Rocko's Modern Life: Season Four

With Friends Like These

First aired July 8, 1996

Direction and Storyboard by Mark O’Hare – Assistant Direction and Storyboard by Derek Drymon – Story by George Maestri – Additional Writing by Derek Drymon and Mark O’Hare – Animation Direction by Robert Hughes – Creative Director: Stephen Hillenburg

Sailing the Seven Zzz’s

First aired July 8, 1996

Direction and Storyboard by Robert McNally-Scull – Assistant Direction and Storyboard by Rob Porter – Story by George Maestri – Additional Writing by Robert McNally-Scull and Rob Porter – Animation Direction by George Chialtas – Creative Director: Stephen Hillenburg

The High Five of Doom

First aired July 9, 1996

Direction and Storyboard by Jeff “Swampy” Marsh – Assistant Direction and Storyboard by Dan Povenmire – Story by Martin Olson – Additional Writing by Jeff “Swampy” Marsh and Dan Povenmire – Animation Direction by Pete Michels – Creative Director: Stephen Hillenburg

Fly Burgers

First aired July 9, 1996

Direction and Storyboard by Jeff Myers – Assistant Direction and Storyboard by John McIntyre – Story by George Maestri – Additional Writing by John McIntyre and Jeff Myers – Animation Direction by Howy Parkins – Creative Director: Stephen Hillenburg

VO: Carlos Alazraqui (as Judge), Tom Kenny (as Flecko)

Pranksters

First aired July 10, 1996

Direction and Storyboard by Mark O’Hare – Assistant Direction and Storyboard by Derek Drymon – Story by George Maestri – Additional Writing by Derek Drymon and Mark O’Hare – Animation Direction by George Chialtas – Creative Director: Stephen Hillenburg

From Here to Maternity

First aired July 10, 1996

Direction and Storyboard by Robert McNally-Scull – Assistant Direction and Storyboard by Rob Porter – Story by Martin Olson – Additional Writing by Robert McNally-Scull and Rob Porter – Animation Direction by Robert Hughes – Creative Director: Stephen Hillenburg

VO: Carlos Alazraqui (as Rabbit), Linda Wallem (as Dr. Hutchison)

Ed Good Rocko Bad

First aired July 11, 1996

Direction and Storyboard by Jeff “Swampy” Marsh – Assistant Direction and Storyboard by Dan Povenmire – Story by George Maestri – Additional Writing by Jeff “Swampy” Marsh and Dan Povenmire – Animation Direction by Alan Smart – Creative Director: Stephen Hillenburg – “Mervin the Happy Cat” Lyrics by Jeff “Swampy” Marsh and Dan Povenmire

VO: Jennifer Lynn Hughes (as Singer), Alisa Wilson (as Singer)

Teed Off

First aired July 11, 1996

Direction and Storyboard by Mark O’Hare – Assistant Direction and Storyboard by Derek Drymon – Story by Tim Hill – Additional Writing by Derek Drymon and Mark O’Hare – Animation Direction by Robert Hughes – Creative Director: Stephen Hillenburg

VO: Carlos Alazraqui (as Mr. Leslie), Tom Kenny (as Announcer #1)

Wimp on the Barby

First aired July 12, 1996

Direction and Storyboard by Robert McNally-Scull – Assistant Direction and Storyboard by Robert Porter – Story by Martin Olson – Additional Writing by Robert McNally-Scull and Robert Porter – Animation Direction by George Chialtas – Creative Director: Stephen Hillenburg

VO: Carlos Alazraqui (as Dingo)

Yarnbenders

First aired July 12, 1996

Direction and Storyboard by Jeff Myers – Assistant Direction and Storyboard by John McIntyre – Story by Tim Hill – Additional Writing by John McIntyre and Jeff Myers – Animation Direction by Howy Parkins – Creative Director: Stephen Hillenburg

Mama’s Boy

First aired July 15, 1996

Direction and Storyboard by Mark O’Hare – Assistant Direction and Storyboard by Derek Drymon – Story by George Maestri – Additional Writing by Derek Drymon and Mark O’Hare – Animation Direction by George Chialtas – Creative Director: Stephen Hillenburg

VO: Carlos Alazraqui (as Roach), Linda Wallem (as Virginia)

Feisty Geist

First aired July 15, 1996

Direction and Storyboard by Jeff “Swampy” Marsh – Assistant Direction and Storyboard by Dan Povenmire – Story by Tim Hill – Additional Writing by Jeff “Swampy” Marsh and Dan Povenmire – Animation Direction by Robert Hughes – Creative Director: Stephen Hillenburg

VO: Tom Kenny (as Doreen-O)

S.W.A.K.

First aired July 16, 1996

Direction and Storyboard by Jeff Myers – Assistant Direction and Storyboard by John McIntyre – Story by Martin Olson – Additional Writing by John McIntyre and Jeff Myers – Animation Direction by Alan Smart – Creative Director: Stephen Hillenburg

VO: Linda Wallem (as Alicia)

Magic Meatball

First aired July 16, 1996

Direction and Storyboard by Mark O’Hare – Assistant Direction and Storyboard by Derek Drymon – Story by Tim Hill and George Maestri – Additional Writing by Derek Drymon and Mark O’Hare – Animation Direction by Howy Parkins – Creative Director: Stephen Hillenburg

VO: Carlos Alazraqui (as Meatball), Charlie Adler (as Mr. Dupette)

Closet Clown

First aired July 17, 1996

Direction and Storyboard by Robert McNally-Scull – Assistant Direction and Storyboard by Robert Porter – Story by Tim Hill and Stephen Hillenburg – Additional Writing by Robert McNally-Scull and Robert Porter – Animation Direction by George Chialtas – Creative Director: Stephen Hillenburg

VO: Linda Wallem (as Dr. Hutchison)

Seat to Stardom

First aired July 17, 1996

Direction and Storyboard by Jeff Myers – Assistant Direction and Storyboard by John McIntyre – Story by Tim Hill – Additional Writing by John McIntyre and Jeff Myers – Animation Direction by Robert Hughes – Creative Director: Stephen Hillenburg

VO: Linda Wallem (as Leena)

Heff in a Handbasket

First aired July 18, 1996

Direction and Storyboard by Robert McNally-Scull – Assistant Direction and Storyboard by Rob Porter – Story by Martin Olson and Stephen Hillenburg – Additional Writing by Robert McNally-Scull and Rob Porter – Animation Direction by Alan Smart – Creative Director: Stephen Hillenburg

VO: Tom Kenny (as Peaches)

Wallaby on Wheels

First aired July 18, 1996

Direction and Storyboard by Jeff “Swampy” Marsh and Dan Povenmire – Story by Tim Hill – Additional Writing by Jeff “Swampy” Marsh and Dan Povenmire – Animation Direction by Howy Parkins – Creative Director: Stephen Hillenburg

VO: Carlos Alazraqui (as Announcer), Alisa Wilson (as Sheila)

Dumbells

First aired July 19, 1996

Direction and Storyboard by Robert McNally-Scull – Assistant Direction and Storyboard by Robert Porter – Story by George Maestri and Stephen Hillenburg – Additional Writing by Robert McNally-Scull and Robert Porter – Animation Direction by Robert Hughes – Creative Director: Stephen Hillenburg

VO: Tom Kenny (as Newscaster), Charlie Adler (as Gladys The Hippo Lady)

Rug Birds

First aired July 19, 1996

Direction and Storyboard by Jeff Myers – Assistant Direction and Storyboard by John McIntyre – Story by Tim Hill – Additional Writing by John McIntyre and Jeff Myers – Animation Direction by George Chialtas – Creative Director: Stephen Hillenburg

VO: Carlos Alazraqui (as Eagle)

Hypno-Puppy Luv

First aired October 8, 1996

Direction and Storyboard by Jeff Myers – Assistant Direction and Storyboard by John McIntyre – Story by Martin Olson – Additional Writing by John McIntyre and Jeff Myers – Animation Direction by Howy Parkins – Creative Director: Stephen Hillenburg

Driving Mrs. Wolfe

First aired October 8, 1996

Direction and Storyboard by Dan Povenmire – Assistant Direction and Storyboard by Antoine Guilbaud – Story by Veronica Alicino – Additional Writing by Antoine Guilbaud and Dan Povenmire – Animation Direction by Alan Smart – Creative Director: Stephen Hillenburg

VO: Linda Wallem (as Mrs. Wolfe)

Put to Pasture

First aired October 10, 1996

Direction and Storyboard by Mark O’Hare – Assistant Direction and Storyboard by Derek Drymon – Story by Tim Hill and Stephen Hillenburg – Additional Writing by Derek Drymon and Mark O’Hare – Animation Direction by George Chialtas – Creative Director: Stephen Hillenburg

VO: Tom Kenny (as Newscaster)

Future Schlock

First aired October 10, 1996

Direction and Storyboard by Robert McNally-Scull – Assistant Direction and Storyboard by Robert Porter – Story by Tim Hill and Stephen Hillenburg – Additional Writing by Robert McNally-Scull and Robert Porter – Animation Direction by Robert Hughes – Creative Director: Stephen Hillenburg

VO: Mr. Lawrence (as Gilbert), Linda Wallem (as Missy)

Turkey Time

First aired November 24, 1996

Direction and Storyboard by Mark O’Hare – Assistant Direction and Storyboard by Derek Drymon – Story by Tim Hill, George Maestri, and Stephen Hillenburg – Additional Writing by Derek Drymon and Mark O’Hare – Animation Direction by Alan Smart – Creative Director: Stephen Hillenburg

VO: Linda Wallem (as Dr. Hutchison)

Floundering Fathers

First aired November 24, 1996

Direction and Storyboard by Jeff “Swampy” Marsh – Assistant Direction and Storyboard by Dan Povenmire – Story by George Maestri – Additional Writing by Jeff “Swampy” Marsh and Dan Povenmire – Animation Direction by Howy Parkins – Creative Director: Stephen Hillenburg

Closing Credits:

• Executive Producer: Joe Murray

• Supervising Producer: Ken Kessel

• Creative Producer: Stephen Hillenburg

• Starring:

  • Carlos Alazraqui as Rocko, Spunky

  • Tom Kenny as Heffer

  • Charlie Adler as Ed and Bev Bighead

  • Mr. Lawrence as Filbert

• Original Music by Pat Irwin

• Music Recorded by Robert Fitzsimons

  • Drums and Percussion: Kevin Nortons

  • Bass: David Hofstra

  • Woodwinds: Robert DeBellis

  • Trombone: Art Baron

  • Guitar and Keyboards: Pat Irwin

• Music Copying by Peter Levin

• Main Title Music: Sarah Frost-Goetz

• Title Rearranged by Pat Irwin

• Theme Song Vocals: Kate Pierson, Fred Schneider

• Line Producers: Paul C. Fabela, Krist-Ann Pehrson

• Animation Timers: Tom Yasumi, Gary McCarver

• Story Editor: Tim Hill

• Writers: Stephen Hillenburg, George Maestri, Martin Olson

• Script Coordinator: Suzanne Benton

• Main Character Design: Joe Murray

• Character and Prop Designs: Martin Ansolabehere, Doug Ninneman

• Background Design: Antoine Guilbaud, Michael Van Cleave

• Art Director: Nick Jennings

• Color Key Supervisors: Artin Aghamalian, Carol Wyatt

• Painter: Margot Hale

• Background Painters: Timothy Barnes, Adriana Galvez, Nick Jennings

• Assistant Storyboard: Shawn Murday, Karen Heathwood, Bert Ring

• Production Coordinators: Kimberli Karnatz, Jim Leber

• Technical Coordinator: Tony Ostyn

• Production Assistants: Nicola Gayle, Matt Hary, Jenetta Kelley, John Magness, Scott Ninneman

• Animation Services: Rough Draft Studios, Inc.

• Overseas Supervising Director: Scott Mansz

• Overseas Layout Supervisor: Carl Linton

• Post Production Producer: Richard Leroy

• Film Editor: Brad Carow

• For Horta Editorial:

  • Production Sound: Brad Brock, Fredrich Hammel

• For Warner Brothers Sound:

  • Sound Supervisor and Music Editor: William B. Griggs

  • Sound EFX Editor: Jeff Hutchins

  • Sound Editors: Jenifer Mertens, Kenneth Young, Nick Carr

• Re-Recording Mixers: Daniel Hiland, Joseph Citarella

• Recordist: Gary Maiman

• Support: Daniel Gillett, Wendy Baker, Barry Snyder

• For Varitel:

  • Telecine: Brian Linse

  • Videotape Editors: Karen Snyder, Brian Reid, Erik Peterson

  • Support: Dave Webb, Mark Kampen, Steve Ehrgott, Jason Ramsey, Dave McCarthy, Traci Blatchford-Kuiper, Jeff Willner, Jeff Brown, Kraig Freck, Kelley H.W. Moore

• Negative Cutter: Bob Lass

• Track Reading: Glenwood Editorial, Inc.

• Lip Sync: Kent Holaday

• Chyron: Bill Steinbarth, Monique Chambers, Ilona Grina

• Main Title Animation: Joe Murray, Timothy Berglund

• Main Title Assistant Animation: Shawn Murday

• For Nickelodeon:

  • Financial Controllers: Robert Cseko, Bill Hutten

• Studio General Manager: Bennett E. McClellan

• Executive Producer: Mary Harrington