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* AdoredByTheNetwork: It's right up there with ''WesternAnimation/{{Squidbillies}}'' as one of the very few Creator/AdultSwim originals to exceed a 15-year run.[[note]]''WesternAnimation/AquaTeenHungerForce'' would have also beat that record if it made it to December of 2015.[[/note]] Not only that, but it's also surpassed 200 episodes and made it to 10 seasons, and has aired in several marathons and received heavy advertising by the network. As of now, despite a dwindling fanbase and people generally hating the show, Seth Green has expressed no intentions of ending the series.

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* AdoredByTheNetwork: It's right up there with ''WesternAnimation/{{Squidbillies}}'' as one of the very few Creator/AdultSwim originals to exceed a 15-year run.[[note]]''WesternAnimation/AquaTeenHungerForce'' would have also beat that record if it made it to December of 2015.[[/note]] Not only that, but it's also surpassed 200 episodes and made it to 10 seasons, and has aired in several marathons and received heavy advertising by the network. As of now, despite a dwindling fanbase and people generally hating the show, show for it's [[BlackComedy overly dark humor]], Seth Green has expressed no intentions of ending the series.



** Creator/PeterCullen was asked to reprise his role as Optimus Prime for a skit involving Optimus getting prostate cancer. Peter declined because he takes the role of Optimus ''very'' seriously.

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** Creator/PeterCullen was asked to reprise his role as Optimus Prime for a skit involving Optimus getting prostate cancer. Peter declined because he takes the role of Optimus ''very'' seriously.seriously and found the skit to be tasteless.
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* AdoredByTheNetwork: It's right up there with ''WesternAnimation/{{Squidbillies}}'' as one of the very few Creator/AdultSwim originals to exceed a 15-year run.[[note]]''WesternAnimation/AquaTeenHungerForce'' would have also beat that record if it made it to December of 2015.[[/note]] Not only that, but it's also surpassed 200 episodes and made it to 10 seasons, and has aired in several marathons and received heavy advertising by the network. As of now, Seth Green has expressed no intentions of ending the series.

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* AdoredByTheNetwork: It's right up there with ''WesternAnimation/{{Squidbillies}}'' as one of the very few Creator/AdultSwim originals to exceed a 15-year run.[[note]]''WesternAnimation/AquaTeenHungerForce'' would have also beat that record if it made it to December of 2015.[[/note]] Not only that, but it's also surpassed 200 episodes and made it to 10 seasons, and has aired in several marathons and received heavy advertising by the network. As of now, despite a dwindling fanbase and people generally hating the show, Seth Green has expressed no intentions of ending the series.

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* TheWikiRule: [[http://robotchicken.wikia.com/wiki/Robot_Chicken_Wiki The Robot Chicken Wiki]] trades expository descriptions for Creator/AdultSwim Video clips of the actual sketches! [[WikiMagic It still could use some help, though.]]

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* TheWikiRule: [[http://robotchicken.wikia.com/wiki/Robot_Chicken_Wiki The Robot Chicken Wiki]] trades expository descriptions for Creator/AdultSwim Video clips of the actual sketches! [[WikiMagic It still could use some help, though.]]sketches!
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* AdoredByTheNetwork: It's right up there with ''WesternAnimation/{{Squidbillies}}'' as one of the very few Creator/AdultSwim originals to exceed a 15-year run.[[note]]''WesternAnimation/AquaTeenHungerForce'' would have also beat that record if it made it to December of 2015.[[/note]] Not only that, but it's also surpassed 200 episodes and made it to 10 seasons, and has aired in several marathons and received heavy advertising by the network. As of now, Seth Green has expressed no intentions of ending the series.
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** For the Creator/DCComics special, the show's staff asked Creator/MarkHamill to appear as SelfDemonstrating/TheJoker, but since Hamill had retired from the role following ''VideoGame/BatmanArkhamCity'' (At the time, he would later return for ''VideoGame/BatmanArkhamKnight'', ''WesternAnimation/BatmanTheKillingJoke'' and ''WesternAnimation/JusticeLeagueAction'') he turned them down. As a result, Joker is TheVoiceless and his one joke doesn't involve him talking.

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** For the Creator/DCComics special, the show's staff asked Creator/MarkHamill to appear as SelfDemonstrating/TheJoker, ComicBook/TheJoker, but since Hamill had retired from the role following ''VideoGame/BatmanArkhamCity'' (At the time, he would later return for ''VideoGame/BatmanArkhamKnight'', ''WesternAnimation/BatmanTheKillingJoke'' and ''WesternAnimation/JusticeLeagueAction'') he turned them down. As a result, Joker is TheVoiceless and his one joke doesn't involve him talking.
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** The "[[Franchise/ArchieComics Archie's]] Film/FinalDestination" segment was cut from the Season 2 episode "Veggies for Sloth" and not released on that season's DVD. The litigation was so extreme that the episode had to be retitled "Blankets in a Pig". The segment was eventually released on the Season 5 DVD as a deleted scene, and it is also available for viewing on Netflix and Hulu.

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** The "[[Franchise/ArchieComics "[[ComicBook/ArchieComics Archie's]] Film/FinalDestination" segment was cut from the Season 2 episode "Veggies for Sloth" and not released on that season's DVD. The litigation was so extreme that the episode had to be retitled "Blankets in a Pig". The segment was eventually released on the Season 5 DVD as a deleted scene, and it is also available for viewing on Netflix and Hulu.
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** This may also explain why said specials are absent from streaming services. (However, the DC Comics specials are absent too, which doesn't make much sense considering DC and Adult Swim are owned by [[Creator/WarnerMedia the same company]].)
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** Adam Sessler [[https://twitter.com/AdamSessler/status/1256618971240886272 revealed that Robot Chicken was pitched]] to Creator/{{G4TV}}, but they chose ''WesternAnimation/CodeMonkeys'' over it.
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Casting Gag is now a regular trope.


* CastingGag: Many, many voices are brought on just for the gag. For example, Creator/CreeSummer voicing Penny in an ''WesternAnimation/InspectorGadget'' parody, Soleil Moon-Frye voicing Series/PunkyBrewster in "No Need for Glomer", Dana Snyder portrays [[WesternAnimation/AquaTeenHungerForce Master Shake]] as a critic of the Robot Chicken show, and the late Robert Culp reviving his character Bill Maxwell for a ''Series/TheGreatestAmericanHero'' parody.
-->'''Master Shake:''' People watch this. On TV!
** And one of the greatest--''Creator/MarkHamill'' coming on to do SelfDemonstrating/TheJoker for "[[VideoGame/BatmanArkhamAsylum The Arkham]] [[Film/TheShawshankRedemption Redemption]]".
** Joining in on that greatness is ''Creator/PatrickStewart'' reprising the role of Gurney Halleck from ''Film/{{Dune}}'', noting how much more awesome and practical riding [[JustForPun Dune]] Buggies are compared to the spice worms. This is actually a double Casting Gag, since it's likely also a reference to the infamous dune buggy scene in ''Film/StarTrekNemesis''.
** A sketch about a musical starring Franchise/TheAvengers has none other than ''Avengers'' co-creator Creator/StanLee lend his voice and likeness to the piano player.
** Billy Dee Williams regularly reprises his role as Lando Calrissian for the ''Star Wars'' skits. Carrie Fisher (Leia), Mark Hamil (Luke), Anthony Daniels (C-3P0), and Ahmed Best (Jar Jar) also reprised their roles for the odd sketch.
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** The ''Series/DoubleDare1986'' sketch involving Helen Keller as a contestant got a similar reaction from the DVDCommentary, with Seth himself saying he's "going to hell" because of it.

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** The ''Series/DoubleDare1986'' sketch involving Helen Keller Keller, Marlee Matlin and Stevie Wonder as a contestant contestants got a similar reaction from the DVDCommentary, with Seth himself saying he's "going to hell" because of it.
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*** "Bad Boy Meets Damaged Chick with Daddy Issues" makes reference to "Film/HerbieFullyLoaded" starring Lindsay Lohan and Breckin Meyer. Guess who voices Lohan in the sketch? (And the series)

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*** "Bad Boy Meets Damaged Chick with Daddy Issues" makes reference to "Film/HerbieFullyLoaded" starring Lindsay Lohan and Breckin Meyer. Guess who voices Lohan Meyer, who's Lohan's voice actor in the sketch? (And the series)series.
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* FollowTheLeader: Inspired a [[WebAnimation/ASDFMovie whole slew of web-based]] [[Machinima/TheGModIdiotBox sketch comedy]] [[WebAnimation/TheLazerCollection shows revolving around]] RapidFireComedy and extremely short sketches. Even those that aren't necessarily directly inspired by it still pay homage to the series by sticking TV static in-between their sketches.
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** Bob Barker turned down voicing himself on a parody of ''Series/ThePriceIsRight''.
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** The "[[Franchise/ArchieComics Archie's]] Film/FinalDestination" segment was cut from the Season 2 episode "Veggies for Sloth" and not released on that season's DVD. The litigation was so extreme that the episode had to be retitled "Blankets in a Pig". The segment was eventually released on the Season 5 DVD and it is also available for viewing on Netflix and Hulu.

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** The "[[Franchise/ArchieComics Archie's]] Film/FinalDestination" segment was cut from the Season 2 episode "Veggies for Sloth" and not released on that season's DVD. The litigation was so extreme that the episode had to be retitled "Blankets in a Pig". The segment was eventually released on the Season 5 DVD as a deleted scene, and it is also available for viewing on Netflix and Hulu.
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** The "[[Franchise/ArchieComics Archie's]] [[Film/FinalDestination]]" segment was cut from the Season 2 episode "Veggies for Sloth" and not released on that season's DVD. The litigation was so extreme that the episode had to be retitled "Blankets in a Pig". The segment was eventually released on the Season 5 DVD and it is also available for viewing on Netflix and Hulu.

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** The "[[Franchise/ArchieComics Archie's]] [[Film/FinalDestination]]" Film/FinalDestination" segment was cut from the Season 2 episode "Veggies for Sloth" and not released on that season's DVD. The litigation was so extreme that the episode had to be retitled "Blankets in a Pig". The segment was eventually released on the Season 5 DVD and it is also available for viewing on Netflix and Hulu.

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* KeepCirculatingTheTapes: A season 1 episode featured a ''Film/{{Scarface 1983}}'' parody involving cereal mascots. The sketch in question was suddenly replaced for unknown reasons, and the original episode with said sketch hasn't re-aired since, nor does it appear on DVD or on Adult Swim's website. Though it HAS appeared on Hulu's print of the episode.

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* KeepCirculatingTheTapes: KeepCirculatingTheTapes:
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A season 1 episode featured a ''Film/{{Scarface 1983}}'' parody involving cereal mascots. The sketch in question was suddenly replaced for unknown reasons, and the original episode with said sketch hasn't re-aired since, nor does it appear on DVD or on Adult Swim's website. Though it HAS appeared on Hulu's print of the episode.episode.
** The "[[Franchise/ArchieComics Archie's]] [[Film/FinalDestination]]" segment was cut from the Season 2 episode "Veggies for Sloth" and not released on that season's DVD. The litigation was so extreme that the episode had to be retitled "Blankets in a Pig". The segment was eventually released on the Season 5 DVD and it is also available for viewing on Netflix and Hulu.
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* SimilarlyNamedWorks: One segment parodied reality and nature by putting a box of monkeys on an island with landmines: "Crazy Monkeys on Landmine Island". Not to be confused with the ''VideoGame/MonkeyIsland'' series of video games.
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* ScrewedByTheLawyers: Due to the extra length nature of the ''Star Wars'' specials, the show's creators need permission of the property holders whenever they want to make one. George Lucas, a fan of the show, gave the show his blessing without any issues. However, things became much more complicated when Lucas sold the ''Star Wars'' franchise to Disney, as now instead of needing to get permission of one man, the show now needs the permission of a rival company. Not helping matters is the fact that Disney are seemingly not fans of ''Star Wars'' parodies, with them shelving ''Star Wars Detours'', a child friendly ''Star Wars'' parody show also created by Seth Green, before it could be released. The show is free to continue making short sketches of ''Star Wars'' but the chances of a fourth full length special is slim to none.

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* UnintentionalPeriodPiece: Comes with being a LongRunner and topics coming and going. For instance a lot of their earlier sketches knock George W. Bush and Lindsey Lohan, figures that were controversial in early 2000s, but not much relevance nowadays.



** For the Creator/DCComics special, the show's staff asked Creator/MarkHamill to appear as SelfDemonstrating/TheJoker, but since Hamill has retired from the role following ''VideoGame/BatmanArkhamCity'' he turned them down. As a result, Joker is TheVoiceless and his one joke doesn't involve him talking.

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** For the Creator/DCComics special, the show's staff asked Creator/MarkHamill to appear as SelfDemonstrating/TheJoker, but since Hamill has had retired from the role following ''VideoGame/BatmanArkhamCity'' (At the time, he would later return for ''VideoGame/BatmanArkhamKnight'', ''WesternAnimation/BatmanTheKillingJoke'' and ''WesternAnimation/JusticeLeagueAction'') he turned them down. As a result, Joker is TheVoiceless and his one joke doesn't involve him talking.
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* KeepCirculatingTheTapes: A season 1 episode featured a ''Film/{{Scarface 1983}}'' parody involving cereal mascots. The sketch in question was suddenly replaced for unknown reasons, and the original episode with said sketch hasn't re-aired since, nor does it appear on DVD or on Adult Swim's website.

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* KeepCirculatingTheTapes: A season 1 episode featured a ''Film/{{Scarface 1983}}'' parody involving cereal mascots. The sketch in question was suddenly replaced for unknown reasons, and the original episode with said sketch hasn't re-aired since, nor does it appear on DVD or on Adult Swim's website. Though it HAS appeared on Hulu's print of the episode.
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** The Italian dub features 3 voice actors (Oreste, Nanni and Antonella Baldini) doing every character.

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* OldShame: The creators have said they regret the "Big Boobs" sketch because it doesn't involve a real joke.

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The creators have said they regret the "Big Boobs" sketch because it doesn't involve a real joke.joke.
** The ''Series/DoubleDare1986'' sketch involving Helen Keller as a contestant got a similar reaction from the DVDCommentary, with Seth himself saying he's "going to hell" because of it.
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** Billy Dee Williams regularly reprises his role as Lando Calrissian for the ''Star Wars'' skits. Carrie Fisher also reprised Princess Leia for the second special.

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** Billy Dee Williams regularly reprises his role as Lando Calrissian for the ''Star Wars'' skits. Carrie Fisher (Leia), Mark Hamil (Luke), Anthony Daniels (C-3P0), and Ahmed Best (Jar Jar) also reprised Princess Leia their roles for the second special.odd sketch.
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** Billy Dee Williams regularly reprises his role as Lando Calrissian for the ''Star Wars'' skits. Carrie Fisher also reprised Princess Leia for the second special.

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* TheRedStapler: Creator/AdultSwim released a [[TastesLikeDiabetes 5 pound pink gummy bear]] in honor of the infamous sketch.

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* TheRedStapler: Creator/AdultSwim released a [[TastesLikeDiabetes 5 pound pink gummy bear]] bear in honor of the infamous sketch.sketch.
* ReferencedBy: In their reviews of ''[[Series/TheTwilightZone1959 The Twilight Zone]]'', the Website/AVClub used the phrase "What a twist" when describing each episode's twist ending.
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Hey Its That Guy cut by TRS decision. Ditto for Hey Its That Voice.


* HeyItsThatVoice: They actually got a fair number of the original voice actors to parody their own roles, such as the cast of ''Franchise/ScoobyDoo'' or getting Creator/MarkHamill to do SelfDemonstrating/TheJoker and (in one sketch) [[Franchise/StarWars Luke Skywalker]].
** Who would've expected UsefulNotes/AbrahamLincoln to be voiced by [[Wrestling/HulkHogan HULK HOGAN]]??
** Creator/KellyHu does a lot of the voices.
** As does [[Series/BuffyTheVampireSlayer Sarah Michelle Gellar]]. One of those times ''was'' voicing Buffy and herself, admittedly...
** Creator/SethMacFarlane, Creator/MilaKunis and Alex Borstein, Seth Green's castmates from ''WesternAnimation/FamilyGuy'' did several voice roles on the show.
** If Broadway fans listen closely every once in a while, they may hear the voice of Eden Espinosa, known for starring as Elphaba in ''Theatre/{{Wicked}}''.
** Donald Faison of ''Series/{{Scrubs}}'' fame is known to provide many voices for the show. Including Stormtroopers and Nick Furry.
** ''Series/{{Community}}'''s Donald Glover is Mace Windu ''and'' a Stormtrooper in the third Star Wars special.
** Zac Efron voiced a couple of characters, like a deranged Music/BillyJoel.
** Creator/FrankWelker and Creator/CreeSummer both returned to their roles as [[WesternAnimation/InspectorGadget Dr. Claw and Penny Gadget]], respectively, in "Cyberdyne". Welker also voiced every instance of [[Franchise/{{Transformers}} Megatron and Soundwave]].
** Appropriately enough for a FriendToAllLivingThings, Creator/HaydenPanettiere voiced a cat (namely [[WesternAnimation/ThunderCats Cheetara]]).
** Creator/ScarlettJohansson voiced a number of characters.
** Creator/RachaelLeighCook does a few as well, most notably [[Franchise/MastersOfTheUniverse Evil Lyn]].
** Creator/DanielRadcliffe voiced Thomas the Tank Engine in one episode.
** Larisa Oleynik returned as [[Series/TheSecretWorldOfAlexMack Alex Mack]].
** Bitch Puddin' is Creator/KateeSackhoff, who also reprises [[Series/BattlestarGalactica2003 Starbuck]] in a few sketches.
** Yes, that is Creator/MichaelChiklis and Creator/ChrisEvans reprising their roles from ''Film/TheFantasticFour'' (and ''Series/TheShield'') in [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yp6ugLTzRLE this sketch.]]
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* KeepCirculatingTheTapes: A season 1 episode featured a ''Film/{{Scarface}}'' parody involving cereal mascots. The sketch in question was suddenly replaced for unknown reasons, and the original episode with said sketch hasn't re-aired since, nor does it appear on DVD or on Adult Swim's website.

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* KeepCirculatingTheTapes: A season 1 episode featured a ''Film/{{Scarface}}'' ''Film/{{Scarface 1983}}'' parody involving cereal mascots. The sketch in question was suddenly replaced for unknown reasons, and the original episode with said sketch hasn't re-aired since, nor does it appear on DVD or on Adult Swim's website.
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* CastingGag: Many, many voices are brought on just for the gag. For example, Creator/CreeSummer voicing Penny in an ''WesternAnimation/InspectorGadget'' parody, Soleil Moon-Frye voicing Series/PunkyBrewster in "No Need for Glomer", Dana Snyder portrays [[WesternAnimation/AquaTeenHungerForce Master Shake]] as a critic of the Robot Chicken show, and the late Robert Culp reviving his character Bill Maxwell for a ''Series/TheGreatestAmericanHero'' parody.
-->'''Master Shake:''' People watch this. On TV!
** And one of the greatest--''Creator/MarkHamill'' coming on to do SelfDemonstrating/TheJoker for "[[VideoGame/BatmanArkhamAsylum The Arkham]] [[Film/TheShawshankRedemption Redemption]]".
** Joining in on that greatness is ''Creator/PatrickStewart'' reprising the role of Gurney Halleck from ''Film/{{Dune}}'', noting how much more awesome and practical riding [[JustForPun Dune]] Buggies are compared to the spice worms. This is actually a double Casting Gag, since it's likely also a reference to the infamous dune buggy scene in ''Film/StarTrekNemesis''.
** A sketch about a musical starring Franchise/TheAvengers has none other than ''Avengers'' co-creator Creator/StanLee lend his voice and likeness to the piano player.
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Bill Ratner voiced Flint, not Welker.


** Creator/FrankWelker and Creator/CreeSummer both returned to their roles as [[WesternAnimation/InspectorGadget Dr. Claw and Penny Gadget]], respectively, in "Cyberdyne". Welker also voiced every instance of [[Franchise/GIJoe Flint]] and [[Franchise/{{Transformers}} Soundwave]].

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** Creator/FrankWelker and Creator/CreeSummer both returned to their roles as [[WesternAnimation/InspectorGadget Dr. Claw and Penny Gadget]], respectively, in "Cyberdyne". Welker also voiced every instance of [[Franchise/GIJoe Flint]] and [[Franchise/{{Transformers}} Megatron and Soundwave]].



** Larisa Oleynik returned as [[Series/TheSecretWorldOfAlexMack Alex Mack]]

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** Larisa Oleynik returned as [[Series/TheSecretWorldOfAlexMack Alex Mack]]Mack]].
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* KeepCirculatingTheTapes: A season 1 episode featured a ''Film/{{Scarface}}'' parody involving cereal mascots. The sketch in question was suddenly replaced for unknown reasons, and the original episode with said sketch hasn't re-aired since, nor does it appear on DVD or on Adult Swim's website.

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