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Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse

2000 · 2 seasons · 30m per episode · Animation, Kids, Family

Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse is a Canadian animated television show produced by Nelvana. It tells the stories of a young horse named Marvin who is part of a carnival. Among the Executive Producers are Michael Paraskevas and Betty Paraskevas, creators of Maggie and the Ferocious Beast who also created the book that the show is based on. The show first aired on the Treehouse block before moving to just before Tiny Pop. The series also aired on PBS Kids as part of the PBS Kids Bookworm Bunch from 2000 to 2002. It can now be seen in the US on Qubo. It also aired on Teletoon for a brief time. Some episodes include original songs to help illustrate the theme or accompany montages that carry the story forward.

Where to watch Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse

Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse is streaming in the US on Amazon Prime Video, Amebatv and Kartoon Channel.

It is also available to rent or buy from Amazon Video.

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Seasons

• Season 1 — 13 episodes (September 30, 2000)
• Season 2 — 13 episodes (November 3, 2001)

Cast

• Ron Pardo as Marvin / Stripes the Tiger (voice)
• Marlowe Gardiner-Heslin as Eddy Largo (voice)
• Fiona Reid as Diamonds (voice)
• Sheila McCarthy as Elizabeth the Emotional Pig (voice)
• Dwayne Hill as Fast-Talking Jack (voice)
• Robin Duke as Edna (voice)
• Rummy Bishop as Lyman Slime (voice)

Details

Created by

Michael Paraskevas and Betty Paraskevas

First aired

September 30, 2000

Episodes

26

Genres

Animation, Kids, Family

Network

Teletoon and PBS Kids

Status

Ended

TMDB score

7.2 / 10 from 4 votes