TV series
Channel Umptee-3
1997–1998, English, on The WB. Created by James L. George & Norman Lear & John Baskin.
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.”
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1998
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Latest episode
S1 E13: Words Are Weird
Aired 20 February 1998
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- James L. GeorgeCreator
- Norman LearCreator
- John BaskinCreator
- Rob PaulsenOgden Ostrich (voice) · 13 ep
- David PaymerSheldon S. Cargo (voice) · 13 ep
- Jonathan HarrisStickley Rickets (voice) · 13 ep
- Alice GhostleyPandora Rickets (voice) · 13 ep
- Gregg BergerBud (voice) · 13 ep
- Neil RossEd (voice) · 13 ep
- Greg BursonProfessor Edwin I. Relevant (voice) · 13 ep
- Susan Silo(voice) · 9 ep
- Laura Summer(voice) · 7 ep
- Maurice LaMarche(voice) · 2 ep
- Ron TaylorThe Unknown (voice) · 2 ep
- Susanne Blakeslee(voice) · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 25 October 1997
- Last aired
- 20 February 1998
- Network
- The WB
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
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Channel Umptee-3: quick answers
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How many seasons of Channel Umptee-3 are there?
Channel Umptee-3 has 1 season and 13 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is Channel Umptee-3 finished?
Yes. Channel Umptee-3 ended in 1998, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Channel Umptee-3 on?
Channel Umptee-3 isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 1 November 2026.)
Channel Umptee-3 parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Channel Umptee-3?
If you liked Channel Umptee-3, try Squidbillies, What a Cartoon!, The Cyanide & Happiness Show.
Who created Channel Umptee-3?
Channel Umptee-3 was created by James L. George and Norman Lear and John Baskin and stars Rob Paulsen, David Paymer, Jonathan Harris.