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* PygmalionPlot: The episode “One Touch Of Van Go” is about Van Go building and falling in love with his statue, who he ''literally names Galatea.''
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* SnarkyInanimateObject:
** In the episode “Mystery In Zoobilee Zoo,” Lookout’s automated detective partner, C.L.I.N.T, is an example of this, doing things such as telling Bravo that he “sounds like [he] has a screw loose.”
** In the episode “The Cockatoo/Fox Report,” Bill shows off his talking bathroom scale, only for it to immediately tell him that he needs to lose weight.
** In the episode “Mystery In Zoobilee Zoo,” Lookout’s automated detective partner, C.L.I.N.T, is an example of this, doing things such as telling Bravo that he “sounds like [he] has a screw loose.”
** In the episode “The Cockatoo/Fox Report,” Bill shows off his talking bathroom scale, only for it to immediately tell him that he needs to lose weight.
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* BandEpisode: The episode “The Zoobadoobas” involves Lookout, Van Go, and Whazzat forming the titular band. However, Van Go is the only member of the band to be invited to appear on ZOOBC TV, effectively forcing him to become a solo act.
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''Zoobilee Zoo'' is a 1986 live-action show for children produced by Creator/DICEntertainment as one of their few live-action productions. It was set in a land called Zoobilee Zoo, and followed the adventures of the inhabitants of said... [[FurryConfusion Zoo]]? The show is based on characters created by Hallmark Cards (of ''WesternAnimation/RainbowBrite'' and ''WesternAnimation/ShirtTales'' fame), who also co-produced and co-funded. The show was made at Creator/{{PBS}} affiliate WQED in Pittsburgh. It achieved disappointing ratings during its first run, but later found an audience through reruns, including on some PBS stations and on Creator/{{TLC}}.
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''Zoobilee Zoo'' is a 1986 live-action show for children produced by Creator/DICEntertainment as one of their few live-action productions. It was set in a land called Zoobilee Zoo, and followed the adventures of the inhabitants of said... [[FurryConfusion Zoo]]? The show is based on characters created by Hallmark Cards (of ''WesternAnimation/RainbowBrite'' and ''WesternAnimation/ShirtTales'' fame), who also co-produced and co-funded. The show was made at co-funded, along with WQED in Pittsburgh, a Creator/{{PBS}} affiliate WQED in Pittsburgh. It achieved disappointing ratings during its first run, but later found an audience through reruns, including on some PBS stations and on Creator/{{TLC}}.affiliate.
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co-funded. The show was made at Creator/{{PBS}} affiliate WQED in Pittsburgh. It achieved disappointing ratings during its first run, but later found an audience through reruns, including on some PBS stations and on Creator/{{TLC}}.
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* BusyBeaver: [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin Bill Der Beaver]].
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* KangaroosRepresentAustralia: Averted with Whazzat Kangaroo, who lacks an Austrailian accent; and there's actually no reference made to Australia in the show.
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* PlayingPictionary: In the episode “Trading Places,” Bill attempts to paint a picture of the ocean. Whazzat mistakes the Sun for a cloud, and Lookout mistakes the entire thing for a painting of flowers.
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* CinderellaPlot: The episode “Talkerella,” in which Talkatoo falls asleep and dreams that she’s Cinderella, with the other characters cast accordingly.
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* {{Ladyella}}: Talkatoo as Talkerella in the episode of the same name.
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* TwoGirlsToATeam: Talkatoo and Whazzat are the only female regulars on the show, the other five being male.
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* CurseCutShort: In the episode “The Cockatoo/Fox Report,” Lookout accidentally startles Bill, who hits his head on the table he was working underneath, leading to this exchange:
--> '''Lookout:''' Hi, Bill!
--> '''Bill:''' Ow! Ouch! Oh, holy-…oh, hi, Lookout.
--> '''Lookout:''' Hi, Bill!
--> '''Bill:''' Ow! Ouch! Oh, holy-…oh, hi, Lookout.
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* '''Whazzat Kangaroo''' (Louise Vallance): A pink kangaroo who loved to sing, dance and play music.
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* '''Whazzat Kangaroo''' (Louise Vallance): ([[Creator/StevieVallance Louise Vallance]]): A pink kangaroo who loved to sing, dance and play music.
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* TheBabyOfTheBunch: Whazzat was implied to be the youngest of the Zoobles, being viewed as a child at times. In fact, at least one episode dealt with Whazzat wanting to be a grown-up.
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* CatchPhrase: Wazzat Kangaroo was named after the way she asks, "Wazzat?" every so often.
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* CatchPhrase: Wazzat Whazzat Kangaroo was named after the way she asks, "Wazzat?" "Whazzat?" every so often.
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* VerySpecialEpisode: One episode dealt with a visiting Zooble who had to use a wheelchair. Moreover, the girl who played her really was disabled. The episode is even dedicated to her, and anyone and everyone who has to use a wheelchair. Another , the final episode "Without a Sound"featured a deaf Zooble.
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* '''Talkatoo Cockatoo''' (Karen Hartman): A parrot who enjoys talking[[note]]To be exact, [[ItMakesSenseInContext she loves words]], and other things related to learning grammar[[/note]] and passing herself as a know-it-all. Can sing in an opera-style voice.
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* '''Talkatoo Cockatoo''' (Karen Hartman): A parrot who enjoys talking[[note]]To be exact, [[ItMakesSenseInContext she loves words]], and other things related to learning grammar[[/note]] and passing herself as a know-it-all. Is the Zoo's resident newswoman. Can sing in an opera-style voice.
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*DrunkWithPower: The episode "Bear Behind the Badge" followed this trope when Lookout was chosen to be the Zoo's first policebear. His personality changes so much that his friends become police officers themselves in order to teach him the ''ultimate'' lesson.
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Magic and wonder are waiting foryou/So you\\
So come on with usnow/We now\\
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Welcome to Zoobilee Zoo!"]]]]''
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Welcome to Zoobilee Zoo!"]]]]''
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* KangaroosRepresentAustralia: Averted with Whazzat Kangaroo, who lacks an Austrailian accent; and there's actually no reference made to Austrailia in the show.
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* WorldOfHam: It's a scenery-chewing festival for basically everyone involved. Special mention goes to Bravo Fox, being the resident theater nerd, and Talkatoo Cockatoo, in all her squawking, chatty glory.
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''Zoobilee Zoo'' is a 1986 live-action show for children produced by Creator/DICEntertainment as one of their few live-action productions. It was set in a land called Zoobilee Zoo, and followed the adventures of the inhabitants of said... [[FurryConfusion Zoo]]? The show is based on characters created by Hallmark Cards (of ''WesternAnimation/RainbowBrite'' and ''WesternAnimation/ShirtTales'' fame), who also co-produced and co-funded.
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''Zoobilee Zoo'' is a live-action show for children produced by DIC Entertainment as one of their few live-action productions. It was set in a land called Zoobilee Zoo, and followed the adventures of the inhabitants of said... [[FurryConfusion Zoo]]? The show is based on characters created by Hallmark Cards (of WesternAnimation/RainbowBrite, and WesternAnimation/ShirtTales fame), who also co-produced and co-funded.
The cast consisted of [[PettingZooPeople anthropomorphic animals]] ("Zoobles") played by actors in elaborate make-up and costumes. Reoccuring characters included:
* Mayor Ben -- Played by Ben Vereen. A leopard who serves as the mayor of the Zoobles, though he barely ever interacts with them. He watches out for them and serves as the series narrator.
* Van Go Lion -- A lion who loves painting and art.
* Talkatoo Cockatoo -- A parrot who enjoys talking[[note]]To be exact, [[ItMakesSenseInContext she loves words]], and other things related to learning grammar[[/note]] and passing herself as a know-it-all. Can sing in an opera-style voice.
* Bill Der Beaver -- A Bob Vila-esque handyman beaver. He also likes to invent things, as well.
* Whazzat Kangaroo -- A pink kangaroo who loved to sing, dance and play music.
* Bravo Fox -- A flamboyant vulpine showman actor[[note]] Indeed, his house is the town theater[[/note]].
* Lookout Bear -- The explorer/boy scout type who loves adventure.
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* Mayor Ben -- Played by Ben Vereen. A leopard who serves as the mayor of the Zoobles, though he barely ever interacts with them. He watches out for them and serves as the series narrator.
* Van Go Lion -- A lion who loves painting and art.
* Talkatoo Cockatoo -- A parrot who enjoys talking[[note]]To be exact, [[ItMakesSenseInContext she loves words]], and other things related to learning grammar[[/note]] and passing herself as a know-it-all. Can sing in an opera-style voice.
* Bill Der Beaver -- A Bob Vila-esque handyman beaver. He also likes to invent things, as well.
* Whazzat Kangaroo -- A pink kangaroo who loved to sing, dance and play music.
* Bravo Fox -- A flamboyant vulpine showman actor[[note]] Indeed, his house is the town theater[[/note]].
* Lookout Bear -- The explorer/boy scout type who loves adventure.
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''Zoobilee Zoo'' is a live-action show for children produced byDIC Entertainment Creator/DICEntertainment as one of their few live-action productions. It was set in a land called Zoobilee Zoo, and followed the adventures of the inhabitants of said... [[FurryConfusion Zoo]]? The show is based on characters created by Hallmark Cards (of WesternAnimation/RainbowBrite, ''WesternAnimation/RainbowBrite'' and WesternAnimation/ShirtTales ''WesternAnimation/ShirtTales'' fame), who also co-produced and co-funded.
The cast consisted of [[PettingZooPeople anthropomorphic animals]] ("Zoobles") played by actors in elaborate make-up and costumes.Reoccuring characters The main cast included:
*Mayor Ben -- Played by Ben Vereen. '''Mayor Ben''' (Ben Vereen): A leopard who serves as the mayor of the Zoobles, though he barely ever interacts with them. He watches out for them and serves as the series narrator.
*Van '''Van Go Lion -- Lion''' (Forrest Gardner): A lion who loves painting and art.
*Talkatoo Cockatoo -- '''Talkatoo Cockatoo''' (Karen Hartman): A parrot who enjoys talking[[note]]To be exact, [[ItMakesSenseInContext she loves words]], and other things related to learning grammar[[/note]] and passing herself as a know-it-all. Can sing in an opera-style voice.
*Bill '''Bill Der Beaver -- Beaver''' (Sandey Grinn): A Bob Vila-esque handyman beaver. He also likes to invent things, as well.
*Whazzat Kangaroo -- '''Whazzat Kangaroo''' (Louise Vallance): A pink kangaroo who loved to sing, dance and play music.
*Bravo Fox -- '''Bravo Fox''' (Gary Schwartz): A flamboyant vulpine showman actor[[note]] Indeed, his house is the town theater[[/note]].
*Lookout Bear -- '''Lookout Bear''' (Michael B. Moynahan): The explorer/boy scout type who loves adventure.
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Two people played by the same person laugh the same. And I'm sitting on a chair. Moving stuff to trivia.
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The cast consisted of [[PettingZooPeople anthropomorphic animals]] ("Zoobles") played by actors in elaborate make-up and costumes. Reoccuring characters included:
* Mayor Ben -- Played by Ben Vereen. A leopard who serves as the mayor of the Zoobles, though he barely ever interacts with them. He watches out for them and serves as the series narrator.
* Van Go Lion -- A lion who loves painting and art.
* Talkatoo Cockatoo -- A parrot who enjoys talking[[note]]To be exact, [[ItMakesSenseInContext she loves words]], and other things related to learning grammar[[/note]] and passing herself as a know-it-all. Can sing in an opera-style voice.
* Bill Der Beaver -- A Bob Vila-esque handyman beaver. He also likes to invent things, as well.
* Whazzat Kangaroo -- A pink kangaroo who loved to sing, dance and play music.
* Bravo Fox -- A flamboyant vulpine showman actor[[note]] Indeed, his house is the town theater[[/note]].
* Lookout Bear -- The explorer/boy scout type who loves adventure.
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* AnimalStereotypes: The personalities of the various characters, though the artistic lion is different. Also, Whazzat is noticeably lacking an [[LandDownUnder Australian accent]].
* BeYourself: The episode "Lady Whazzat".
* CatchPhrase: Wazzat Kangaroo was named after the way she asks, "Wazzat?" every so often.
* TheDanza: Ben Vereen as Mayor Ben.
* DeliberatelyMonochrome: One of the "Tunnel of Surprise" episodes involved a land that was completely in greyscale. There was even a colored border to indicate that this trope was in effect.
* FurryConfusion: And how! It rivals ''WesternAnimation/{{Arthur}}''! There are parts of the show that only make sense if you imagine it taking place in an Anthrocon that can never end, and where nobody can remove their costumes.
* KangaroosRepresentAustralia: Subverted with Whazzat Kangaroo, who lacks an Austrailian accent; and there's actually no reference made to Austrailia in the show.
* ShoutOut: Van Go Lion, the artist, is named after Vincent van Gogh. (Sadly, not a ShoutOut to ''Anime/{{Voltron}}''.)
** Combined with ActorAllusion, Whazzat has a similar laugh to Party WesternAnimation/{{Popple|s}}, another role played by Louise Vallance.
* ThemeNaming: Some of the character's names are a pun on their occupation.
* VarietyShow: At least two episodes were dedicated to these being performed on Bravo's stage.
* VerySpecialEpisode: One episode dealt with a visiting Zooble who had to use a wheelchair. Moreover, the girl who played her really was disabled. The episode is even dedicated to her, and anyone and everyone who has to use a wheelchair. Another episode featured a deaf Zooble.
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The cast consisted of [[PettingZooPeople anthropomorphic animals]] ("Zoobles") played by actors in elaborate make-up and costumes. Reoccuring characters included:
* Mayor Ben -- Played by Ben Vereen. A leopard who serves as the mayor of the Zoobles, though he barely ever interacts with them. He watches out for them and serves as the series narrator.
* Van Go Lion -- A lion who loves painting and art.
* Talkatoo Cockatoo -- A parrot who enjoys talking[[note]]To be exact, [[ItMakesSenseInContext she loves words]], and other things related to learning grammar[[/note]] and passing herself as a know-it-all. Can sing in an opera-style voice.
* Bill Der Beaver -- A Bob Vila-esque handyman beaver. He also likes to invent things, as well.
* Whazzat Kangaroo -- A pink kangaroo who loved to sing, dance and play music.
* Bravo Fox -- A flamboyant vulpine showman actor[[note]] Indeed, his house is the town theater[[/note]].
* Lookout Bear -- The explorer/boy scout type who loves adventure.
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!!This show provides examples of:
* AnimalStereotypes: The personalities of the various characters, though the artistic lion is different. Also, Whazzat is noticeably lacking an [[LandDownUnder Australian accent]].
* BeYourself: The episode "Lady Whazzat".
* CatchPhrase: Wazzat Kangaroo was named after the way she asks, "Wazzat?" every so often.
* TheDanza: Ben Vereen as Mayor Ben.
* DeliberatelyMonochrome: One of the "Tunnel of Surprise" episodes involved a land that was completely in greyscale. There was even a colored border to indicate that this trope was in effect.
* FurryConfusion: And how! It rivals ''WesternAnimation/{{Arthur}}''! There are parts of the show that only make sense if you imagine it taking place in an Anthrocon that can never end, and where nobody can remove their costumes.
* KangaroosRepresentAustralia: Subverted with Whazzat Kangaroo, who lacks an Austrailian accent; and there's actually no reference made to Austrailia in the show.
* ShoutOut: Van Go Lion, the artist, is named after Vincent van Gogh. (Sadly, not a ShoutOut to ''Anime/{{Voltron}}''.)
** Combined with ActorAllusion, Whazzat has a similar laugh to Party WesternAnimation/{{Popple|s}}, another role played by Louise Vallance.
* ThemeNaming: Some of the character's names are a pun on their occupation.
* VarietyShow: At least two episodes were dedicated to these being performed on Bravo's stage.
* VerySpecialEpisode: One episode dealt with a visiting Zooble who had to use a wheelchair. Moreover, the girl who played her really was disabled. The episode is even dedicated to her, and anyone and everyone who has to use a wheelchair. Another episode featured a deaf Zooble.
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