"The Tick" (2001) TV series 2001-2002

Writer:

Randolph Heard (writer)

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

1 November 2001 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Tagline:

The Big Blue Bug Of Justice Is Here!

Plot:

The story of superhero The Tick, based on the popular comic book.

Plot Keywords:

Superhero Spoof

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Patrick Warburton	...	The Tick (9 episodes, 2001-2003)
David Burke	...	Arthur (9 episodes, 2001-2003)
Liz Vassey	...	Captain Liberty / ... (9 episodes, 2001-2003)
Nestor Carbonell	...	Batmanuel (9 episodes, 2001-2003)

Runtime:

30 min (9 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:PG | Singapore:PG

Company:

Columbia TriStar Television

Trivia:

The Pilot version of the Tick suit was a one piece foam latex bodysuit, with the cowl attached underneath the collar bone. All subsequent versions featured foam rubber Tick pants, with the cowl/torso extending to the cod piece, allowing Patrick Warburton to go to the bathroom, and simplifying his suit-up.

Goofs:

Continuity: In the episode "Arthur Interrupted", a can of drain cleaner held by The Tick moves from his left hand to his right hand and back again between shots.

Quotes:

Fiery Blaze: Like I always say, any enemy of evil is a friend of mine.
The Tick: Mandingo, how I grock your mouth music.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Men in Black II (2002)

Wonderful Show

It's been announced recently that this show is being canceled and I couldn't be more disappointed. Wonderfully-clever, it's probably just too smart for network TV. But then again, many shows that are canceled seem to be -- a darn shame when good TV is so good that it doesn't stand a chance of succeeding.