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Cucumber

1974·Show
2Episodes in2Seasons
76
GreatGoodWatch score

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Family

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition6
  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5

Who it's for

Family Movie NightIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Children's Underground Club of United Moose and Beaver for Enthusiastic Reporters or Cucumber, was a TV show produced by TVOntario in the 1970s, and repeated in the 1980s during TVOntario's daytime kids' programming. The show featured a human-sized moose and beaver often reporting from a treehouse. By sending in a story or some artwork to the show, one could become a member of the Cucumber Club. Some notable people appeared on the show: ⁕A young John Candy guest starred as a character named Weatherman ⁕A young Martin Short guest starred as a character named Smokey the Hare ⁕An interview featured a nine-year-old Jeff Healey.
Classic Children's TVEducational EntertainmentWholesome & FriendlyCommunity BuildingNostalgic AppealCharacter-DrivenGentle HumorInteractive ContentEarly Career Cameos

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Is Cucumber worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Cucumber have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 2 episodes and is still in production.

When did Cucumber air?

It started in 1974 and is still in production.

What language is Cucumber in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

What tropes does Cucumber use?

Cerebus SyndromePassing the TorchRape as BackstoryThe CasanovaGayborhoodSimultaneous ArcsThe GhostCollateral AngstOh, and X DiesThe TwinkInsanity Defense"Friends" Rent Controland 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 storytelling tropes for Cucumber, including Cerebus Syndrome, Passing the Torch, Rape as Backstory.