Vapid and neurotic television producer for a local show. His relationship with Stephanie serves as a satire of 1980s excess.
A solitary child rescued by the Hero Boy from missing the train's departure. He initially isolates himself in the observation car but later accidentally triggers a chain of events that leads him to Santa's workshop and into Santa's sack.
The wacky inventor portrayed by Peter Scolari, who leads the Szalinski family through various adventures involving shrinking experiments and new technologies.
Edwin Hadley is a weather man investigating the unexplained snow because he fears losing his job under Mr. Martino. He traces the phenomenon to Allie Thompson's house, steals a snowmobile, and takes the weather machine for publicity. His escape ends in a chocolate factory, after which Santa Claus gives him work teaching weather in the Antarctic.
Takes shelter in a cabin with the group. Allows Sir and Jerry to enter, but Panic warns them before dying. Later shot in the leg by Sir.
Claymation protagonist, miniature husband and father constantly enduring slapstick abuse in a giant human world.
Patrick is a realtor brought in by Robert while Robert is preparing to sell the family house. Robert incorrectly assumes that Patrick and Carol are married, although Carol later becomes the person with whom Robert dates. Patrick therefore belongs to the practical housing conflict surrounding Dean and his father’s changing home life.
A new teacher who becomes choirmaster at Blanton Academy in 1959, Derek tries to reduce the prejudice and hostility among the choir students. Impressed by Landy Allen's musical abilities, he attempts to bring Landy into the choir, placing him at the center of the school's racial tensions.
Agent Hardigan is one of the two FBI agents sent to investigate the theft and ransom case. Alongside Agent Brinkman, he tries to find the missing marionette before the children do, but the pair are described as bumbling investigators and function as rivals to Elliott, Haley, and Rocky.
Peter Scolari has 76 screen credits in a career dating back to 1974. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently The Polar Express Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Newhart, The Polar Express, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
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