''Loiter Squad'' is an American live-action

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starring

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, Earl Sweatshirt, Jasper Dolphin, Travis "Taco" Bennett, and Lionel "L-Boy" Boyce from the

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. The show regularly featured other members of the group as well. The show was produced by Dickhouse Productions for

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programming block during its first and second seasons. The show ran from March 25, 2012 to July 17, 2014. On July 14, 2015, Tyler, the Creator confirmed that the show was "no more," stating, “It opened the doors up for other things that my boys want to do. That was a great thing, but we’re off that.”

History

The pilot for the show was initially announced on March 11, 2011, after

hip hop collective

began to receive mainstream recognition, with the premise originally being described as a combination of '' Jackass'' and ''

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of the TV series ''Jackass,'' due to an on-air bump from

claiming that was the temporary title, "at least until S&P calls" them out on it. However, on April 22, 2011, Tyler, the Creator debunked the title on his official

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account, potentially not even knowing its origin. Then, it was not until September 8, 2011 that the show, by then officially titled ''Loiter Squad,'' was finally confirmed as a 15-minute live action show composed of various sketches, man on the street segments, pranks, and music made by Odd Future. ''Loiter Squad'' premiered on Sunday, March 25, 2012 on

programming block. Episode 2 featured an appearance from ''Jackass'' alumnus Johnny Knoxville while fellow ''Jackass'' cast members

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and Dave England have also made guest appearances. Other appearances have included rappers

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and

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, actor

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, and

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musician Mac Demarco. In 2012, it was announced that Earl Sweatshirt and Blake Anderson would join the cast at the show's second season. ''Loiter Squad'' was renewed for a third season and premiered on May 15, 2014. It was produced by Gorilla Flicks, the new production company of Jeff Tremaine, and by Camp Flog Gnaw, the production company of Tyler, the Creator. In July 2015, Tyler, the Creator stated that ''Loiter Squad'' would not continue after its third season.

Cast

Main cast

* Jasper Dolphin * Earl Sweatshirt * Travis "Taco" Bennett * Lionel "L-Boy" Boyce

Guest appearances

Notable guest appearances include: * The Alchemist * Blake Anderson * George Clinton * Mac DeMarco * The Dudesons * Dave England * Fatlip * Shelby Fero *

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* IceJJFish *

* Johnny Knoxville *

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* Kel Mitchell *

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Episodes

Season 1 (2012)

Season 2 (2013)

Season 3 (2014)

References

Notes

External links

* * {{Odd Future 2012 American television series debuts 2014 American television series endings 2010s American black television series 2010s American sketch comedy television series Adult Swim original programming Hip-hop television American English-language television shows Odd Future Television series by Williams Street Television series by Dickhouse Productions Tyler, the Creator