Phil of the Future

About Phil of the Future

Phil of the Future is a sci-fi comedy television series that aired on Disney Channel from 2004 to 2006. The show centers on the Diffy family - Phil, his parents and his sister Pim, who are from the year 2121. When the family time travel machine breaks down, they are stuck in the 21st-century "primitive" society, forcing the Diffy family to fit in with present-day culture.

Making / Production

The show was created by Tim Maile and Douglas Tuber, and produced by 2121 Productions in association with Brookwell McNamara Entertainment. The series was filmed at Ren-Mar Studios in Hollywood.

Actors

• Ricky Ullman as Phil Diffy - Phil is the main character who must adapt to the unfamiliar 21st-century life but does so with ease due to his charming nature and advanced technological gadgets.
• Alyson Michalka as Keely Teslow - Keely is Phil's best friend and later girlfriend, who is the only person who knows about the Diffy family's secret.
• Amy Bruckner as Pim Diffy - Unlike her brother, Pim struggles to adapt to 21st-century life and often creates chaos with her futuristic gadgets.
• Craig Anton as Lloyd Diffy - Lloyd is Phil and Pim's father. He is a humorous character and seems to cope effortlessly in "fixing time."
• Lise Simms as Barbara Diffy - Barbara is Phil and Pim's mother. She is a compassionate character who tries her best to fit into her unfamiliar surroundings.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show's creators named the character 'Phil Diffy' after a interpreting their own feature as the 'Philosophy of the Future.'
• The series was originally filmed in front of a live studio audience but changed to a single-camera format from the second season.
• The character 'Keely Teslow' was Tesley in original scripts.

Quotes

• "I can't believe it. I'm a teenager and I'm grounded. I'm so average." - Phil Diffy
• "Whenever my life is spiraling out of control...I shop. It centers me." - Keely Teslow
• "Pheely forever. It's a thing. Deal with it." - Phil Diffy

Music, Soundtrack

• The theme song for the television show is titled "Future is Now," performed by the band The Solids.
• Various episodes feature songs from popular contemporary artists, providing a soundtrack that suited the teen-centered show.