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| Poochini | |
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| Genre | |
| Created by | Dave Thomas |
| Developed by | Robin Steele |
| Directed by | Dave Thomas Dave Marshall |
| Starring | see voice cast |
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| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 26 (78 segments) |
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| Running time | 22 minutes (7 minutes per segment) |
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| Original release | |
| Network | Syndication |
| Release | February 2, 2000 – March 1, 2003 |
Poochini (also known as Poochini's Yard) is an animated television series which was originally aired worldwide on February 2, 2000, but it did not air in the United States until September 7, 2002.[1] The series follows the life of a grey black-eared hound mix named Poochini who runs away from home after his rich owner dies, gets captured by the dog pound and is adopted by an average American family.[2]
Despite being created and co-produced by the San Francisco-based entertainment company Wild Brain, Poochini was not shown in the United States for over two years after its production. Co-produced and internationally distributed by Munich-based media group EM.TV[3] and distributed by The Television Syndication Company for US syndication, Poochini is based on the award-winning pilot short A Dog Cartoon (1999).
Poochini only made 26 episodes with the final one airing in the United States on March 1, 2003.
It was directed by Dave Marshall and Dave Thomas.[4] The series was one of the final projects of famed background artist Maurice Noble (who mostly worked with Looney Tunes and Tom and Jerry animator Chuck Jones), who is credited as a design and color consultant, before his death in 2001.
Characters
[edit]The White Family
- Poochini (voiced by Billy West) - Truly a well-trained Italian dog. Just like his young American dog master named Billy White, he can get into a large amount of trouble but has enough brains to escape the situation.
- Billy White (voiced by Dee Bradley Baker) - A mischievous and kind-hearted kid. He is a good owner to his Italian dog named Poochini.
- Walter White (voiced by Billy West) - the father of Billy White and the husband of Wendy White.
- Wendy White (voiced by Leslie Carrara-Rudolph) - the mother of the Whites Family.
Voice cast
[edit]- Billy West - Poochini, Walter White, Mr. Garvey, Lockjaw
- Dee Bradley Baker - Billy White, Bunk, Knucklehead, Snubnose
- Maurice LaMarche - Dirt
- Leslie Carrara-Rudolph - Wendy White
- Jeff Bennett - Additional Voices
- John Cygan - Additional Voices
- Daran Norris - Additional Voices
- Grey DeLisle - Additional Voices
- Kath Soucie - Additional Voices
- Corey Burton - Additional Voices
- Rob Paulsen - Additional Voices
- Frank Welker - Additional Voices
Episodes
[edit]All episodes directed by Dave Marshall and Dave Thomas.
| No. | Title | Written by | Storyboard by | Airdate (US)[5] |
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| 1 | Abandoned | Matt Wayne | Jim Smith | September 7, 2002 |
| The Gopher | Richard Carradine & Benny Coma | Lyndon Ruddy | ||
| The Cone | Richard Carradine & Benny Coma | John Korellis | ||
| 2 | Squeaky Fromage | Matt Wayne | John Martin | September 14, 2002 |
| Puppy Obey | Richard Purcell | Ian Freedman | ||
| Christmas Tree | Robert Montalbano | Glen Lovett | ||
| 3 | Peanut Butter | Richard Carradine & Benny Coma | Glen Lovett | September 21, 2002 |
| The Visitor | Matt Wayne | Lyndon Ruddy | ||
| Flea Collar | Robert Montalbano | John Korellis | ||
| 4 | Dog Wanted | Robert Montalbano | Carlos Baeza | September 28, 2002 |
| Pleasant Puppy Dreams | Richard Purcell | Glen Lovett | ||
| Stray Dog | Richard Carradine & Benny Coma | Li Hong | ||
| 5 | The Tail | Richard Carradine & Benny Coma | Simon O'Leary | October 5, 2002 |
| Albino Alligator | Richard Carradine & Benny Coma | Chris Hauge | ||
| Dog Show | Richard Carradine & Benny Coma | Lyndon Ruddy | ||
| 6 | Mad Dog on Duty | Robert Montalbano | Ian Freedman | October 12, 2002 |
| The Baldness | Richard Carradine & Benny Coma | Carlos Baeza | ||
| Doggie Day Afternoon | Robert Montalbano | John Korellis | ||
| 7 | Foamer | Robert Montalbano | John Martin | October 19, 2002 |
| The Dog House of Tomorrow | Matt Wayne | Glen Lovett | ||
| Puppy Love | Robert Montalbano | Li Hong | ||
| 8 | Extreme Poochini Wrestling | Richard Purcell | Simon O'Leary | October 26, 2002 |
| The Guru | Charles Schneider | Lyndon Ruddy | ||
| Psychic Dog | Richard Carradine & Benny Coma | Carlos Baeza | ||
| 9 | Barking Orders | Robert Montalbano | Li Hong | November 2, 2002 |
| Fallout Shelter | Charles Schneider | Maxwell Atoms | ||
| Leash Law | Charles Schneider | Ian Freedman | ||
| 10 | The Checkers Dog | Richard Carradine & Benny Coma | John Martin | November 9, 2002 |
| Dog Pile | Robert Montalbano | Glen Lovett | ||
| The Skunk | Richard Carradine & Benny Coma | David Feiss | ||
| 11 | Bone Sweet Bone | Charles Schneider | Carlos Baeza | November 16, 2002 |
| Three Bad Dogs | Matt Wayne | Simon O'Leary | ||
| Pyro Pooch | Robert Montalbano | Lyndon Ruddy | ||
| 12 | Amnesiac Dog | Richard Carradine & Benny Coma | Maxwell Atoms | November 23, 2002 |
| Massive Hounds | Robert Montalbano | Li Hong | ||
| Pet Smells | Matt Wayne | Ian Freedman | ||
| 13 | Freak Week | Charles Schneider | Glen Lovett | November 30, 2002 |
| Meat Madness | Ariel Prendergast | Chris Hauge | ||
| Vomitron | Richard Pursel | John Martin | ||
| 14 | Piranha | Charles Schneider | Ian Freedman | December 7, 2002 |
| League of Dogs | Richard Pursel | Maxwell Atoms | ||
| Hosed | Ariel Prendergast | Chris Hauge | ||
| 15 | Heatwave | Ariel Prendergast | Carlos Baeza | December 14, 2002 |
| Love Cats | Robert Montalbano | John Martin | ||
| Tar Dog | Richard Carradine & Benny Coma | Glen Lovett | ||
| 16 | Night of Terror | Charles Schneider | Carlos Baeza | December 21, 2002 |
| Queen Bee | Richard Carradine & Benny Coma | David Feiss | ||
| Remote Control | Ariel Prendergast | Li Hong | ||
| 17 | Diva Dog | Richard Pursel | Stephen DeStefano | December 28, 2002 |
| Poolside Poochini | Ariel Prendergast | Chris Hauge | ||
| Newsboy Rampage | Matt Wayne | Larry Scholl | ||
| 18 | Coffee Dog | Richard Carradine & Benny Coma | Maxwell Atoms | January 4, 2003 |
| Robot Dog | Richard Carradine & Benny Coma | Li Hong | ||
| Bed Time | Richard Carradine & Benny Coma | Ian Freedman | ||
| 19 | Garden Guardian | Ariel Prendergast | Chris Hauge | January 11, 2003 |
| Hurricane Poochini | Ariel Prendergast | Ian Freedman | ||
| Yard Sale of the Century | Matt Wayne | Li Hong | ||
| 20 | A Hound in One | Ariel Prendergast | Glen Lovett | January 18, 2003 |
| Poochersize | Ariel Prendergast | John Martin | ||
| Super Hearing Dog | Robert Montalbano | Chris Hauge | ||
| 21 | Boning Up | Robert Montalbano | Mike Stern | January 25, 2003 |
| Night Crawlers | Ariel Prendergast | Maxwell Atoms | ||
| The Flying Dog | Richard Carradine & Benny Coma | Glen Lovett | ||
| 22 | Recyclers | Ariel Prendergast | Larry Scholl | February 1, 2003 |
| Chili Dog | Robert Montalbano | Maxwell Atoms | ||
| You Dirty Rat | Charles Schneider | Carlos Baeza | ||
| 23 | The Dogsitter | Ariel Prendergast | Aaron Springer | February 8, 2003 |
| The Servant | Ariel Prendergast | Chris Hauge | ||
| Phobic Family | Richard Carradine & Benny Coma | Carlos Baeza | ||
| 24 | Carry On | Robert Montalbano | Maxwell Atoms | February 15, 2003 |
| Dognapped | Robert Montalbano | Ed Bell | ||
| Hi-Class Hi-Jinx | Charles Schneider | Ian Freedman | ||
| 25 | Nurture Dog | Richard Carradine & Benny Coma | Li Hong | February 22, 2003 |
| Whitesylvania Forever | Matt Wayne | Chris Hauge | ||
| Born Again Dog | Richard Carradine & Benny Coma | Glen Lovett | ||
| 26 | Butterfly Season | Ariel Prendergast | Aaron Springer | March 1, 2003 |
| Leaf Me Alone | Ariel Prendergast | Maxwell Atoms | ||
| Paranoid Dog | Richard Carradine & Benny Coma | Carlos Baeza |
References
[edit]- ^ "History of Wild Brain". wildbrain.com. Archived from the original on February 16, 2007.
- ^ Perlmutter, David (2018). The Encyclopedia of American Animated Television Shows. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 471. ISBN 978-1538103739.
- ^ "Wild Brain Storms Ahead" August 25th, 1999 San Francisco Chronicle article by David Lazarus - Accessed February 13th, 2007
- ^ Erickson, Hal (2005). Television Cartoon Shows: An Illustrated Encyclopedia, 1949 Through 2003 (2nd ed.). McFarland & Co. p. 631. ISBN 978-1476665993.
- ^ https://www.cwtv.com/
External links
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Overview
Premise
Poochini is an animated comedy series that centers on the titular dog, a former high-class pet who enjoyed a pampered life with his wealthy owner until her death. Devastated, Poochini runs away from home, only to be captured by the dog pound and adopted by the eccentric White family in a typical American suburban neighborhood. This drastic shift catapults him from luxury to an ordinary canine existence, complete with a rundown doghouse and everyday chores imposed by his new owners.[3][8][1] The core narrative revolves around Poochini's humorous struggles to adapt to this chaotic environment, rediscovering his innate dog instincts amid family mishaps, mischievous escapades, and routine adventures, all portrayed from the protagonist's canine viewpoint. The series maintains a lighthearted tone, relying on slapstick humor and exaggerated animal behaviors to highlight the contrasts between Poochini's refined past and his boisterous present within the family dynamic. Its visual style draws inspiration from classic animation, evoking timeless cartoon antics.[8][1][5]Format and style
The series Poochini comprises 26 episodes produced between 2000 and 2001, which aired as a single season in the United States concluding on March 1, 2003.[9] [10] Each episode is formatted as 27 minutes in length, consisting of three 9-minute segments that present self-contained stories centered on humorous misadventures.[10] The animation utilizes traditional 2D techniques with vibrant colors and exaggerated expressions for comedic effect, bearing influences from classic Looney Tunes through the contributions of production designer Maurice Noble, a veteran of Warner Bros. cartoons.[9] Complementing the visuals, the series features an upbeat, whimsical musical score composed by Bill Fulton, which highlights the timing of visual gags and enhances the overall slapstick tone.[11]Production
Development
Poochini originated from the 1999 short film A Dog Cartoon, produced by Wild Brain as a proof-of-concept pilot that won awards and laid the groundwork for the full series.[12][13] The short depicted a pampered dog navigating mishaps with his favorite bone, establishing the core comedic premise of a luxurious pet thrust into unexpected circumstances.[13] The series was developed by Dave Thomas as a humorous exploration of a spoiled dog's abrupt transition from opulence to the disorder of suburban family life, designed to deliver broad, family-oriented entertainment through slapstick and relatable antics.[5] This concept expanded the short film's ideas into a 26-episode format, emphasizing the dog's misadventures in adapting to ordinary domestic chaos while retaining his refined sensibilities.[14] Production was initiated as a co-production between Wild Brain in the United States, Germany's EM.TV & Merchandising AG, and the Netherlands' Wavery Productions B.V., with the partnership focused on international distribution from the outset to reach global audiences.[12][14][15] Wild Brain handled creative oversight, while EM.TV contributed to financing and syndication efforts.[12] The series made its global debut on February 2, 2000, outside the U.S., before premiering domestically on September 7, 2002.[9]Creative team and animation
The animated series Poochini was directed by Dave Thomas and Dave Marshall, who oversaw the comedic timing and visual storytelling to capture the slapstick humor central to the show's premise.[9] Dave Marshall, an Emmy-winning supervising director, brought experience from projects like FernGully 2 to ensure dynamic character movements and expressive backgrounds.[9] Executive producers included Ian Ensslen from Wild Brain, Jeff Fino from EM.TV, and Dr. Sylvia Rothblum from EM.TV, who managed the cross-continental collaboration between the San Francisco-based animation studio, the German media company, and the Dutch production partner.[7] Their oversight facilitated the integration of creative visions from all partners, with Ensslen focusing on U.S. production elements and Fino and Rothblum handling European distribution and merchandising aspects.[7] Animation production utilized hand-drawn traditional techniques at Wild Brain's studios in San Francisco, emphasizing fluid, character-driven sequences that echoed classic cartoon styles; the series comprised 78 segments across 26 half-hour episodes. Design consultant Maurice Noble contributed to the background art and layout, drawing inspiration from his Warner Bros. classics like What's Opera, Doc? to create vibrant, theatrical environments that enhanced the comedic chaos.[9] The international co-production presented challenges in balancing logistics, such as coordinating time zones and cultural nuances for dubbing into multiple languages for global markets, which delayed the U.S. premiere until 2002 despite earlier international launches.[9]Characters and cast
Main characters
Poochini serves as the protagonist of the series, depicted as a well-mannered Italian hound mix with grey fur and black ears.[16] Intelligent yet frequently bewildered by the antics of his adoptive human family, he often acts as the straight man in the show's comedic scenarios, relying on his wits to navigate misunderstandings between his pet perspective and human behaviors.[16] Originally from a luxurious background in Italy before being adopted by a wealthy owner who later passed away, Poochini runs away, ends up in a dog pound, and is ultimately adopted by the White family, adapting to suburban life while maintaining his refined demeanor.[5] Billy White is the 10-year-old son of the White family and the one who adopts Poochini from the pound, forming a close bond with the dog through shared adventures and mischief.[17] Energetic and prank-prone, Billy's mischievous nature frequently leads to chaotic situations, but his kind-heartedness shines through in his responsible ownership of Poochini, treating him as a loyal companion rather than just a pet.[17] As the young master, Billy's interactions with Poochini highlight themes of friendship and youthful curiosity in the suburban setting.[3] Walter White functions as the father figure in the household, portrayed as a bumbling yet well-intentioned handyman whose accident-prone attempts at home repairs and inventions often exacerbate the family's comedic mishaps.[18] Despite his good intentions, Walter's quirky and inept projects, such as building ineffective contraptions, contribute to the show's humor, particularly in how they affect Poochini's daily life.[18] He represents the archetypal suburban dad, striving to provide for his family but frequently stumbling in his efforts.[5] Wendy White acts as the mother and primary organizer of the household, offering nurturing support while serving as the voice of reason amid the chaos caused by her husband and son's antics.[19] Her structured approach to family life contrasts with the unpredictability around her, helping to maintain order and providing emotional grounding for Poochini and the others.[18] As a devoted housewife, Wendy embodies stability in the narrative, often mediating conflicts with patience and care.[5] The White family operates within a typical suburban American household, where Poochini's adoption integrates him into their everyday routines, leading to humorous explorations of pet-human misunderstandings and the dynamics of domestic life.[3] This setting underscores Poochini's role as an outsider adjusting to middle-class normalcy after his elite past, fostering bonds through shared experiences while highlighting the affectionate, if chaotic, relationships among the humans and their new canine member.[5]Voice cast
The voice cast for Poochini featured a core group of experienced voice actors specializing in comedic and character-driven performances, with Billy West, Dee Bradley Baker, and Leslie Carrara-Rudolph handling the primary family and pet roles across the series' 26 episodes.[7][20] Billy West voiced Poochini, employing expressive barks and subtle human-like reactions to convey the dog's sophisticated yet mischievous nature, while also portraying Walter White with a gruff, exasperated tone that highlighted the father's frustration with suburban chaos. West, renowned for his versatile cartoon roles including multiple characters in The Ren & Stimpy Show and Futurama, brought a dynamic range to these parts, drawing on his impressionist background to differentiate the animal and human voices effectively. Dee Bradley Baker provided the voice for Billy White, infusing the role with energetic, youthful mischief that amplified the boy's prankster antics alongside Poochini. Baker, who specializes in animal and child sounds as heard in series like SpongeBob SquarePants and Avatar: The Last Airbender, used his expertise in vocal effects to layer the character's impulsive energy with authentic kid-like exclamations.[21] Leslie Carrara-Rudolph voiced Wendy White, delivering a warm, maternal tone that grounded the family's dynamic amid the slapstick humor. With a background in puppeteering and voicing for Sesame Street—including the character Abby Cadabby—Carrara-Rudolph contributed a nurturing yet exasperated quality to the role, enhancing the mother's reactions to household mishaps. Supporting voices were handled by a small ensemble, including Maurice LaMarche as Dirt and various neighbors, and Jeff Bennett in additional roles, reflecting the show's concise segment format that limited extensive guest appearances.[7][20]Episodes
Episode structure and themes
Each episode of Poochini is structured as a 27-minute installment comprising three standalone 9-minute animated segments, allowing for flexible syndication as either 26 full episodes or 78 individual shorts.[22] These segments typically feature self-contained narratives centered on Poochini's daily escapades, with no overarching multi-episode arcs to ensure replayability and adaptability across broadcast schedules.[4] Often, the three stories within an episode are loosely connected by a shared motif, such as family outings or various pet mishaps, enhancing thematic cohesion without rigid continuity.[10] The series explores recurring themes of adaptation, as Poochini transitions from a pampered existence to the eccentricities of suburban family life, including living in a rundown doghouse and enduring misguided training attempts.[10] Central to the narrative is the growing loyalty between Poochini and the White family, portrayed through comedic resolutions that highlight mutual understanding amid chaos. Slapstick humor dominates, stemming from misunderstandings like Poochini's refined habits clashing with everyday norms, like chaotic family hunts or obedience classes.[22] The overall tone emphasizes lighthearted comedy rooted in culture shock, with early segments underscoring Poochini's bewilderment at his new surroundings, while subsequent stories delve into strengthening family bonds via humorous reconciliations.[10] This structure prioritizes conceptual humor over plot complexity, making the series suitable for young audiences aged 7-13 and facilitating its international distribution.[22]List of episodes
The series consists of 26 half-hour episodes, each featuring three individual 9-minute segments centered on Poochini's comedic misadventures, which originally aired weekly in U.S. syndication from September 7, 2002, to March 1, 2003.[20] All episodes were produced between 2000 and 2001 but faced a delayed U.S. release.[5] The following table lists all episodes by number, original air date, and segment titles.[22]| Episode | Air Date | Segment 1 | Segment 2 | Segment 3 |
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| 1 | September 7, 2002 | Coffee Dog | Amnesiac Dog | Leaf Me Alone |
| 2 | September 14, 2002 | Checkers Dog | Dog Pile | The Skunk |
| 3 | September 21, 2002 | Barking Orders | Fallout Shelter | Leash Law |
| 4 | September 28, 2002 | Piranha | League of Dogs | Hosed |
| 5 | October 5, 2002 | The Tail | Albino Alligator | Dog Show |
| 6 | October 12, 2002 | Foamer | The Dog House of Tomorrow | Puppy Love |
| 7 | October 19, 2002 | Heatwave | Love Cats | Tar Dog |
| 8 | October 26, 2002 | Diva Dog | Poolside Poochini | Newsboy Rampage |
| 9 | November 2, 2002 | Recyclers | Chili Dog | You Dirty Rat |
| 10 | November 9, 2002 | Dogsitter | The Servant | Phobic Family |
| 11 | November 16, 2002 | Butterfly Season | Paranoid Dog | Robot Dog |
| 12 | November 23, 2002 | Night of Terror | Queen Bee | Remote Control |
| 13 | November 30, 2002 | Squeaky Fromage | Puppy Obey | Christmas Tree |
| 14 | December 7, 2002 | Abandoned | The Gopher | The Cone |
| 15 | December 14, 2002 | Peanut Butter | The Visitor | The Flea Collar |
| 16 | December 21, 2002 | Extreme Poochini Wrestling | The Guru | Psychic Dog |
| 17 | December 28, 2002 | Boning Up | Night Crawlers | Flying Dog |
| 18 | January 4, 2003 | Dog Wanted | Pleasant Puppy Dreams | Stray Dog |
| 19 | January 11, 2003 | Nurture Dog | Whitesylvania Forever | Born Again Dog |
| 20 | January 18, 2003 | Mad Dog on Duty | The Baldness | Doggie Day Afternoon |
| 21 | January 25, 2003 | Garden Guardian | Hurricane Poochini | Yard Sale of the Century |
| 22 | February 1, 2003 | Massive Hound | Pet Smells | Bedtime |
| 23 | February 8, 2003 | Freak Week | Meat Madness | Vomitron |
| 24 | February 15, 2003 | A Hound in One | Poochersize | Super Hearing Dog |
| 25 | February 22, 2003 | Bone Sweet Bone | Three Bad Dogs | Pyro Pooch |
| 26 | March 1, 2003 | Carry On | Dognapped | Hi Class Hi Jinx |