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About Channel Umptee-3

Channel Umptee-3 is a comedy and animation TV series that premiered on The WB on October 25, 1997. It has 1 season and 13 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 13 "Words Are Weird", aired on February 20, 1998.

Channel Umptee-3 is a Saturday morning animated television series created by Jim George and produced by Norman Lear that aired on The WB in 1997. Ogden Ostrich, Sheldon S. Cargo, and Holey Moley drive around the world in a van with their own underground television station, while fleeing the wrath of corporate-villain Stickley Rickets. This one-season cartoon show was designed to teach kids to appreciate the wonders of everyday things, such as sleep and water. The title is derived from the fictitious number “umpteen.”

  • Comedy
  • Animation

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Episodes

13 episodes · 1 season

Season 1

1997 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 28 years ago

Channel Umptee-3 Season 1 release dates →
  1. E13

    13. Words Are Weird

    Finale

    Ogden asks why some sounds have meaning and others don't, and why some are words and others are not?

  2. E12

    12. The Whole Truth

    Ogden lies to the gang about his mother's illness when, instead of rescheduling the show, he has a great time at a party. In the meantime, Stickley wants to capture the 'Little White Lie' in order to take over the world.

  3. E11

    11. Yours, Mine, and Ours

    The concept of possession captures the gang's attention as Sheldon and Ogden argue over the ownership of 'The Harvey Award,' a chocolate bunny that was presented to Channel Umptee-3.

  4. E10

    10. Weather or Not

    As rain ruins Sheldon's kite show, the gang explores the concept of weather. Meanwhile, Stickley hopes to get rid of the Umptees by luring them into the eye of a terrible storm.

  5. E9

    9. The Fear Show

  6. E8

    8. Sale of the Century

    Ogden discovers the 'magic' of money when gumball machines turn quarters into gum. Meanwhile, Stickley offers Ogden a million dollars to buy the station. Will Ogden succumb to the lure of wealth?

  7. E7

    7. Perchance to Dream

    When Ogden has a terrible nightmare, he and the gang learn about sleep and dreams. In the meantime, Stickley instructs Bud and Ed to tire out the Umptees by keeping them awake so he can put them in a box once and for all.

  8. E6

    6. Just Add Water

    As Ogden tries to find the perfect location for the opening of the water show, the gang explores the concept of water and learns that Sheldon can't swim and that he is afraid of water. Meanwhile, Stickley drops the Umptees in the middle of the Sahara.

  9. E5

    5. The Now Voyagers

    Ogden goes on a personal search for an answer to an elusive question: 'What is now and when is now?' Stickley doesn't know the answer, but he loves the concept of making all his tenants pay their rent now, and yearns for it always to be now.

  10. E4

    4. What's So Funny?

    Ogden tries to understand what makes something funny and how laughter can be the best medicine. Meanwhile, Stickley tries to buy laughter and copyright it.

  11. E3

    3. The U.F.O. Show

    When Ogden becomes convinced that UFO's are real and extra-terrestrials exist, Professor Relevant explains that, according to scientific evidence, life only exists on Earth.

  12. E2

    2. Umptee Sunrise

    Ogden Ostrich, Sheldon S. Cargo, and Holey Moley (a mole, of course) drive around the world in a van with their own underground television station, while fleeing the wrath of corporate-villain Stickley Rickets.

  13. E1

    1. The Music Show

    Ogden steals a band-leader's orchestra baton and tries to learn the meaning of music. Stickley must possess this thing called 'music' and kidnaps Clifton to make music for him.

Cast & crew

Created by James L. George, Norman Lear and John Baskin

  • Ron Taylor

    Ron Taylor

    Clifton (voice)

  • Tara Strong

    Tara Strong

    (voice)

  • Maurice LaMarche

    Maurice LaMarche

    (voice)

  • Frank Welker

    Frank Welker

    (voice)

  • Patrick Pinney

    Patrick Pinney

    (voice)

  • Sharon Mack

    (voice)

  • Laura Summer

    Laura Summer

    (voice)

  • Susan Silo

    (voice)

  • Susanne Blakeslee

    Susanne Blakeslee

    (voice)

  • Roger Rose

    Roger Rose

    (voice)

  • Danny Mann

    Danny Mann

    (voice)

  • Jason Graae

    (voice)

  • Liz Georges

    (voice)

  • Charlie Adler

    Charlie Adler

    Little White Lie (voice)

  • Pat Musick

    Pat Musick

    (voice)

Channel Umptee-3 FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Channel Umptee-3?

Channel Umptee-3 has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on February 20, 1998.

When did the latest episode of Channel Umptee-3 come out?

The most recent episode of Channel Umptee-3, Season 1 Episode 13 "Words Are Weird", aired on February 20, 1998.

How many seasons of Channel Umptee-3 are there?

Channel Umptee-3 has 1 season with 13 episodes in total.

When did Channel Umptee-3 first air?

Channel Umptee-3 first aired on The WB on October 25, 1997.

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