Clone High (2002–2003)

The greatest minds of the world have been cloned and are now attending high school together.

Creators:

Bill Lawrence, Phil Lord, Chris Miller

Stars:

Will Forte, Phil Lord, Michael McDonald

Cast

Series cast summary:
Will Forte	...	Abe Lincoln (13 episodes, 2002-2003)
Phil Lord	...	Principal Dr. Cinnamon J. Scudworth (13 episodes, 2002-2003)
Michael McDonald	...	Gandhi (13 episodes, 2002-2003)
Christa Miller	...	Cleopatra (13 episodes, 2002-2003)
Chris Miller	...	JFK (13 episodes, 2002-2003)
Nicole Sullivan	...	Joan of Arc (13 episodes, 2002-2003)
Donald Faison	...	Toots (12 episodes, 2002-2003)
Neil Flynn	...	Julius Caesar (12 episodes, 2002-2003)
Andy Dick	...	Mr. Sheepman (6 episodes, 2002-2003)

Storyline

A secret government plan to dig up historical figures and clone them has work. It is 16 years later, and the clones are now in high school. The five main characters are Abe Lincoln, an all around nice but naive guy who lusts after the school sexpot Cleopatra, who is dating the macho JFK. Also, Abe's two best friends are Joan of Arc, an angst ridden goth girl who is in love with him, and Gandhi, a none-stop party animal. Clone High bravely tackles challenging teen issues, such as sleep deprivation, catching ADD from toilet seats, the evils of litter, and having the guy you like not like you back the same way you like him. Will Abe get together with Cleo, or be thwarted by the handsome JFK? Will Joan finally get Abe to notice her? Who's to say?

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Plot Keywords:

clone | school | high school | joan of arc | teen | 

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Genres:

Animation | Comedy | Sci-Fi

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Official Sites:

Clone High Nelvana

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 January 2003 (USA)

Also Known As:

Clone High U.S.A.

Company Credits

Production Co:

Nelvana, Music Television (MTV), Touchstone Television

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

The last five episodes were never aired in the US.

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Quotes

Elvis 1: Oh, yeah, steamed vegetables. What'd momma make for you?
Elvis 2: Nine fried peanut butter and banana sandwiches, and a thermos full of tranquilizers thank you very much. Glug glug glug glug glug. Ahhh.
[falls over]
Elvis 2: I have left the building.

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Connections

Spoofed in Fast Times at Hero High (2003)

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Soundtracks

"Clone High Theme Song"
Performed by Abandoned Pools

User Reviews

I know you think it's impossible but MTV actually made a funny!

MTV cartoons have been known in the past to bomb in dozens with a few strays that make it for the long run. I honestly don't know if Clone High will make it but I do know that I want it to.

At first glance and the entire summary of it seems kind of lame but you have to watch it to really see the humor. And yes it's kind of cringe-worthy the way they have written some great historical figures but all you have to say is "Hey it's just a cartoon!". I can't say why I actually care if Joan of Arch or Abe Lincoln get together but i'll be damned if I don't tune in every episode so far to see Joan's angsty love for Abe.

The more history you know about these characters the funnier the show is! It's a comical blend of a little history, wacky humor and just growing up and making it through high school! It's not something that everyone is going to like. If you don't normally like cartoons geared towards the over 14 crowd then it's probably not even worth your time.

I want to think positive and that Clone High will become the next Beavis and Butthead or Daria of MTV but I honestly don't think there are enough Americans out there that can really get the humor without being offended by the portrayal of the characters. If you like cartoons and animation this is not one to miss!