Martha Speaks

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Weekdays 3:30 PM on PBS Premiered Sep 01, 2008 Between Seasons

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Martha Speaks

Show Summary

Martha is a dog who, upon eating alphabet soup, can speak! Based on Susan Meddaugh's children's books, this show aims to teach young children new words as Martha communicates with her best friend, ten-year-old Helen. Martha Speaks Theme Song: Martha was an average dog. She went-bark.-And-woof. And-arrr. But when she ate some alphabet soup, then what happened was bizzare. On the way to Martha's stomach, the letters lost their way. They traveled to her brain and now- She's got a lot to say. Now she speaks. How now brown cow? Martha speaks. Yeah, she speaks and speaks and speaks and speaks and speaks... What's a caboose? When are we eating again? Martha speaks... Hey Joe, what d'ya know! My name's not Joe. She's not always right but still that Martha speaks. Hi there! She's got a voice; she's ready to shout. Martha will tell you what it's all about. Sometimes wrong, but seldom in doubt. Martha will tell you what it's all about. That dog's unique... Testing, one, two! Hear her speak! Martha speaks and speaks and speaks and speaks and... Communicates, enumerates, elucidates, exaggerates, indicates, and explicates, bloviates, and overstates, and (pant, pant, pant)hyperventilates! Martha...to reiterate, Martha Speaks!

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AIRED ON 8/9/2012

Season 4 : Episode 12

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SUBMIT REVIEW
  • No title comment

    8.5
    My ratings scale:

    Animation:7.6 it's at it's best

    Plot:7.4 well...

    Jokes:0.0 i don't think it's suppose to be comedy

    Humor:0.0 I don't think it's suppose to be comedy

    Comedy:0.0 not suppose to be

    Music:7.0 never heard any, but...

    Characters:8.0.2 no comment on them

    Movies:0.0 there none

    Theme song:8.0 probably sounds good

    Overall 8.5|8.4
  • This is good

    8.0
    I mean it. good 4 kids who have trouble with vocabulary
  • The better of the PBS shows airing these days

    7.5
    Martha Speaks is about a dog that eats alphabet soup. First off I've seen a lot of talking dog shows, but Martha Speaks is handled really well for what it is. It has good writing and the animation is okay. I know it's flash, but the flash animation is handled and stylized really well. The show has a good educational value and teaches vocabulary having a theme around every episode. It's sure to be fun for kids. Some adults might get a kick out of it as well.

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  • good for little kids...

    9.0
    Martha Speaks is about a dog that ate some alphabet soup & suddenly she could speak like a human. the show is really good for the kids.it teaches them vocabulary words that are useful & helpful life lessons. each ep is well wriiten. i'm 19 & i try to catch this show whenever it comes on. if your a parent with kids & they havent seen this show, then introduce this show to them. i guarentee they'll learn something. i hope 'Martha Speaks' lasts as long as 'Arthur.' this show is cool. this ends my reveiw on the show "Martha Speaks"moreless
  • Fun show for kids and adults alike.

    9.0
    I had always enjoyed the "Martha Speaks" book series when I was a kid, so when I heard that it had graduated into a TV series, I naturally wanted to see how it turned out. Before watching an episode, I was afraid that they would stray from the books a lot, but I was wrong and pleasantly surprised! This is a very sweet show.



    Plotlines: Almost all, if not all of the stories are well thought out and have an easily identifiable beginning, climax, and ending. They are also imaginative and original, which is sure to enchant all who listen to them. Characters: The characters on the show, particularly Martha, are fun to watch and learn about. I like how they are all so well-rounded and they each have a purpose in the series. My favorite character other than the dogs is probably TD, because he has been the source of many a comical moment on the show.



    Educational Value: The writers do a fine job of incorporating new vocabulary words in every episode. It may annoy some people how the same words are used several times throughout the show, but I believe that is a good thing as it shows kids how they can use the words in real life. Arbitrary, consensus, and audible are examples of words they use on the show.



    Miscellaneous: - The animation and art is clear and consistent.

    - The voice actors are talented for their ages and the voices fit the characters.

    - Many times the episode contains a moral.



    Overall: I love watching "Martha Speaks" and I hope it continues to be as good as it is now.moreless
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Animation, Kids

Themes

animal tricks, childlike sense of wonder, educational goals, extraordinary situations, for animal lovers