Cro

Cro

Cro is an American animated television series produced by the Children's Television Workshop and Film Roman. It debuted on September 18, 1993 as part of the Saturday morning line-up for fall 1993 on ABC. Cro did not do well with the viewers. The show had an educational theme in accordance with FCC-mandated educational/instructional requirements, introducing basic concepts of physics, mechanical engineering, and technology. The premise of using woolly mammoths as a teaching tool for the principles of technology was inspired by David Macaulay's The Way Things Work; Macaulay is credited as writer on the show. The last new episode aired on October 22, 1994. The show was released on video in a total of nine volumes.

Animation

Seasons

1. Just a Stone's Throw Away

Air Date: 1993-09-18

After Bobb and Steamer trap themselves on the opposite side of a canyon, a few of Woolyville’s residents band together to find an ingenious way to reach the other side to rescue them. Meanwhile, in the present, Phil helps Mike with his basketball skills with aid of a catapult.

2. No Time For Steamer

Air Date: 1993-09-25

Steamer is left behind as the other mammoths leave on vacation. Cro and the Neanderthals come up with a way to balance out everyone's time spent babysitting him.

3. Destroy all Buckies

Air Date: 1993-10-02

Og discovers a discarded invention and has to defend it as the rest of Woolyville demands its destruction.

4. It's Snow Problem

Air Date: 1993-10-09

Cro invents a way to get everyone up the mountain to enjoy his new sport.

5. Let Me Help

Air Date: 1993-10-16

Phil goes a little overboard in his attempts to help the humans create a window in the cave.

6. The Legend of Big Thing

Air Date: 1993-10-23

7. A Bridge Too Short

Air Date: 1993-10-30

Earl and Mojo have the humans build a bridge for the Grand Medallion of Merit.

8. Pakka's Cool Invention

Air Date: 1993-11-06

Pakka helps find a way to keep Esmeralda cool in the summer heat.

9. Here's Looking at You, Cro'

Air Date: 1993-11-13

Cro discovers a 'seemyselfer' and uses it to watch Og and Gog compete.

10. No Way Up

Air Date: 1993-11-20

Nandy has a final request, to fly.

11. Adventures in Miscommunications

Air Date: 1993-11-27

Earl and Mojo's insult war gets mixed up with an important message about the volcano.

12. Escape from Mung Island

Air Date: 1993-12-04

13. Pulley for You

Air Date: 1993-12-11

14. Things That Eat Mung in the Night

Air Date: 1993-12-18

1. Meal Like a Pig

Air Date: 1994-09-17

After Bobb and Steamer trap themselves on the opposite side of a canyon, a few of Woolyville’s residents band together to find an ingenious way to reach the other side to rescue them. Meanwhile, in the present, Phil helps Mike with his basketball skills with aid of a catapult.

2. What's That Smell

Air Date: 1994-09-24

All of Woolyville is determined to bathe Og.

3. Play It Again, Cro... Not!

Air Date: 1994-10-01

Cro practices his violin for the Woolyville marching band.

4. Lever in a Million Years

Air Date: 1994-10-01

5. Turn Up the Heat

Air Date: 1994-10-15

Cro needs to ride a mammoth for his coming of age ceremony. He hopes that making a new shower for Phil will get Phil to agree to help him.

6. They Move Mammoths, Don't They?

Air Date: 1994-10-22

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Rating

7.7/10

Release Date

1993-09-18

Episodes

20 (2 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Production Companies

Children's Television Workshop

Children's Television Workshop

Film Roman

Film Roman