Big Comfy Couch (1993)
The Big Comfy Couch is a Canadian children's television series about Loonette the Clown and her dolly Molly, who solve everyday problems on their "Big Comfy Couch". It aired from 1992 until early 2006. It was produced by Cheryl Wagner and Robert Mills, directed by Wayne Moss and Mills. It premiered on March 2, 1992 in Canada and in 1995 in the USA on public television stations across the country. There is also a Spanish version of the show titled, "El Sofa de mi Imaginacion". It also aired in the United Kingdom on GMTV's kids block. The show's format revolves around Loonette the Clown, who lives with her dolly Molly on the eponymous Big Comfy Couch. Episodes are generally focused on a theme or a lesson. For example, Season 3's episode "Full of Life" explored the concepts of "full" and "empty", while "Sticks and Stones" dealt with name-calling and teasing.
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Episodes
- 1 1. Bad Hair Day1996-03-03Molly wakes up with tangles in her hair, but she won't let Loonette comb them out. Rather than face the music, Molly ties a rain hat tight to her head. Loonette has to ask for he
- 2 2. Clownvitations1996-03-03Loonette feels left out when Snicklefritz establishes a club house that excludes females. Granny convinces her to start a new club of their own, called The Cookie Club. This natu
- 3 3. Nothing to Do1996-03-03Loonette finds everything in the couch to be boring. This foul mood seems to spill into her entire day, until Auntie Macassar sends a ""Boredom-Buster Box"" with instructions. It
- 4 4. The Big Brain Drain1996-03-03Loonette has become dreadfully forgetful. She can't remember what she wanted to say to Molly. Once in Granny Garbanzo's garden, others give suggestions to help Loonette remember.
- 5 5. One Potato Two Potato1996-03-03Loonette takes a stinking potato over to Granny Garbanzo's garden. When Granny shows a silly-looking potato (shaped like a duck), Loonette is amazed. She, Major Bedhead, and Snic
- 6 6. Earth to Loonette1996-03-03Loonette is busy daydreaming, ultimately driven by the smell of borscht brownies. But when Loonette's daydreaming almost leads to a serious accident, Major Bedhead sings a song ab
- 7 7. Lettuce, Turnip and Pea1996-03-03In preparation for a big dance, Loonette practices her best wiggly moves. What she doesn't notice is Molly's weird wiggles. It turns out Molly has wet the couch. Now it's up to
- 8 8. Time for Molly1996-03-03Loonette is engrossed in holding a ""me"" parade for people to notice her. But she doesn't notice Molly trying to get her attention. Unruffled, Loonette tries to hold her parade
- 9 9. Gizmo Shmizmo1996-03-03Loonette has installed a couch gizmo that will fetch her toys for her. But the gizmo malfunctions, spitting out ping-pong balls at an enormous rate. She tries to get Major Bedhea
- 10 10. Clothes Make the Clown1996-03-03What's the best thing to wear on a nice fall day? Both Molly and Major Bedhead have unconventional ways to keep warm. Fortunately for Molly, Auntie Macassar sends her a pink ango
- 11 11. Don't Tell1996-03-03Granny Garbanzo is hodling a surprise party for Major Bedhead's mirthday. Everyone has to keep it a secret, including Loonette, who finds it a challenge. But she also learns that
- 12 12. You're a Gem!1996-03-03Loonette is obsessed with finding a gem. First she digs into the couch and pulls out a doorknob. Going into Granny's garden, Loonette, along with Major Bedhead, learn that friend
- 13 13. Lots to Doodle-Do1996-03-03A compilation of favorite songs heard in the first five seasons. Packaged by American Public Television for stations' pledge drives.
- 14 14. See Ya in My Dreams1996-03-03Loonette needs help from Dr. Molly. Lying horizontal on the couch, Loonette wants to know about her bad dream. Molly tells what her dream was. This drives Loonette to investigat
Cast
Alyson Court
Taborah Johnson
Ramona Gilmour-Darling
Bob Mills
Nina Keogh
Jackie Harris GreenbergImages
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