Rapid T. Rabbit and Friends was an independently produced puppet show that has been cablecast weekly on cable TV in New York Citysince February 21, 1983. The show ran on public-access television cable TV channels on the Manhattan Neighborhood Network, Queens Public TV and aired online every Sunday afternoon over Pawpet Broadcasting Network.
The show is based in Rapid's home of New York City, and follows him and his friends both in town and around the country. In recent years the show has expanded to include Rapid as a mascot. Throughout the years, he has attended many events such as the Ocean City, New Jersey Doo-Dah Parade, the Long Island Ducks Mascot Day, 10 Cheesevention events for Chuck E. Cheese's and ShowBiz Pizzafans (from 2004 until 2013), and the New York City Easter Parade.
Richard Concepcion, the producer and puppeteer of Rapid T. Rabbit, died on August 1, 2017 in his apartment of natural causes.
Rapid T. Rabbit Live/Studio Episodes[]
| # | Episode Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casual Introductions | Found |
| 2 | Famous Cartoon Characters | Lost |
| 3 | Central Park Dairy Carousel Exhibit | Lost |
| 4 | Rabbit Humor, National Children & TV Week | Lost |
| 5 | More Rabbit Facts & Puns | Lost |
| 6 | Easter Monday | Lost |
| 7 | Collector's Corner | Lost |
| 8 | Spring Fever | Lost |
| 9 | Guest: Chester Chimp and Tony Blanco | Partially Found |
| 10 | VIC=20 Four Across Game | Lost |
| 11 | NYC Spring Update | Lost |
| 12 | Brooklyn Bridge Celebration Update & Library Bulletin | Lost |
| 13 | Regional Transit Information | Lost |
| 14 | Summer In Preview | Lost |
| 15 | VIC=20 Super Hangman Game | Lost |
| 16 | Independence Day | Lost |
| 17 | Story: "A Roundabout Turn" | Lost |
| 18 | Guest: Patricia Weiss "Tio Pepe En Espanol" | Lost |
| 54 | The Unbirthday Party with Chuck E. Cheese | Found |
| 141 | Radio New York International RNI, Guest: Josh Gaffin | Found |
| 145 | Song:"You Needed Me", Story:"Rabbit Finds A Way" | Lost |
| 212 | Bugs Bunny's 50th Birthday Party at Six Flags Great Adventure | Found |
| 591 | Coney Island Rezoning Plan Information Session, Chinese New Year of the Rat with Chuck E. Cheese | Partially Found |
| 672 | 2013 DooDah Parade in Ocean City NJ | Lost |
| 673 | Interviews: KO Kangaroo of Brockton Rox & Annie Whatno | Partially Found |
| 674 | Guest: Binky Bunny | Found |
| 675 | Toonseum, Story “The Rabbit's Carnival” | Found |
| 690 | Lake Compounce CT Holiday Lights | Lost |
| 691 | Guest: Paddington Bear | Found |
| 692 | Fake Times Square Cartoon Characters, NCA 2014 Convention Appearance, Snuggle Bunny & Keenora | Lost |
| 693 | Returning Guest Again: Tenderheart Bear | Found |
| 719 | Happy New Cups 2017 | Lost |
| 720 | Three Kings Day Parade in East Harlem | Lost |
| 721 | Tom Stathes Cartoon Carnival Puppet Party | Lost |
| 722 | The 34th Anniversary Show | Lost |
| 723 | 2017 Easter Parade on 5th Ave. | Lost |
Rapid T. Rabbit Pre-recorded/Standalone/Special Episodes[]
| Show # | Title/Contents | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PTT | Surprise Birthday Party at Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza Time Theater | Found |