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'''''Clifford the Big Red Dog''''' is an American ] series about the adventures of a girl named Emily Elizabeth and her titular pet: a giant, red-furred dog named Clifford. It was first published in 1963 and was written by ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cflinc.net/photogallery/clifford2014.html|title=The Center for Learning, Inc. - CFL Clifford Visits September 19, 2015|last=LLC|first=The H.E.L.P.-I.N.G. Group|website=www.cflinc.net|access-date=2016-03-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160313090550/http://www.cflinc.net/photogallery/clifford2014.html|archive-date=March 13, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> Clifford is ]'s official mascot.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/book/clifford-big-red-dog#cart/cleanup|title=Clifford the Big Red Dog by Norman Bridwell {{!}} Scholastic.com|website=Scholastic Teachers|access-date=2016-05-27}}</ref>
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'''''Clifford the Big Red Dog''''' is an eponymously titled American ] series about a big red dog named Clifford. It was first published in 1963 and was written by ] (1928-2014). The series helped establish ] as a premier publishing company,{{Citation needed|date=January 2010}} and Clifford himself is Scholastic's official mascot.


== Concept and creation ==
Clifford was the runt of a litter of puppies and was chosen by a city child named Emily Elizabeth as her Christmas present. No one expected him to grow, but Emily's love for her tiny red puppy changed him dramatically. Before long, he was over 25&nbsp;feet (7.6 m) tall, forcing the Howard family to leave the city and move to the open spaces of Birdwell Island. He met friends there including, Cleo, Mac, and T-Bone.
The character was inspired by author Norman Bridwell's childhood desire to own a dog the size of a ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=McKinney |first=Amy |date=2017-03-14 |title=Clifford the Big Red Dog at the Smithsonian |url=https://americanhistory.si.edu/blog/clifford-big-red-dog |access-date=2022-09-26 |website=National Museum of American History |language=en |archive-date=2022-09-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220926184042/https://americanhistory.si.edu/blog/clifford-big-red-dog |url-status=dead }}</ref> In 1962, Bridwell included paintings of what would become Clifford the Big Red Dog (who was named ‘Tiny’ at the time) in a portfolio of children's literature illustrations. In the process of showcasing his portfolio for publishing houses, ] at ] suggested that Bridwell turn his drawings into a children's story. Bridwell then developed a story around the dog and his owner, which he would eventually submit to ]. His wife suggested the name "Clifford" after her imaginary friend from her childhood, and Emily Elizabeth was named after Bridwell's daughter. The first book in the series was originally published by Scholastic in 1963.<ref>{{cite news |last=Macpherson |first=Karen |date=2009-10-31 |title=Books &#124; Kids books: How 'Clifford, the Big Red Dog' started &#124; Seattle Times Newspaper |url=http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/books/2010171200_kidsbooksclifford31.html |accessdate=2010-08-10 |publisher=Seattletimes.nwsource.com}}</ref>


==Characters== ==Characters==
* Clifford is a male red dog whose appearance, disposition and behavior are based on a giant dog.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Noble|first=Barnes &|title=Clifford the Big Red Dog|url=http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/clifford-the-big-red-dog-norman-bridwell/1101094847?ean=9780590442978#TABS|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121126080204/http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/clifford-the-big-red-dog-norman-bridwell/1101094847?ean=9780590442978|archive-date=November 26, 2012|access-date=2016-05-27|website=]}}</ref> His size is inconsistent: While he is often shown being about 25 feet (7.5 m) tall from paws to head, Clifford can appear far larger. The character's name is based on the imaginary childhood friend of Norman Bridwell's wife, Norma Bridwell.<ref name="toonopedia.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.toonopedia.com/clifford.htm |title=Clifford the Big Red Dog – Don Markstein's Toonopedia |publisher=Toonopedia.com |date=2004-02-20 |access-date=2014-03-13}}</ref> Bridwell originally wanted to name the dog "Tiny", but his wife persuaded him that "Clifford" was better.<ref name=TodayDiesAt86 /> Clifford's pet owner is Emily Elizabeth. Clifford has a mother, two brothers, and two sisters, all of whom are normal-sized dogs. Clifford was originally the runt of the litter, seemingly fated to be small and sick, but grew to an enormous size apparently due to Emily Elizabeth's love and care. Clifford's character was created when a ] editor advised Bridwell to write a story to go along with one of his pictures. Bridwell recalls she picked out his sketch of a baby girl with a horse-sized bloodhound, and casually said, "There might be a story in this" because there always was one.<ref name=":0" />
] 2003 ] decoration of Clifford the Big Red Dog]]
* Emily Elizabeth is Clifford's owner and human friend, an 8-year-old girl.<ref name=TodayDiesAt86>{{cite web|last1=Fashingbauer Cooper|first1=Gael|title=Norman Bridwell, creator of Clifford the Big Red Dog, dies at 86|url=http://www.today.com/popculture/norman-bridwell-creator-clifford-big-red-dog-dies-86-1D80374114|publisher=]|access-date=August 17, 2015|date=December 17, 2014}}</ref> She is frequently portrayed riding him like a horse. She was named for creator Norman Bridwell's daughter and based on the imaginary adventures of Bridwell's wife.<ref name="toonopedia.com" /> The TV series adaptation gives her a surname, Emily Elizabeth Howard, and changes the background, with her receiving Clifford as a surprise present on her 6th birthday instead of picking him out as a Christmas present.
* '''Clifford''': a male red dog whose appearance, disposition, and behavior are based on a giant "all-around" dog.<ref name="Barnesandnoblecom">{{citation|url=http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Clifford-the-Big-Red-Dog/Norman-Bridwell/e/9780590442978#TABS|title=barnesandnoble.com}}</ref> Clifford is shy, friendly, loyal, lovable, and helpful. He sometimes gets into trouble because of his size or is tempted into trouble by his friends and those he meets. His size, like giants in medieval legends, is inconsistent—he is often shown as being about 25 feet tall from paws to head, but can appear far larger: in one episode he removes the top of the lighthouse and swims out with it to guide the ferry through the fog to the dock. The character's name is based on the imaginary childhood friend of creator Norman Bridwell's wife.<ref name="toonopedia.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.toonopedia.com/clifford.htm |title=Clifford the Big Red Dog - Don Markstein's Toonopedia |publisher=Toonopedia.com |date=2004-02-20 |accessdate=2014-03-13}}</ref> He originally wanted to name him "Tiny", but his wife persuaded him otherwise.<ref name=TodayDiesAt86 /> His owner is Emily Elizabeth, to whom he is devoted. He has a mother, two brothers, and two sisters. His character was created when an editor at Harper & Row advised Bridwell to write a story to go along with one of his pictures. She picked out his sketch of a baby girl and a horse-sized bloodhound and casually said, "There might be a story in this," Bridwell remembers.<ref name="Barnesandnoblecom" />
* '''Emily Elizabeth''': Clifford's owner. A friendly, curious, and helpful eight-year-old<ref name=TodayDiesAt86>{{cite web|last1=Fashingbauer Cooper|first1=Gael|title=Norman Bridwell, creator of Clifford the Big Red Dog, dies at 86|url=http://www.today.com/popculture/norman-bridwell-creator-clifford-big-red-dog-dies-86-1D80374114|publisher=Today|accessdate=August 17, 2015|date=December 17, 2014}}</ref> girl. She is frequently portrayed riding on his bareback. She is the best skater on the island, and is also very good at ]. She was named for creator Norman Bridwell's daughter and based on the imaginary adventures of Bridwell's wife.<ref name="toonopedia.com" /> The TV series adaptation gives her a surname, '''Emily Elizabeth Howard''', and changes the background, with her receiving Clifford as a surprise present on her 6th birthday instead of picking him out as a Christmas present.


==List of books== ==List of books==

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{| class="wikitable sortable" {| class="wikitable sortable"
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! Title !! Year !! Notes ! Title !! Year !! Notes
|- |-
| ''Clifford, the Big Red Dog'' || 1963 || | ''1. Clifford, the Big Red Dog'' || 1963 || The first ten Clifford books were given re-colored illustrations in 1985{{Citation needed|date=November 2024}}
|- |-
| ''Clifford Gets a Job'' || 1965 || | ''2. Clifford Gets a Job'' || 1965 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford Takes a Trip'' || 1966 || | ''3. Clifford Takes a Trip'' || 1966 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford's Halloween'' || 1966 || | ''4. Clifford's Halloween'' || 1966 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford's Tricks'' || 1969 || | ''5. Clifford's Tricks'' || 1969 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford, the Small Red Puppy'' || 1972 || | ''6. Clifford, the Small Red Puppy'' || 1972 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford's Riddles'' || 1974 || | ''7. Clifford's Riddles'' || 1974 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford's Good Deeds'' || 1975 || | ''8. Clifford's Good Deeds'' || 1975 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford at the Circus'' || 1977 || | ''9. Clifford at the Circus'' || 1977 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford Goes to Hollywood'' || 1980 || Reissued in 2010 under the title: ''Clifford is a Star'' | ''10. Clifford Goes to Hollywood'' || 1980 || Reissued in 2010 under the title: ''Clifford is a Star''
|- |-
| ''Clifford's ABC'' || 1983 || | ''11. Clifford's ABC'' || 1983 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford's Christmas'' || 1984 || | ''12. Clifford's Christmas'' || 1984 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford's Family'' || 1984 || | ''13. Clifford's Family'' || 1984 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford's Kitten'' || 1984 || | ''14. Clifford's Kitten'' || 1984 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford and the Grouchy Neighbors'' || 1985 || | ''15. Clifford and the Grouchy Neighbors'' || 1985 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford's Pals'' || 1985 || Reissued in 2010 under the title: ''Clifford's Best Pals'' | ''16. Clifford's Pals'' || 1985 || Reissued in 2010 under the title: ''Clifford's Best Pals''
|- |-
| ''Clifford's Manners'' || 1987 || | ''17. Clifford's Manners'' || 1987 ||
|- |-
| ''Count on Clifford'' || 1987 || | ''18. Count on Clifford'' || 1987 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford's Birthday Party'' || 1988 || | ''19. Clifford's Birthday Party'' || 1988 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford's Puppy Days'' || 1989 || | ''20. Clifford's Puppy Days'' || 1989 ||
|- |-
| ''Where is Clifford?'' || 1989 || | ''21. Where is Clifford?'' || 1989 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford's Happy Days: A Pop-Up Book'' || 1990 || | ''22. Clifford's Happy Days: A Pop-Up Book'' || 1990 || Pop-up book
|- |-
| ''Clifford's Word Book'' || 1990 || | ''23. Clifford's Word Book'' || 1990 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford, We Love You'' || 1991 || | ''24. Clifford, We Love You'' || 1991 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford's Animal Sounds'' || 1991 || | ''25. Clifford's Animal Sounds'' || 1991 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford's Bathtime'' || 1991 || | ''26. Clifford's Bathtime'' || 1991 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford's Bedtime'' || 1991 || | ''27. Clifford's Bedtime'' || 1991 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford's Peekaboo'' || 1991 || | ''28. Clifford's Peekaboo'' || 1991 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford Counts Bubbles'' || 1992 || | ''29. Clifford Counts Bubbles'' || 1992 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford Follows His Nose'' || 1992 || | ''30. Clifford Follows His Nose'' || 1992 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford's Happy Easter'' || 1992 || | ''31. Clifford's Happy Easter'' || 1992 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford's Noisy Day'' || 1992 || | ''32. Clifford's Noisy Day'' || 1992 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford's Thanksgiving Visit'' || 1993 || | ''33. Clifford's Thanksgiving Visit'' || 1993 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford I Love You'' || 1994 || Pop-Up | ''34. Clifford, I Love You'' || 1994 || Pop-up book
|- |-
| ''Clifford the Firehouse Dog'' || 1994 || | ''35. Clifford the Firehouse Dog'' || 1994 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford's First Christmas'' || 1994 || | ''36. Clifford's First Christmas'' || 1994 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford and the Big Storm'' || 1995 || | ''37. Clifford and the Big Storm'' || 1995 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford's First Easter'' || 1995 || | ''38. Clifford's First Easter'' || 1995 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford's First Halloween'' || 1995 || | ''39. Clifford's First Halloween'' || 1995 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford's Sports Day'' || 1996 || | ''40. Clifford's Sports Day'' || 1996 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford's First Autumn'' || 1997 || | ''41. Clifford's First Autumn'' || 1997 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford's Spring Clean-Up'' || 1997 || | ''42. Clifford's Spring Clean-Up'' || 1997 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford's First Valentine's Day'' || 1997 || | ''43. Clifford's First Valentine's Day'' || 1997 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford's Peek-And-Seek Animal Riddles'' || 1997 || | ''44. Clifford's Peek-And-Seek Animal Riddles'' || 1997 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford and the Big Parade'' || 1998 || | ''45. Clifford and the Big Parade'' || 1998 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford Counts 1 2 3'' || 1998 || | ''46. Clifford Keeps Cool'' || 1998 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford Makes a Friend'' || 1998 || | ''47. Clifford Counts 1 2 3'' || 1998 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford: Where is the Big Red Doggie?'' || 1998 || | ''48. Clifford Makes a Friend'' || 1998 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford's First Snow Day'' || 1998 || | ''49. Clifford: Where is the Big Red Doggie?'' || 1998 ||
|- |-
| ''Oops, Clifford!'' || 1998 || | ''50. Clifford's First Snow Day'' || 1998 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford and the Halloween Parade'' || 1999 || | ''51. Oops, Clifford!'' || 1998 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford Grows Up'' || 1999 || | ''52. Clifford and the Halloween Parade'' || 1999 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford Keeps Cool'' || 1999 || | ''53. Clifford Grows Up'' || 1999 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford's Best Friend: A Story about Emily Elizabeth'' || 1999 || | ''54. Clifford's Best Friend: A Story about Emily Elizabeth'' || 1999 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford's Big Book of Things to Know'' || 1999 || | ''55. Clifford's Big Book of Things to Know'' || 1999 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford's First School Day'' || 1999 || | ''56. Clifford's First School Day'' || 1999 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford Barks!'' || 2000 || | ''57. Clifford Barks!'' || 2000 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford to the Rescue'' || 2000 || | ''58. Clifford to the Rescue'' || 2000 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford Visits the Hospital'' || 2000 || | ''59. Clifford Visits the Hospital'' || 2000 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford's Opposites'' || 2000 || | ''60. Clifford's Opposites'' || 2000 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford's Schoolhouse'' || 2000 || | ''61. Clifford's Schoolhouse'' || 2000 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford's Big Red Reader'' || 2001 || | ''62. Clifford's Big Red Reader'' || 2001 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford's Furry Friends'' || 2001 || | ''63. Clifford's Furry Friends'' || 2001 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford's Happy Mother's Day'' || 2001 || | ''64. Clifford's Happy Mother's Day'' || 2001 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford's Puppy Fun: A Lift-The-Flap Board Book With Stickers'' || 2001 || | ''65. Clifford's Puppy Fun: A Lift-The-Flap Board Book With Stickers'' || 2001 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford's Valentines'' || 2001 || | ''66. Clifford's Valentines'' || 2001 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford Runs to Story Time'' || 2001 || | ''67. Clifford Runs to Story Time'' || 2001 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford's Busy Week'' || 2002 || |68. Clifford and the Bath
|2002
|
|- |-
| ''Clifford Goes to Dog School'' || 2002 || | 69. Clifford's Busy Week || 2002 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford's Neighborhood: Lots to Learn All Around Town'' || 2002 || | ''70. Clifford Goes to Dog School''|| 2002 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford Loves Me!'' || 2003 || | ''71. Clifford's Neighborhood: Lots to Learn All Around Town''|| 2002 ||
|- |-
|72. A Little Book About Red
| ''Clifford's Class Trip'' || 2003 ||
|2003
|Phonics Reading Program
|- |-
|73. Cleo's Fudge Cakes
| ''Clifford's Day with Dad'' || 2003 ||
|2003
|Phonics Reading Program
|- |-
| ''Clifford's First Sleepover'' || 2004 || |74. Clifford and the Squirrel
|2003
|Phonics Reading Program
|- |-
| ''Clifford Goes to Washington'' || 2005 || | ''75. Clifford Loves Me!''|| 2003 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford's Puppy Days: Christmas Angel'' || 2005 || | ''76. Clifford's Class Trip''|| 2003 ||
|- |-
| ''Clifford the Champion'' || 2009 || | ''77. Clifford's Day with Dad''|| 2003 ||
|- |-
|78. Emily Elizabeth Can't Trade
| ''Clifford Makes the Team'' || 2011 ||
|2003
|Phonics Reading Program
|- |-
|79. Get That Lunch Box
| ''Clifford Goes to Kindergarten'' || 2015 || <ref name=TNYTBridwellDies>{{cite news|last1=Weber|first1=Bruce|title=Norman Bridwell, Creator of ‘Clifford the Big Red Dog’ Books, Dies at 86|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/17/books/norman-bridwell-creator-of-clifford-the-big-red-dog-books-dies-at-86.html?_r=0|accessdate=December 20, 2014|work=The New York Times|date=December 16, 2014|quote=Two additional Clifford books, “Clifford Goes to Kindergarten” and “Clifford Celebrates Hanukkah,” are scheduled for publication by Scholastic in 2015.}}</ref>
|2003
|Phonics Reading Program
|-
|80. Good Sports
|2003
|Phonics Reading Program
|-
|81. Jumping in Puddles
|2003
|Phonics Reading Program
|-
|82. Mac the Knight
|2003
|Phonics Reading Program
|-
|83. The Singing Birds' Show
|2003
|Phonics Reading Program
|-
|84. Spring is in the Air
|2003
|Phonics Reading Program
|-
| ''85. Clifford's First Sleepover'' || 2004 ||
|-
| ''86. Clifford Goes to Washington'' || 2005 ||
|-
| ''87. Clifford's Puppy Days: Christmas Angel'' || 2005 ||
|-
| ''88. Clifford the Champion'' || 2009 ||
|-
| ''89. Clifford Makes the Team'' || 2011 ||
|-
| ''90. Clifford Goes to Kindergarten'' || 2015 || Published posthumously<ref name="TNYTBridwellDies">{{cite news|last1=Weber|first1=Bruce|title=Norman Bridwell, Creator of 'Clifford the Big Red Dog' Books, Dies at 86|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/17/books/norman-bridwell-creator-of-clifford-the-big-red-dog-books-dies-at-86.html?_r=0|accessdate=December 20, 2014|work=]|date=December 16, 2014|quote=Two additional Clifford books, “Clifford Goes to Kindergarten” and “Clifford Celebrates Hanukkah,” are scheduled for publication by Scholastic in 2015.}}</ref>
|-
| ''91. Clifford Celebrates Hanukkah'' || 2015 || Published posthumously<ref name="TNYTBridwellDies" />
|- |-
| ''Clifford Celebrates Hanukkah'' || 2015 || <ref name=TNYTBridwellDies />
|} |}


==Adaptations== ==Adaptations==
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===Videos=== ===Videos===
In 1988, ], Mendelson-Melendez Productions, ], ], and ] released "Clifford's Fun with...", a videotape series with the theme song by Phillip Namanworth and Benjamin Goldstein. ] voiced Clifford and Emily Elizabeth was voiced by ]. ] released the video "Clifford's Sing Along Adventure" around the same time. ] re-released it in the mid-1990s. ] released the video ''Clifford's Sing Along Adventure'' around 1986. ] re-released it in the mid-1990s.

In 1988, ], ], and ] released '']'', a videotape series with a theme song composed by Phillip Namanworth and Benjamin Goldstein. The episodes on the release are: "The ABC Message Service", "Clifford's Birthday Surprise", "The Scavenger Hunt", "The Rhyme Cat Rescue", "Clifford Goes to Hollywood", and "The Pet Show". Musician ] was the voice of Clifford, and actress ] was the voice of Emily Elizabeth. In the late 1990s, a television station in Spain aired the direct-to-video series for a short period of time.


===Television=== ===Television===
{{Further|Clifford the Big Red Dog (TV series)|Clifford's Puppy Days|Clifford's Really Big Movie}} {{Further|Clifford the Big Red Dog (2000 TV series)|Clifford's Puppy Days|Clifford's Really Big Movie|Clifford the Big Red Dog (2019 TV series)}}
] produced a 65-episode ] adaptation shown on ], which aired from September 2000 to February 2003. Clifford was voiced by actor, ], and Emily Elizabeth was voiced by ]. There was also a 39-episode prequel series that ran September 2003 to October 2004. During that time, a 76-minute film was released February 2004. ] produced a ] shown on ], which aired from September 2000 to February 2003. Clifford was voiced by ], and Emily Elizabeth was voiced by ]. There was also a ] that took place during Clifford's puppyhood, which ran from September 2003 to February 2006, with ] as the voice of young Clifford. During that time, a ] was released in February 2004 and served as the series finale, as there were not any new episodes released after John Ritter's death. However, a ] was released on December 6, 2019 for ] and December 7, 2019 on PBS Kids with Adam Sanders and Hannah Levinson as the new voices of Clifford and Emily Elizabeth respectively.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Clifford The Big Red Dog returns in reboot|url=http://kidscreen.com/2018/05/16/clifford-the-big-red-dog-returns-in-reboot/|access-date=July 13, 2019|website=Kidscreen}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Milligan|first=Mercedes|date=Jun 4, 2019|title=Scholastic's New 'Clifford the Big Red Dog' Launches in December|url=https://www.animationmagazine.net/tv/scholastics-new-clifford-the-big-red-dog-launches-in-december/|access-date=July 13, 2019|website=animationmagazine}}</ref> They are returning on ] and ] and ].


===Film===
===Live-action/animated film adaptation===
{{main|Clifford the Big Red Dog (film)}}
In May 2012, it was reported that ] and ] would make a live-action/animated feature film based on the book. Matt Lopez had been hired to write the script, while ] and ] would produce the film.<ref>{{cite news|last=Kit|first=Borys|title=Illumination and Universal Adapting 'Clifford the Big Red Dog' (Exclusive)|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/clifford-big-red-dog-illumination-universal-321711|accessdate=May 9, 2012|newspaper=The Hollywood Reporter|date=May 8, 2012}}</ref> In July 2013, it was reported that Illumination Entertainment had dropped the project.<ref>{{cite news|last=Debruge|first=Peter|title=Illumination Chief Chris Meledandri Lines Up Originals for Universal|url=http://variety.com/2013/film/news/illumination-chief-chris-meledandri-lines-up-originals-for-universal-1200564348/|accessdate=July 18, 2013|newspaper=Variety|date=July 17, 2013|quote=At the same time, Illumination has scrapped a number of planned movie ideas. “Waldo” and a Tim Burton-helmed, stop-motion “The Addams Family” are dead. The company abandoned a Woody Woodpecker pic, and couldn’t crack “Clifford the Big Red Dog.”}}</ref> Two months later, it was reported that the film was still in development at Universal Pictures and that ] was in talks to direct the film.<ref name=WrapDropsOff>{{cite news|last=Shaw|first=Lucas|title=David Bowers in Talks to Direct ‘Clifford the Big Red Dog’; Illumination Drops Off (Exclusive)|url=http://www.thewrap.com/david-bowers-to-direct-clifford-the-big-red-dog-for-illumination-exclusive/|accessdate=September 14, 2013|newspaper=The Wrap|date=September 13, 2013}}</ref> Like the 2011 film '']'', the titular dog character will be animated while the other characters will be live-action.<ref name=WrapDropsOff /> On August 1, 2014, Universal Pictures scheduled the film for a release on April 8, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Clifford the Big Red Dog Movie is Coming in 2016|url=http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=121356|publisher=ComingSoon.net|accessdate=August 1, 2014|date=August 1, 2014}}</ref> In the beginning of 2015, the film's release date was taken over by Universal's another film, '']''.<ref>{{cite news|last1=McNary|first1=Dave|title=Melissa McCarthy’s ‘Michelle Darnelle’ to Replace ‘Clifford the Big Red Dog’ for April 8, 2016|url=http://variety.com/2015/film/news/michelle-darnelle-release-date-melissa-mccarthy-1201393082/|accessdate=June 25, 2015|work=Variety|date=January 5, 2015}}</ref>
In May 2012, it was reported that ] and ] would make a ] based on the book. Matt Lopez had been hired to write the script, while ] and ] would produce the film.<ref>{{cite news|last=Kit|first=Borys|title=Illumination and Universal Adapting 'Clifford the Big Red Dog' (Exclusive)|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/clifford-big-red-dog-illumination-universal-321711|access-date=May 9, 2012|newspaper=]|date=May 8, 2012}}</ref> In July 2013, it was reported that Illumination had dropped the project.<ref>{{cite news|last=Debruge|first=Peter|title=Illumination Chief Chris Meledandri Lines Up Originals for Universal|url=https://variety.com/2013/film/news/illumination-chief-chris-meledandri-lines-up-originals-for-universal-1200564348/|access-date=July 18, 2013|newspaper=]|date=July 17, 2013|quote=At the same time, Illumination has scrapped several planned movie ideas. “Waldo” and a Tim Burton-helmed, stop-motion “The Addams Family” are dead. The company abandoned a Woody Woodpecker pic, and couldn’t crack “Clifford the Big Red bull.”}}</ref> Two months later, it was reported that the film was still in development at Universal and that there were negotiations to have ] direct the film.<ref name="WrapDropsOff">{{cite news|last=Shaw|first=Lucas|date=September 13, 2013|title=David Bowers in Talks to Direct 'Clifford the Big Red Dog'; Illumination Drops Off (Exclusive)|newspaper=]|url=https://www.thewrap.com/david-bowers-to-direct-clifford-the-big-red-dog-for-illumination-exclusive/|url-status=dead|access-date=September 14, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130917013735/https://www.thewrap.com/david-bowers-to-direct-clifford-the-big-red-dog-for-illumination-exclusive/|archive-date=September 17, 2013}}</ref> Like the 2011 film '']'', Clifford the Big Red Dog will be animated while the other characters would have been live-action.<ref name=WrapDropsOff /> On August 1, 2014, Universal scheduled the film for a release on April 8, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Clifford the Big Red Dog Movie is Coming in 2016|url=https://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=121356|publisher=ComingSoon.net|access-date=August 1, 2014|date=August 1, 2014|archive-date=August 8, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808061654/http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=121356|url-status=dead}}</ref> In the beginning of 2015, another Universal film took over the film's release date, '']''.<ref>{{cite news|last1=McNary|first1=Dave|title=Melissa McCarthy's 'Michelle Darnelle' to Replace 'Clifford the Big Red Dog' for April 8, 2016|url=https://variety.com/2015/film/news/michelle-darnelle-release-date-melissa-mccarthy-1201393082/|access-date=June 25, 2015|work=]|date=January 5, 2015}}</ref> On June 30, 2016, it was reported by '']'' that ] had picked up the rights for the film. According to the report, "Forte decided to take the material in a new direction," and "Universal let the option lapse." It was further announced that Justin Malen was hired to write the screenplay.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Fleming|first1=Mike Jr.|title='Clifford The Big Red Dog' Movie Unleashed At Paramount With Scribe Justin Malen|url=https://deadline.com/2016/06/clifford-the-big-red-dog-movie-paramount-justin-malen-1201781593/|website=]|access-date=September 6, 2016|date=June 30, 2016}}</ref> On September 25, 2017, it was announced that ] would direct the film, replacing Bowers.<ref>"7 Days of Deals", '']'', 27 September 2017, page 30.</ref> The film is now produced by ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|last1=N'Duka|first1=Amanda|url=https://www.deadline.com/2018/05/reel-fx-jared-mass-executive-1202398950/|title=Reel FX Rehires Jared Mass As Company Aims To Ramp Up Original Content Slate|work=]|access-date=September 26, 2018|date=May 29, 2018}}</ref> On February 27, 2019, Paramount set the film for a November 13, 2020 release, taking over the slot for the cancelled live-action/CGI '']'' film.<ref>{{cite news |last1=McClintock |first1=Pamela |title='Clifford the Big Red Dog' Movie Lands November 2020 Release Date |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/clifford-big-red-dog-movie-lands-november-2020-release-date-1191324 |access-date=28 February 2019 |work=] |date=27 February 2019 |language=en}}</ref> The film features ] ] as Emily Elizabeth and ] as a new character, Uncle Casey, in their starring roles with ] as Zac Tieran, the main villain of the film.<ref>{{cite news | last=Kit | first=Borys | url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/jack-whitehall-darby-camp-star-clifford-big-red-dog-1213935 | title=Jack Whitehall, 'Big Little Lies' Actress to Star in 'Clifford, the Big Red Dog' Adaption (Exclusive) | website=] | date=May 28, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Musnicky|first=Sarah|url=https://www.nightmarishconjurings.com/2020/11/25/news-clifford-the-big-red-dog-get-a-first-look/|work=Nightmarish Conjurings|title= CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG - Get a First Look|date=November 25, 2020}}</ref> On August 28, 2020, the film release was pushed back to November 5, 2021 due to the ].<ref>{{Cite web|last1=D'Alessandro|first1=Anthony|date=August 29, 2020|title='Scream' Relaunch Eyes 2022 Release, 'Snake Eyes' Rolls To 2021 & More – Paramount Release Date Changes|url=https://deadline.com/2020/08/scream-relaunch-eyes-2022-release-snake-eyes-rolls-to-2021-more-paramount-release-date-changes-1203026483/|access-date=August 29, 2020|website=Deadline}}</ref> On November 25, 2020, a 20-second teaser trailer from the feature film was released.<ref>{{Cite web|date=November 25, 2020|title=Clifford the Big Red Dog Makes His Live Action Teaser Trailer Debut|url=https://lrmonline.com/news/clifford-the-big-red-dog-makes-his-live-action-teaser-trailer-debut/|access-date=November 26, 2020|website=LRM|language=en-US}}</ref> Then, on May 26, 2021, the film was rescheduled to be released on September 17, 2021, but the film was pulled from the release schedule due to the rise of the ].<ref>{{cite web|last=D'Alessandro|first=Anthony|title=Marvel Movies Move Around In 2023 As Disney Makes Release Date Changes|website=]|url=https://deadline.com/2021/05/marvel-movie-release-date-changes-eyes-of-tammy-faye-disney-theatrical-1234766379/|date=May 28, 2021}}</ref> Although it was surprisingly screened at ] on August 26, 2021,<ref>{{cite web|first1=Anthony|last1=D'Alessandro|first2=Nancy|last2=Tartaglione|url=https://deadline.com/2021/08/clifford-the-big-red-dog-cinemacon-screening-1234822581/|title='Clifford the Big Red Dog' Showing Up At Paramount CinemaCon Presentation|website=]|date=August 26, 2021|access-date=August 26, 2021}}</ref> it was later announced that the film would be released theatrically and digitally on ] on November 10, 2021.<ref>{{cite web|first=Anthony|last=D'Alessandro|url=https://deadline.com/2021/09/clifford-the-big-red-dog-returns-to-q4-release-schedule-will-go-day-date-in-theaters-on-paramount-1234843483/|title='Clifford the Big Red Dog' Returns to Q4 Release Schedule, Will Go Day & Date In Theaters & On Paramount+|website=]|date=September 23, 2021|access-date=September 23, 2021}}</ref>


===Video games=== ===Video games===
''Original Series''


''Book series'' (2000)
*Clifford's Reading *Clifford's Reading
*Clifford's Thinking Games *Clifford's Thinking Games


''Modern Series'' ''2000s TV series''

*Clifford's Learning Activities
*Clifford's Music
*Clifford's Phonics
*Clifford's Big Puzzle Game (A ] Kids' Meal DVD game, available for a limited time only)


*Clifford's Learning Activities (2001)
== See also ==
*Clifford's Musical Memory Games (2002)
* ]
* '']'' *Clifford's Phonics (2003)
* '']'' *Clifford's Big Puzzle Game (] Kids' Meal DVD game)


==References== ==References==
{{note|1963}} Media and Culture, 5th ed., Richard Campbell, Christopher R. Martin and Bettina Fabos. {{note|1963}} ''Media and Culture'', 5th ed., Richard Campbell, Christopher R. Martin and Bettina Fabos.
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American children's book series This article is about the children's book series. For the character in other media, see Clifford the Big Red Dog (disambiguation).

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Clifford the Big Red Dog
AuthorNorman Bridwell
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
GenreChildren
PublisherScholastic
Published1963–present

Clifford the Big Red Dog is an American children's book series about the adventures of a girl named Emily Elizabeth and her titular pet: a giant, red-furred dog named Clifford. It was first published in 1963 and was written by Norman Bridwell. Clifford is Scholastic's official mascot.

Concept and creation

The character was inspired by author Norman Bridwell's childhood desire to own a dog the size of a horse. In 1962, Bridwell included paintings of what would become Clifford the Big Red Dog (who was named ‘Tiny’ at the time) in a portfolio of children's literature illustrations. In the process of showcasing his portfolio for publishing houses, Susan Hirschman at Harper & Row suggested that Bridwell turn his drawings into a children's story. Bridwell then developed a story around the dog and his owner, which he would eventually submit to Scholastic. His wife suggested the name "Clifford" after her imaginary friend from her childhood, and Emily Elizabeth was named after Bridwell's daughter. The first book in the series was originally published by Scholastic in 1963.

Characters

  • Clifford is a male red dog whose appearance, disposition and behavior are based on a giant dog. His size is inconsistent: While he is often shown being about 25 feet (7.5 m) tall from paws to head, Clifford can appear far larger. The character's name is based on the imaginary childhood friend of Norman Bridwell's wife, Norma Bridwell. Bridwell originally wanted to name the dog "Tiny", but his wife persuaded him that "Clifford" was better. Clifford's pet owner is Emily Elizabeth. Clifford has a mother, two brothers, and two sisters, all of whom are normal-sized dogs. Clifford was originally the runt of the litter, seemingly fated to be small and sick, but grew to an enormous size apparently due to Emily Elizabeth's love and care. Clifford's character was created when a Harper & Row editor advised Bridwell to write a story to go along with one of his pictures. Bridwell recalls she picked out his sketch of a baby girl with a horse-sized bloodhound, and casually said, "There might be a story in this" because there always was one.
  • Emily Elizabeth is Clifford's owner and human friend, an 8-year-old girl. She is frequently portrayed riding him like a horse. She was named for creator Norman Bridwell's daughter and based on the imaginary adventures of Bridwell's wife. The TV series adaptation gives her a surname, Emily Elizabeth Howard, and changes the background, with her receiving Clifford as a surprise present on her 6th birthday instead of picking him out as a Christmas present.

List of books

Norman Bridwell, creator and author of the Clifford the Big Red Dog book series.
Title Year Notes
1. Clifford, the Big Red Dog 1963 The first ten Clifford books were given re-colored illustrations in 1985
2. Clifford Gets a Job 1965
3. Clifford Takes a Trip 1966
4. Clifford's Halloween 1966
5. Clifford's Tricks 1969
6. Clifford, the Small Red Puppy 1972
7. Clifford's Riddles 1974
8. Clifford's Good Deeds 1975
9. Clifford at the Circus 1977
10. Clifford Goes to Hollywood 1980 Reissued in 2010 under the title: Clifford is a Star
11. Clifford's ABC 1983
12. Clifford's Christmas 1984
13. Clifford's Family 1984
14. Clifford's Kitten 1984
15. Clifford and the Grouchy Neighbors 1985
16. Clifford's Pals 1985 Reissued in 2010 under the title: Clifford's Best Pals
17. Clifford's Manners 1987
18. Count on Clifford 1987
19. Clifford's Birthday Party 1988
20. Clifford's Puppy Days 1989
21. Where is Clifford? 1989
22. Clifford's Happy Days: A Pop-Up Book 1990 Pop-up book
23. Clifford's Word Book 1990
24. Clifford, We Love You 1991
25. Clifford's Animal Sounds 1991
26. Clifford's Bathtime 1991
27. Clifford's Bedtime 1991
28. Clifford's Peekaboo 1991
29. Clifford Counts Bubbles 1992
30. Clifford Follows His Nose 1992
31. Clifford's Happy Easter 1992
32. Clifford's Noisy Day 1992
33. Clifford's Thanksgiving Visit 1993
34. Clifford, I Love You 1994 Pop-up book
35. Clifford the Firehouse Dog 1994
36. Clifford's First Christmas 1994
37. Clifford and the Big Storm 1995
38. Clifford's First Easter 1995
39. Clifford's First Halloween 1995
40. Clifford's Sports Day 1996
41. Clifford's First Autumn 1997
42. Clifford's Spring Clean-Up 1997
43. Clifford's First Valentine's Day 1997
44. Clifford's Peek-And-Seek Animal Riddles 1997
45. Clifford and the Big Parade 1998
46. Clifford Keeps Cool 1998
47. Clifford Counts 1 2 3 1998
48. Clifford Makes a Friend 1998
49. Clifford: Where is the Big Red Doggie? 1998
50. Clifford's First Snow Day 1998
51. Oops, Clifford! 1998
52. Clifford and the Halloween Parade 1999
53. Clifford Grows Up 1999
54. Clifford's Best Friend: A Story about Emily Elizabeth 1999
55. Clifford's Big Book of Things to Know 1999
56. Clifford's First School Day 1999
57. Clifford Barks! 2000
58. Clifford to the Rescue 2000
59. Clifford Visits the Hospital 2000
60. Clifford's Opposites 2000
61. Clifford's Schoolhouse 2000
62. Clifford's Big Red Reader 2001
63. Clifford's Furry Friends 2001
64. Clifford's Happy Mother's Day 2001
65. Clifford's Puppy Fun: A Lift-The-Flap Board Book With Stickers 2001
66. Clifford's Valentines 2001
67. Clifford Runs to Story Time 2001
68. Clifford and the Bath 2002
69. Clifford's Busy Week 2002
70. Clifford Goes to Dog School 2002
71. Clifford's Neighborhood: Lots to Learn All Around Town 2002
72. A Little Book About Red 2003 Phonics Reading Program
73. Cleo's Fudge Cakes 2003 Phonics Reading Program
74. Clifford and the Squirrel 2003 Phonics Reading Program
75. Clifford Loves Me! 2003
76. Clifford's Class Trip 2003
77. Clifford's Day with Dad 2003
78. Emily Elizabeth Can't Trade 2003 Phonics Reading Program
79. Get That Lunch Box 2003 Phonics Reading Program
80. Good Sports 2003 Phonics Reading Program
81. Jumping in Puddles 2003 Phonics Reading Program
82. Mac the Knight 2003 Phonics Reading Program
83. The Singing Birds' Show 2003 Phonics Reading Program
84. Spring is in the Air 2003 Phonics Reading Program
85. Clifford's First Sleepover 2004
86. Clifford Goes to Washington 2005
87. Clifford's Puppy Days: Christmas Angel 2005
88. Clifford the Champion 2009
89. Clifford Makes the Team 2011
90. Clifford Goes to Kindergarten 2015 Published posthumously
91. Clifford Celebrates Hanukkah 2015 Published posthumously

Adaptations

Clifford The Big Red Dog mascot with Laura Bush and children at the White House Easter Egg Roll, 2007.
Clifford with then-congressman Tom Tancredo

Videos

Karl-Lorimar Home Video released the video Clifford's Sing Along Adventure around 1986. Warner Home Video re-released it in the mid-1990s.

In 1988, Scholastic Studios, Nelvana Limited, and Family Home Entertainment released Clifford's Fun with..., a videotape series with a theme song composed by Phillip Namanworth and Benjamin Goldstein. The episodes on the release are: "The ABC Message Service", "Clifford's Birthday Surprise", "The Scavenger Hunt", "The Rhyme Cat Rescue", "Clifford Goes to Hollywood", and "The Pet Show". Musician Brent Titcomb was the voice of Clifford, and actress Alyson Court was the voice of Emily Elizabeth. In the late 1990s, a television station in Spain aired the direct-to-video series for a short period of time.

Television

Further information: Clifford the Big Red Dog (2000 TV series), Clifford's Puppy Days, Clifford's Really Big Movie, and Clifford the Big Red Dog (2019 TV series)

Scholastic Media produced a 65-episode adaptation shown on PBS Kids, which aired from September 2000 to February 2003. Clifford was voiced by John Ritter, and Emily Elizabeth was voiced by Grey DeLisle. There was also a 39-episode prequel series that took place during Clifford's puppyhood, which ran from September 2003 to February 2006, with Lara Jill Miller as the voice of young Clifford. During that time, a theatrical film was released in February 2004 and served as the series finale, as there were not any new episodes released after John Ritter's death. However, a new series was released on December 6, 2019 for Amazon Prime Video and December 7, 2019 on PBS Kids with Adam Sanders and Hannah Levinson as the new voices of Clifford and Emily Elizabeth respectively. They are returning on CBC Kids and CBBC and TG4.

Film

Main article: Clifford the Big Red Dog (film)

In May 2012, it was reported that Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment would make a live-action/CGI animated feature film based on the book. Matt Lopez had been hired to write the script, while Chris Meledandri and Deborah Forte would produce the film. In July 2013, it was reported that Illumination had dropped the project. Two months later, it was reported that the film was still in development at Universal and that there were negotiations to have David Bowers direct the film. Like the 2011 film Hop, Clifford the Big Red Dog will be animated while the other characters would have been live-action. On August 1, 2014, Universal scheduled the film for a release on April 8, 2016. In the beginning of 2015, another Universal film took over the film's release date, The Boss. On June 30, 2016, it was reported by Deadline Hollywood that Paramount Pictures had picked up the rights for the film. According to the report, "Forte decided to take the material in a new direction," and "Universal let the option lapse." It was further announced that Justin Malen was hired to write the screenplay. On September 25, 2017, it was announced that Walt Becker would direct the film, replacing Bowers. The film is now produced by Scholastic Entertainment and Paramount Animation. On February 27, 2019, Paramount set the film for a November 13, 2020 release, taking over the slot for the cancelled live-action/CGI Rugrats film. The film features child actress Darby Camp as Emily Elizabeth and Jack Whitehall as a new character, Uncle Casey, in their starring roles with Tony Hale as Zac Tieran, the main villain of the film. On August 28, 2020, the film release was pushed back to November 5, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On November 25, 2020, a 20-second teaser trailer from the feature film was released. Then, on May 26, 2021, the film was rescheduled to be released on September 17, 2021, but the film was pulled from the release schedule due to the rise of the Delta variant. Although it was surprisingly screened at CinemaCon on August 26, 2021, it was later announced that the film would be released theatrically and digitally on Paramount+ on November 10, 2021.

Video games

Book series (2000)

  • Clifford's Reading
  • Clifford's Thinking Games

2000s TV series

  • Clifford's Learning Activities (2001)
  • Clifford's Musical Memory Games (2002)
  • Clifford's Phonics (2003)
  • Clifford's Big Puzzle Game (Wendy's Kids' Meal DVD game)

References

Media and Culture, 5th ed., Richard Campbell, Christopher R. Martin and Bettina Fabos.

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