West Side Show

West Side Show is a American television series aimed at young children, commissioned by Michael Carrington and broadcast on the CER TWO, which revolves around a community of birds and their adventures. The series premiered on PBS Kids in June 2003. Described in its initial press release as "a charming new animated series all about community".

Main characters

 * Simon (voiced by Zach Tyler Eisen) - The eldest of the kid children, Simon is a boy. He acts as a role model to his younger sister, Sally, and often tries to teach her how to be responsible.
 * Sally (voiced by Katrina Pepin) - A little girl and Simon's younger sister.
 * Rudy (voiced by Zoe Lee Robinson) - Rudy is girl (despite resembling more closely) and Simon's best friend.
 * Mr. Swing (voiced by Mel Winkler) - The children's teacher, a wise man who frequently acts as the voice of parental authority. He shows an interest in mariachi and jazz bands.

Supporting characters
The cast also includes world champion musical whistler, Michael Barimo, whose whistling accompanies the music of the show.
 * Mrs. Parks (voiced by Heather Coleman) - A lady and the youngest lady.
 * Missy (voiced by Jane Fisher) - A fashionable lady who speaks with a thick French accent. She refers to Simon and his friends as "little birds."
 * Hip Hippo - (voiced by Fred Stoller) - A hippo who works as an jazz singer.
 * Cool Cat - (voiced by Eartha Kitt) - A cat who works as an jazz singer.
 * Blue Eyes - (voiced by Fred Reynolds)
 * Sammy - (voiced by Thomas Fisher)
 * Dino - (voiced by David Arquette)
 * Mr. and Mrs. Parker (voiced by Sammy Davis III and Kathy Najimy, respectively) - Simon and Sally's parents. Despite being rarely seen, they care deeply for their children.
 * Gonzo (voiced by Zoe Lee Robinson) - Mr. Swing's son, who often uses big words like his datty.

Episodes
Main article: List of West Side Show episodes

52 episodes of the series were produced, making up two series.