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VeggieTales: The Ballad of Little Joe

  • Video
  • 2003
  • 35m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
499
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Mike Nawrocki in VeggieTales: The Ballad of Little Joe (2003)
AdventureAnimationComedyFamilyMusicalShortWestern

The Veggie Tales gang tells the story of Joseph and his brothers, set in a Ponderosa-like Western ranch.The Veggie Tales gang tells the story of Joseph and his brothers, set in a Ponderosa-like Western ranch.The Veggie Tales gang tells the story of Joseph and his brothers, set in a Ponderosa-like Western ranch.

  • Directors
    • Tim Hodge
    • Mike Nawrocki
  • Writers
    • Robert G. Lee
    • Mike Nawrocki
    • Tim Hodge
  • Stars
    • Mike Nawrocki
    • Jim Poole
    • Jacquelyn Ritz
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    499
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Tim Hodge
      • Mike Nawrocki
    • Writers
      • Robert G. Lee
      • Mike Nawrocki
      • Tim Hodge
    • Stars
      • Mike Nawrocki
      • Jim Poole
      • Jacquelyn Ritz
    • 3User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Mike Nawrocki
    Mike Nawrocki
    • Larry the Cucumber (Little Joe)
    • (voice)
    • …
    Jim Poole
    • Scooter (Mr. McPotiphar)
    • (voice)
    Jacquelyn Ritz
    Jacquelyn Ritz
    • Madame Blueberry (Miss Kitty)
    • (voice)
    • (as Jacquelyn Ritz)
    Mike Sage
    Mike Sage
    • Scallion #3 (Bandit #3)
    • (voice)
    Lisa Vischer
    • Junior Asparagus (Ben)
    • (voice)
    Phil Vischer
    Phil Vischer
    • Bob the Tomato (Sheriff)
    • (voice)
    • …
    Tim Hodge
    Tim Hodge
    • Khalil
    • (voice)
    Justin Barrett
    • Miscellaneous Towns People
    • (voice)
    Joshua Gunther
    • Miscellaneous Towns People
    • (voice)
    • (as Josh Gunther)
    Shari Martin
    • Miscellaneous Towns People
    • (voice)
    Mike Sanderson
    • Miscellaneous Towns People
    • (voice)
    • Directors
      • Tim Hodge
      • Mike Nawrocki
    • Writers
      • Robert G. Lee
      • Mike Nawrocki
      • Tim Hodge
    • All cast & crew
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    10sweetadditions-hot

    Gotta' Love it !!!

    "Bonanza" style spoof of the old testament story of Joseph. You have to see it to believe it. Well done, and also throws in a HILARIOUS silly song with Larry introducing the "boy band" the "Boys in the Sink". Trust us , if you watch it once you will want it in your library. Too Funny !
    10silverkissed

    Veggitales

    This is one of the best veggietale shorts. Just as in previous episodes, it is filled with fun inside jokes that make it just as enjoyable for adults as it is for the children. Take for example the line "Hey desperado, you've gotta come to your senses!" You especially have to love the Boyz in the Sink Bellybutton song, a delightful farce on the recent trend of boy bands, with various veggie characters portraying a few of the familiar boy band faces. Even after hearing The Ballad of Little Joe a few times a day for the last month, being that it captivates my little toddler, I still love it just as much. Consider it highly recommended from a huge fan of veggietales.
    6stevengalyean

    Pretty good.

    It's good. Not one of my favorite Veggietales but it made me chuckle a few times. There's definitely some changes like (Potiphar's Wife cough cough) and his exchange with his brothers at the end is different for sure. With Benjamin being there and Jacob just decides to come instead of Joe insisting they bring him.

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    • Trivia
      During the scene where a map is show where they show where joe captures take him a fire burns though the map this is a parody of the opening to the tv show bonanza (1959)
    • Quotes

      Little Joe: [seeing a birthday cake] Aww, you shouldn't have.

      French pea: [whispering to his brother] Finally, we agree on something.

    • Connections
      Edited into VeggieTales: Moe and the Big Exit (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      Happy Ki-Yi Birthday
      Words by Robert G. Lee (as Bob Lee)

      Music by Kurt Heinecke and Phil Vischer

      Produced and Arranged by Kurt Heinecke

      ©2003 Bob & Larry Publishing

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    • Release date
      • August 5, 2003 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Ballad of Little Joe
    • Filming locations
      • Chicago, Illinois, USA(Big Idea Studios)
    • Production company
      • Big Idea Productions
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    • Budget
      • $1,200,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 35m
    • Color
      • Color

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