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A weekly children's series combining original songs and stories with classic nursery rhymes and fairy tales, using 3D computer animation and live characters. The series revolves around Pigasso, a pig, and Pookie, a wolf. Pigasso the pig and Pookie the wolf work and play in a curio shop in a children's series that mixes animation, live-action and puppetry.
1994
Pigasso is excited to throw a tea party for his birthday, but he can't seem to find his teapot! While they look, Pookie asks Pigasso to tell him the story of how he was made. Heidi and Pookie try to bake a cake for Pigasso, but Pigasso is still upset that he can't find his teapot. Pigasso's creator, Tommy, comes over for the birthday party, and tries to help Pigasso. When the group learns that the teapot was accidentally sold, they must figure out a way to cheer Pigasso up.
Pigasso and Tommy teach Pookie about the food pyramid and how to eat healthy. Tommy tells a story about farming digital vegetables on his computer. However, Pookie doesn't want to eat healthy foods, and ends up feeling sick after he eats too many cookies. Tommy and Pigasso help Pookie conquer his fear of the doctor. Pigasso sings a song about how helpful and friendly doctors are, and Pookie finally learns how to cook and eat healthy.
Pookie and Pigasso go throw a box of Pigasso's old things to sell. When they find a pair of roller blades, Pookie decides to go skating for the first time ever. Pigasso and the snails help Pookie learn how to skate safely. Mango the marionette tells a story about how he learned how to skate. Philmore uses a magic potion to make new safety gear for Pookie to wear. Meanwhile, Pigasso receives a phone call from a man who wants to buy an ice bucket, but he must sort through the mess in his closet. After learning about the itsy-bitsy spider, Pookie finally learns how to skate and visits a park.
Pookie is extremely excited to take Heidi to the dance at town square. He and Pigasso practice dance moves. When Pigasso reminds Pookie that he will get to take a bath before the dance, Pookie confesses that he does not like baths. To help Pookie feel more comfortable with taking baths, Philmore tells a story about a very adventurous bath time. Pigasso gives Pookie everything he will need to take a bath, but he forgets Pookie's rubber duck. They search everywhere, but the duck seems to be missing. In order to find Pookie's favorite duck, they must go back into Pigasso's very messy closet.
Pigasso receives a package at the store. When Pookie looks inside, he sees a fake skeleton and gets very scared. Pigasso helps Pookie not to feel scared by singing a song, and Cassius the cash register explains about bones in the human body. Philmore the trunk teaches Pookie about how to keep your bones healthy and strong. Pigasso wants to hang up the skeleton as a decoration in the store, and Pookie tries to find clothes for the skeleton to wear. Gabby the telephone teaches Pookie a song about all the bones in the body, and he no longer feels afraid of the skeleton.
Pigasso needs to find a toy robot so that he can sell it to a costumer. When he and Pookie finally find it, they realize that it's broken. Pookie recalls that he received the robot as a gift from a man who claimed to be from space, and Philmore tells him more about stars and the universe. Meanwhile. the robot still needs to be fixed. When Pookie and Pigasso finally find the screwdriver in the closet, the robot comes alive and tells an incredible story about an intergalactic traveler. But when the robot refuses to walk, Pigasso worries that it is still broken and decides that it needs to be returned to the spaceman.
Pookie brings his collection of musical instruments to the store. He wants to learn how to play music so that he can live his dream of becoming a rockstar. When Pookie discovers that playing an instrument can be challenging, he worries that he will never become a famous musician. Tommy shows Pookie a VHS tape to encourage him to continue to learn by teaching him about different instruments. Pookie decides to try again, and all the friends in the store share their different musical talents. Pigasso decides that the crew should put on a concert and makes Pookie the director, and they learn how to work hard and keep trying in spite of challenges.
It's a slow day at the store, so Pigasso and Pookie decide to play a game. The friends are very competitive with one another, and Pookie feels sad that he never wins against Pigasso. Tommy helps Pookie feel better by using the computer to tell him a story about his friends, who both have very different skills. Pookie tries to uncover his own hidden talents and challenges Pigasso to some new games in hopes that he will finally be the best at something.
Pigasso receives a letter from his cousin who lives on a farm, and Pigasso decides to go for a surprise visit. But before he can leave, he must find someone to take care of the store. Pookie gladly volunteers to take responsibility. Cassius the cash register teaches Pookie about farms by telling him the story of Ol' McDonald. After Pigasso leaves to visit the farm, his cousin, Smokey, arrives at the store, hoping that he could surprise Pigasso. Even though he missed his cousin, Smokey still teaches Pookie and friends about farm life.
Pigasso receives a paint kit and decides to pursue his dream of becoming a great painter. Tommy uses a computer program to tell Pigasso and Pookie a story about an invisible artist who can make anything in 3D. Pookie wants to see what Pigasso has painted, only to discover that he hasn't painted anything at all. Pigasso admits that he is too nervous to paint because he is afraid that whatever he paints will be terrible. So, Philmore, Mango, and the Snails try to help Pigasso discover the magic of his own creativity.
A mysterious delivery arrives at Pigasso's Place. When Pigasso opens the box, he discovers a beautiful lantern. Cassius the cash register tells Pigasso that it is a magic lantern, but Pigasso refuses to make a wish because he doesn't believe in magic. Cassius, Pookie, and Gabby teach Pigasso about the magic of the natural world--like sunsets and caterpillers that turn into butterflies. Pigasso finally decides to try and make a wish, but he accidentally makes Pookie lose his ability to speak. Gabby learns the alphabet so that she can help Pookie talk again.
Barry the snail is missing, and Sherry is very upset. Pigasso and Pookie must help Sherry find Barry. While they look, Pookie tells a story about a lost baby turtle to help Sherry feel better. Philmore tries to pitch in by teaching Pigasso and Pookie about different kinds of snails. After checking everywhere, Pigasso and Pookie realize that the only place left is the very messy closet. When they finally find Barry stuck in a cupboard, they must help him overcome his fear of heights so that he can come down.
Pigasso is proud to display a new item in his store: a globe made entirely of chewing gum from Brazil. After Pigasso and Pookie get unstuck, the gang feels inspired to travel and explore more. Meanwhile, Pigasso and Pookie plan competing travel adventures for Heidi. Philmore reminds the friends that it is not the destination that matters but the journey, and uses songs and animations to teach them about how to travel.
