Watch Mama Mirabelle's Home Movies

Name: Mama Mirabelle's Home Movies
Genre: Kids & Family
Released: 2007-09-22
Cast: Floella Benjamin

TV-Y
2007
1 Season
7.2 (75)

Mama Mirabelle's Home Movies is an animated children's television series produced by King Rollo Films and Granada Kids. The show began airing on PBS Kids in 2007 and ran for two seasons, ending in 2008. Hosted by Mama Mirabelle, the show combines live-action footage of animals in the wild with computer-generated animation to teach young viewers about various animals and their habitats.

The show's premise centers around a motherly and knowledgeable elephant named Mama Mirabelle, who lives in an African savannah with her animal friends. Each episode begins with Mama Mirabelle introducing a home movie from her collection, which features animals from all over the world. The home movies serve as a starting point for the episode's lesson, as Mama Mirabelle and her friends explore the behavior and habits of animals in the featured habitat.

The episodes cover a wide range of habitats and animal groups, from the African savannah to the Arctic tundra. Mama Mirabelle and her friends observe and learn about animals such as lions, zebras, polar bears, and penguins. Through their experiences, the show teaches young viewers about the physical characteristics, behavior, and adaptations of these animals.

Mama Mirabelle's Home Movies also emphasizes the importance of conservation and protecting the habitats of animals. In each episode, Mama Mirabelle and her friends highlight the threats facing these animals and offer tips on how people can help preserve them. The show encourages empathy and respect for all living creatures and inspires viewers to become stewards of the environment.

Floella Benjamin, a British actress, writer, and children's advocate, stars as the voice of Mama Mirabelle. Her warm and inviting tone adds to the show's comforting and educational atmosphere. The show has also received critical praise for its vibrant and engaging animation and its ability to keep young viewers entertained while teaching them valuable lessons.

In addition to the television series, Mama Mirabelle's Home Movies has also spawned a variety of spin-off media, including books, DVDs, and interactive games. The show's popularity has made Mama Mirabelle a beloved character for young children, and its educational message continues to inspire young viewers to learn about the world around them.

Overall, Mama Mirabelle's Home Movies is a charming and informative children's series that combines live-action footage and computer-generated animation to teach young viewers about the wonders of the animal kingdom. Mama Mirabelle serves as a nurturing and knowledgeable host who encourages empathy and respect for all living creatures. The show's engaging style and valuable lessons make it a must-watch for any young animal lover.

Mama Mirabelle's Home Movies is a series that ran for 1 seasons (19 episodes) between September 22, 2007 and on PBS

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16. Why Zebras Can't Fly; Super Duper Savanna A

Karla envies a falcon's ability to fly; Bo, Karla and Max are on the lookout for new members for their Savannah Superheroes team.

13. What's in a Tail? / Footprints in the Sand

December 1, 2007

Episode 1: Everybody seems enamored with their tails today, except for Max, who doesn't think his tail is so special. Mama shows the kids -- through her movies -- there are a lot of different "tails to tell" in the animal kingdom. Every tail, however, is unique and special -- just like the animal it's attached to. Episode 2: While playing in the bush, Max, Bo, and Karla stumble upon a giant footprint and go running back to Mama. Mama is curious, and together they discover -- by looking at movies of various animals and their tracks -- that the print they saw wasn't left by any animal walking in the savanna today but, instead, was left by an impressive remnant of the distant past.

Mama Mirabelle's Home Movies - Things That Go Yip, Howl, and Screech in the Night; Cracking the Code (Season 1 Episode 12) Things That Go Yip, Howl, and Screech in the Night; Cracking the Code

12. Mama Mirabelle's Home Movies - Things That Go Yip, Howl, and Screech in the Night; Cracking the Code (Season 1 Episode 12) Things That Go Yip, Howl, and Screech in the Night; Cracking the Code

Benny sleeps over with Max, Bo and Karla, but is scared by unfamiliar sounds at night; Max, Bo and Karla find an egg.

11. Here Today, Gone Tomorrow; Nobody's Perfect

Karla makes a new friend, a wildebeest named Winnie, who will have to migrate soon with her mother; Bo has a leaping accident.

10. Here Today, Gone Tomorrow / Nobody's Perfect

November 10, 2007

Episode 1: Karla makes a new friend, Winnie the wildebeest, and is stricken to discover that Winnie and her mother are migratory, and must soon be on their way. Through home movies, Mama shares why animals migrate and assures Karla that Winnie will be back this way before she knows it. Episode 2: Bo, who has been boasting about his leaping ability, has an accident that's very embarrassing. Mama -- through some very funny movies -- shows Bo that all animals make mistakes and that it's one of the ways we learn.

9. The Boy Can Blow / I Don't Like Spiders and Snakes

November 24, 2007

Episode 1: Max really wants to trumpet like Mama. The problem is he just can't get it right. He gets a little sad until he meets a young bird named Benny with a similar, although flight-related, problem. Mama shows Max and the others that we all grow and develop at different times, and it is important to be happy with yourself in the present. Episode 2: While playing "superheroes of the savanna" with Karla and Max, "brave" Bo accidentally exhibits his hidden fear of "creepy crawlies." Mama shows them that even creepy-looking animals can be savanna superheroes.

8. A Savanna Kwanzaa / You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby

October 27, 2007

Episode 1: Everyone on the savanna is coming to Mama's big Kwanzaa celebration, which leads to a discussion -- and some movies -- about the seemingly endless variety and names of animal families. In the end, Karla comes up with a name for their little inter-species family -- a "furry" of friends. Episode 2: The monkey brothers Kip, Flip, and Chip have a new cousin, Pip. No one, especially Bo, can believe that the monkey brothers were ever that small. Mama has some movies proving otherwise and making for one cute film festival.

6. Play's The Thing / Sam Spades of the Savanna

October 13, 2007

Episode 1: Bo, Karla and Max can't decide on what game to play -- they each have a favorite of their own. Mama's home movies show them that every animal likes to play differently whether it is swinging, running or gnawing. As a result, the children understand that each of their favorite games actually helps them practice skills they will use later in life. Episode 2: Bo, it seems, has lost his favorite feather...or more accurately, someone seems to have taken it! Mama and the kids go on a mission to solve the mystery of the missing feather.

5. Anybody Home / Health Habits

October 6, 2007

Episode 1: While playing out on the savanna, Max, Bo and Karla discover two young bird brothers (Dib and Dab) who appear to be lost and not so good at communicating. So with the help of Mama's movies, the children learn the value of a home and the love that surrounds it. In the end, the movies eventually reveal the home of Dib and Dab. Episode 2: When Max gets a cold and a trip to a special place has to be put off, Mama prescribes rest and plenty of fluids. Max is upset, but Mama shows him that everybody -- yes, even animals -- gets sick and has to do what is necessary to recover. Sometimes they even take their own kind of "medicine."

4. To Sleep with Wombats / All Creatures Big and Small

September 29, 2007

Episode 1: When a visiting friend of Karla's (Keisha the wombat) turns out to be a night owl, Karla, Bo and Max are exhausted trying to keep up. They're convinced Keisha doesn't sleep! Mama shows them that all animals need sleep to survive and when she finds out that Keisha is a nocturnal wombat, she shows them how some animals sleep during the day. Episode 2: After Max gets stuck between two trees during a game of Follow-The-Leader, he is mildly teased about being "big and round" by Bo. Max's feelings get hurt. Mama decides it's time to show some movies about how -- and why -- animals come in all different shapes and sizes.

2. A Little Help from my Friends / Baby of a Different Stripe

September 15, 2007

Episode 1: Karla discovers a perfect gift for Mama. All of the kids realize that in order to get the gift, they're going to have to work together. Episode 2: Karla's mother is having a new foal -- a development Karla isn't too sure about. However, a couple of Mama's movies show Karla the fun and excitement of a new sibling, as well as how she can help.

1. Elephant Walk / Sounds of the Savanna

September 8, 2007

Episode 1: When Max is upset about all the things he can't do yet, Mama shows him how all animals gain independence at different paces, and that there's really no hurry. Episode 2: Karla, Max, Chip, Flip and Kip decide to form a music group. Bo, a little hesitant about joining the group, thinks he is incapable of making music. However, after watching some of Mama's home movies, the kids learn a few natural rhythms and soon the Savanna Six is jamming to the sound of their own tunes.

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Where to Watch Mama Mirabelle's Home Movies

Mama Mirabelle's Home Movies is available for streaming on the PBS website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Mama Mirabelle's Home Movies on demand at Amazon and Apple TV.