Peppermint Park was a low budget direct to VHS series in the late 80's to early 90's. The show was primarily educational and focused on various topics such as the alphabet, animals, and fire safety. It seems to be heavily influenced by the children's television series Sesame Street due to it's educational content and use of puppets and actors.
History[]
The show's first episode released in 1987 on VHS. Due to various reasons such as poor sales and reception, the show was canceled after it's sixth episode. From 1990 to 1991, it was distributed to Low-Power TV stations by Enoki Films USA, but after that, faded into obscurity. In 2006, a YouTube user named CringeVision uploaded footage of the series, re-uploading 9 in 2010, and in 2012, a YouTube user named romanticbro uploaded even more footage. In 2017, a user named IcyRoserade tracked down and purchased VHS copies of the first five episodes and later uploaded them to his YouTube channel, with the 6th following in 2018. However, there are some segments of it uploaded on YouTube. There are 2 documentaries about in production, one by IcyRoserade (This is a speculation, and may not happen) and another, conformed one by Sebastian Cyr, however, due to Computer Storage Issues and a busy schedule, it might not happen for awhile. On Febuary 10th, 2018, Sebastian Cyr announced that the documentary would be begin production and would be titled Peppermint Park: The Story, and that he would split it into about 5 or 6 parts, like the series. However, it had since been cancelled due to other priorities.
Creators[]
Peppermint Park was created by John Horton and puppets crafted by Dann O' Quinn & Dave Chapman Puppets
It is unknown what has happened to most of the Cast/Crew of the show since it's debut in 1988.
Dann O' Quinn has been known to work on Several Projects for PAX, Comic Con, Conventions & Companies including Hanna-Barbera and Nickelodeon. He Currently resides in California.
John Horton's only accredited role is Director/Music Producer on Peppermint Park It was updated in 2017 that John Horton has been residing in Nevada, his Current Career status is Unknown.
Dave Chapman went on to create a show called Beat City Kids, with many of his puppets made for the show appearing. He also made a couple of projects like The Amazing Camera and Dance of the Animals. In addition, he has puppeteered in commercials for Milton Bradley and McDonald's. It is not known where he is today, as finding information on him is difficult. As of 2023, his YouTube channel is the only trace of his work. He is not to be confused with the British puppeteer of the same name.
Episode List[]
Full Episodes[]
Peppermint Park Volume 1: Magic Moments
Peppermint Park Volume 2: The Story Lady
Peppermint Park Volume 3: Music Land
Peppermint Park Volume 4: Musical Letters
Peppermint Park Volume 5: Carnival Fun
Peppermint Park Volume 6: Discover Feelings
Peppermint Park Info Videos
VHS Cover Scans[]
Cast Members/Volume Credits[]
Volume 1[]
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:
Len Cormier
John Peterson
PRODUCED AND DIRECTED BY:
John Horton
TECHNICAL DIRECTORS:
Bryan Sperrazzo
John Horton
WRITERS:
Deanna Hawkins
John Horton
Debbie Manzano
PUPPETS CREATED BY:
Dann O'Quinn
PUPPET OPERATORS:
Dann O'Quinn
Melody Knighton
John Horton
LIGHTING DIRECTOR:
Johnny Andrews
THE STORY LADY CREATED BY:
Melody Knighton
MARIONETTE CREATOR OPERATOR:
Philip Huber
CAMERAS:
Bryan Sperrazzo
John Doss
George Prince
PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS:
Barbara Carlson
Greg Davis
Rocky Riviezzo
ANNOUNCER:
Pamela Tretter
SPECIAL THANKS TO:
Los Angeles Zoo
Wet N Wild, Las Vegas
Santa Ana Assistance League
ORIGINAL MUSIC CREATED BY:
Tuesday Productions
John Horton
THIS HAS BEEN A TELEVIDICS PRODUCTION IN ASSOCIATION WITH MARK V INTERNATIONAL
Volume 2[]
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:
Len Cormier
John Peterson
PRODUCED AND DIRECTED BY:
John Horton
TECHNICAL DIRECTORS:
Bryan Sperrazzo
John Horton
WRITERS:
Deanna Hawkins
John Horton
Debbie Manzano
PUPPETS CREATED BY:
Dann O'Quinn
PUPPET OPERATORS:
Dann O'Quinn
Melody Knighton
John Horton
LIGHTING DIRECTOR:
Johnny Andrews
MAGIC MEGAN CREATED BY:
Deanna Hawkins
THE STORY LADY CREATED BY:
Melody Knighton
ANIMATION:
Those Designers Inc.
CAMERAS:
Bryan Sperrazzo
John Doss
George Prince
PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS:
Barbara Carlson
Greg Davis
Rocky Riviezzo
ANNOUNCER:
Pamela Tretter
SPECIAL THANKS TO:
Los Angeles Zoo
Wet N Wild, Las Vegas
Santa Ana Assistance League
ORIGINAL MUSIC CREATED BY:
Tuesday Productions
John Horton
THIS HAS BEEN A TELEVIDICS PRODUCTION IN ASSOCIATION WITH MARK V INTERNATIONAL
Volume 3[]
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:
Len Cormier
John Peterson
PRODUCED AND DIRECTED BY:
John Horton
TECHNICAL DIRECTORS:
Bryan Sperrazzo
John Horton
WRITERS:
Deanna Hawkins
John Horton
Debbie Manzano
PUPPETS CREATED BY:
Dann O'Quinn
PUPPET OPERATORS:
Dann O'Quinn
Melody Knighton
John Horton
LIGHTING DIRECTOR:
Johnny Andrews
MAGIC MEGAN CREATED BY:
Deanna Hawkins
THE STORY LADY CREATED BY:
Melody Knighton
CAMERAS:
Bryan Sperrazzo
John Doss
George Prince
PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS:
Barbara Carlson
Greg Davis
Rocky Riviezzo
ANNOUNCER:
Pamela Tretter
SPECIAL THANKS TO:
Los Angeles Zoo
Santa Ana Assistance League
ORIGINAL MUSIC CREATED BY:
Tuesday Productions
John Horton
RELEASED BY TELEVIDICS PRODUCTIONS
Volume 4[]
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:
Len Cormier
John Peterson
PRODUCED & DIRECTED BY:
John Horton
TECHNICAL DIRECTORS:
Bryan Sferrazzo
John Horton
WRITERS:
Ed Yabarro
John Horton
Deanna Hawkins
PUPPETS CREATED BY:
Dann O'Quinn
David Chapman
MAGIC MEGAN CREATED BY:
Deanna Hawkins
THE STORY LADY CREATED BY:
Melody Knighton
ANIMATION:
Those Designers Inc.
CAMERAS:
Bryan Sferrazzo
John Doss
George Prince
PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS:
Greg Davis
Barbara Carlson
ANNOUNCERS:
John Horton
Barbara Carlson
SPECIAL THANKS TO:
Los Angeles Zoo
Sparky The Clown
Los Angeles Fire Dept.
THIS HAS BEEN A TELEVIDICS PRODUCTION
Volume 5[]
EXECUTIVE PRODCERS:
Len Cormier
John Peterson
PRODUCED AND DIRECTED BY:
John Horton
TECHNICAL DIRECTORS:
Bryan Sferrazzo
John Horton
WRITERS:
Ed Yabarro
John Horton
Deanna Hawkins
PUPPETS CREATED BY:
Dann O'Quinn
David Chapman
PUPPET OPERATORS:
Dann O'Quinn
David Chapman
Barbara Carlson
Melody Knighton
THE STORY LADY CREATED BY:
Melody Knighton
CAMERAS:
Bryan Sferrazzo
John Doss
George Prince
PRODUCION ASSISTANTS:
Greg Davis
Barbara Carlson
ANNOUNCERS:
John Horton
Barbara Carlson
ORIGINAL MUSIC BY:
Dan Zeilinger
Tuesday Productions
John Horton
"SEATBELT" ARTCARDS:
Those Designers Inc.
"STORY LADY" ARTCARDS:
David Chapman
SPECIAL THANKS TO:
Los Angeles Zoo
Six Flags Magic Mountain (Valencia, California)
Remo Drums
THIS HAS BEEN A TELEVIDICS PRODUCTION
Volume 6[]
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:
Len Cormier
John Peterson
PRODUCED & DIRECTED BY:
John Horton
TECHNICAL DIRECTORS:
Bryan Sferrazzo
John Horton
WRITERS:
Ed Yabarro
John Horton
Deanna Hawkins
PUPPETS CREATED BY:
Dann O'Quinn
David Chapman
PUPPET OPERATORS:
Dann O'Quinn
David Chapman
Barbara Carlson
Melody Knighton
THE STORY LADY CREATED BY:
Melody Knighton
CAMERAS:
Bryan Sferrazzo
John Doss
George Prince
PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS:
Greg Davis
Barbara Carlson
ANNOUNCERS:
John Horton
Barbara Carlson
ORIGINAL MUSIC BY:
Dan Zeilinger
Tuesday Productions
John Horton
PUTT PUTT ARTCARDS:
Those Designers Inc.
STORY LADY ARTCARDS:
David Chapman
SPECIAL THANKS TO:
Los Angeles Zoo
Six Flags Magic Mountain
Valencia, California
Sparky The Clown
Los Angeles Fire Dept
Opryland USA
THIS HAS BEEN A TELEVIDICS PRODUCTION