The Off-Beats (1996)

Genre

children's television series, comedy television series

Country

United States

How it feels

A group of kids who are considered misfits hang out together in a clubhouse. Each short episode shows their funny and odd interactions.

quirkyplayfulupbeatnostalgicgentlegood-naturedlightheartedwhimsical

What happens

The Off-Beats is an American slapstick comedy animated television series that was created by Mo Willems. The first episodes were produced as standalone short animated films for Nickelodeon; but after the series was nominated for a CableACE Award, more segments were produced for KaBlam!. The series was initially called The Misfits, but Nickelodeon had Willems change the series' title (and re-animate the intro) at the last moment before its television debut. The series was the first to end on KaBlam! after Willems moved to Cartoon Network to create Sheep in the Big City, it too was cancelled after two years on the air. The show features a distinct art style, with flat, dry colors. The animation is similar to that of UPA and Hanna-Barbera cartoons. The series itself (especially in story and concept) pays homage to the classic Peanuts TV specials, especially since the majority of the voice cast are child actors. Each episode is composed with a jazz genre, occasionally includes big band music, but mostly including a combination of a piano, drums and a double bass. Each segment was two to four minutes in length. Most of the soundtracks in the shorts are similar to The Pink Panther cartoon shorts. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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