Taz-Mania

Taz-Mania
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Taz-Mania is a American cartoon sitcom produced by Warner Bros. Animation from 1991–1993, broadcast in the United States on Fox from 1991-1995. The show follows the adventures of the classic Looney Tunes character, Taz (The Tasmanian Devil) in the fictional land of Tazmania (based on Tasmania).[1]
Similar to other Warner Brothers cartoons of its time, such as Animaniacs and Tiny Toon Adventures, Taz-Mania frequently broke the fourth wall, and often made jokes showing that Taz could actually speak perfectly normally when he wanted to. The intro indicates that, in this rendering of Tasmania, "the sky's always yellow, rain or shine". The title song is performed by Jess Harnell and Jim Cummings.

Characters

Taz – Is the central character of the series and appears in every episode. The plots of most of the episodes are based upon the relationships various characters have with Taz. Taz is cast as teenager in most episodes and is way less ferocious than his original incarnation. He works as a bellhop at the Hotel Taz-mania.

Hugh Tazmanian Devil – Taz's easy-going father. In many cases meant to be a parody of Bing Crosby and Bob Hope. Hugh likes orange juice and playing golf. Crosby was a famous pitch-man for orange juice, while Hope would perform stand-up comedy in golf attire. Hope and Crosby appeared together as a popular duo in many comedy films of the 1940's and 50's. Hugh's voice typically sounds like Crosby.

Jean Tazmanian Devil – Taz's dedicated, doting mother.

Molly Tazmanian Devil – Taz's teenage sister. Despite being more refined than her brother, she often shares his viscious nature, though in a more sibling-rivalry sense.

Jake Tazmanian Devil – Taz's little brother, who like a typical little brother, often looking up to and idolizing Taz.

Drew Tazmanian Devil – Taz's uncle, who acts like Bob Hope and sometimes joins his brother Hugh in playing golf. He and Hugh would occasionally travel together in episodes spoofing the Road to... movies, of which Bing Crosby and Bob Hope starred.

Dog the Turtle – Taz's pet turtle, who acts like a dog.

Bushwhacker Bob – Taz's loud, grouchy and incompetent boss. Owner of the Hotel Tazmania, he is largely self-centered and thinks very highly of himself, despite rarely doing any actual work and preferring to leave any and all tasks to his staff.

Constance Koala – An enormous but gentle spirited koala who is the maid at the Hotel Taz-mania. She is quite fond of singing and dancing, despite her dancing often causing unintentional destruction.

Mr Thickly – A multitalented and upbeat wallaby who works at the Hotel Tazmania, although his exact job title is unspecified. He enjoys doing favors for Taz but his incompetence usually results in mayhem. He also hosts Taz-manian Theater. ....READ MORE