Neil Gaiman on Arthur!

[geri_chan]

This is a heads-up for any Neil Gaiman fans on my F-list: he's making a guest appearance on the PBS animated children's show Arthur! (All the characters on the show are anthropomorphic animals, which is why Neil is drawn as a cat, in case you were wondering.) The show will air October 25th, so mark your calendars and set your vcrs/digital recorders!

Actually, I have to sheepishly admit that I used to watch Arthur when I was on vacation or home sick from work--enough episodes to know that the little girl standing in line for Neil's autograph is named Sue Ellen. Although my favorite character is the not-too-bright ballet-dancing bully Binky, who's actually a softie beneath his tough exterior. Clifford the Big Red Dog (title character voiced by the late John Ritter) is another guilty pleasure--the book was a favorite of mine when I was a little kid.

Comments

[orpheneritus.livejournal.com]

I used to read Arthur picture books when I was little. Plus I loved the Graveyard Book. Actually I constantly read young adult fiction and often think it's some of the best writing out there.

[geri-chan.livejournal.com]

I always browse the YA section of the library and bookstore--there are a lot of great books, especially in the fantasy and science fiction genres. And I love the Graveyard Book--I bought the audiobook version so I could listen to Neil reading it!

And thanks for the v-gift! I'm sure Count is looking forward to the sweets. ^_^

[albalark.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Geri-chan . . . I love Neil Gaiman and we still watch Arthur when my daughter gets home from school so we'll be sure not to miss it!

[geri-chan.livejournal.com]

You're welcome! I'm really looking forward to it myself.

And somehow, Sue Ellen seems like the type who would like Neil Gaiman books. ;-)