Minnie's Bow-Toons
Minnie's Bow-Toons is an American animated children's television series that ran from 2011 to 2016 on Disney Junior. It is a short-form series targeted at younger girls and is the first spin-off from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.[1] The series is based on the episode, Minnie's Bow-tique, where Minnie opens her boutique filled with a variety of bows and bow-ties. This show introduces Minnie's twin nieces Millie and Melody Mouse into Disney's cartoons, starting with the episode "Trouble Times Two."
| Minnie's Bow-Toons | |
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| Created by | Bobs Gannaway |
| Based on | Minnie Mouse by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks |
| Voices of | Russi Taylor Tress MacNeille Avalon Robbins Nika Futterman April Winchell |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 5 |
| No. of episodes | 40 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Running time | approx. 2-5 minutes |
| Production companies | Disney Television Animation DQ Entertainment Technicolor Animation Productions |
| Distributor | Disney–ABC Domestic Television |
| Release | |
| Original network | Disney Junior |
| Picture format | 1080i (HDTV) |
| Original release | November 14, 2011 – January 22, 2016 |
| Chronology | |
| Related shows | Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (2006–2016) |
| External links | |
| Official website | |
Plot
After the events of the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse episode Minnie's Bow-tique, Minnie’s Bow-Toons follows the adventures of Minnie Mouse and her best friend Daisy Duck as they run Minnie's Bow-tique, a specialty shop stocked only with colorful bows and bowties. In the third season Minnie, Daisy, and their assistant Cuckoo Loca opens a pet grooming salon adjacent to the Bow-tique. In the fourth season, Minnie, Daisy, and Cuckoo Loca travel around the world, visiting cities like London, Venice, and Tokyo.
Voice cast
Main
- Russi Taylor as Minnie Mouse and Bow-Bot
- Tress MacNeille as Daisy Duck, Penelope Poodle, Animal Trainer, Mrs. Porkins, and the Queen of the United Kingdom
- Nika Futterman as Cuckoo Loca, Paparazzi Reporter, and Baby Oinky
Recurring
- April Winchell as Clarabelle Cow
- Frank Welker as Figaro, Gilbert, / Pizza Restaurant Diner #2
- Avalon Robbins as Millie and Melody Mouse
Guest
- Bret Iwan as Mickey Mouse
- Tony Anselmo as Donald Duck
- Bill Farmer as Goofy, Pluto, Penguini the Magnificent, Singing Ghosts, Delivery Men, Hot Dog Vendor at the Pet Adoption, Luigi the Pizza Shop Owner, Kabuki Theater Manager, and TV Announcer
- Max Charles as Joey Beaver
- Ariel Winter as Roxie Squirrel
- Carlos Alazraqui as Panchito Pistoles
- Grace Kaufman as Chloe Bunny, Posey Bear, and Emmy Mouse
Episodes
Season 1 (2011–12)
| No. | Title [2] | Original air date [2] | Prod. code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Leaky Pipes" | November 14, 2011 | 101 |
| 2 | "The Pom-Pom Problem" | November 21, 2011 | 102 |
| 3 | "Trouble Times Two" | November 28, 2011 | 103 |
| 4 | "Figaro's Friend" | December 5, 2011 | 104 |
| 5 | "A Shop in the Dark" | December 12, 2011 | 105 |
| 6 | "Flower Fix" | December 19, 2011 | 106 |
| 7 | "Dance Lessons" | January 9, 2012 | 107 |
| 8 | "In Plane Sight" | January 16, 2012 | 108 |
| 9 | "Bow-Bot" | January 23, 2012 | 109 |
| 10 | "Fashion Emergency" | January 30, 2012 | 110 |
Season 2 (2012–13)
| No. | Title [2] | Original air date [2] | Prod. code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | "Piano Movers and Shakers" | November 12, 2012 | 201 |
| 12 | "A Good Sign" | November 19, 2012 | 202 |
| 13 | "Locked Out" | November 26, 2012 | 203 |
| 14 | "Feelin' Crabby" | December 3, 2012 | 204 |
| 15 | "Cuckoo-Loca's Egg-celent Adventure" | December 10, 2012 | 205 |
| 16 | "Funny Bunny" | January 7, 2013 | 206 |
| 17 | "Weather or Not" | January 14, 2013 | 207 |
| 18 | "Mechanical Mayhem" | January 21, 2013 | 208 |
| 19 | "Adventures in Piggy Sitting" | January 28, 2013 | 209 |
| 20 | "Minnie's Makeover Madness" | February 5, 2013 | 210 |
Season 3 (2013–14)
| No. | Title | Original air date | Prod. code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | "Tricky Treats" | November 7, 2013 | 301 |
| 22 | "Pet Adoption" | November 14, 2013 | 302 |
| 23 | "Pet Calendar" | November 28, 2013 | 303 |
| 24 | "For the Birds" | December 5, 2013 | 304 |
| 25 | "Oh, Christmas Tree!" | December 12, 2013 | 305 |
| 26 | "Primped Up Pachyderm" | January 16, 2014 | 306 |
| 27 | "Freaky Fowl Day" | January 23, 2014 | 307 |
| 28 | "A Walk in the Park" | January 30, 2014 | 308 |
| 29 | "Gondola with the Wind" | February 6, 2014 | 309 |
| 30 | "Uh Oh, Pizza Dough" | February 13, 2014 | 310 |
Season 4 (2014–15)
| No. | Title | Original air date | Prod. code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | "Fiesta Follies" | February 20, 2014 | 401 |
| 32 | "Royal Delivery" | March 6, 2014 | 402 |
| 33 | "Kabuki Chaos" | March 13, 2014 | 403 |
| 34 | "Turkey Time" | November 18, 2014 | 404 |
| 35 | "Slumber Party" | January 22, 2015 | 405 |
| 36 | "Rooftop Repair" | January 22, 2015 | 406 |
| 37 | "Alarm Clocked Out" | January 22, 2015 | 407 |
Season 5 (2016)
| No. | Title | Original air date | Prod. code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | "Happy Campers" | January 22, 2016 | 501 |
| 39 | "Picnic Panic" | January 22, 2016 | 502 |
| 40 | "Home, Clean Home!" | January 22, 2016 | 503 |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Recipients and nominees | Results | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Creative Arts Emmy Award | Outstanding Individual in Animation | Robert Kline
|
Won | [3][4] |
| 2014 | Behind the Voice Actors Television Voice Acting Award | Best Female Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Supporting Role - Comedy/Musical | Russi Taylor | Nominated | [5] |
Video games
References
- Crump, William D. (2019). Happy Holidays—Animated! A Worldwide Encyclopedia of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Year's Cartoons on Television and Film. McFarland & Co. pp. 225–226. ISBN 9781476672939.
- Minnie's Bow-Toons- AOL Television
- "The 40th Annual Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Award Winners" (PDF). National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. emmyonline.org. June 14, 2013. Retrieved June 20, 2013.
- "'Sesame Street,' 'Ellen' Lead Winners of Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards". TheWrap. 2013-06-15. Retrieved 2020-11-06.
- "2014 BTVA Voice Acting Awards". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved 2020-10-12.
- https://lol.disney.com/games/minnie-s-bow-maker
- https://lol.disney.com/games/minnie-s-bow-toons-dress-up
- https://lol.disney.com/games/minnie-s-flutterin-butterfly-bow
- https://lol.disney.com/games/minnies-masquerade-match-up
- https://lol.disney.com/games/minnies-skating-symphony
- http://disneyjunior.disney.in/minnie-rella-s-magical-journey
- https://lol.disney.com/games/minnie-s-bow-bubble-trouble
