'' Fred Penner 's Place '' is a Canadian children 's musical television series that aired on CBC Television from 1985 to 1997 . It stars Fred Penner as a fictionalized version of himself , as well as an array of puppets , musical numbers , and occasional guest stars . Internationally , it aired on Nickelodeon in the United States beginning in 1989 , and later on Odyssey Network . The show was positively received by audiences and critics , and won or received nominations for several awards including a Juno Award in 1989 and a Gemini Award in 1994
in 1989
Juno Awards of 1989
Fred Penner's Place