The Moxy Show
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The Moxy Show was an animation anthology television series produced by Hanna-Barbera and is the first Cartoon Network original series. The show ran on December 5, 1993, originally as The Moxy Pirate Show, and consisted of classic cartoons divided by 3-D animated interstitials featuring Moxy, a dog, and Flea, a flea. The show ran on Cartoon Network from 1993-1998 as a CGI cartoon and 1998-2000 as a hand drawn cartoon with CGI and live-action effects. The series aired its last episode on January 2, 2000 and reruns were removed completely on April 1, 2000. As of September 25, 2011, it is currently unknown if the series will ever be moved to Boomerang
or released on a type of home media.
Many fans claim that the show is not Cartoon Network's first Original Series because it features classic animation. They believe that Space Ghost Coast to Coast
was the first original CN show.
, the series was originally titled as The Moxy Pirate Show which only featured Moxy. In 1995, the series was later renamed simply as The Moxy Show. In 1994, Flea (Moxy's sidekick) was added to the series and became an instant star in 1998. Also in 1998, due to Flea's popularity, the series was renamed The Moxy & Flea Show (which was the main title used by fans along with "The Moxy Show") with major changes:
The series' production later changed from computer animation
through a traditional animation
cartoon until it's cancellation on January 2, 2000. Reruns were removed completely on April 1, 2000, the same day where most of the classical cartoon programming were moved to Boomerang
except for this show.
The show is considered to be a lost television series since it was never to be found anywhere because it was never picked up by Boomerang
and it was never released in any home media. As of 2011, episodes of the show only exist in the video-sharing website, Youtube
as they were uploaded by fans who recorded the show at the time it was still on the air. No full episodes can be found or seen, but only clips of certain episodes, bumpers and commercials of the series, and the show's theme song (dubbed in Spanish and English) can be seen.
It is practically the only Cartoon Network show not to be released on VHS
(despite cameos on promotional reel tapes), DVD
, iTunes
and Netflix
.
A rare behind-the-scenes video from Cartoon Network was uploaded on Youtube titled "The Making of Moxy" (called Cartoon Network as the Youtube title). The video shows interviews on the production team, how Moxy Moto was created, how the series was animated, where was the show inspirated from and the recording sessions of the series, featuring the appearance of Bobcat Goldthwait
(the voice of Moxy).
This is the first and only Cartoon Network Original Series to be animated with computer animation
until 2011/13, when the upcoming CN series Green Lantern: The Animated Series
and Beware the Batman
will be premiering and it's the first CN show to be animated with cartoon animation as well, making "The Moxy Show" the first Cartoon Network Original Series to feature a hybrid of different animation styles.
. His original name was "Moxy Andrew Mutt". He was voiced by comedian Bobcat Goldthwait
.
, although on some occasions comedian Chris Rock
replaced him.
Boomerang (TV channel)
Boomerang is a 24-hour American cable television channel owned by Turner Broadcasting System, a division of Time Warner. Boomerang specializes in reruns of animated programming from Time Warner's extensive archives, including pre-1986 MGM, Hanna-Barbera, Cartoon Network, DePatie-Freleng Enterprises...
or released on a type of home media.
Many fans claim that the show is not Cartoon Network's first Original Series because it features classic animation. They believe that Space Ghost Coast to Coast
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
Space Ghost Coast to Coast is an American animated parody talk show hosted by the 60s Hanna-Barbera cartoon character Space Ghost. The show premiered on April 15, 1994 on Cartoon Network...
was the first original CN show.
Production
Created by Scott FellowsScott Fellows
Scott Fellows is an American television writer and producer. He is officially well-known as the creator and executive producer of Nickelodeon's Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide, Cartoon Network first original show The Moxy Show, and The WB's Johnny Test, and for Nickelodeon's hit Kids...
, the series was originally titled as The Moxy Pirate Show which only featured Moxy. In 1995, the series was later renamed simply as The Moxy Show. In 1994, Flea (Moxy's sidekick) was added to the series and became an instant star in 1998. Also in 1998, due to Flea's popularity, the series was renamed The Moxy & Flea Show (which was the main title used by fans along with "The Moxy Show") with major changes:
- Moxy's design has changed a lot. Instead of wearing a yellow shirt, red/white checkerboard pants, and black and white flat-tops, which match up with the pattern of the checkerboard Cartoon NetworkCartoon NetworkCartoon Network is a name of television channels worldwide created by Turner Broadcasting which used to primarily show animated programming. The channel began broadcasting on October 1, 1992 in the United States....
logo, he is seen wearing a green/black striped shirt and black jeans. Also, his yellow whiskers and freckles have disappeared in his new design, his nose changed from the color purple to black and his huge eyes shrunk. Also, his shoes have been palette-swapped. - Flea's design was changed a little. Flea wore a blue fezFezFez may refer to:*Fez , a brimless felt hat, once widespread in the Ottoman Empire*Fes, a city in Morocco**FEZ, the IATA code of Fes-Saïss Airport*Free Economic Zone*Fez , a painting by an American artist...
instead of a propellor beanieBeanieA beanie is a head-hugging brimless cap with or without a visor that was once popular among school boys.-Description:In the United States of America, beanies are made by triangular sections of cloth joined by a button at the crown and seamed together around the sides.They can also be made from...
, his height grew massive making him half as high as Moxy, and comedian Chris RockChris RockChristopher Julius "Chris" Rock III is an American comedian, actor, screenwriter, television producer, film producer and director. He was voted in the US as the 5th greatest stand-up comedian of all time by Comedy Central...
replaced illusionist Penn JillettePenn JillettePenn Fraser Jillette is an American magician, comedian, illusionist, juggler, bassist and a best-selling author known for his work with fellow illusionist Teller in the team Penn & Teller, and advocacy of atheism, libertarian philosophy, free-market economics, and scientific skepticism.-Early...
as the voice of the character. Also, his eye color changed from blue and yellow to just yellow eyes with red pupils. - The opening sequence has changed a lot featuring a new theme song composed by Ben Friedman, Moxy and Flea dancing new moves and they do not speak at all (although in one part, Moxy says "Come on!").
- The series does not show much classical cartoons unlike the previous seasons and it features more computer-animated characters and settings.
- The one hour time slot for the series was shortened down to a half-hour (30 minutes).
The series' production later changed from computer animation
Computer animation
Computer animation is the process used for generating animated images by using computer graphics. The more general term computer generated imagery encompasses both static scenes and dynamic images, while computer animation only refers to moving images....
through a traditional animation
Traditional animation
Traditional animation, is an animation technique where each frame is drawn by hand...
cartoon until it's cancellation on January 2, 2000. Reruns were removed completely on April 1, 2000, the same day where most of the classical cartoon programming were moved to Boomerang
Boomerang (TV channel)
Boomerang is a 24-hour American cable television channel owned by Turner Broadcasting System, a division of Time Warner. Boomerang specializes in reruns of animated programming from Time Warner's extensive archives, including pre-1986 MGM, Hanna-Barbera, Cartoon Network, DePatie-Freleng Enterprises...
except for this show.
The show is considered to be a lost television series since it was never to be found anywhere because it was never picked up by Boomerang
Boomerang (TV channel)
Boomerang is a 24-hour American cable television channel owned by Turner Broadcasting System, a division of Time Warner. Boomerang specializes in reruns of animated programming from Time Warner's extensive archives, including pre-1986 MGM, Hanna-Barbera, Cartoon Network, DePatie-Freleng Enterprises...
and it was never released in any home media. As of 2011, episodes of the show only exist in the video-sharing website, Youtube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
as they were uploaded by fans who recorded the show at the time it was still on the air. No full episodes can be found or seen, but only clips of certain episodes, bumpers and commercials of the series, and the show's theme song (dubbed in Spanish and English) can be seen.
It is practically the only Cartoon Network show not to be released on VHS
VHS
The Video Home System is a consumer-level analog recording videocassette standard developed by Victor Company of Japan ....
(despite cameos on promotional reel tapes), DVD
DVD
A DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
, iTunes
ITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
and Netflix
Netflix
Netflix, Inc., is an American provider of on-demand internet streaming media in the United States, Canada, and Latin America and flat rate DVD-by-mail in the United States. The company was established in 1997 and is headquartered in Los Gatos, California...
.
A rare behind-the-scenes video from Cartoon Network was uploaded on Youtube titled "The Making of Moxy" (called Cartoon Network as the Youtube title). The video shows interviews on the production team, how Moxy Moto was created, how the series was animated, where was the show inspirated from and the recording sessions of the series, featuring the appearance of Bobcat Goldthwait
Bobcat Goldthwait
Robert Francis "Bobcat" Goldthwait is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter, and film and television director. He is commonly known for his energetic, ravenous stage personality, his dark, acerbic black comedy, and his gruff but high-pitched voice.- Early life :Goldthwait was born in Syracuse,...
(the voice of Moxy).
This is the first and only Cartoon Network Original Series to be animated with computer animation
Computer animation
Computer animation is the process used for generating animated images by using computer graphics. The more general term computer generated imagery encompasses both static scenes and dynamic images, while computer animation only refers to moving images....
until 2011/13, when the upcoming CN series Green Lantern: The Animated Series
Green Lantern: The Animated Series
Green Lantern: The Animated Series is an American computer-animated television series based on the DC Comics superhero Green Lantern. The series is set to air on Cartoon Network, as part of their "DC Nation" television block. A one hour sneak peek aired on November 11, 2011 while the official...
and Beware the Batman
Beware the Batman
Beware the Batman is an upcoming American computer-animated television series based on the DC Comics superhero, Batman. The series is set to air in the United States on Cartoon Network starting in 2013, as part of their upcoming DC Nation block...
will be premiering and it's the first CN show to be animated with cartoon animation as well, making "The Moxy Show" the first Cartoon Network Original Series to feature a hybrid of different animation styles.
Moxy
Moxy Moto was a 3-D animated dog who liked to spend time goofing off and having fun with his sidekick, Flea, and also fell in love with Melody from Josie and the PussycatsJosie and the Pussycats (TV series)
Josie and the Pussycats is an American animated television series, based upon the Archie Comics comic book series of the same name created by Dan DeCarlo....
. His original name was "Moxy Andrew Mutt". He was voiced by comedian Bobcat Goldthwait
Bobcat Goldthwait
Robert Francis "Bobcat" Goldthwait is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter, and film and television director. He is commonly known for his energetic, ravenous stage personality, his dark, acerbic black comedy, and his gruff but high-pitched voice.- Early life :Goldthwait was born in Syracuse,...
.
Flea
Flea was Moxy's sidekick who enjoyed spending time and watching TV with Moxy. He was usually voiced by illusionist Penn JillettePenn Jillette
Penn Fraser Jillette is an American magician, comedian, illusionist, juggler, bassist and a best-selling author known for his work with fellow illusionist Teller in the team Penn & Teller, and advocacy of atheism, libertarian philosophy, free-market economics, and scientific skepticism.-Early...
, although on some occasions comedian Chris Rock
Chris Rock
Christopher Julius "Chris" Rock III is an American comedian, actor, screenwriter, television producer, film producer and director. He was voted in the US as the 5th greatest stand-up comedian of all time by Comedy Central...
replaced him.