CatDog

Infobox Television
show_name = CatDog


caption = CatDog logo
genre = Animated Series
Comedy
creator = Peter Hannan
director =
creat_director =
developer =
voices = Tom Kenny
Jim Cummings
Carlos Alazraqui
Maria Bamford
Nika Frost
John Kassir
Dwight Schultz
Billy West
country = United States
language = English
num_seasons = 3
num_episodes = 66
list_episodes = List of CatDog episodes
executive_producer =
co_exec =
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runtime = 22 minutes approx.
channel = Nickelodeon
first_aired = October 4, 1998
last_aired = July 24, 2004
related =
website = http://www.nickelodeon.com.au/toonroom/xtoonroomcat.php
imdb_id = 0154061
tv_com_id = 755

"CatDog" is an American animated television series on Nickelodeon, created by Peter Hannan. It has also appeared in a sneak peek in "The Rugrats Movie".

History

Nickelodeon at first ordered 40 episodes for the series and planned to debut it in fall 1998. Narc produced the series from Burbank, California, United States." [http://www.variety.com/article/VR1116678594.html?categoryid=14&cs=1 Nick leashes 'CatDog' to 40 episodes] ." "Variety".]

Premise

Because of their strange condition, CatDog are often harassed by the Greaser Dogs, a trio of tough hoods, and their neighbor, Winslow, a devious blue rat.

Albie Hecht, Nickelodeon's senior vice president of worldwide productions, said that the creators planned for the show to "really play off of kids' sympathies" by portraying the characters as experiencing "the worst of both worlds".

Characters

* DogDog, a dog, generally acts as the normal canine; loyal to a fault, very energetic, and easily distracted. He is often a voice of reason for Cat, who can be highly unscrupulous in his tasks. Unlike Cat, he does not care for cleanliness, preferring instead to ravage trash cans for food (he also chases a garbage truck whenever he sees one). He is very honest. His catchphrase is "Hi Ho diggity". He is voiced by Tom Kenny.

* CatCat, a cat, desires fame and fortune, and is prone to go to extravagant lengths in order to achieve them despite Dog's warnings. He is a stickler for cleanliness, yet is highly hydrophobic, like many cats are. Oftentimes, when Dog says "Hi Ho Diggity!" Cat responds with "No Ho Diggity!", as the phrase usually leads to an outcome that hurts Cat. He is voiced by Jim Cummings.

* CliffThe leader of The Greaser Dogs. Cliff acts belligerent in order to maintain his tough image, but has a very vulnerable side which Cat and Dog sometimes exploit. Also voiced by Tom Kenny.

* ShriekThe second-in-command of the Greasers, she struggles to distance herself from her privileged background with a tomboyish demeanor. Because of this, she must often remind other characters of her femininity. Shriek has an unrequited crush on Dog, which is said to prevent her from harming him during CatDog's routine beatings at the Greasers' hands. She is voiced by Maria Bamford.

* Rancid RabbitRancid Rabbit often serves as an antagonist to CatDog and the Greasers, appearing in numerous roles throughout the series, usually the owner and proprietor of every single store and management in the city. He is highly manipulative and greedy, and has a very short temper. His catchphrases are "What, what, what", and "Leaping Lumbago". Rancid is voiced by Billy West, and sounds similar to Louie Anderson. He also is voiced by Tim Hughes and Reuben Dyer. They have been noted for their racial insensitive comments and their grotesque, inhuman appearance.

* LubeReal name Ignatius, he is very unintelligent and sometimes speaks in non sequiturs. Lube is the workhorse of the Greasers, often doing tasks which Shriek and Cliff have the sense to shirk. Lube is a skilled auto mechanic, hence his nickname. He is voiced by Carlos Alazraqui.

* Winslow OddfellowA blue mouse who lives in CatDog's home. Constantly sarcastic
* Randolph. He first appears in the episode "CatDog's End", where he wants to trade his butt to Cat while being attached to Dog. He befriends CatDog. His two catchphrases are "I LOVE it!" and "Right in the grundies!". He is also voiced by Billy West. Later his position was replaced by Jonathan Hain.

* Mervis and DunglapA pig and weasel, respectively, who are best friends, but often get into heated arguments, resulting in a fight. They are usually seen as background characters, appearing on TV shows and as a salesman in various episodes.

Cast

* Tom Kenny — Dog, Cliff (Deformed Bulldog)
* Jim Cummings — Cat
* Carlos Alazraqui — Winslow T. Oddfellow, Lube
* Maria Bamford — Shriek Dubois
* Nika Frost — Lola Caricola
* John Kassir — Dunglap, Mervis
* Dwight Schultz — Eddie the Squirrel
* Billy West — Rancid Rabbit, Mr. Sunshine, Randolph
* Ian James Corlett - Squirrel Dog

Crew

* Peter Hannan: Executive Producer
* Russ Mooney: Director
* Denis M. Hannigan: Original Music
* Steven Banks: Writer
* Chris 'Casper' Kelly: Writer
* Robert Lamoreaux: Writer
* Sultan Pepper: Writer
* Rachel Powell: Writer
* Andy Rheingold: Writer
* Jon Ross: Writer

Broadcast outside of North America

*In the UK,Catdog was aired on 28 September 1998 and it's currently airing on Nicktoonsters.
*In Australia,Catdog was aired on Nickelodeon Australia in 1999 and is still currently showing.Catdog was also shown only for a short period on ABC Kids from 2001-2002 before ABC Kids closed on June 13 2003.

Videos

In 1999 two VHS' were released, each containing five episodes, the first "Together Forever", included: Dog Gone, Flea or Die, Diamond Fever, Catdog's End and Workforce, as well as a bonus short, Cat Diggety Dog. The second, "Catdog VS The Greasers" contained: Siege on Fort Catdog, SquirrelDog, Full Moon Fever, Shriek Loves Dog and The Bodyguard. No DVD releases have been announced, although episodes 2-36, 43, 45, 47, 48 and 49 are available on iTunes.

References

External links

* [http://www.nickelodeon.com.au/toonroom/xtoonroomcat.php Official website (Australia)]
* [http://www.nickjapan.com/programs/cat_dog/index.html Official website (Japan)]
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