Totally for Teens
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Totally for Teens is an American
television series created by and starring Derrick Beckles for Cartoon Network's
late night programing block, Adult Swim
.
The pilot episode for Totally for Teens eventually aired on Adult Swim's "DVR theater" on January 19, 2011. It is currently unknown if Totally for Teens will be picked up for further episodes. However it was recently revealed that the concept for the series was re-developed and a new series will air in 2012 and will be produced by Jon Stern; who also works on the Adult Swim series Childrens Hospital.
anti-smoking commercials. Produced alongside Ari Fishman, a producer of The Daily Show
and directed by Chris Grismer
, Totally for Teens ran for approximately 12 minutes, and was released on January 6, 2009. It has not been aired, and its future status remains unknown. However, Comedy Central
has shown interest in the show, and Beckles has been contacted by several actors interested in working with him if it were to be picked up. Totally for Teens has had regular screenings at Street Carnage's "Monster Island", and Derrick has played it on comedy tours.
In an interview with the Tea Party Boston, Beckles himself describes the Totally for Teens and his role in it as being "this teen show that never existed; basically I’m trying to give these teens the worst set of ethics and morals possible." The show features several clips from various vintage footage, one of which is a rap duo Riff Raff, who perform a song "D-I-S-E-A-S-E", which is about practicing safety against the contraction of AIDS
in front of their classroom as part of an assignment, from a 1987 educational film
. It also stars Leo Fitzpatrick
as a cross dressing drug dealer, named "Mookie". Derrick is shown holding a lit cigarette, despite his opposition in real life as part of the Truth.com campaign, and in show as he attempts to dissuade a teenage boy against smoking. Street Carnage itself has called Totally for Teens a "warped teen show meets hyperactive video editing meets equal parts obnoxiousness and genius".
as part of "Adult Swim in a Box" on October 29, 2009, on an extra DVD of Adult Swim pilots, along with Cheyenne Cinnamon and the Fantabulous Unicorn of Sugar Town Candy Fudge
, Korgoth of Barbaria
, Welcome to Eltingville
, and the pilot episode of Perfect Hair Forever
. The pilots DVD was re-released alone in June of 2010.
In addition to being available on DVD, the pilot episode of Totally for Teens is available on the "Build Your Own DVD" feature on Adultswim.com.
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television series created by and starring Derrick Beckles for Cartoon Network's
Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network is a name of television channels worldwide created by Turner Broadcasting which used to primarily show animated programming. The channel began broadcasting on October 1, 1992 in the United States....
late night programing block, Adult Swim
Adult Swim
Adult Swim is an adult-oriented Cable network that shares channel space with Cartoon Network from 9:00 pm until 6:00 am ET/PT in the United States, and broadcasts in countries such as Australia and New Zealand...
.
The pilot episode for Totally for Teens eventually aired on Adult Swim's "DVR theater" on January 19, 2011. It is currently unknown if Totally for Teens will be picked up for further episodes. However it was recently revealed that the concept for the series was re-developed and a new series will air in 2012 and will be produced by Jon Stern; who also works on the Adult Swim series Childrens Hospital.
Production
Filmed in Brooklyn, New York, the pilot episode for Totally for Teens was written, produced and starred Derrick Beckles, known most notably for his work in the TheTruth.comTheTruth.com
TheTruth.com is an anti-smoking campaign in the United States. The campaign is run by the American Legacy Foundation, which was founded under the terms of the Master Settlement Agreement, between the US tobacco companies and 46 US states and 5 territories...
anti-smoking commercials. Produced alongside Ari Fishman, a producer of The Daily Show
The Daily Show
The Daily Show , is an American late night satirical television program airing each Monday through Thursday on Comedy Central. The half-hour long show premiered on July 21, 1996, and was hosted by Craig Kilborn until December 1998...
and directed by Chris Grismer
Chris Grismer
Chris Grismer is a Canadian director of film, television and music videos, now residing in Los Angeles. His credits include Kyle XY, Queer as Folk, Being Erica, Playmakers, This Is Wonderland, Make It or Break It, Pretty Little Liars, The Nine Lives of Chloe King and The Vampire Diaries...
, Totally for Teens ran for approximately 12 minutes, and was released on January 6, 2009. It has not been aired, and its future status remains unknown. However, Comedy Central
Comedy Central
Comedy Central is an American cable television and satellite television channel that carries comedy programming, both original and syndicated....
has shown interest in the show, and Beckles has been contacted by several actors interested in working with him if it were to be picked up. Totally for Teens has had regular screenings at Street Carnage's "Monster Island", and Derrick has played it on comedy tours.
Summary
Described as a low quality, live-action retro after school show, Totally for Teens is a parody of shows marketed for the teen demographic, which utilizes "teen lingo" and "teen styled" wardrobes.In an interview with the Tea Party Boston, Beckles himself describes the Totally for Teens and his role in it as being "this teen show that never existed; basically I’m trying to give these teens the worst set of ethics and morals possible." The show features several clips from various vintage footage, one of which is a rap duo Riff Raff, who perform a song "D-I-S-E-A-S-E", which is about practicing safety against the contraction of AIDS
AIDS
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is a disease of the human immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus...
in front of their classroom as part of an assignment, from a 1987 educational film
Educational film
An educational film is a film or movie whose primary purpose is to educate. Educational films have been used in classrooms as an alternative to other teaching methods.-Cultural significance:...
. It also stars Leo Fitzpatrick
Leo Fitzpatrick
Leonardo Aurellio Randy "Leo" Fitzpatrick is an American actor.-Biography:Leo Fitzpatrick was born in West Orange, New Jersey. He was discovered at age 14 by director Larry Clark at Washington Square Park in New York City, skateboarding. Fitzpatrick was trying to perform certain skating tricks,...
as a cross dressing drug dealer, named "Mookie". Derrick is shown holding a lit cigarette, despite his opposition in real life as part of the Truth.com campaign, and in show as he attempts to dissuade a teenage boy against smoking. Street Carnage itself has called Totally for Teens a "warped teen show meets hyperactive video editing meets equal parts obnoxiousness and genius".
Cast
| Name | Character(s) |
|---|---|
| Derrick Beckles | Himself |
| Leo Fitzpatrick Leo Fitzpatrick Leonardo Aurellio Randy "Leo" Fitzpatrick is an American actor.-Biography:Leo Fitzpatrick was born in West Orange, New Jersey. He was discovered at age 14 by director Larry Clark at Washington Square Park in New York City, skateboarding. Fitzpatrick was trying to perform certain skating tricks,... |
Mookie |
| Ted Shumaker | Announcer |
Pilot episode
| # | Title | Original airdate | Prod. code |
|---|---|---|---|
Release
Totally for Teens was released on DVDDVD
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as part of "Adult Swim in a Box" on October 29, 2009, on an extra DVD of Adult Swim pilots, along with Cheyenne Cinnamon and the Fantabulous Unicorn of Sugar Town Candy Fudge
Cheyenne Cinnamon and the Fantabulous Unicorn of Sugar Town Candy Fudge
Cheyenne Cinnamon and the Fantabulous Unicorn of Sugar Town Candy Fudge , is an American animated television series created by Dave Willis and computer animated by Radical Axis. The pilot episode aired in the United States on Cartoon Network's late night programming block, Adult Swim on March 29,...
, Korgoth of Barbaria
Korgoth of Barbaria
Korgoth of Barbaria is a pilot episode for what was originally planned as an American animated television series created by Aaron Springer, storyboard writer and director for Dexter's Laboratory, The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy and SpongeBob SquarePants. The pilot episode first aired in the...
, Welcome to Eltingville
Welcome to Eltingville
Welcome to Eltingville is an animated comedy pilot based on Evan Dorkin Eisner Award winning comic book, Dork!; which takes place in Eltingville, Staten Island. The pilot episode, titled "Bring Me the Head of Boba Fett", in the premiered in the United States on March 3, 2002, on Cartoon Network's...
, and the pilot episode of Perfect Hair Forever
Perfect Hair Forever
Perfect Hair Forever is an American comedy animated television series which is largely a parody of anime. It was created and produced by Williams Street, and aired on Adult Swim and The Detour in the US and Canada respectively...
. The pilots DVD was re-released alone in June of 2010.
In addition to being available on DVD, the pilot episode of Totally for Teens is available on the "Build Your Own DVD" feature on Adultswim.com.
External links
- Totally for Teens at the Internet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie DatabaseInternet Movie Database is an online database of information related to movies, television shows, actors, production crew personnel, video games and fictional characters featured in visual entertainment media. It is one of the most popular online entertainment destinations, with over 100 million...