TVKIDS
PBS KIDS is adding to its programming roster Weather Hunters, an animated STEM series created by and starring weatherman and journalist Al Roker.
Targeting viewers ages 5 to 8, Weather Hunters is designed to support kids’ learning about Earth science and meteorology through adventure and comedy to cultivate their awareness, curiosity and caring about how weather and climate impact individuals, communities and global society.
The series centers on Lily Hunter, voiced by Tandi Fomukong, an intrepid and observant 8-year-old weather detective who shares her investigations with her family and friends, including dad Al Hunter, voiced by Roker; mom Dot Hunter, voiced by Holly Robinson Peete; sister Corky, voiced by Kapri Ladd; brother Benny, voiced by Lorenzo Ross; and neighbor Ms. Joyce, voiced by Sheryl Lee Ralph.
The show is created by Roker and is produced by New York-based Al Roker Entertainment and Dete Meserve’s Silver Creek Falls Entertainment.
Weather Hunters will premiere on PBS KIDS on July 7 in English and Spanish.
