Class of 3000 (2006– )

Animated series about an Atlanta performing arts school grad who ditches a successful music career to become a music teacher.

Creator:

André Benjamin

Stars:

André Benjamin, Jennifer Hale, Tom Kenny

Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 nomination.

Cast

Series cast summary:
André Benjamin	...	Sunny Bridges (11 episodes, 2006-2007)
Jennifer Hale	...	Madison (3 episodes, 2006-2007)
Tom Kenny	...	Edward Phillip James Lawrence III (3 episodes, 2006-2007)
Janice Kawaye	...	Kam (3 episodes, 2006-2007)
Crystal Scales	...	Tamika (3 episodes, 2006-2007)
Jeff Bennett	...	Principal Luna (3 episodes, 2006-2007)
Small Fire	...	Lil'D (3 episodes, 2006-2007)
Phil LaMarr	...	Philly Phil (3 episodes, 2006-2007)
Ogie Banks	...	AV, Drama Student #3, Peanut Kep, Student #3 (3 episodes, 2006)
Kevin Michael Richardson	...	Big D. (3 episodes, 2006)

Storyline

Sunny Bridges (or just Sunny) is among the biggest music stars of his time. However, he grew sick of the commercialism and fame that came with his craft, and longed to "follow the music" again. To find it, he traveled to his childhood neighborhood, "A-Town", and stumbled upon the First-Year Music Class of the Westley Performing Arts Academy. The class consists of the overconfident drummer Li'l D who longs to be like Sunny, the sassy, brash and violent harpist Tamika, the geeky and "out-there" bass player Philly Phil, the ultra-rich and somewhat spoiled horn playing Eddie, the Asian twin percussionists Kim and Kam who are polar opposites of each other, and the vacantly happy violinist Madison. Sunny is impressed with their musical talents and decides to become their music teacher when the old one is sent away...to jail. Now, Sunny's musical tutelage mixes with this "Class of 3000"'s own unique artistic spirit to create some very weird situations!

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Genres:

Animation | Comedy | Music

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Details

Official Sites:

Cartoon Network.

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 November 2006 (USA)

Also Known As:

Untitled Andre Benjamin Animated Series

Filming Locations:

Burbank, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cartoon Network, Tom Lynch Company

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

The twins Kim and Kam Chin are voiced by the same voice actress, Janice Kawaye.

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Crazy Credits

At the end of the closing credits, the Cartoon Network logo opens to reveal Sunny and the class dancing upon a piano keyboard.

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Connections

Spoofed in The Grim Adventures of the KND (2007)

User Reviews

Class of 3000

This show is actually pretty good. The music is great. Sometimes a few interruptions but still great. I actually love watching show a lot. I'm loving all of the music video. I have them on my Ipod. But seriously, it has great humor.

Mostly just because Mr. Andre 3000 took his time and made a show like this makes me understand he cares. Its actually great. Since its based in his home town. Most kids love this show. Many just don't because there in to all of this rap. But the oh so original beats. This show is also one of Cartoon Networks top shows.

I give this show a 10 out of 10 stars.