All episodes featured 2 11-12 minute stories, though episodes 6 and 9 were 2-parters.

Release[]

Go, Dog. Go! premiered on January 26, 2021, globally on Netflix.[2] A trailer was released on January 6, along with an array of teaser clips released by different publications.[6][7]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "NETFLIX TO LAUNCH DIVERSE SLATE OF ORIGINAL PRESCHOOL SERIES FROM AWARD-WINNING KIDS PROGRAMMING CREATORS". Netflix Media Center. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g h i j Milligan, Mercedes (January 6, 2021). "Trailer: DreamWorks' 'Go, Dog, Go!' Speeds to Netflix Jan. 26". Animation Magazine. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
  3. ^ "James Cast As A Leading Voice In New Netflix Series". 4 January 2021. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
  4. ^ "Go, Dog, Go Review 2021 Tv Show Series Season Cast Crew Online". Entertaining Movies. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  5. ^ Patrick, Hipes. "Netflix Boosts Preschool Slate With Seven New Series". Deadline. Deadline. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  6. ^ Britt, Ryan. "Beloved 'Go Dog. Go!' Book Is Coming To Netflix — Watch an Exclusive Clip". Fatherly. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  7. ^ Gabby & Friends (January 6, 2021). GO, DOG. GO! | Season 1 Trailer | NETFLIX. YouTube. Retrieved January 6, 2021.

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