About Crashbox (HBO)

"Crashbox" is an educational children's television game show that premiered on HBO in 1999. The show aims to educate grade-school children in history, math, vocabulary, and other various subjects, with many twists and turns in between. The show uses odd, strange characters and situations to get kids to learn without feeling like they're being taught.

Making / Production

The series is produced by Planet Grande Pictures and Cuppa Coffee Studios and is animated in a variety of styles including stop-motion animation. Its unique visuals and interactive games make it a standout in children's programming.

Actors

• Michael McShane - He voices Captain Bones, Distraction Newsman, various others. His performances add a distinct character to each of his roles, his energy matching that of the lively animations.
• Jimmy Galeota - He voices Cranky, who is a key character in the show. Galeota's quirky performance adds an extra layer of humor which contributes significantly to the show's appeal for children.
• Mari Weiss - She voices various characters. Weiss brings versatile and dynamic performances that reinforce the diverse and colorful universe of Crashbox.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series stands out for its use of multimedia - integrating various animation styles and interactive segments.
• "Crashbox" was designed to be both entertaining and educational to attract children of different interests.
• The segments are designed as games, with viewers encouraged to play along and solve the puzzles.

Quotes

• "There's no time to dilly-dally, let's jump right into another Revolting Slob." - Captain Bones
• "Once again, I've got three totally disgusting stories to tell, but only one is the true story of the revolting slob. Are you ready?" - Revolting Slob

Music, Soundtrack

• The show boasts a lively and varied soundtrack, full of sound effects and quirky music that match the energetic animations and fast-paced education games.