"Clone High" (2002) TV series 2002-2003

User Rating:

9.0/10   

Creators:

Bill Lawrence
Phil Lord
Chris Miller

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

20 January 2003 (USA)

Genre:

Animation | Comedy | Sci-Fi

Plot:

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

Plot Keywords:

Clone | School | High School | Joan Of Arc | Teen

Cast

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)

Also Known As:

"Clone High U.S.A." (USA)

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

Canada:PG (DVD) | Australia:M | Canada:18+ | USA:TV-14

Company:

Nelvana

Trivia:

In "Raisin the Stakes", when Cleo and Abe were on top of the cafetorium during the PTA meeting, during one frame of animation, you see them both naked.

Quotes:

Scudworth: Real mature, Mr. Jerkatron.
Mr. Butlertron: Oh Wesley. At least I'm not a pompous china dog whose evil plans suck the devils ASS. That's right WESLEY. Find yourself a new best FRIEND.

Movie Connections:

Spoofed in Fast Times at Hero High (2003)

Soundtrack:

Clone High Theme Song

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!