Tool Talk

No one pays attention to the tools.

Dusty the Saw, Pat the Hammer, Felipe the Phillips Screwdriver, Turner the Screwdriver, Manny Garcia, Rusty the Wrench, Stretch the Tape Measure, Squeeze the Pliers, Mr. Lopart, Joe Bolotero, Peggy Salazar

3D computer animation.

A multicultural TV series about making things work.

Latino hero Manny Garcia is a helpful, determined young man who, with the assistance of his eclectic set of talking tools, is the town's expert when it comes to repairing all that's not working.

The storytelling immerses pre-schoolers in a bilingual world, one where the protagonist models conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.

Manny's comedic escapades embrace Spanish culture and language, while Manny and his tools show young viewers how to best navigate everyday predicaments.

Manny Garcia is the young man for every job- he's the eternal optimist in a world that certainly needs repair, and he's always respectful of others and quick to offer a please or gracias. Manny has the right tools for the job, and although they are always gung-ho to help, they're also a noisy, fussy, bickering bunch. Through it all, Manny and the pre-school age viewing audience gain a greater understanding of how to navigate through life's minor turmoil and reach one's goals.

At the top of each episode, Manny is called by a neighbor in need, and whether it's a clogged drain, damage from rain or a broken horn on the town's only train, Manny's up for the challenge. All he needs is his handy tools. They are: Pat, the bumbling hammer, Turner, a grumpy screwdriver, Felipe, a very ambitious screwdriver, Dusty, the not-so-dainty hand saw, Stretch, the nearly perfect tape measure, Squeeze, a curious pair of pliers; and Rusty, a fearful monkey wrench. They're all on a common mission, yet they each have a different way of doing things. And they're loaded with quirky personality traits that make reaching their goals a constant struggle.