The Magic School Bus

The Magic School Bus is an animated educational children's television series developed by Alison Blank, Kristin Laskas Martin, and Jane Startz, and based on the book series of the same name by Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen. Originally broadcast on PBS from September 11, 1994 to December 8, 1997, with reruns airing on PBS until September 25, 1998, the series received critical acclaim for its use of celebrity voice talent, as well as combining entertainment with an educational series. The series stars Lily Tomlin as the voice of Ms. Frizzle, with Amos Crawley, Danny Tamberelli, Daniel DeSanto, Lisa Yamanaka, Stuart Stone, Erica Luttrell, Tara Meyer, Maia Filar, Max Beckford, Andre Ottley-Lorant, and Malcolm-Jamal Warner in supporting roles. The theme song is performed by Little Richard.