About Rugrats

"Rugrats" is an American animated television series which originally aired from 1991 to 2004. Created by Arlene Klasky, Gábor Csupó, and Paul Germain, the show focuses on a group of toddlers, Tommy, Chuckie, twins Phil and Lil, and Angelica, and their day-to-day lives, usually involving common life experiences that become adventures in the babies' imaginations. The series catapults viewers into imaginative, fun, and quirky adventures from a toddler's point-of-view, full of imagination, thrilling plot twists, and heartwarming moments.

Making / Production

'Rugrats' was produced by Klasky Csupo, Inc and Nickelodeon Animation Studios. It was directed by various directors including Norton Virgien, Igor Kovalyov, and Paul Germain. The series was part of the original 'Nicktoons,' airing on the Nickelodeon network, and became one of the most favorite cartoons of the '90s generation.

Actors

• E.G. Daily - Provided the voice for Tommy Pickles, the brave leader of the babies. She successfully induced excellent leadership and bravery into her character
• Christine Cavanaugh - Voiced Chuckie Finster, the cautious toddler who is often scared. Brought depth with her unique nervous undertones
• Kath Soucie - Played Phil and Lil, the twin characters that are best known for their messy nature
• Cheryl Chase - Voiced Angelica, the older, bullying cousin of the babies. She projected the sassiness and manipulative character effectively

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show was the first 'Nicktoon' to be turned into a movie
• Rugrats characters have also appeared in various Nickelodeon crossover works
• The creator, Gabor Csupo, initially wanted a 'monster' feel to the Rugrats' art direction, which was later revised

Awards

The Rugrats series received many prestigious awards, including the 'Kid's Choice Awards' for "Favorite Cartoon" from 1996-2001 consecutively, and Daytime Emmy for "Outstanding Animated Children's Program" in 1998.

Quotes

• Tommy Pickles: "A baby's gotta do what a baby's gotta do"
• Chuckie Finster: "I don't know if you noticed, but life's hard when you're scared all the time"

Music, Soundtrack

• "Rugrats Theme Song" - Composed by Mark Mothersbaugh
• "Rugrats Movie Original Soundtrack" - Various artists contributed to the soundtrack of the Rugrats movie