Generation O!

''Generation O!'' is an American animated musical comedy children's television series made by Sony Wonder Television and Sunbow Entertainment, with co-production associated by Cuckoo's Nest Studio in Taiwan and Ravensburger in Germany. The show was originally titled ''Molly O!'', and was released under that title in some regions. It was created by David Hale, Tim Newman and James Proimos with Suzanne Collins, based on an original idea by Hale and Newman. Executive producers were Wolfgang Heidrich, Ken Olshansky and Carole Weitzman. The creative producer and director was Mike Milo and the producer was Jodey Kaminsky-Cashman. The story editor was Collins, who later wrote ''The Hunger Games'' book series. John Hardman was the production executive at Kids' WB.

The show's visual design was based on Proimos' style. Every episode had at least one song and music video, which would be related to the episode's plot. Most of the songs used in the series were written and performed by Hale and Michael Eisenstein of Letters to Cleo.

This show aired from 2000 to 2001 on YTV and Kids' WB. Kids' WB aired it as part of their "Fraturdays" block. 13 episodes were produced. In Latin America, the show premiered on Nickelodeon on 2001, but was removed in early 2003. In the UK, the series was screened on the Disney Channel, but unlisted in the schedules and aired in a late night slot and Toon Disney. In Australia it aired on Nickelodeon. In Ireland, it was screened on the Irish language network TG4 with the series dubbed into Irish. In Singapore, the series was broadcast on Kids Central.

Plot

''Generation O!'' focuses on the character of Molly O, an 8-year-old rock star and the lead singer of the band "Generation O!" along with bassist Nub (an older British musician), guitarist Eddie (Molly's cousin), drummer Yo-Yo (a kangaroo), and manager Colonel Bob. Molly also spends time with her best friend Chadd, and tries to avoid her pesky brother Buzz.

Music

Each episode of ''Generation O!'' featured an original song performed by alternative rock band Letters to Cleo, for a total of 13 songs. There was also an extra song used specifically for promotion of the show. While these songs were written by the show's writers, Letters to Cleo did write the show's opening theme. In total, 15 songs were performed by the group.

Crew

*Jodey Cashman – Line Producer
*Anthony Mathews – Production Manager
*Mike Milo – Creative Producer and Director
*Tom McLaughlin – Sheet timing
*Trevor Wall – Storyboard supervisor
*Tim Harding – props
*Phip Dimetriadis – backgrounds
*Becca Ramos – Additional backgrounds
*Mike Inman – background color
*Mike Guerena – character color
*Brent Gordon and Mike Milo – character design and models
*Glen Darcey – F/X & other drawings
Post-production was provided by Vitello Post in Hollywood

Cast

Voice actors for ''Generation O!'':

* Chantal Strand as Molly O
* Kay Hanley as Molly O (singing voice)
* Tabitha St. Germain as Eddie
* Scott McNeil as Nub
* Jay Brazeau as Col. Bob
* Kathleen Barr as Mrs. O
* Doug Parker as Mr. O
* Matt Hill as Buzz
* Cathy Weseluck as Chadd
* Andrew Francis as Kemp
* Brian Dobson as Additional voices
* Cathy Weseluck as Additional voices
* Chiara Zanni as Additional voices
* Nicole Oliver as Additional voices
* Saffron Henderson as Additional voices

Episodes

Home media release

A few episodes were released on VHS in 2001 by Sony Wonder. The series has never been released on DVD.

References

External links

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2000s American animated television series
2000s American musical comedy television series
2000 American animated television series debuts
2001 American television series endings
American children's animated comedy television series
American children's animated musical television series
Animated television series about children
YTV (Canadian TV channel) original programming
Kids' WB original shows
Television series by Sunbow Entertainment
Television series by Sony Pictures Television
American English-language television shows
The WB animated television series
Rock music television series