Will Pepper Ann Be on Disney Plus

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Disney Plus: Why hasn't Disney added Pepper Ann yet?

Since its launch, Disney Plus has become a favorite streaming service. Though not every movie and show is available, the platform's impact is undeniable. However, there's one show no one seems to be talking about and that's Pepper Ann.

Released back in 1997, Pepper Ann was part of Disney's One Saturday Morning block, which aired on ABC. It was eventually changed to ABC Kids but upon its release, Pepper Ann was part of that block. However since the series concluded in 2000, we have yet to really hear anything about it and it's truly puzzling.

For those who don't know, the series followed Pepper Ann Pearson who was a seventh-grader at Hazelnut Middle School, and her daily life whether it be at school, at home with her family, or hanging out with her friends. As per most shows during this era, the episodes were divided into two parts with one part of the episode featuring one plotline and the other featuring another plotline.

While Pepper Ann did have some longer episodes during its run, the show mostly featured two episodes in one with its 22-minute timeslot. As enjoyable as the series was, no one really talks about it, and it's unclear if Disney ever has any plans to release it on Disney Plus. Obviously, there have to be a few reasons why as most of the company's other shows released during that era are on the platform.

Why hasn't Disney released Pepper Ann on Disney Plus yet?

As sad as it might be to think about, it doesn't seem like anyone is yelling into the void about Pepper Ann. Upon doing some research, there aren't many people calling Disney to add it to Disney Plus. For fans of the show, it's a little bit disheartening but it's obvious Pepper Ann is one of the few forgotten shows featured on Disney. For fans of the series though, it's more than frustrating how Disney will ignore us.

Another reason Disney has yet to add Pepper Ann is probably that it has yet to be remastered for the digital age. Shows released in the late '90s and early '00s usually have to be remastered so the quality is better. Considering how many shows Disney has added from before the '90s though, there is no reason why they couldn't remaster Pepper Ann so audiences can enjoy the awesomeness of the series.

Last but certainly not least, it might not be a Disney issue. Pepper Ann could be sitting somewhere without Disney even knowing it or Disney having the power to acquire it. While it seems unlikely, the business has a way of complicating things especially if it's due to a contract or money. The delays could go on for years so ultimately, there is no real "reason" why Disney has yet to add Pepper Ann to Disney Plus.

No matter the delay, it's obvious Pepper Ann deserves to be on the platform. If you haven't listened to the show's theme song, you are surely missing out. Plus it was the first Disney animated series created by a woman which is really cool. The show also featured some iconic staff members including Pamela Aldon, Cree Summer, Sue Rose, and Nahnatchka Khan.

Overall, Pepper Ann is such a hidden gem and it's sad to see it still not on Disney Plus. Hopefully, Disney will figure things out soon and we can all see why Pepper Ann is much too cool for seventh grade. Until then, we have shows like Doug, Kim Possible, and Recess to keep us entertained.

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Will Pepper Ann Be on Disney Plus

Source: https://hiddenremote.com/2021/06/18/disney-plus-not-added-pepper-ann/

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