Rolie Polie Olie

Rolie Polie Olie follows a small, cheerful robot named Olie as he experiences the small dramas of childhood in a bright, mechanical neighborhood. Built from spheres and simple geometric parts, Olie shares adventures with his sister Zowie and his parents, learning lessons through play, imagination, and everyday mishaps. Episodes are short and centered on family moments, parties, and minor problems that get solved with curiosity and optimism. The show's visual world mixes a nostalgic 1950s and early 1960s vibe with playful futuristic touches, keeping the tone light and easy for preschoolers to enjoy without any major plot twists.

Released in 1998, Rolie Polie Olie was created by William Joyce with Maggie Swanson and Anne Wood, directed by Ron Pitts, produced by Nelvana and distributed by Disney, and it was among the first preschool series animated entirely in CGI.

Rolie Polie Olie won a 1999 Gemini Award for Best Animated Program in Canada. It also won Daytime Emmys for Outstanding Special Class Animated Program in 2000 and 2005, and William Joyce received a 1999 Daytime Emmy for Best Production Design. These honors highlighted its strong production values and design.

As an early fully CGI preschool program, the show demonstrated that computer animation could work for very young audiences. Its retro-futuristic visual style and cheerful, geometric character designs became a recognizable look, and reruns aired on Disney Junior. Its look still prompts nostalgia among adult viewers.

The series holds a modest audience rating, about 6.6 out of 10 from 35 votes. Viewers and parents often cited its emphasis on family, curiosity, routine, and upbeat problem solving. Many parents liked its gentle pacing and short episodes suited to preschoolers, and the awards reflect industry recognition.