Jorge el Curioso

About Jorge el Curioso

"Jorge el Curioso", also known as "Curious George" in English, is a popular children's animated TV series that was first aired in 2006. The show follows the life of an intelligent but mischievous monkey named George (Jorge) who lives in the big city with his friend, The Man in the Yellow Hat. Each episode features Jorge's curiosity getting him into trouble, but his brains, friendliness, and cleverness always help in resolving the situation, teaching children about problem-solving and understanding the world around them.

Making / Production

The "Jorge el Curioso" series is based on the books by H.A. Rey and Margret Rey. It was developed by Television Production Company Universal 1440 Entertainment and aired on various networks including PBS Kids and NBCUniversal's Peacock streaming service. The series is characterized by its bright and colorful animation style that attracts children.

Actors

• Frank Welker voices Jorge, the inquisitive monkey. Welker brings alive the character wonderfully, communicating expressively even though George doesn't talk.
• Jeff Bennett is the voice actor for The Man in the Yellow Hat, who acts as a guardian for George. His voice conveys the character's kind-heartedness and patience.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• In the original books, the character is nameless and is known only as "the man," but in the television series, he is given the name "Ted."
• Although Jorge doesn’t speak, animal sounds are often used to express his emotions and reactions.
• The series has now aired over 9 seasons and more than 100 different episodes.

Awards

"Jorge el Curioso" show is a recipient of the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Animated Program in 2008.

Quotes

• "Every problem can be solved if you just take one step at a time." - The Man in the Yellow Hat
• "The world is full of discoveries if you're curious." - Narrator

Music, Soundtrack

• The show's catchy theme song "Curious George Theme" was performed by Dr. John.
• Different sound effects and melodies are used to depict George's adventures and various activities he engages in.