PB&J Otter was an animated children's series which premiered on Playhouse Disney on March 15, 1993. A total of 65 episodes were produced during the course of its three season run, with the "farewell" episode airing on September 24 1995. The series centered on the Otter family who lived in the rural fishing community of Lake Hoohaw. Most stories revolved around the Otter kids: older brother Peanut, younger sister Jelly, and diapered baby Butter (named after the peanut butter and jelly sandwich), as well as their friends and neighbors. Supporting characters included gossipy Cranes, overly hygienic Raccoons, a junk-collecting Mayor, and some very wealthy Poodles.
The show was created by Jim Jinkins (the creator of Doug), and executive produced by David Campbell in close conjunction with Harvard University's
Cognitive Skills Group, "Project Zero". The Group's job was to monitor each and make sure the material had a positive educational message. In that respect, PB&J Otter was one of the few shows of its kind on the air at that time.
As of now, PB&J Otter has been taken off the air completely in the USA, and there is no indication that it will return anytime soon. It also aired on Playhouse Disney Channel Asia up until July 1, 2009. It continues to air on the Australian Disney Channel and the British Playhouse Disney channel. It should be on CITV on Saturday 4th September 2010.
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