"My Dad the Rock Star" (2003) TV series

Director:

Doug Thomas

Writers:

Danny DiTata (writer)
Edward Kay (writer)
(more)

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

1 September 2003 (Canada)

Genre:

Animation | Family | Comedy | Music

Plot:

The son of an famous and eccentric heavy metal rock star tries to lead a normal life.

Plot Keywords:

Rock Star | Heavy Metal | High School | School | Teen

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Joanne Vannicola	...	Willy Zilla (3 episodes, 2003)
Lawrence Bayne	...	Rock Zilla (3 episodes, 2003)
Kathleen Laskey	...	Crystal Zilla (3 episodes, 2003)
Stephanie Mills	...	Serenity Zilla (3 episodes, 2003)
Don Francks	...	Skunk (3 episodes, 2003)
Sarah Gadon	...	Alyssa (3 episodes, 2003)
Martin Villafana	...	Quincy (3 episodes, 2003)
Rob Stefaniuk	...	Bobby "Buzz" Sawchuck / ... (3 episodes, 2003)
James Millington	...	Mr. Malfactor / ... (3 episodes, 2003)

Series Directed by
Doug Thoms		(1 episode, 2003)
Doug Thomas		(unknown episodes)

Series Writing credits
Ken Cuperus		(1 episode, 2003)
Sheila Dinsmore		(1 episode, 2003)
Danny DiTata		(unknown episodes)
Edward Kay		(unknown episodes)
Jennifer Pertsch		(unknown episodes)
Alice Prodanou		(unknown episodes)
Gene Simmons		(unknown episodes)
Jeremy Winkels		(unknown episodes)

Series Produced by
Patricia R. Burns	....	supervising producer (1 episode, 2003)
Claude Carrère	....	executive producer (1 episode, 2003)
Scott Dyer	....	executive producer (1 episode, 2003)
Jocelyn Hamilton	....	supervising producer (1 episode, 2003)
Marilyn McAuley	....	producer (1 episode, 2003)
Michelle Melanson	....	supervising producer (1 episode, 2003)
Doug Murphy	....	executive producer (1 episode, 2003)
Emmanuèle Petry	....	executive producer (1 episode, 2003)
Paul Robertson	....	executive producer (1 episode, 2003)
Gene Simmons	....	executive producer (1 episode, 2003)

Series Casting by
Karen Goora		(1 episode, 2003)

Series Production Management
Barry Craigmyule	....	post-production manager (1 episode, 2003)
Christobal Martinez	....	production manager (1 episode, 2003)

Series Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Ted Collyer	....	assistant director (1 episode, 2003)

Series Art Department
Mike Smukavic	....	storyboard artist (6 episodes, 2003)
Steve Daye	....	storyboard artist (unknown episodes)

Series Sound Department
Daniel Gries	....	foley artist (2 episodes, 2003)

Series Visual Effects by
Kevin Klis	....	layout supervisor (1 episode, 2003)

Series Animation Department
Ron Wilson	....	layout artist (8 episodes, 2003)

Series Casting Department
Kerry Bones	....	casting administrator (1 episode, 2003)
Edmond Chan	....	casting administrator (1 episode, 2003)
Sara Plaw	....	casting administrator (1 episode, 2003)
Dee Shipley	....	casting administrator (1 episode, 2003)

Series Editorial Department
Jean-Philippe Adande	....	post-production editor (1 episode, 2003)
Jaimie Galloro	....	post-production assistant (1 episode, 2003)

Series Music Department
Norm Beaver	....	music coordinator (1 episode, 2003)

Series Other crew
Hilary Huffman	....	production coordinator (1 episode, 2003)
Jeff Kalbfleisch	....	software engineer (1 episode, 2003)
Remko Noteboom	....	software engineer (1 episode, 2003)
Shari-Lynn Peters	....	contracts manager (1 episode, 2003)
Merle-Anne Ridley	....	voice director (1 episode, 2003)
Rick Rouse	....	production coordinator (1 episode, 2003)
Tony Tulipano	....	overseas supervisor (1 episode, 2003)
Michael Werth	....	software engineer (1 episode, 2003)
Dinah Wilson	....	layout coordinator (1 episode, 2003)
Edward Kay	....	head writer (unknown episodes)

Production Companies

• Carrère Groupe
• Nelvana

Distributors

• Cartoon Network (2004-) (Brazil) (TV)
• Nickelodeon Network (2005) (USA) (TV)
• Nickelodeon (2004-2005) (Netherlands) (TV)
• Teletoon (2003) (Canada) (TV)

Also Known As:

Moi Willy, fils de rockstar (Canada: French title)

Runtime:

30 min (24 episodes)

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:G | USA:TV-Y7

Company:

Carrère Groupe

Trivia:

This series is based on Gene Simmons of KISS' book: My Dad the Rockstar: Rebel without a Nose Ring.

Quotes:

[Willy discovers that Band class has been cancelled permanently and is upset]
Alyssa: Normally, I'd insert a bitingly sardonic comment here. But I can see you're in pain, so I'll let it go.

Brilliant!

Gene Simmons has done it again! He came up with Kiss now it's Rockzilla! I can see Gene reflected so much in him. This show is so funny! It's hilarious! When they went to the posh restaurant and Rock asked the violinist "Do you know anything by Kiss?" I almost died laughing! Crystal is the kooky wife and her voice is awesome! Willy adds that touch to the show that brings it to life and his friends are so funny! Rock zilla has the make up, tongue, howl and personality of a rock star and those of Gene Simmons. The theme song is a catchy jingle. And when Rock sings it's Gene back on stage with Kiss all over again! Gene's idea was from his son. He son is a genius! This is one of the best shows on T.V!