Channel Umptee-3 (1997)
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.”
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Episodes
- 1 1. The Music Show1997-10-25 · 30mOgden steals a band-leader's orchestra baton and tries to learn the meaning of music. Stickley must possess this thing called 'music' and kidnaps Clifton to make music for him.
- 2 2. Umptee Sunrise1997-11-01 · 30mOgden Ostrich, Sheldon S. Cargo, and Holey Moley (a mole, of course) drive around the world in a van with their own underground television station, while fleeing the wrath of corpo
- 3 3. The U.F.O. Show1997-11-08 · 30mWhen Ogden becomes convinced that UFO's are real and extra-terrestrials exist, Professor Relevant explains that, according to scientific evidence, life only exists on Earth.
- 4 4. What's So Funny?1997-11-15 · 30mOgden tries to understand what makes something funny and how laughter can be the best medicine. Meanwhile, Stickley tries to buy laughter and copyright it.
- 5 5. The Now Voyagers1997-11-22 · 30mOgden goes on a personal search for an answer to an elusive question: 'What is now and when is now?' Stickley doesn't know the answer, but he loves the concept of making all his te
- 6 6. Just Add Water1997-12-06 · 30mAs Ogden tries to find the perfect location for the opening of the water show, the gang explores the concept of water and learns that Sheldon can't swim and that he is afraid of wa
- 7 7. Perchance to Dream1997-12-19 · 30mWhen Ogden has a terrible nightmare, he and the gang learn about sleep and dreams. In the meantime, Stickley instructs Bud and Ed to tire out the Umptees by keeping them awake so h
- 8 8. Sale of the Century1998-01-02 · 30mOgden discovers the 'magic' of money when gumball machines turn quarters into gum. Meanwhile, Stickley offers Ogden a million dollars to buy the station. Will Ogden succumb to the
- 9 9. The Fear Show1998-01-09 · 30m
- 10 10. Weather or Not1998-01-16 · 30mAs rain ruins Sheldon's kite show, the gang explores the concept of weather. Meanwhile, Stickley hopes to get rid of the Umptees by luring them into the eye of a terrible storm.
- 11 11. Yours, Mine, and Ours1998-02-06 · 30mThe concept of possession captures the gang's attention as Sheldon and Ogden argue over the ownership of 'The Harvey Award,' a chocolate bunny that was presented to Channel Umptee-
- 12 12. The Whole Truth1998-02-13 · 30mOgden lies to the gang about his mother's illness when, instead of rescheduling the show, he has a great time at a party. In the meantime, Stickley wants to capture the 'Little Whi
- 13 13. Words Are Weird1998-02-20 · 30mOgden asks why some sounds have meaning and others don't, and why some are words and others are not?
Cast
Rob PaulsenOgden Ostrich (voice)
David PaymerSheldon S. Cargo (voice)
Jonathan HarrisStickley Rickets (voice)
Alice GhostleyPandora Rickets (voice)
Gregg BergerBud (voice)
Neil RossEd (voice)
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