![]() Norman Bridwell, who brought Clifford the Big Red Dog to life in a series of books and later an animated show on PBS, died in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts on Friday. ![]() Rodriguez, a renowned comedian whose movie and television career spans over 35 years, was born in Culiacán, Mexico, before moving to the Los Angeles neighborhood of Compton with his family. The books were later turned into an animated series that aired on PBS Kids from 2000 to 2003. “I hope this picture brings an interruption of the nastiness of what’s going on and gives people a chance to distract them from whatever their troubles are,” Rodriguez said, “a chance to step out of this reality and go into a fantasy.” Paul Rodriguez in "Clifford the Big Red Dog." K. The mixed CGI, live-action film, which was shot in 2019 and then delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic, will take both young and old viewers on an adventure through New York City after the iconic red puppy surprises Emily Elizabeth, a private middle-school student (played by Darby Camp), by growing well beyond her family’s apartment.Įlizabeth will need the help of her local bodega owner, played by Rodriguez, and other diverse neighbors to keep the fantastic Labrador out of trouble as he continues to grow with her love. And we’re all basically looking for a happy ending to our lives - we want to be comforted that our families are secure and we’re OK.” I think that’s why people look at movies, because there’s a happy ending. “Clifford doesn’t have a message, other than it’s OK to be the oddball,” Rodriguez said in an interview with NBC News. ![]()
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