Problem Child (TV series)


Problem Child is an animated television series co-produced by Universal Cartoon Studios, D'Ocon Films Productions for season 1 and Lacewood Productions for season 2, and based on the Problem Child films. The series was first premiered on USA Network in October 31, 1993 until the final episode's airing in December 4, 1994. A significant feature has Gilbert Gottfried reprising his role of Igor Peabody from the films; this makes him the only actor in every film in the series and the cartoon.

Synopsis

10-year-old Junior continues his not-so-evil and not-so-horrid adventures with his father Little Ben Healy and his new friend, Cyndi in Toe Valley. Junior continues to make life miserable for those who get in his way like his principal Igor Peabody and Junior's grandfather Big Ben Healy with pranks and mischievous ideas.

Characters

Junior Healy – the main protagonist and a mischievous young boy who causes retributive trouble against the uncaring adults that get in his way.Ben Healy – Junior's kindhearted adoptive father and the sheriff of Toe Valley.Big Ben Healy – one of the main antagonists; Ben's father and Junior's grandfather, Big Ben is the mayor of Toe Valley.Igor Peabody – one of the main antagonists; Mr. Peabody is the principal of the local elementary school, and one of Junior's main rivals.Murph – one of Junior's classmates, a former bully turned accomplice.Cyndi Kerrigan – one of Junior's classmates, Cyndi is a pretty, popular girl whose name is a reference to figure skater Nancy Kerrigan.

Television airing and home media

USA Network aired the series as part of their USA Cartoon Express programming block. In the mid-to-late 2000s, Spanish-speaking TeleFutura aired reruns of the series.
Four tapes were released in 1995 containing episodes from seasons 1 and 2. The series was streaming on Tubi but has since been removed.

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Cast

Additional voices

Crew