Rocko's Modern Life: Season One

A Sucker for the Suck-O-Matic

First aired September 18, 1993

Directed by Stephen Hillenburg – Storyboard by Jeff “Swampy” Marsh – Story by Joe Murray, Nick Jennings, and George Maestri – Additional Writing by Stephen Hillenburg and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh – Animation Direction by Susan Dietter

VO: Charlotte Booker (as Announcer)

Canned

First aired September 18, 1993

Directed by Doug Lawrence – Storyboard by Robert McNally-Scull – Story by Joe Murray, Nick Jennings, and George Maestri – Additional Writing by Doug Lawrence and Robert McNally-Scull – Animation Direction by Alan E. Smart

Carnival Knowledge

First aired September 19, 1993

Directed by Timothy Berglund – Storyboard by Jeff Myers – Story by Vince Calandra – Additional Writing by Timothy Berglund and Jeff Myers – Animation Direction by Howy Parkins

VO: Dom Irrera (as Slippy)

Sand in Your Navel

First aired September 19, 1993

Directed by Roger Chiasson – Storyboard by Doug Lawrence – Story by Joe Murray – Additional Writing by Roger Chiasson and Doug Lawrence – Animation Direction by Roy Meurin

VO: Charlie Adler (as Lady Hippo)

Who’s for Dinner?

First aired October 3, 1993

Directed by Doug Lawrence – Storyboard by Dan Povenmire – Story by Vince Calandra and Ron Hauge – Additional Writing by Doug Lawrence and Dan Povenmire – Animation Direction by Alan E. Smart

VO: Charlie Adler (as Heffer’s Dad), Mr. Lawrence (as Heffer’s Brother), Linda Wallem (as Virginia)

Love Spanked

First aired October 3, 1993

Directed by Stephen Hillenburg – Storyboard by Mark D. Ervin and Joe D. Suggs – Story by Joe Murray – Additional Writing by Stephen Hillenburg and Joe D. Suggs – Animation Direction by Susan Dietter

Rocko’s Happy Sack

First aired October 10, 1993

Directed by Timothy Berglund – Storyboard by Kevin O’Brian – Story by Ron Hauge and Joe Murray – Additional Writing by Timothy Berglund and Kevin O’Brian – Animation Direction by Howy Parkins

VO: Charlie Adler (as Hippo Lady), Charlotte Booker (as Announcer)

Flu-In-U-Enza

First aired October 10, 1993

Directed by Roger Chiasson – Storyboard by Ray Johnson and Don Spencer – Story by Joe Murray and Nichole Poinski – Additional Writing by Roger Chiasson, Raymond Johnson, and Don Spencer – Animation Direction by Roy Meurin

Clean Lovin’

First aired October 24, 1993

Directed by Roger Chiasson – Storyboard by Conrad Vernon – Story by Vince Calandra, Ron Hauge, Nick Jennings, George Maestri, and Joe Murray – Additional Writing by Roger Chiasson and Conrad Vernon – Animation Direction by Roy Meurin

Unbalanced Load

First aired October 24, 1993

Directed by Timothy Berglund – Storyboard by Jeff Myers – Story by Vince Calandra and Joe Murray – Additional Writing by Timothy Berglund and Jeff Myers – Animation Direction by Howy Parkins

VO: Charlie Adler (as Hippo Lady), Charlotte Booker (as Bug)

Leap Frogs

First aired October 31, 1993

Directed by Doug Lawrence – Storyboard by Robert McNally-Scull – Story by Vince Calandra – Additional Writing by Doug Lawrence and Robert McNally-Scull – Animation Direction by Steven Markowski

VO: Mr. Lawrence (as TV Male Voice), Linda Wallem (as TV Female Voice)

Bedfellows

First aired October 31, 1993

Directed by Stephen Hillenburg – Storyboard by Jeff “Swampy” Marsh – Story by Nick Jennings and George Maestri – Additional Writing by Stephen Hillenburg and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh – Animation Direction by Alan E. Smart

No Pain, No Gain

First aired November 14, 1993

Directed by Timothy Berglund – Storyboard by Jeff Myers and Kevin O’Brien – Story by Vince Calandra – Additional Writing by Timothy Berglund, Jeff Myers, and Kevin O’Brien – Animation Direction by Bobtown

VO: Linda Wallem (as TV Instructor), Richard Simmons (as Aerobic Instructor)

Who Gives a Buck

First aired November 14, 1993

Directed by Roger Chiasson and Don Spencer – Storyboard by Conrad Vernon – Story by Martin Olson – Additional Writing by Roger Chiasson, Don Spencer, and Conrad Vernon – Animation Direction by Bobtown

Jet Scream

First aired November 26, 1993

Directed by Stephen Hillenburg – Storyboard by Mark O’Hare – Story by Vince Calandra – Additional Writing by Stephen Hillenburg and Mark O’Hare – Animation Direction by Howy Parkins

VO: Linda Wallem (as Flight Attendant)

Dirty Dog

First aired November 26, 1993

Directed by Doug Lawrence – Storyboard by Dan Povenmire – Story by Martin Olson – Additional Writing by Doug Lawrence and Dan Povenmire – Animation Direction by Roy Meurin – Bloaty and Squirmy Theme Song: Music by Andrew Dimitroff and Timothy K. Mulholland, Lyrics by Martin Olson

VO: Charlie Adler (as Mr. Icck), Sarah Frost (as Singer), Stuart Goetz (as Singer), Alisa Wilson (as Singer)

Keeping Up with the Bigheads

First aired December 5, 1993

Directed by Stephen Hillenburg – Storyboard by Mark O’Hare and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh – Story by Vince Calandra – Additional Writing by Stephen Hillenburg, Mark O’Hare, and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh – Animation Direction by Susan Dietter

Skid Marks

First aired December 5, 1993

Directed by Doug Lawrence – Storyboard by Robert McNally-Scull – Story by Martin Olson – Additional Writing by Doug Lawrence and Robert McNally-Scull – Animation Direction by Bobtown

VO: Linda Wallem (as Sweet Old Lady)

The Good, the Bad and the Wallaby

First aired December 12, 1993

Directed by Jeff “Swampy” Marsh – Storyboard by Dan Povenmire – Story by George Maestri – Additional Writing by Jeff “Swampy” Marsh and Dan Povenmire – Animation Direction by Alan E. Smart – “Wallaby of the West” Music by Dan Povenmire, Lyrics by Jeff “Swampy” Marsh and Dan Povenmire

VO: Mr. Lawrence (as Slim), Linda Wallem (as Suspicious Cow)

NOTE: Scenes involving Heffer being hooked up to the milking machine were removed in reruns. Available uncut on “With Friends Like These” VHS tape; DVD and streaming releases censored.

Trash-O-Madness (series pilot)

First aired December 12, 1993

Produced by Joe Murray and Marty McNamara – Directed by Joe Murray and Timothy Berglund – Storyboard by Joe Murray and Jeff Myers – Story by Joe Murray – Additional Writing by Timothy Berglund and Jeff Myers – Animation Direction by Joe Murray and Roger Chiasson – Associate Producers: Nick Jennings, George Maestri – Layouts: Joe Murray, Bill Cone, Nick Jennings, George Maestri – Animation: Joe Murray, Loring Doyle, Mike Smith, Chuck Eyler, Mark West, Nick Jennings, Timothy Berglund, George Maestri, Pam Stalker, Robert McNally-Scull, Robin Steele – Animation Assistants: Margo Hale, Shawn Murday, George Maestri, Beth Segal, Nathan Walrath – Ink and Paint: Karen Johnson Productions – Additional Music by Marshall Crutcher, Tamalpias Studios – Sound Effects and Mix: Samual Lehmer, Russian Hill Recordings – Voice Recording: David Nelson, Poolside Studios – Camera Services: Bruce Walters, XOOX – Film Editing: Mari Hotake, Rick Le Compte – Camera Operators: Tom Schott, Steve Reding, Luke Longin, Michael Baker – Camera Assistants: Joe Anufft, Jeff Jones, Scott Shearer – Negative Cutter: Bill Westwick – Cel Check: Michael Foster – Video Post: Western Image – Prints: Monaco Labs – Accounting: Gary Hoffman – Office Manager: Diane Murray – Story Editors for Nickelodeon: Mitchell Kriegman, Will McRobb

NOTE: Extended to 11 minutes for broadcast; original 8-minute version released on DVD in 2012.

Power Trip

First aired December 19, 1993

Directed by Stephen Hillenburg – Storyboard by Mark O’Hare – Story by George Maestri – Additional Writing by Stephen Hillenburg and Mark O’Hare – Animation Direction by Howy Parkins

To Heck and Back

First aired December 19, 1993

Directed by Biff Lawrence – Storyboard by Simon Scull – Story by Martin Olson – Additional Writing by Biff Lawrence and Simon Scull – Animation Direction by Roy Meurin

VO: Charlie Adler (as Grampa), Linda Wallem (as Karen)

Spitballs

First aired December 26, 1993

Directed by Timothy Berglund – Storyboard by Jeff Myers – Story by Vince Calandra – Additional Writing by Timothy Berglund and Jeff Myers – Animation Direction by Timmy “No Hitter” Berglund

VO: Dom Irrera (as Slippy), Linda Wallem (as Little Angel)

Popcorn Pandemonium

First aired December 26, 1993

Directed by Jeff “Swampy” Marsh – Storyboard by Dan Povenmire – Story by Martin Olson – Additional Writing by Jeff “Swampy” Marsh and Dan Povenmire – Animation Direction by Alan E. Smart – “We’re On Strike” Music and Lyrics by Jeff “Swampy” Marsh and Dan Povenmire

Cabin Fever

First aired January 2, 1994

Directed by Stephen Hillenburg – Storyboard by Mark O’Hare – Story by George Maestri, Mark O’Hare, Steve Hillenburg, and Joe Murray – Additional Writing by Stephen Hillenburg and Mark O’Hare – Animation Direction by Roger Chiasson

Rinse and Spit

First aired January 2, 1994

Directed by Doug Lawrence – Storyboard by Robert McNally-Scull – Story by Vince Calandra, Joe Murray, George Maestri, and Martin Olson – Additional Writing by Doug Lawrence and Robert McNally-Scull – Animation Direction by Roy Meurin

VO: Linda Wallem (as Dr. Hutchison)

Closing Credits:

• Produced and Directed by Joe Murray

• Music by Pat Irwin

• Recorded by Robert Fitzsimons

• Starring:

  • Carlos Alazraqui as Rocko

  • Tom Kenny as Heffer

  • Charlie Adler as Ed and Bev Bighead

  • Mr. Lawrence as Filbert

• Supervising Art Director: Roger Chiasson

• Line Producer: Brad Gunther

• Production Manager: Brett Hayden

• Associate Producer: Melinda Wunsch

• Production Coordinator: Paul C. Fabela

• Animation Timers: Neil Affleck, Pete Michels, Phil Cummings, Juli Murphy, Sarah Frost-Goetz, Chuck Sweetz, Robert Hughes, Bonita Bersh, Don Judge, Debbie Baber, Neil Warner, Bobtown

• Story Editor: Joe Murray

• Head Writer: Vince Calandra

• Writers: Ron Hauge, Nick Jennings, Joe Murray, George Maestri, Vince Calandra, Martin Olson

• Script Coordinator: Suzanne Benton

• Character and Prop Designs: Antoine Guilbaud, Robert Porter, Chris Savino

• Main Character Design: Joe Murray

• Color and Background Supervisor: Nick Jennings

• Background Design Supervisor: Joe Pearson

• Background Painters: Timothy Barnes, Hye Young Coh, James Gallego, Adriana Galvez, Nick Jennings, Raymond Zibach, Cottie Kilbanks-Kiefer

• Color Key Supervisor: Carol Wyatt

• Color Key Artists: Artin Aghamalian, Allyn Conley, Marie “Cookie” Tricarico, Carol Wyatt

• Painter: Marie “Cookie” Tricarico

• Storyboard Clean-Up: Jamie Bolio, Bev Chapman, Robert Porter, David Preston, Craig Clark, Stephen Ressel, Mark D. Ervin, Debbie Spafford, Kui Yong Kim, Kevyn Wallace, Christopher Loudon, Mark O’Hare, Shawn Murday, Chris Savino

• Production Assistants: Louise Soper, Kimberli Karnatz, Tammy Jo Mariani, Cricket Stettinius, Quinn Kitmitto, Tony Ostyn, Dandridge “Dede” Keyser, Jim Leber

• Technical Support: George Maestri

• Overseas Animation Facility: Sunwoo Animation

• Overseas Supervising Director: Greg Hill

• Overseas Layout Supervisor: Craig Armstrong

• Post Production Supervisor: Richard Leroy

• For Horta Editorial:

  • Post Production Sound Supervisor: Timothy J. Borquez

  • Supervising Sound Effects Editor: Michael A. Gollom

  • Film Editor: Tim Mertens

• Music Editor: William B. Griggs

• Production Mixer: Ron Horwitz

• Sound Editors: Timothy Garrity, Patrick J. Foley, Michael Geisler, Kenneth Young, Thomas Jaeger, Gregory La Plante, Rick Freeman

• Support: Jennifer Mertens, Marty Vites

• For Varitel Video:

  • Telecine: Brian Linse, Geri Bryan

  • Videotape Editors: Bruce Ochmanek, Mary Holland

  • Support: Tim Parker, Steven Fleischer, Mavis McGarry, Lauri Falk, Tim Rollenhagen, Rudy Hassen, Chris Lide, Joe Burton, John Morris, Stacey McGovern, Sue Gates, Scott Ralston, Scott Ludeke, Shannon O’Connor, Steven C. Haun, Peter Nehl, Davy Weller, Joe Toppe, Frank Lide, Jon Nichols, Tammy Alleman, Lori Raskin, Marc Muir, Joe Aliberto, Gary Migdal, Michael J. McLaughlin, David Stockslager

• Negative Cutter: Bob Lass

• Layback: John Arrias

• Track Reading: Broughton/Winicki

• Chyron: Michael J. McLaughlin, Julie Chavez

• Main Title Music: Sarah Frost-Goetz

• Main Title Animation: Joe Murray, Timothy Berglund

• Main Title Assistant Animation: Shawn Murday

• Financial Controller: David Leedy

• Story Editor/Writer: Mitchell Kriegman

• Supervising Producer for Nickelodeon: Linda Simensky

• Executive Producers: Vanessa Coffey, Mary Harrington

• Special Thanks to Gerry Laybourne, Herb Scannell, Robert Farro, Michele Jabloner, and Eric Coleman