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Cartoon Network Cracks Open New Original, Squirrel Boy

From Creator Everett Peck about a Boy and His “Pest Friend” to Premiere July 14

So much for the “dog days of summer” – it’s all about the squirrel this season as Cartoon Network launches a new original series about a boy and his nutty, know-it-all squirrel pal.  Squirrel Boy, created and executive-produced by Everett Peck (Duckman) and produced at Cartoon Network Studios in Burbank, CA, premieres on Friday, July 14, at 7 p.m. (ET, PT).

Ten-year-old Andy Johnson’s best friend and pet is Rodney, a talking squirrel with lots of big ideas.  These two “partners in crime” lead each other into all sorts of adventures in Andy’s backyard and throughout the neighborhood.  Their hi-jinks make Andy’s dad (“Mr. J”) want to kick the oblivious Rodney out on his furry tail.  Joining them on some of their adventures is Rodney’s best squirrel buddy, Leon, who prefers the call of the wild to Rodney’s life as a kept squirrel.

Veteran voice actors bring the characters to life, including Richard Horvitz (Ben 10, The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy, Power Rangers) as Rodney J. Squirrel, Pamela S. Adlon as Andy Johnson, Kurtwood Smith (Red in That ‘70s Show) as Andy’s father and Tom Kenny (SpongeBob SquarePants) as Leon.

Cartoon Network Studios is a state-of-the-art production facility that develops and produces original animated entertainment exclusively for Cartoon Network, the top-rated, 24-hour ad-supported cable service offering the best in animated entertainment.

Cartoon Network (CartoonNetwork.com), currently seen in more than 89 million U.S. homes and 160 countries around the world, is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.’s ad-supported cable service offering the best in original, acquired and classic animated entertainment for kids and families.  Overnight from 11 p.m.-6 a.m. (ET, PT) Sunday-Thursday, Cartoon Network shares its channel space with Adult Swim, a late-night destination showcasing original and acquired animation for young adults 18-34.

Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, is a major producer of news and entertainment product around the world and the leading provider of programming for the basic cable industry.