Life worth living again as Apple TV+ announces Frog And Toad show
Frog and Toadwill hop on over to Apple TV+ in April
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The beloved, cardigan-wearing boyfriends Frog and Toad are getting their own show, and all suddenly seems okay in the world. Apple TV+ has revealed the show’s creation in an announcement on its upcoming family and children’s content slate.
In an official description, Apple TV+ writes, “Frog is a frog. Toad is a toad. They have a lot in common… but they are also very different. Frog and Toad are best friends who know that the true secret to friendship is not only enjoying the things you have in common, but embracing the things that make you different. Our differences are what makes us special, and Frog and Toad celebrate them in what makes them unique.”
The animated series adaptation will feature Nat Faxon as the voice of Frog, with Kevin Michael Richardson voicing Toad. Other members of the cast include Ron Funches, Fortune Feimster, Cole Escola, Aparna Nancherla, Yvette Nicole Brown, Margaret Cho, and Tom Kenny.
Frog and Toad made their debut in 1970, in the book Frog And Toad Are Friends, written and illustrated by Arnold Lobel. The two amphibious friends pass the day cheerily, partaking in outdoor activities such as kite flying or staying in and baking cookies. Most importantly, they’re together.
In the years since the books were first published, Frog and Toad’s supportive and caring relationship has lent itself to queer readings, with Lobel’s own coming-out story affirming this lens. Queer analysis aside, Frog and Toad share a wonderful connection built on a deep understanding and sense of care. Their stories are heartwarming and offer space to cherish the closer relationships one has.
Rob Hoegee will serve as the showrunner for Frog And Toad, with Lobel’s two children—Adrianne and Adam Lobel—executive producing the project. The Frog And Toad stories have never been worked into a regular series format, but in the 2000s inspired the Broadway musical, A Year With Frog And Toad.
Frog And Toad premieres on Apple TV+ on April 28.
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I do not have enough words to express the depth of affection and nostalgia I have toward these books. They were my very favourite when I was very young, and I loved reading them to my own kids when they were very young. Just thinking about some of the stories (the lost button, the letter, the nightmare, alone, ugh) puts a lump in my throat. May this series bring them to a new generation, but may they also do so respectfully and in no sense diminish the simple beauty of the original books.
My gramma read these books to me and my brother when we were little. When one of my firends had her baby, she asked for books as baby shower gifts and it took 2 seconds for me to decide to get her a collection of Frog and Toad books. They are sweet beyond measure.
So, no Mark Linn Baker?
Fox News presents Tucker Carlson’s pinched-face outrage rant in 3… 2… 1….
I was already formulating my parody response upon reading the headline: “Not content with taking away our sexy candy and inventing bird flu so they can raise the price of eggs, the liberal media is now telling us that toads and frogs are now capable of being friends? America, just how far will socialism go?”
Who gives a fuck what Tucker Carlson thinks or what he’ll get upset by. Tired of having things ruined preemptively based on what awful people might say.Frog and Toad are timeless and perfect. Don’t let the internet ruin them too.
The internet won’t ruin them; Tucker Carlson won’t ruin them. I just expect them to try.
Frog and Toadwill hop on over to Apple TV+ in AprilThere needs to be a space between Toad and will.