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Channel Umptee-3

Channel Umptee-3

Channel Umptee-3

1997 - 1998•1 season•13 episodes•~30m•

★7.0(1 ratings)

ComedyAnimation

Overview

Channel Umptee-3 is a Saturday morning animated television series created by Jim George and produced by Norman Lear that aired on The WB in 1997. Ogden Ostrich, Sheldon S. Cargo, and Holey Moley drive around the world in a van with their own underground television station, while fleeing the wrath of corporate-villain Stickley Rickets. This one-season cartoon show was designed to teach kids to appreciate the wonders of everyday things, such as sleep and water. The title is derived from the fictitious number “umpteen.”

Creators

James L. George, Norman Lear, John Baskin

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Main Cast

Rob Paulsen

Rob Paulsen

Ogden Ostrich (voice)

David Paymer

David Paymer

Sheldon S. Cargo (voice)

Jonathan Harris

Jonathan Harris

Stickley Rickets (voice)

Alice Ghostley

Alice Ghostley

Pandora Rickets (voice)

Gregg Berger

Gregg Berger

Bud (voice)

Neil Ross

Neil Ross

Ed (voice)

Greg Burson

Greg Burson

Professor Edwin I. Relevant (voice)

Full Crew

Writing

Story Editor: Mark Evanier

Production

Producer: Norman Lear
Producer: Jeff Kline
Producer: John Baskin
Executive Producer: James L. George
Executive Producer: Richard Raynis
Executive Producer: Everett Peck

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: Walter Murphy

Did You Know?

#1

The series spans 1 season with 13 episodes in total (avg. 13 per season).

#2

Each episode runs approximately 30 minutes.

#3

The series ran from 1997 to 1998 — a total of 1 years on air.

#4

Originally aired on The WB.

#5

Executive produced by James L. George, Richard Raynis, Everett Peck.

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Seasons

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Rating

7.0/10

Good

1 votes

TV Show Facts

Original Name:

Channel Umptee-3

Status:

Ended

In Production:

No

Language:

English

First Episode:

10/25/1997

Last Episode:

2/20/1998

Networks:

The WB

Production Companies:

Enchanté George

Columbia TriStar Children's Television

Act III Productions

Act III Productions

Columbia TriStar Television

Columbia TriStar Television

Adelaide Productions