Christian Headlines Reports: The iconic faith-based children’s series VeggieTales turned 30 on Thursday, with fans and filmmakers alike celebrating a project that transformed Christian entertainment and shaped the childhoods of countless individuals.

The first VeggieTales release -- a VHS copy of “Where’s God When I’m S-Scared?” -- appeared in Christian bookstores on Dec. 21, 1993, according to Lifeway.

“On that day, not even VeggieTales’ creator Phil Vischer could imagine how the series would go on to impact kids and families for the next quarter of a century,” Lifeway said.

Vischer and co-creator Mike Nawrocki launched VeggieTales in 1993 through their new company, Big Idea, taking fans on a journey with Bob the Tomato, Larry the Cucumber, and an eclectic cast of vegetable friends who sang silly songs, recreated Bible stories, and performed skits. Vischer voiced Bob, while Nawrocki voiced Larry.



The series taught children biblical values through cartoons that even parents and teens enjoyed. Eventually, the VeggieTales franchise includes books, toys and theatrical movies.