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Buddy Thunderstruck
Genre
Created byRyan Wiesbrock
Written by
Directed by
Starring
  • Brian Atkinson
  • Ted Raimi
  • Harry Chaskin
  • Justin Michael
  • Debi Derryberry
  • Philip Maurice Hayes
  • Leigh Kelly
  • J.D. Ryznar
  • Nick Shakoour
  • Ryan Wiesbrock
  • Clark Wiesbrock
Theme music composer
  • David Padrutt
  • Ryan Wiesbrock
ComposerDavid Padrutt
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes12[1] (23 segments) + interactive special
Production
Executive producers
EditorsJenny McKibben (episode 1-18)
Clayton Baker (episode 17-23 + interactive special)
Jessica Shobe (episode 18)
Running time23 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseMarch 10 –
July 14, 2017

Buddy Thunderstruck is an American children's stop motion comedy television series created by Ryan Wiesbrock for Netflix, produced by American Greetings and Stoopid Buddy Stoodios[2] and written by Tom Krajewski. The series stars Brian Atkinson, Ted Raimi, Harry Chaskin and Debi Derryberry. The first season was released on Netflix on March 10, 2017.[3] When promoting the first series Netflix billed it as the 'outrageous, high-octane adventures of Buddy Thunderstruck, a truck-racing dog who brings guts and good times to the town of Greasepit'.

The series tells about a hard-driving trucking adventures of Buddy the dog driver and his ferret mechanic sidekick Darnell the ferret.

  • Brian Atkinson as Buddy Thunderstruck
  • Ted Raimi as Darnell / Moneybags
  • Harry Chaskin as Big Tex / Jacko
  • Debi Derryberry as Muncie / Mama Possum / Old Lady / Mrs. Weaselbrat / Scout
  • Philip Maurice Hayes as Sheriff Cannonball
  • Leigh Kelly as Deputy Hoisenberry
  • Thomas Krajewski as Nightmare Jerky Stick
  • Justin Michael as Tex Jr. / Mr. Weaselbrat / Robby Burgles
  • JD Ryznar as Nick the New Guy
  • Nick Shakoour as Artichoke / Auntie Uncle
  • Ryan Wiesbrock as Beavers / Handsome Joe / Leroy
  • Clark Wiesbrock as Baby Possum
  • Todd McClintock as Live Action Buddy Thunderstruck
  • Chester Lee as Live Action Tex Jr.

Interactive special (2017)

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Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominee Result Ref.
2018 Emmy Award Outstanding Art Direction / Set Direction / Scenic Design Buddy Thunderstruck Nominated
Outstanding Cinematography Buddy Thunderstruck Nominated
2018 Annie Award Best Animated Television/Broadcast Production For Children Buddy Thunderstruck Nominated
Outstanding Achievement for Character Design in an Animated Television/ Broadcast Production Buddy Thunderstruck Nominated
  1. ^ Callan, Patrick (October 6, 2015). "American Greetings Properties rebrand marks entertainment focus". Kidscreen. Brunico Communications. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
  2. ^ Goldman Getzler, Wendy (October 1, 2015). "Seven more original kids series are headed to Netflix". Kidscreen. Brunico Communications. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
  3. ^ "Trailer: Stoopid Buddy's 'Buddy Thunderstruck' Headed to Netflix". Animation World Network. Awn.com. February 9, 2017. Retrieved March 14, 2017.