So when your kid finds a show you can actually both enjoy, it’s a win-win. In 2017, Disney Junior introduced a new animated series called Puppy Dog Pals, created by comedian and dog lover Harland Williams. The show focuses on a loveable, lanky bachelor named Bob (voiced by Williams) and his puppy dog pals Bingo and Rolly, two talking pug brothers who set out on daily missions to help their owner. Bob and his pet family live in an adorable, wish-it-existed neighborhood in an unnamed city that seems to be San Francisco, evident by the trolley track-lined hills and painted-ladies style house which the main characters call home.
Among the many aspects of this show that are over kids’ heads are the sublime pop culture Easter eggs. There are clever episode titles like “Hawaii Pug-Oh” and “Raiders of the Lost Bark.” There’s an entire Gilligan-spoofed episode entitled “Pupigans’ Island” and one called “Won’t You Be My Puppy” about the beloved cardigan-wearing host of “Mister Kimball’s Community.” There’s an episode where Bob oversleeps on a cruise and the pups prop him up total Weekend at Bernie’s style. They’ve given us Steve Urkel imitations, pets dramatically riding on a sail to Titanic music, and a game show called Double Doggie Dare hosted by Hal Summers. There’s even the three golden-girl horses who just happen to be named Bea, Betty, and Rue. All of these Easter eggs stop snack-bearing parents in their tracks and give us quite the chuckle as we feel the show’s nod to our generation.
In season 2, the series introduced a new character named Ana (played by voiceover legend Cree Summer) who became fast friends with bachelor Bob. While kids were enjoying Ana’s new puppy Lollie, we grownups were speculating a budding romance between sweet Ana and our boy Bob as the pair shared their first date seated several appropriate feet away from each other on the couch. Parents like me even took to Twitter to weigh in on the romantic rumors.
As the mom of a 6 year old, I’ve spent more time exposed to children’s cartoons than I care to admit. And after a year and a half into a pandemic, I could easily win Kids’ Media Jeopardy with my Google hand tied behind my back. I have a secret list of cringeworthy shows that I steer my son away from, as well as a list of personal favorites that I believe are made by empathetic fellow parents who aim to entertain kids while keeping the non-Gen-Z crowd in mind.
Puppy Dog Pals is one of my personal favorites, as it includes just as much content for parents as it does for kids. From awesome music to familiar voiceovers from the likes of Spartan Cheri Oteri and The Office grouch Leslie David Baker, there is so much in this cartoon that truly delights adults.
Where is Bob’s house located in puppy dog pals?
Bob’s house is a location in Puppy Dog Pals. It is located left of Chloe’s House.
Is there going to be a season 4 of puppy dog pals?
Season 4 is the fourth season of Puppy Dog Pals. It premiered on October 23, 2020 with “The New Crew” and “Raiders of the Lost BARK” and is the currently ongoing season.
Opening Puppy Dog Pals Groom and Go Keia Play Set
Episodes are set in Italy, England, Paris, and China, to name just a few of the locales the globetrotting dogs will visit.