Holly Hobbie TV Series (2018)

About Holly Hobbie

The Holly Hobbie series, which debuted in 2018, is a family drama program that reimagines the life of the titular character, Holly Hobbie. This 13-year-old girl who lives in Collinsville, USA, is described as a singer, songwriter, and determined dreamer. Holly has aspirations to save the world, even if it's starting in her own small town.

Making / Production

The series is a modern take on the classic American Greetings character, Holly Hobby. Produced by Aircraft Pictures, with Sarah Glinski as the showrunner, the show blends elements of the past and present to create a relatable viewing experience. The series was filmed primarily in Toronto, Canada.

Actors

• Ruby Jay as Holly Hobbie: Ruby Jay brilliantly portrays the titular character, bringing to life Holly's drive and determination amidst her teenage life.
• Kate Moyer as Heather Hobbie: As Holly's little sister, Kate Moyer brings a sense of humor and quirkiness to the role.
• Charles Vandervaart as Robbie Hobbie: Playing the brother of Holly, Charles Vandervaart successfully portrays Robbie's supportive and understanding nature.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The original Holly Hobbie character was created by an American writer and illustrator, also named Holly Hobbie, in the late 1960s.
• The series is not only aired in the US but also hosted by family channels in different countries like Canada's Family Channel and Australia's ABC ME.

Music, Soundtrack

• The theme song of Holly Hobbie is "Fearless", performed by Ruby Jay.
• Several original songs are featured throughout the series, primarily sung by Ruby Jay, adding to the authenticity of her character as an aspiring singer-songwriter.