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The Tick 

TV-Y7 | | Animation , Action , Adventure | TV Series (1994–1997)
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36 episodes
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An invulnerable, somewhat dim, superhero protects The City from all manner of evil-doers.

Creator:

Ben Edlund

Stars:

Townsend Coleman, Micky Dolenz, Rob Paulsen | See full cast & crew »
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3   2   1  
1996   1995   1994  
2 wins & 10 nominations. See more awards »

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Cast

Series cast summary:
Townsend Coleman ...  The Tick 36 episodes, 1994-1996
Rob Paulsen ...  Arthur / ... 34 episodes, 1994-1996
Cam Clarke ...  Die Fledermaus / ... 29 episodes, 1994-1996
Jess Harnell ...  Sewer Urchin / ... 29 episodes, 1994-1996
Kay Lenz ...  American Maid 25 episodes, 1994-1996
Pat Fraley ...  Mayor Blank / ... 19 episodes, 1994-1996
Roger Rose ...  Brian Pinhead / ... 19 episodes, 1994-1996
Kevin Schon Kevin Schon ...  Feral Boy / ... 17 episodes, 1994-1996
Jim Cummings ...  Mr. Mental / ... 15 episodes, 1994-1996
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Storyline

After "crashing" the super hero convention in Reno, the nigh invulnerable blue-clad super hero, the Tick, is deemed the protector of "The City." On his first patrol he runs (more like "falls") into Arthur, an accountant in a moth costume. They soon strike up a partnership. When the villainous and muffled idea men threaten to flood The City, the Tick and Arthur come to the rescue. Along the way we meet Die Fledermaus, American Maid, and the Caped Chameleon. The Human Bullet cameos. Written by Kevin Gillease <gillease@scf-fs.usc.edu>

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superhero | superhero spoof | based on comic | spoof | tights | See All (7) »

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Animation | Action | Adventure | Comedy | Family | Fantasy | Sci-Fi

Certificate:

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Details

Official Sites:

New England Comics

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1994 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Der Tick See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

20th Century Fox Television,Fox Children's Network Inc.,Fox Children's Productions See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

(36 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Townsend Coleman (Tick), Rob Paulsen (Arthur) and Cam Clarke (Die Fledermaus) also voiced three of the four "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles". Michelangelo was voiced by Coleman, Raphael by Paulsen and Leonardo by Clarke. Before becoming animated shows, both "The Tick" and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" comic series were intended as spoofs. "The Tick" was parodying superhero comics in general, while "TMNT" focused on The 1980's era of Marvel Comics "Daredevil". See more »

Quotes

Tick: [after jumping off a tall building and landing on the ground] Gravity is a harsh mistress.
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Version of The Tick (2017) See more »

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11 February 2000 | by Paguma – See all my reviews

This was just a perfect show. It's too bad it appealed almost exclusively to a more mature audience. That is why it was cancelled. To stay on the air on Saturday morning you have to be able to sell toys to kids. If only FOX could have realized that this show could have been a huge success if they placed it in a timeslot that the more mature audience could be the target audience for the commercials.
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