Handy Manny

About Handy Manny

Handy Manny is an educational animated children's television program that premiered on September 16, 2006. It aired on the Disney Channel's Playhouse Disney (now Disney Junior), pursuing its slot until 2013. The show features Manny Garcia, a kind and generous Hispanic handyman and his loyal, talking tools, each with its personality and skills. The show focuses on teaching kids about working together, problem-solving, and instilling the importance of community.

Making / Production

Handy Manny was created by Roger Bollen, Marilyn Sadler, and Rick Gitelson. The animation was produced by Nelvana Limited, Galaxy Pop, and Disney Channel Original. Though the series does not contain any significant continuing story arc, it emphasizes and draws focus on the theme of teamwork and problem-solving.

Actors

• Wilmer Valderrama as Manny Garcia: Valderrama provided the voice for Manny, portraying him as a caring, friendly, and approachable neighborhood mr. fix-it.
• Tom Kenny as Mr. Lopart: Kenny voices the clumsy yet well-meaning Mr. Lopart, owner of the neighboring candy store.
• Dee Bradley Baker as the Tools: Baker leant his voice to the lively tools, each displaying a unique personality and essential role in Manny's team.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show was originally designed to have Manny as a computer repairman, but this was changed to a handyman because of the wider scope of storylines it could offer.
• Felipe, one of Manny's tools, is a bilingual character who sometimes speaks in Spanish, a note on the show's encouragement for cultural diversity.

Quotes

• "You break it, we fix it. - Manny"
• "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing right. - Manny"
• "We work together. - Tools"

Music, Soundtrack

• The theme song, "Handy Manny Main Title Theme," is an upbeat number performed by Los Lobos.
• "We Work Together" is a frequently played jubilant track promoting teamwork.
• The background scores, produced by Fernando Rivas, capture the essence of the series - friendly, community-driven, and fun.