Pickle and Peanut

About Pickle and Peanut

Pickle and Peanut is a comedy television series that debuted on Disney XD in 2015. The series blends 2D animation with live-action footage to narrate the story of two best friends, an emotional pickle and a freewheeling peanut, living in a small town. Their teen crudeness clashes with their idyllic suburb, leading to humorous conflicts and adventures. The series was created by Noah Z. Jones, renowned for his previous works on "Fish Hooks" and "Almost Naked Animals".

Making / Production

The television series was produced by Disney Television Animation. Joel Trussell served as the director of the series. The show's unique style demands high attention to detail, combining live-action elements with traditional animation. The executive producers are Noah Z. Jones, Joel Trussell, and Mark Rivers.

Actors

• Jon Heder voiced the character Pickle, the overly emotional and innocent half of the duo, with a quirky and engaging performance.
• Johnny Pemberton voiced Peanut, the carefree and adventurous friend gifted with making interesting choices in the performance.
• Matt Chapman offered his voice to Mr. Mjart, the everyday mart owner, using his versatile vocal abilities to create a distinct character.
• Dana Snyder gave voice to Lazer, a recurring character in the show, adding a touch of humor to the character through his unique voice acting.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series used a unique mixture of live-action background and traditionally animated characters.
• The show was created by Noah Z. Jones who also created popular shows like “Fish Hooks” and “Almost Naked Animals”.
• Despite being a children's show, "Pickle and Peanut" often delves into various mature and complex themes.

Quotes

• "Yes, we can! Because we're Pickle and Peanut!" - Pickle
• "Sometimes, all you need is a little chaos!" - Peanut
• "You think this is a game? This is our life!" - Peanut
• "Sometimes, being a hero is just doing the best you can." - Pickle

Music, Soundtrack

• Brad Breeck, known for his work in “Gravity Falls” and “Big City Green”, provided the uplifting and quirky music of the series.
• The theme song "Pickle and Peanut" was sung by Kyle Massey, capturing the energetic and eccentric vibe of the show.