About Moral Orel

Moral Orel is an American adult stop-motion animated television show produced by ShadowMachine Films. It aired from 2005 to 2008 on Cartoon Network's late-night programming block, Adult Swim. The series is a satirical exploration of a young boy named Orel Puppington's life in the fictional town of Moralton, where he naïvely tries to live by his religious fanatic parents’ flawed teachings. He yearns to be as good a Christian as possible, but his efforts often lead to surreal and uncomfortable circumstances.

Making / Production

The series was created by Dino Stamatopoulos, who also served as a writer and director. Puppets used in the show were created using stop-motion animation, with sets reminiscent of 1950s sitcoms juxtaposed with the dark themes and subject matter of the show.

Actors

• Scott Adsit - Plays the role of Clay Puppington, Orel's father. He delivers a deeply flawed character with a balance of humor and pathos.
• Carolyn Lawrence - She voices Orel himself, creating an earnest and innocent character continually contented with his faith despite the grim realities of his life.
• Britta Phillips - Plays Bloberta Puppington, Orel's mother. Her portrayal is both hauntingly melancholic and comically offputting in equal measure.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Moral Orel is a parody of a 1960s series "Davey and Goliath", a Christian-themed stop-motion show.
• The show frequently uses uncomfortable or serious character moments to highlight the humor in everyday hypocrisy.
• Despite its comedic elements, the show often tackles serious social issues, such as alcoholism, domestic violence, and faith.

Quotes

• "Orel, you're in big trouble for displaying honesty, the worst Christian trait." - Clay Puppington
• "Life's greatest pleasure is to do the will of God." - Orel
• "When it comes to family, sometimes dignity wins!" - Bloberta Puppington

Music, Soundtrack

• "No Children" by The Mountain Goats - Often plays at the end of emotionally heavy episodes.
• "Satan's Seasick" by William Gruff - Used in the context of straight comedic episodes.
• "Jesus Loves Me" - A children's hymn that has been used ironically throughout the series.