Peek-a-Boo! (American TV series)

"Peek-A-Boo!" is an American English localization/co-production of the Japanese show "Inai Inai Baa". The show first premiered on Nickelodeon in 1997, and then later on other TV channels like PBS Kids, and Cartoon Network (As part of the "Cartoonito" block)

The show was released 1 year after the original Japanese version, and it is the earliest known co-production of the series, right before the Woutenian version (Peekaboo Playhouse), and alongside the Yorakunese version "Heyau-sumi!", which were released later.

All of the "___Land" eras are available to watch (as different seasons) on Prime Video.

Characters

 * Wan Wan (voiced by Noel MacNeal): A 5-year-old dog who enjoys exploring the world around him and singing.
 * Kuu (voiced by EG Daily): A cloud fairy who comes from Rainbow Land.
 * Da-Da (voiced by Stephanie D’Abruzzo): A baby bird who only speaks in noises. He first appeared in 2000 when Wendy was still around hosting the show.
 * Meow-Meow (Meo Meo in the original Vietnamese, voiced by Leslie Carrara Rudolph): Wan Wan's purple kitty friend from Vietnam (from the Vietnamese co-production called "U Oa!"). she first appeared in Summer 2017 when Amber was still around hosting the show.
 * Utan (voiced by Tara Strong): A young fairy from Music Land.

Hosts

 * Daisy: First host of the Rainbow Land era, from 1997 to 1999. Her Japanese counterpart is Kana-chan.
 * Wendy: Second host of the Rainbow Land era, from 1999 to 2003. Her Japanese counterpart is Rina-chan.
 * Cassie: Host of the Music Land era, from 2003 to 2007. Her Japanese counterpart is Fuuka-chan.
 * Katie: Host of the Forest Land era, from 2007 to 2011. Her Japanese counterpart is Koto-chan.
 * Susie: Host of the Sunshine Land era, from 2011 to 2015. Her Japanese counterpart is Yuuna-chan.
 * Amber: Host of the Play Land era, from 2015 to 2019. Her Japanese counterpart is Yuki-chan.
 * Maggie: Host of the Smile Land era, from 2019 to present. Her Japanese counterpart is Haru-chan.

Other Characters

 * Mel (Maruma in the original Japanese, voiced by EG Daily): A puppet character that only appears in the 2000 New Year's Special, alongside Cubey.
 * Cubey (Kakuji in the original Japanese, voiced by David Rudman): A puppet character that only appears in the 2000 New Year's Special, alongside Mel.
 * Benchy: An animated character that only appears in the 2001 Special "Benchy! Benchy!"

Utan's Friends
Grubby (Gu-tan in the original Japanese, voiced by TBA): a blue and purple striped worm who LOVES to eat food!

The Shoe Twins (Kukku in the original Japanese, voiced by TBA): Two blue shoes that help Utan on adventures and traveling outside.

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Appearances at Live Stage Shows/Events

 * Wan Wan, Daisy and Kuu LIVE at Newport News Amphitheater in Carwardine Colony (Promotional Event, 1997)
 * Play Along With Wan Wan! at Carwardine Colony's Newport News Ampitheater (2002 - present; shows generally happen at least once a year)
 * Wan Wan's Wonderland (2016 - Present)

Songs (Rainbow Land Era) -

 * 1) Little Man Exercise (ちびっこマン体操)
 * 2) The Bunny Rabbit Hop! (うさぎはピョン！)
 * 3) It’s Raining (あっあめだ！)
 * 4) Tickles! (こちょこちょ)
 * 5) Riding On A Potty Train (がったんおまるの電車)
 * 6) Vehicles Are Everywhere! (のりもの のりのり)
 * 7) Fun Clean-Up (ピコピコ おかたづけ)
 * 8) For The Very First Time (はじめてはじめて)
 * 9) Yummy Yummy Good To Eat! (おいしく たべよう)
 * 10) Splish-Splash In The Bath (おふろでチャップン)
 * 11) Bow-Wow Bark! (バウワウバッフン)
 * 12) Circles, Triangles and Squares (マル、サンカク、シカク)
 * 13) Vacum Cleaner Rock! (ぞうじきロック)
 * 14) With My Friends (ともだちハハハ)
 * 15) Hee Hee Hee, Ha Ha Ha (へへへのハハハ)

Songs (Music Land Era) -

 * 1) Twirly Whirly Kaboom! (ぐるぐるどっか〜ん！)
 * 2) Let’s Play Outside! (おそとであそぼ)
 * Oh, We Love To Eat! (たべるのだいすき)
 * 1) Chew Chew 20 (カミカミ２０)
 * 2) Lots And Lots! (いっぱい いーーっぱい)
 * 3) Grumble Grumble Grubby (はらぺこぐーたん)
 * 4) Going On An Outing (おでかけどっすんこ)
 * 5) We Love Candy! (おかし大スキ！)

Songs (Forest Land Era)

 * 1) Say Hello, Tra-La-La-La (こんにちは!ったらラッタンタン)

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Trivia

 * Daisy first wore a pink poodle costume (Similar to Kana's) during the 1997 promotional event.
 * Zippy, George, and Bungle (from the British TV Series "Rainbow") made guest appearances during the show's 2005 Christmas Special.
 * TBA