"SpongeBob SquarePants" (1999) TV series 1999-????

Creator:

Stephen Hillenburg

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7

Release Date:

17 July 1999 (USA)

Genre:

Animation | Comedy | Family | Fantasy

Plot:

The misadventures of a fast-food restaurant working sponge who lives under the sea.

Plot Keywords:

Friend | Sponge | Starfish | Crab | Underwater

Awards:

Nominated for 7 Primetime Emmys. Another 17 wins & 15 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Sat. Nov. 21	4:00 PM	NIK	Born to Be Wild; Best Frenemies	#4.27
Sat. Nov. 21	4:30 PM	NIK

Cast

Jens Jacob Tychsen	...	SvampeBob Firkant (144 episodes, 1999-2009)
Tom Kenny	...	SpongeBob SquarePants / ... (104 episodes, 1999-2009)
Bill Fagerbakke	...	Patrick Star / ... (88 episodes, 1999-2009)
Rodger Bumpass	...	Squidward Tentacles / ... (82 episodes, 1999-2009)
Clancy Brown	...	Mr. Eugene H. Krabs / ... (77 episodes, 1999-2009)
Peter Zhelder	...	Blækvard Tentakkel (72 episodes, 1999-2009)
Dee Bradley Baker	...	Fish #2 / ... (67 episodes, 1999-2009)
Mr. Lawrence	...	Plankton / ... (65 episodes, 1999-2009)
Nis Bank-Mikkelsen	...	Eugene Krabbe (59 episodes, 1999-2009)

Also Known As:

SpongeBob (USA) (short title)
Spongeboy Squarepants (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

30 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Irish Gaelic

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Germany:o.Al. | Canada:G (video rating) | Canada:PG (video rating) | USA:TV-Y | USA:TV-Y7 (new rating) | New Zealand:G (seasons 1-6) | South Korea:All | Argentina:Atp | Brazil:Livre | Singapore:G | Australia:G

Filming Locations:

Burbank, California, USA

Company:

Nicktoons Productions

Trivia:

The Krusty Krab's siren is identical to the siren used in The Shawshank Redemption (1994), which also featured Clancy Brown.

Goofs:

Continuity: In the episode where Patrick goes to Boating School with SpongeBob, Spongebob writes Patrick's name on the board in all caps. Later on, it is seen in the background with only the 'P' capitalized.

Quotes:

Mr. Krabs: [Attempting to convince SpongeBob to give him a hat] I didn't want to tell you this in front of Patrick, but that hat makes you look like a girl.
SpongeBob SquarePants: Am I a pretty girl?
Mr. Krabs: Well... yes, you're... you're beautiful.
[Mailman passing by stares at Mr. Krabs in disgust]

Movie Connections:

Spin off SpongeBob SquarePants: Legend of the Lost Spatula (2001) (VG)

Soundtrack:

SpongeBob SquarePants Theme Song

The best cartoon ever?

I've only just started getting into cartoons again after not watching them for so long. I heard about Spongebob Squarepants and decided to check it out. Now I watch every episode religiously! It's amazing! I don't think I ever seen anything as surreal or as funny in a kids show as this! The show takes place in Bikini Bottom, an underwater town. Spongebob Squarepants (voiced by the amazingly talented Ton Kenny) is a sponge that works as a fry cook at the Crusty Krab, run by one Mr Krabs (voiced by Tom Clancy who many people will remember from Shawshank Redemption). Spongebob is a kid at heart and a little stupid, but gets up to the most amazing adventures. Alongside Spongebob are his best friend Patrick Starfish (Bill Fagerbakke) who is even more stupid than Spongebob, Sandy Cheeks (Carolyn Lawrence) a squirrel that lives underwater for some reason, Squidward Tentacles (Rodger Bumpass) Spongebobs moody next door neighbour, Mrs Puff (Mary Jo Catlett) Spongebob's driving instructor and Plankton (Mr Lawrence) a very tiny sea animal with a Napoleon Complex.

What makes the show so funny is the situations that Spongebob and his friend Patrick get themselves into. They are both very stupid and child like, meaning that they get into trouble on a regular basis, which makes for exciting episodes. There are some huge laugh out loud moments and some of them stuff that they get up to will make your stomach churn with laughter. All the characters are amazingly put together and they all work. Each have their own personality which allows them to carry on the story and let Spongebob interact with them all.

One of the funniest stories is the send up of Batman and Robin where Spongebob and Patrick try to bring out of retirement their two favourite heroes. Mermaid Man (Ernist Borgnine) and Barnacle Boy (Tim Conway). Anyone who's ever watched the classic Adam West Batman will appreciate the humour of this episode! All in all, a very funny cartoon. It's insane enough for kids to enjoy, but also so funny that many adults will enjoy it (as long as they get the humour). Take it for what it is. Don't' try and analyse it. Just watch and enjoy.

Oh and one more thing. In one episode, the background music is provide by metals most greatest heroes, PANTERA!!!!!!!!

10/10!!!!!