Cushion Kids
| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Children's television |
| Founded | November 2000 |
| Founder | Helena Harris, Posie Graeme-Evans |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Products | Children's television series |
Number of employees | 26 episodes (2 seasons) |
Cushion Kids is a children's television program from Australia, produced by Kids Like Us in collaboration with Nine Films and Television. The series was developed by Helena Harris and Posie Graeme-Evans, who are also recognized for their work on Hi-5 and Bananas in Pyjamas. It showcases live-action characters dressed as cushions, blending comedy and drama to engage a young audience. The show was broadcast on the Nine Network between November 2000 and December 2001, delivering 26 episodes over two seasons. Executive production was overseen by Kris Noble, with Helena Harris serving as producer. Each episode has a duration of approximately 23 minutes.
Characters
- Polly Posh (Yvette Robinson) – A chic and fashionable cushion character who prefers tidiness.
- Cosmo (Anthony Grundy) – An inventive and resourceful creator.
- Grumpy Lumpy (John Leary) – A notably irritable postman figure.
- Pippa (Lisa Adam) – A cushion known for her adventurous spirit.
- Baz (Zach McKay) – A skilled surfer who tends to be somewhat lethargic.
- Bubs (voiced by Meaghan Davies) – Represents a baby cushion character.
- Zip the Bird (Ben Frost; voiced by Tim Harding) – A bird cushion puppet acting as the show's narrator.
VHSs and DVDs
In Australia, Cushion Kids was distributed on VHS tapes by Roadshow Entertainment, while in the Philippines, Viva Video Inc. released DVD versions in 2007:
- Meet The Kids (2001)
- Cushion Cuddles (2002)