Posted on 10/07/2002 9:31:43 PM PDT by gcruse
Edited on 04/22/2004 11:47:15 PM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]
He lives in a pineapple under the sea, in a town called Bikini Bottom. His best friend is an exuberant pink starfish named Patrick. His name is SpongeBob SquarePants, the absorbent yellow star of the most highly rated kids show on TV.
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Happy, happy, happy...joy, joy, joy! What channel do you get them on (so I know where to go)?
Wednesday July 17, 11:13 am Eastern Time
NEW YORK, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The man who rocked the animation world is coming back -- this time to primetime television. The New TNN has signed John Kricfalusi to produce new original episodes of his breakthrough series, THE REN & STIMPY SHOW, it was announced today by Albie Hecht, President, Film and Television Entertainment, Nickelodeon, TV Land and The New TNN.
The ornery asthma-hound Chihuahua, Ren, and his trusting feline sidekick, Stimpy, will return to primetime as part of The New TNN's adult animation block scheduled to launch in the spring of 2003. In addition to presenting all 52 episodes of the original series completely unedited from their original form, The New TNN will present six new original episodes.
"John Kricfalusi is an original and we are thrilled to have him join with Stan Lee (STRIPERELLA) and Kelsey Grammer (GARY THE RAT) in helping us produce a new era of creator-driven animation for a new adult generation," Hecht said. "REN & STIMPY was a revelation. Along with "The Simpson's," it was a major catalyst for the original animation renaissance that happened during the 1990s. We are looking forward to seeing what mayhem John has in store for America's favorite Chihuahua and tubby tabby."
"I am very happy to be back at work on what is one of my favorite projects," said Kricfalusi. "The whole gang is back -- it's just like the old days -- only ruder!"
"The young adult audience we are focusing on grew up with this revolutionary animated series, and it's great to be able to bring new episodes as part of our animation block," said Diane Robina, Executive Vice President and General Manager for The New TNN. "Not only will we have the new episodes, but we are also very excited to be showing the original 52 episodes completely unedited."
Hailed by the press as post-modern animation zaniness, with the influence of "The Three Stooges" and the anarchic chucklehead spirit of the classic Warner Bros. "Looney Tunes" from the 40's and 50's, THE REN & STIMPY SHOW features a mismatch made in animation heaven. Ren, a scrawny, temperamental, passionate and headstrong Chihuahua, and Stimpy, a loyal, brave and gullible feline get into impossible situations and occasionally exhibit gross behavior. Launched on Nickelodeon in 1991 THE REN & STIMPY SHOW earned an Emmy nomination in 1993.
In addition to THE REN & STIMPY SHOW, John Kricfalusi's credits include work on "The New Jetsons," "The New Adventures of Mighty Mouse" and the Rolling Stones video "Harlem Shuffle." The series is produced by Spumco, Inc.; Kricfalusi serves as creator/producer/director.
The National Network -- The New TNN -- is America's fastest growing entertainment network among all basic cable. Since joining the MTV Networks family in September 2000, The New TNN has set ratings records each and every month and has brought a new young adult audience to its schedule. Anchored by some of the most popular series around the world, including STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION, MAD TV and basic cable's number-one program, WWE RAW -- as well as original series and top-rated theatrical movies -- The New TNN is a top young adult entertainment network and is currently seen in more than 85 million U.S. homes. The New TNN and all related title, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom International. For more information, visit us on the Internet at http://TheNewTNN.com .
SOURCE: The National Network
Do you really think your 6 year old saw this as "cross-dressing"? Do you believe it sets him up to be tolerant of deviant behavior because he saw it on a CARTOON at 6 years old?
I just can't take it that seriously. Bugs Bunny dressed up as a female more than once and I don't see that it has harmed anyone. I do think that we can be overvigilant.
Ever hear of Halloween? Ever hear of Shakespearean theater (back when women were not allowed to be actors and men had to play the female roles)? Ever hear of Scottish kilts, religious robes, or almost any Middle Eastern traditional garb? It shouldn't be THAT difficult to explain to your child that not everyone dresses the same way, that in many places men wear super-long shirts, and/or that sometimes people wear costumes for fun. Why on earth is that a difficult concept for you as the parent to grasp?
Heck, why is it that you feel the need to drag in adult concepts when a small child asks a simple question? Whatever happened to "I don't know, son, it sure seems weird to me"?!?
Sponge Bob is the best and briniest cartoon character ever.
Sponge Bob rules!
Cerb
Some of you take yourselves way to serious we are just talking about really silly humour here of the three stooges type.
My seven year old loves the show.
Careful!
I will personally kick the kelp out of anyone who doesn't show the proper respect for the residents of Bikini Bottom.
Make that anyone who slimes the good residents of Bikini Bottom.
Cheap, backhanded comment about libertarians aside, I have to agree with you about Plankton - for many of the same reasons. The show cracks me up.
Now if you'll excuse me, I need to check for flying pigs
They are cartoons folks. It's like the muppet with AIDS; it's a puppet, it doesn't get sick.
Also, doesn't the "Paul Lynde" squid sound more like Larry Fine of the 3 Stooges?
Paul Lynde did do some cartoon voice work for Hanna-Barbera but I've never heard anyone alledge that the Mildew Wolf or Sylvester Sneekly were gay. I have seen homosexual (and lib) writers claim that Bugs Bunny and Elmer were a gay couple (into cross-dressing). These freaks use their attacks on innocent mainstream culture to break down barriers and subvert the opposition. It would be one thing if the creators were adding a gay subtext, it is another when they just read it into the shows.
No, they are just friends according to my 14 year old son who watches the show daily and nightly, permently. He is not gay either. It is a pretty funny show. If naughtical nonsense be something you wish, drop on the floor and flop like a fish. SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS!!!!!
There was when John K. left Ren & Stimpy (the episodes were worse). There were also some stylistic differences when John K. left Ralph Bakshi's Mighty Mouse but it was on a seasonal change and the staff may have just reformulated the concept a little (that second season was actually better than the first, they really hit their stride).
I can still watch a cartoon but Hanna-Barbera did too many Ren & Stimpy knock offs in the 1990s. Only a few anime shows in the whole history appeal to me (I haven't caught the American release of Lupin the Third yet). Some things like Adult-Swim try to be "weird". I'd rather have good than weird, anyday.
What about those who set sail for The No Bikini Atoll?
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