Handy Manny (television)

Handy Manny (television) A Playhouse Disney series on Disney Channel, premiering on September 16, 2006. Set in the multicultural community of Sheetrock Hills, the stories follow Manny Garcia, a friendly handyman who has a feisty and sometimes bickering set of tools, but together they eagerly assist neighbors by taking on their fix-it projects, no matter how big or small. Along the way, Manny and his friends model conflict resolution and problem solving skills, while teaching kids basic Spanish words and phrases and exposing them to aspects of Latin culture. Voices include Wilmer Valderrama (Manny), Carlos Alazraqui (Felipe), Dee Bradley Baker (Turner), Nike Futterman (Stretch and Squeeze), Tom Kenny (Mr. Lopart and Pat), Kath Soucie (Dusty), Fred Stoller (Rusty), Nancy Truman (Kelly), Grey DeLisle (Flicker). A production of Nelvana Limited in association with Disney Channel.