Channel Umptee-3
Series Overview
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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1 Season • 13 Episodes
30 min per episode
1997 – 1998
Premiered: Sat, Oct 25, 1997
Norman LearLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 13: “Words Are Weird”
Ogden asks why some sounds have meaning and others don't, and why some are words and others are not?
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James L. George, Norman Lear, John Baskin
Mark Evanier
Walter Murphy
Norman Lear, John Baskin, Jeff Kline, James L. George, Richard Raynis
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Lear
Producer
John Baskin
Producer
Jeff Kline
Producer
Walter Murphy
Original Music Composer
Peggy George
Producer
Bob Seeley
Producer
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What is Channel Umptee-3 about?
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.”
How many seasons does Channel Umptee-3 have?
Channel Umptee-3 comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Channel Umptee-3?
Key cast members in Channel Umptee-3 include Rob Paulsen, David Paymer, Jonathan Harris, Alice Ghostley, Gregg Berger.
Who created or directed Channel Umptee-3?
Channel Umptee-3 was developed and directed by James L. George, Norman Lear, John Baskin.