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Genres
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CastGeorge CarlinMichael AngelisAlec BaldwinMichael BrandonWilliam Hope
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Channel
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Premiere DateJune 19, 1984
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IMDB Rating6.5 (7,355)
Thomas & Friends: James Learns a Lesson is a beloved children's show that has been entertaining and educating young audiences for almost four decades. The show stars a collection of lovable trains that live on the Island of Sodor and follow the adventures and mishaps they encounter while they go about their daily lives.
One of the main characters of the show is James, a vibrant red steam engine with a larger-than-life personality. James is full of pride and has a habit of boasting about his abilities, which often land him in trouble. In this particular episode, James finds himself in an embarrassing situation after he tries to show off his strength to his fellow engines.
The show first aired in 1984 and has undergone several changes in its production, cast, and format. Over the years, various narrators have lent their voices to the show, including George Carlin, Michael Angelis, Alec Baldwin, Michael Brandon, William Hope, Kerry Shale, Michael Legge, Keith Wickham, Matt Wilkinson, David Bedella, Togo Igawa, Rupert Degas, Ringo Starr, Ben Small, Teresa Gallagher, Glenn Wrage, Mark Moraghan, Martin Sherman, and Keith Wickham.
The show's format has also undergone numerous changes throughout the years. At the beginning of the series, the show was animated using stop-motion animation, but in later years, the show transitioned to computer-generated imagery (CGI). Despite these changes, the core message of the show has remained the same