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Recess

1997-09-13 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 7.8

Animation · Kids · Comedy

Join a group of six fourth-grade best friends at Third Street Elementary School on their fun-filled adventures in their school playground. Through the ups-and-downs of adolescence, they must wrestle with authority, avoid the school snitch, and try their best to win at kick-ball.

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Creators
Paul Germain, Joe Ansolabehere
Production companies
Walt Disney Television, Paul & Joe Productions, Disney Television Animation
Countries
United States of America
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Andrew LawrenceAndrew LawrenceTJ Detweiler (voice)
Rickey D'Shon CollinsRickey D'Shon CollinsVince LaSalle (voice)
Pamela AdlonPamela AdlonAshley Spinelli (voice)
Ashley JohnsonAshley JohnsonGretchen Grundler (voice)
Jason DavisJason DavisMikey Blumberg (voice)
Courtland MeadCourtland MeadGus Griswald (voice)

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