It was April 2003, and America desperately needed a boost. The country had lost too many people in too short a time (including Fred Rogers). Nothing on television looked good. Then relief came, as Detroit Public Television (DPTV) imported The Toy Castle from Canada. Here is its exquisite premise: Two children (the real-life daughter of the executive producer and son of the director) put their toys away before bed. Among the figurines in their collection are a Soldier, a Sailor, a Strongman, a Clown, a Goblin, a Ballerina, a China Doll and a Rag Doll. Only when the kids are asleep do these toys come to life. And they're not the only ones who have adventures. A few surprises crop up, such as a Mouse Family and sibling Frogs. Despite their 18th-century period wear, Frederick and Freda Frog are both funky siblings (as they used to say on a
Actors: Corinne Vessey, Raven S. Wilder, Yosuke Mino, Keir Knight, David Lucas, Sayaka Karasugi, Jennifer Welsman, Andrea Mislan, Billy Jeans, Ivy Bregman, Elizabeth Olds, Jorden Morris, Michael Flynn, Sofia Costantini, Rick Jones
