Set in Arkansas at the fictional Third Street Elementary School, Recess gained a fan following for playfully, yet seriously, exploring the idea that children in their free and formative years could self-organize and structure their lives — especially when on the playground — in a way that's independent of the more ...

What race is Spinelli from Recess?

Spinelli is Italian-American.

Why was Recess Cancelled?

The season ran short because the show hit its 65th episode, and due to Disney's rule regarding the number of episodes a show has, Recess ended. ... However, Disney declined it in mid-production, leaving three of the episodes to be released direct-to-video as Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade.