VeggieTales: An Easter Carol (2004)

 

An Easter Carol was released on January 11, 2004 on DVD and VHS format. The episode is a reworking of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens with Mr. Nezzer playing the role of Ebenezer Scrooge. It is the sequel to The Star of Christmas, picks up where that episode left off with Cavis and Millward going to work in his uncle's (Mr. Nezzer) Easter Egg factory, and climaxes in the clearest presentation of the gospel in the series. Its lessons include hope, faith, and the resurrection of Jesus.

VeggieTales: The Ballad of Little Joe (2003)

 

The Ballad of Little Joe was released on August 5, 2003 on DVD and VHS format. It is subtitled "A Lesson in Facing Hardship" and is an American Western version of the Biblical story of Joseph starring Larry as the title character.

The Silly Song is Bellybutton.

VeggieTales: The Star of Christmas (2002)

 

The Star of Christmas is the second holiday special in the VeggieTales series and was released on October 29, 2002. Its theme is the true meaning of Christmas and stars Bob and Larry as Cavis and Millward, two theater proprietors whose extravagant production threatens to overwhelm Edmund's (Junior's) modest Christmas pageant on opening night.

VeggieTales: Lyle the Kindly Viking (2001)

 

Lyle the Kindly Viking was released on March 24, 2001. Subtitled "A Lesson in Sharing," it features two short stories about sharing and selflessness. The first, titled "Omelet", is a parody of Shakespeare's Hamlet. In the title feature, Junior stars as Lyle, a Viking who secretly gives his share of the loot back to the people who the Vikings robbed in this parody of Gilbert and Sullivan's comic operas. It is the first episode which Archibald hosts.

The Silly Song is Larry's High Silk Hat.

VeggieTales: Esther... The Girl Who Became Queen (2000)

 

Esther... The Girl Who Became Queen was released on September 20, 2000 on VHS. Subtitled "A Lesson in Courage", the story is taken from the Book of Esther in the Old Testament, in which Esther becomes Queen and must tell King Xerxes that his prime minister Haman is plotting to commit genocide against the Jews. However the violence is replaced with banishment to the "Island of Perpetual Tickling," and the intended victims are limited to Esther and her family without reference to their race or creed. The presentation of the story was inspired by The Godfather and Casablanca and has stylistic elements of a Film Noir. The dramatic lighting, deep shadows, dark plot elements, and narrative voiceovers all contribute to the effect. The palace windows are even hung with Venetian blinds, an iconic element of the genre.

VeggieTales: King George and the Ducky (2000)

 

King George and the Ducky was released in April 4, 2000 on VHS and on DVD on May 18, 2003. Subtitled "A Lesson about Selfishness", it teaches that we must think of others before ourselves. The message is conveyed through a story based on the Biblical account of David and Bathsheba from the Book of Second Samuel. Although the VeggieTales adaptation remains relatively true to the source, Bathsheba is represented by a rubber duck, thus replacing the sin of adultery with the less difficult ideas of coveting and theft. The essence of the story remains intact: King George (Larry) covets something belonging to his neighbor (Junior) and takes it for his own and the selfish act is condemned by the prophet Melvin (Pa Grape).

The Silly Song is Endangered Love.

VeggieTales: Larry-Boy and the Rumor Weed (1999)

 

Larry-Boy and the Rumor Weed is the second Larry-Boy adventure. It was released on July 27, 1999 on VHS and on May 18, 2004 in DVD format. Subtitled "A Lesson in the Power of Words", it illustrates how slanderous words or unfounded rumors can be destructive, and conversely, how positive words can do good. It is a mild parody of Little Shop of Horrors and stars Junior and Laura who start rumors about Alfred (Archibald Asparagus) and features Larry in a return performance as Larry-Boy.