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| + | '''Duckman''' was an American animated TV show, based on the underground comic strip ''"Duckman"'' by Everett Peck<ref>[[wikipedia:Everett Peck|Everett Peck]] (9 October 1950) is an American illustrator, cartoonist and animator</ref> who described Zappa's involvement: | ||
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| + | We were very fortunate that Frank Zappa wanted to be involved in the show. That really came about because of [[Gabor Csupo|Gabor]]’s friendship with Frank. Unfortunately Frank was very ill at that point and had to withdraw shortly after the first season. [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0929025/ Scott Wilkes], who had worked with Frank, picked up the slack and continued on brilliantly. But Frank Zappa’s genius really set the musical tone of the show. <ref>[http://alternativemagazineonline.co.uk/2009/11/18/interview-in-conversation-with-everett-peck-animator-cartoonist-and-creator-of-duckman Interview In Conversation with Everett Peck, Animator, Cartoonist and Creator of ''Duckman'']</ref> | ||
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| − | The | + | Duckman ran for four seasons from 1994 to 1997. The program featured Duckman, an alcoholic, sex starved, lazy, arrogant and incompetent anthropomorphic duck who ''"works"'' as a private detective, assisted by his associate Cornfed, a much brighter pig. Most episodes featured Duckman trying to solve cases and his own personal frustrations about his job and family. Just like [[The Simpsons]] the show was a satirical attack at modern (American) society, but even more so strictly aimed at adults. |
| + | [[Todd Yvega]] and Scott Wilkes composed the title theme using samples from [[Biography|Zappa's]] [[Synclavier]] library. [[Dweezil Zappa]] provided the voice for Duckman's son, Ajax. | ||
| − | + | Zappa did not live to see the program broadcast on TV. The first episode on March 5, 1994 had the dedication: ''"Dedicated with fond memories to Frank Zappa."'' | |
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| + | ==Use of Zappa's music== | ||
| − | The | + | The first season of the show featured occasional instrumental music by Zappa: |
| − | + | #[[Porn Wars]] | |
| + | #[[Alien Orifice]], [[Black Napkins]], [[T'Mershi Duween]] | ||
| + | #[[Duodenum|Theme From Lumpy Gravy]], [[Big Swifty (1972 - Paramount Studios)|Big Swifty]], [[The Grand Wazoo (The Track)|The Grand Wazoo]], [[The Torture Never Stops]] | ||
| + | #[[What's The Ugliest Part Of Your Body?]], [[Dirty Love]], [[The Grand Wazoo (The Track)|The Grand Wazoo]], [[Sinister Footwear]] | ||
| + | #[[Holiday In Berlin, Full Blown|Holiday In Berlin]] | ||
| + | #[[Hungry Freaks, Daddy (1966 - Los Angeles)|Hungry Freaks, Daddy]] | ||
| + | #[[Frogs With Dirty Little Lips]] | ||
| + | #[[Disco Boy]], [[Help, I'm A Rock]], [[Take Your Clothes Off When You Dance]], [[Friendly Little Finger]] | ||
| + | #[[Peaches En Regalia]] | ||
| + | #[[Blessed Relief]] | ||
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| + | #(none) | ||
| + | #[[Duodenum|Theme From Lumpy Gravy]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:17, 8 September 2021
Duckman was an American animated TV show, based on the underground comic strip "Duckman" by Everett Peck[1] who described Zappa's involvement:
We were very fortunate that Frank Zappa wanted to be involved in the show. That really came about because of Gabor’s friendship with Frank. Unfortunately Frank was very ill at that point and had to withdraw shortly after the first season. Scott Wilkes, who had worked with Frank, picked up the slack and continued on brilliantly. But Frank Zappa’s genius really set the musical tone of the show. [2]
Duckman ran for four seasons from 1994 to 1997. The program featured Duckman, an alcoholic, sex starved, lazy, arrogant and incompetent anthropomorphic duck who "works" as a private detective, assisted by his associate Cornfed, a much brighter pig. Most episodes featured Duckman trying to solve cases and his own personal frustrations about his job and family. Just like The Simpsons the show was a satirical attack at modern (American) society, but even more so strictly aimed at adults.
Todd Yvega and Scott Wilkes composed the title theme using samples from Zappa's Synclavier library. Dweezil Zappa provided the voice for Duckman's son, Ajax.
Zappa did not live to see the program broadcast on TV. The first episode on March 5, 1994 had the dedication: "Dedicated with fond memories to Frank Zappa."
Use of Zappa's music
The first season of the show featured occasional instrumental music by Zappa:
- Porn Wars
- Alien Orifice, Black Napkins, T'Mershi Duween
- Theme From Lumpy Gravy, Big Swifty, The Grand Wazoo, The Torture Never Stops
- What's The Ugliest Part Of Your Body?, Dirty Love, The Grand Wazoo, Sinister Footwear
- Holiday In Berlin
- Hungry Freaks, Daddy
- Frogs With Dirty Little Lips
- Disco Boy, Help, I'm A Rock, Take Your Clothes Off When You Dance, Friendly Little Finger
- Peaches En Regalia
- Blessed Relief
- (none)
- (none)
- Theme From Lumpy Gravy
Notes
- ↑ Everett Peck (9 October 1950) is an American illustrator, cartoonist and animator
- ↑ Interview In Conversation with Everett Peck, Animator, Cartoonist and Creator of Duckman
