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Fatherhood (TV series)
Encyclopedia
Fatherhood is an American
animated television series revolving around the Bindlebeep family and various happenings, inspired by the book of the same name
by Bill Cosby
. This was Nick at Nite
's first original animated series. It has aired on Nick at Nite
and Nickelodeon
. It was canceled in 2005.
teacher. He and his wife, Norma, try to be model parents while learning a few things from their three children: 16-year-old Angie, 12-year-old Roy and 6-year-old Katherine and their dog
Guinness. At the same time, Arthur's own parents, Lester and Louise, still have some lessons for him.
. Reruns are also not aired on Nick at Nite, and DVDs of the show were never released. Some believe the show was lost because of its scarce availability on the internet.
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animated television series revolving around the Bindlebeep family and various happenings, inspired by the book of the same name
Fatherhood (book)
Fatherhood is a bestselling 1986 book attributed to Bill Cosby and published by Doubleday & Company, Inc. The book was ghostwritten by humorist Ralph Schoenstein.-History:...
by Bill Cosby
Bill Cosby
William Henry "Bill" Cosby, Jr. is an American comedian, actor, author, television producer, educator, musician and activist. A veteran stand-up performer, he got his start at various clubs, then landed a starring role in the 1960s action show, I Spy. He later starred in his own series, the...
. This was Nick at Nite
Nick at Nite
Nick at Nite is the nighttime Cable network that broadcasts over the channel space of Nickelodeon on Sundays from 8.p.m.-7.am., Monday through Fridays from 9 p.m.-7 a.m. and Saturdays from 10 p.m.-6 a.m. . Though it shares channel space with Nickelodeon, A.C. Nielsen Co...
's first original animated series. It has aired on Nick at Nite
Nick at Nite
Nick at Nite is the nighttime Cable network that broadcasts over the channel space of Nickelodeon on Sundays from 8.p.m.-7.am., Monday through Fridays from 9 p.m.-7 a.m. and Saturdays from 10 p.m.-6 a.m. . Though it shares channel space with Nickelodeon, A.C. Nielsen Co...
and Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon (TV channel)
Nickelodeon, often simply called Nick and originally named Pinwheel, is an American children's channel owned by MTV Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom International. The channel is primarily aimed at children ages 7–17, with the exception of their weekday morning program block aimed at preschoolers...
. It was canceled in 2005.
Characters
Dr. Arthur Bindlebeep is the head of the family and a high schoolHigh school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
teacher. He and his wife, Norma, try to be model parents while learning a few things from their three children: 16-year-old Angie, 12-year-old Roy and 6-year-old Katherine and their dog
Dog
The domestic dog is a domesticated form of the gray wolf, a member of the Canidae family of the order Carnivora. The term is used for both feral and pet varieties. The dog may have been the first animal to be domesticated, and has been the most widely kept working, hunting, and companion animal in...
Guinness. At the same time, Arthur's own parents, Lester and Louise, still have some lessons for him.
Voice cast
- Blair UnderwoodBlair UnderwoodBlair Underwood is an American television and film actor. He is perhaps best known as headstrong attorney Jonathan Rollins from the NBC legal drama L.A. Law, a role he portrayed for seven years. He has gained critical acclaim throughout his career, receiving numerous Golden Globe Award...
- Dr. Arthur Bindlebeep - Sabrina Le BeaufSabrina Le BeaufSabrina Le Beauf is an American actress best known for her portrayal of Sondra Huxtable Tibideaux on the NBC situation comedy The Cosby Show...
- Norma Bindlebeep - Giovonnie SamuelsGiovonnie SamuelsGiovonnie Lavette Samuels is an American actress best known for her role as Nia Moseby in The Suite Life of Zack and Cody.-Life and career:...
- Angie Bindlebeep - Marc John JefferiesMarc John JefferiesMarc John Jefferies is an American television and film actor. He is perhaps best known for his roles as Derrick Mitchell on the NBC sitcom The Tracy Morgan Show, and as Darius on Treme, the HBO drama series set in post-Katrina New Orleans.-Career:Jefferies debuted as the title character "Isaiah",...
- Roy Bindlebeep - Jamai Fisher - Katherine Bindlebeep
Season 1: 2004-2005
| Series # | Production Code | Title | Original air date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101 | "It's a Dad, Dad World" | June 20, 2004 | Dr. Bindlebeep's parents, Lester and Louise receive a visit, from Arthur, Norma, and the kids. He exercises regularly to stay like this. They play touch football, and Lester is injured. Arthur was acting like the son, but roles have switched when his father begins taking over the role of son, from his injury. |
| 2 | 102 | "Take My Daughter...Please" | June 22, 2004 | Dr. Bindlebeep and Norma are awakened in the middle of the night by a bear in their garage. As animal control officers set about removing the bear, they realize their car is gone. |
| 3 | 103 | "Privacy?" | June 29, 2004 | Dr. Bindlebeep looks forward to a Saturday alone and some golden "privacy." However, all plans are disrupted when the Wrangler comes by to catch a pesky rodent. |
| 4 | 104 | "The Lyin' King" | July 6, 2004 | Dr. Bindlebeep prepares to give a speech about truth in the media that evening and uses his family at the breakfast table. Of course, Driven by his desire to see a PG-13 movie, Roy tells a series of lies that sink him deeper and deeper into deception. |
| 5 | 105 | "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" | July 13, 2004 | Dr. Bindlebeep gives great fatherly advice, about not judging others and giving them a chance. However, when a new neighbor moves next door he just can't seem to hear his own guidance. Dr. Bindlebeep spies on the prospective neighbors and offers general information about the neighborhood. |
| 6 | 106 | "It's Your Birthday" | July 20, 2004 | It's Dr. Bindlebeep's birthday and just to make sure he gets something nice, he slips each of the kids a little extra money for his gift. James, the most popular guy in high school strolls into the store and says he'll take Angie to a concert that night if she buys the tickets. |
| 7 | 107 | "Alarming Situation" | September 21, 2004 | Arthur Bindlebeep has a new alarm system for his home security, but it keeps on going off. The phone, alarm company, and an electrician can't find anything wrong with it. |
| 8 | 108 | "Balancing the Books" | September 28, 2004 | Norma's boss is selling the book store where she works, so she decides that she wants to buy the book store herself. She has 12 hours to raise enough money to buy the book store. Her entire family donates their money, to help pay for the book store. |
| 9 | 109 | "Dog Day Afternoon" | October 5, 2004 | When Norma has an all day meeting, she asks Dr. Bindlebeep to take over her responsibilities. These responsibilities include, feeding the kids breakfast and taking Guinness, the family dog, for a lunchtime walk. Unfortunately for Dr. Bindlebeep, Guinness takes off and disappears. |
| 10 | 110 | "Am I Still Grounded?" | October 12, 2004 | Angie isn't doing well in school, so Dr. Bindlebeep hires a tutor. When Angie doesn't go to the tutor, Angie is grounded. Later, Angie gives Dr. Bindlebeep a perfectly reasonable excuse for not being at the tutor. Arthur feels bad about not trusting Angie and removes the punishment. |
| 11 | 111 | "Family Table" | November 23, 2004 | Arthur's father reminds him about the family dinners, they would have, that never really turned out as a family dinner. The father decides that they should have a family dinner, again. Arthur and his father have a bet to see if he can bring the family together for a family dinner. |
| 12 | 112 | "Love Me Due" | December 15, 2004 | Valentine's Day is celebrated by the Bindlebeeps, including Arthur, who shops for a special gift to knock Norma off her feet. |
| 13 | 113 | "It's a Roy's Life" | February 6, 2005 | Roy has a crush on a girl at his school named Gina Antonelle. Arthur and Norma want to know more about Roy and his crush, so they ask Angie to find out more info about it. While he is getting closer to Gina he neglects his other friend. Eventually Roy discovers Gina has a boyfriend, which causes him to feel a little sad. |
Season 2: 2005
| Series # | Production code | Title | Original air date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 201 | "Behind Open Doors" | May 17, 2005 | Arthur jumps to conclusions when he finds a boy in Angie's room. |
| 15 | 202 | "Truth or Scare" | May 24, 2005 | Roy and Arthur can't seem to admit things to each other such as Roy getting a 'D' on his report card and Arthur taking Roy's bike, which ends up being run over by someone's car. |
| 16 | 203 | "The Second Family" | May 31, 2005 | Angie and John Kurtz are paired up in a mock marriage for social studies class. Not only does he annoy Angie but Arthur and friends. |
| 17 | 204 | "The New Kid in Town" | June 7, 2005 | After a boy sets Angie up, Arthur tries to make match-makers only to make things worse by Angie thinking none of the guys are attracted to her. |
| 18 | 205 | "A Star Is Flunked" | June 14, 2005 | Due to Arthur flunking a star football player, he may cause him to miss the big game against arch rival Jefferson. |
| 19 | 206 | "The Other Brother" | June 21, 2005 | Norma's lazy brother arrives for a short visit, but he steals Arthur's thunder at every turn. |
| 20 | 207 | "One Flu Over the Bindlebeep Nest" | October 23, 2005 | Everyone in the Bindlebeep family gets the flu. |
| 21 | 208 | "Cabin Fever" | October 30, 2005 | Norma gets a big inheritance from a relative, but discovers that the money was supposed to go to a charity. |
| 22 | 209 | "Home Not So Alone" | November 6, 2005 | Dr. Bindlebeep leaves with Norma and lets Angie watch Roy and Katherine. |
| 23 | 210 | "The Natural" | November 6, 2005 | Katherine performs in a school play and is discovered by a talent agent. |
| 24 | 211 | "Pump Down the Volume" | November 13, 2005 | Roy is practicing a rap song while he is supposed to be at track practice and Dr. Bindlebeeps finds out. Roy reveals that he is making this song for a contest, the winner of which wins concert tickets. |
| 25 | 212 | "Loop Dreams" | November 20, 2005 | Dr. Bindlebeep's track team comes back in town to organize a rematch with the team they lost to when they were in high school. |
| 26 | 213 | "Birds, Bees, and Bindlebeep" | November 27, 2005 | Dr. Bindlebeep wants to invite a speaker to talk to his students about sex but is refused. Norma announces that she's pregnant. |
Availability
As of 2011, no clips of the show are found on the internet, not even the video-sharing site YoutubeYouTube
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. Reruns are also not aired on Nick at Nite, and DVDs of the show were never released. Some believe the show was lost because of its scarce availability on the internet.