Lazytown (2004 TV Series)

Lazytown
Created by	Christopher Cerf
Directed by	Thomas McDonough
Music by	Christopher Cerf
No. of seasons	18
No. of episodes	280 (list of episodes)
Production
Running time	24 minutes
Production company(s)	Nickeloden
Release
Original network	Nick Jr. (2004–2008) Nickelodeon (2009–present)
Original release	August 16, 2004 (2004-08-16) – present
Chronology
Preceded by	Lazytown
External links
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Lazytown is an Icelandic-American television series on Nickelodeon derived from the 1973 series of the same name. Produced by Sesame Workshop, who also produced the original, since the series premiered on August 16, 2004. The series is sometimes referred to as The New Lazytown to distinguish it from the 1973-90 series.

Characters

Main

Humans

• Stephanie (Icelandic: Solla Stirða, lit. 'Solla inflexible') (played by Julianna Rose Mauriello (Seasons 2004–2012) and Chloe Lang (2012–present)) is an enthusiastic and sweet newcomer to town and the main protagonist. She lives in a yellow house with Mayor Meanswell, her uncle. Recognizable by her all-pink outfit, Stephanie is initially disappointed by Ziggy, Pixel, Stingy and Trixie, her friends' laziness and coaxes them to partake in healthier activities. Her attempts are often nearly thwarted by Robbie Rotten, but Stephanie is eternally optimistic and always manages to triumph over any challenges in the end. Stephanie is also an aspiring dancer, so she appreciates the fantastic moves that Sportacus performs.
• Eliza (Icelandic: 'Elíza) (played by Gabriela Rose Reagan) is an enthusiastic and sweet girl in town and the main protagonist. She lives in a yellow house with Mayor Meanswell, her uncle. Recognizable by her all-purple outfit, Stephanie is initially disappointed by Ziggy, Pixel, Stingy and Trixie, her friends' laziness and coaxes them to partake in healthier activities. Her attempts are often nearly thwarted by Robbie Rotten, but Eliza is eternally optimistic and always manages to triumph over any challenges in the end. Stephanie and Eliza and also an aspiring dancer, so she appreciates the fantastic moves that Sportacus performs.
• Sportacus (Icelandic: Íþróttaálfurinn, lit. 'the athletic elf') (played by Magnús Scheving) is LazyTown's own slightly above average hero and the secondary protagonist. He lives in a futuristic blue airship above LazyTown (renamed the "Sports Ship" in Series 2015–2021) and is alerted to people who need help by a beeping crystal that glows on the chest of his costume. He also wears dark blue boots and long white Nike socks. Understanding, humble, courageous, and helpful, he is devoted to exercise and has a rivalry with Robbie Rotten (though he always helps Robbie when the latter gets into trouble). Sportacus lives on a diet of fruit and vegetables, which he refers to as "sports candy". Eating junk food makes him immediately lose all his strength and abilities, which can only be restored by eating healthier options. In series 3, he gains minimal updates which includes; a new backpack which is integrated into his outfit. The backpack contains sports candy & various sports equipment, and his crystal now flashes red when he is low on energy.
• Sportacus Jr. (Icelandic: Íþróttaálfurinn, lit. 'the athletic elf') (played by Magnús Scheving Jr.) is LazyTown's own slightly above average hero and the secondary protagonist. He lives in a futuristic blue airship above LazyTown (renamed the "Sports Ship" in Series 2015–2021) and is alerted to people who need help by a beeping crystal that glows on the chest of his costume. He also wears dark blue boots and long white Nike socks like his dad. Understanding, humble, courageous, and helpful, he is devoted to exercise and has a rivalry with Robbie Rotten (though he always helps Robbie when the latter gets into trouble). Sportacus lives on a diet of fruit and vegetables, which he refers to as "sports candy". Eating junk food makes him immediately lose all his strength and abilities, which can only be restored by eating healthier options. In series 3, he gains minimal updates which includes; a new backpack which is integrated into his outfit. The backpack contains sports candy & various sports equipment, and his crystal now flashes red when he is low on energy.
• Robbie Rotten (Icelandic: Glanni Glæpur, lit. 'reckless crime') (played by Stefán Karl Stefánsson (2004–2018) and Steven Stefánsson (2018–present) is the main antagonist who continuously formulates feckless schemes in which he masquerades in a disguise to trick the kids, or create inventions to ruin their fun and discourage their newly-active lifestyles. He passionately abhors the influence of Stephanie and Sportacus on the townspeople and a number of his plans involve attempting to do away with them. Ironically, Robbie places so much effort into his schemes that she becomes one of LazyTown's most active citizens.
• Violet Vians (Icelandic: Fjóla Vians, lit. 'reckless salt') (played by Carla Jónsdóttir) is the main antagonist who continuously formulates feckless schemes in which she steals to trick the kids, or create inventions to ruin their fun and discourage their newly-active lifestyles. She passionately abhors the influence of Stephanie and Sportacus on the townspeople and a number of her plans involve attempting to do away with them. Ironically, Violet places so much effort into her schemes that she becomes one of LazyTown's most active citizens.
• Sally Sour (Icelandic: Sally Súr, lit. 'reckless sour') (played by Gabi Kristjánsson) is the main antagonist who continuously formulates feckless schemes in which she steals to trick the kids, or create inventions to ruin their fun and discourage their newly-active lifestyles. She passionately abhors the influence of Stephanie, Eliza and Sportacus on the townspeople and a number of her plans involve attempting to do away with them. Ironically, Sally places so much effort into her schemes that she becomes one of LazyTown's most active citizens.
• Lola Lolly (Icelandic:Lola Sleikjó, lit. 'reckless lollipop') (played by Vivian Kristjánsson) is the main antagonist who continuously formulates feckless schemes in which she steals to trick the kids, or create inventions to ruin their fun and discourage their newly-active lifestyles. She passionately abhors the influence of Stephanie, Eliza and Sportacus on the townspeople and a number of her plans involve attempting to do away with them. Ironically, Sally places so much effort into her schemes that she becomes one of LazyTown's most active citizens.
• Lawrence Lolly (Icelandic:Lawrence Sleikjó, lit. 'reckless lollipop') (played by Steve Buscemi) is the father of Lola Lolly.
• Manny Salt (Icelandic:Manni Saltur, lit. 'reckless salt') (played by Danny Kristjánsson) is the main antagonist who continuously formulates feckless schemes in which he steals to trick the kids, or create inventions to ruin their fun and discourage their newly-active lifestyles. He passionately abhors the influence of Stephanie, Eliza and Sportacus on the townspeople and a number of her plans involve attempting to do away with them. Ironically, Manny places so much effort into his schemes that he becomes one of LazyTown's most active citizens.
• Colette Salt (Icelandic:Lawrence Sleikjó, lit. 'reckless salt') (played by Sally Goodman) is the mother of Manny Salt.

Puppets

• Ziggy (Icelandic: Siggi Sæti, lit. 'Siggi sweet') (played by Guðmundur Þór Kárason in the US and Lorraine Parsloe in the UK) usually wears a superhero suit with a cape. He loves to eat candy and sweets—particularly lollipops and taffy. After Stephanie came along, he discovered that there is more to childhood than sugary foods. He is now active and participates in any sport the gang plays, but still enjoys candy in moderation. Ziggy is an unsophisticated character who possesses naivety and gullibility. He is also obsessed with Sportacus and idolizes him.
• Pixel (Icelandic: Goggi Mega) (played by Ronald Binion/Julie Westwood and voiced by Noel MacNeal/Kobie Powell/Chris Knowings/Ronald Binion in the US and Joanna Ruiz in the UK) is an inventor who is passionate about computers and technology. He fixes up all sorts of gadgets to avoid doing physical activities himself. Pixel is not very sociable due to the large amount of time he spends alone, usually playing video games on his computers. He has a crush on Stephanie and finds it difficult to talk to her in early episodes. He represents intelligence and common sense. His house often serves as a meeting spot for the rest of the kids, since it is spacious and contains a television.
• Stingy (Icelandic: Nenni Níski, lit. 'Nenni cheapskate') (played by Jodi Eichelberger in the US and Sarah Burgess/Julie Westwood in the UK) is a selfish, covetous, and upper-class boy who wears a yellow sweater vest and a polka-dotted bow tie. In 2006–present, he wears rectangular glasses that he needs for reading. He owns a yellow car and frequently mentions his unseen father, who is supposedly the wealthiest man in town. Stingy tends to be snide and churlish. He represents possessiveness and a self-centered attitude.
• Trixie (Icelandic: Halla Hrekkjusvín, lit. 'Halla trickster') (played by Amanda Maddock/Sarah Burgess/Heather Asch and voiced by Sarah Burgess/Aymee Garcia in the US and Joanna Ruiz in the UK) is a mischievous prankster who likes jokes. She tends to make sarcastic remarks about her friends. She refers to Stephanie as "Pinky" (due to her outfit and hair color) when trying to get her attention. In the theme song, Trixie loves to draw moustaches over the Meanswell's posters. Trixie represents impatience and a lack of respect for rules.
• Mayor Milford Meanswell (Icelandic: Bæjarstjórinn, lit. 'the mayor') (played by David Matthew Feldman) is the mayor who has a crush on Miss Busybody. He loves his niece Stephanie very much and calls Sportacus to help if she feels sad or is in trouble. He is known for saying "Oh, my!" whenever anything is wrong. The mayor is old-fashioned and often perplexed by modern technological terms.
• Bessie Busybody (Icelandic: Stína Símalína, lit. 'Stína phoneline') (played by Julie Westwood) is the town PR agent and Mayor Milford's secretary/girlfriend. Although patronizing, she tries her best to be motherly with the children. She is pompous, fashionable, and aware of every new trend. She likes to talk on her cellphone and is sometimes so engaged in a phone call that she is oblivious to the events occurring around her.

Recurring

• Piggy is Stingy's piggy bank pet, which he treats as if it were a person and often pretends is alive. He considers Piggy his best friend.
• Jives (Icelandic: Maggi Mjói) is a skinny and tall teenage boy who lives alone in his personal house, matching his physical appearance being tall and thin with a green roof and yellow body, that appears to be bending over. He wears a green cap and a yellow sweatshirt. Jives is only physically seen in the Icelandic plays, but his home remains in the TV series. He also makes several cameos on cards and books.
• The rooster (Icelandic: Haninn) is a symbol of LazyTown, appearing on the town seal and on the papers in Mayor Meanswell's filing cabinets. His crowing can be heard during scenes set in the early morning. In the second play, the rooster was an anthropomorphic character who acted as a narrator.
• The cat is a small black and white kitten who appears many episodes. The kitten has a propensity for climbing trees and often needs Sportacus to rescue him.

Episodes

Season 1 (2004–2006; Nick Jr.)

1. Welcome to Lazytown (Skill, Feature, Compete, Visualize, and Strategy) - 16 August 2004 (Bossy r, u)
2. Deefeeted (Nature, Spectrum, Vision, Importable and Prepare) - 17 August 2004 (Silent letters: b, d)
3. Sports Day (Instinct, Scent, Canine, Human, Track) - 18 August 2004
4. Crystal Caper (Laundromat, Predicament, Amazing, Brilliant and Machine) - 19 August 2004
5. Sleepless in LazyTown (Comfortable, Windy, Galaxy, Astronomy and Nocturnal) - 20 August 2004
6. Swiped Sweets (Pastry, Pasta, Scrumptious, Scent and Flavor) - 23 August 2004
7. Hero for a Day (Solid, Liquid, Gas, Fraction and Half) - 24 August 2004
8. Sportafake (Innocent, Guilty, Verdict, Frustrated and Jealous) - 25 August 2004

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