'Curious George': Release date, plot, trailer and all you need to know about the animated series

'Curious George', based on one of the most beloved children's classics of all time written by Margaret H A Rey, will be airing soon on Peacock
PUBLISHED JUL 13, 2020
(NBC)
(NBC)

It's lockdown and if there are kids around you, you are probably wondering how to entertain them. Well, look no further and get ready for a nostalgic trip of your own as well. 'Curious George', based on one of the most beloved children's classics of all time written by Margaret H A Rey, will be airing soon on Peacock, which is NBC's streaming service. You'll get to have fun with the monkey and his insatiable need for knowledge. 

Do you remember the premise of 'Curious George'? It involves the monkey who was brought home by The Man In The Yellow Hat. They live together in the city and are best friends. We still don't know what city this is. But nevertheless, revisit the show again. Here's all you need to know about the quirky and fun animated series. Don't miss out on all the fun and learning. 

Release date

'Curious George' will begin streaming on July 15 on Peacock on NBC Universal's new streaming service.

Plot

The official synopsis reads: "First introduced to the world of children's literacy over 75 years ago, 'Curious George' was created by Margret and HA Rey in 1941 and remains one of the most beloved children's classics of all-time. The animated series targets preschool viewers and follows the adventures of everyone's favorite monkey and his insatiable curiosity to bring delightful antics, gentle humor and heartfelt emotion to each fun-filled episode. With a focus on education, the Emmy award-winning program incorporates early concepts in math, science, technology and engineering and encourages children to use their imagination and expand their own investigations of the world."

Voice cast

Frank Welker

Actor Frank Welker (voice of Curious George) from 'Curious George' performs during the 2006 Summer Television Critics Association Press Tour for PBS held at the Ritz-Carlton Huntington Hotel on July 26, 2006, in Pasadena, California (Getty images)

Frank Welker, who voices Curious George, is best known for voicing Fred Jones in the Scooby-Doo franchise since its inception in 1969, and Scooby-Doo himself since 2002. 

Jeff Bennett

Bennett's voice roles include Johnny Bravo, Dexter's father in 'Dexter's Laboratory', and The Man In The Yellow Hat in 'Curious George'. 

Rino Romano

Romano's voicework includes 'Sailor Moon', 'Hello Kitty', 'Godzilla: The Series' and 'Spider-Man: Unlimited'. 

Creators

'Curious George' is developed and produced by Universal 1440 Entertainment. 

Trailers



 

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