''Mighty Man & Yukk'' is an animated series created by Ruby-Spears Productions. It aired as part of the 1980–81 show '' The Plastic Man Comedy/Adventure Show''. It was considered as a Rudy-Spears "original" and did not crossover with the other segments of ths show.

Synopsis

Millionaire Brandon Brewster (voiced by

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) uses a machine to reduce himself to only a few inches in height and give himself superpowers, including super-strength and flight; in this form, he is the costumed crime fighter Mighty Man. His partner is Yukk (voiced by

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), the "world's ugliest dog"; this anthropomorphic dog conceals his face by wearing a miniature doghouse on his head. The sight of his face destroys anything Yukk looks at. Mighty Man and Yukk are called in by the unnamed Mayor (voiced by John Stephenson) of the unnamed city to fight different supervillains. The series has strong resemblance to other Ruby-Spears creations at

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, such as Dynomutt, Dog Wonder.

Cast

Main

as Brandon Brewster/Mighty Man * John Stephenson as Mayor, Anthead, Big Mouse, Magnet Man, Catman, Dr. Rufus T. Gadgets, Marble Man, Mr. Van Pire, Dr. Lash, Clyde *

as Yukk

Additional voices

* Michael Bell as Krime Klown, Nefario *

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as Goldteeth, Kragg the Conqueror *

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as Beach Bum * Allan Melvin as Coach Crime/Dee Gooder, Sanfon Vulch, Camera Man *

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as Time Keeper * Fred Travalena as Baby Man * Janet Waldo as Ms Make-up, Paulette, Evila the Witch * William Woodson as Miro the Mentalist

Episodes

References

External links

Behind the Voice Actors: Mighty Man and Yukk

Mighty Man and Yukk at The Big Cartoon Database

TV.com: Mighty Man and Yukk
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