Spaced Out
A family moves to a secret orbital station.
Spaced Out (French: Allô la Terre, ici les Martin) is a French-language animated comic science fiction television series co-produced by Alphanim, Tooncan Productions and Cartoon Network Europe. It aired on Cartoon Network in Europe and consists of one season of 26 episodes.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Comedy
- Science fiction
- Adventure
- Creator
- Claude Lerist; Léon Nöel
- Director
- Marc Perret
- Theme music
- Steve Wener
- Opening theme
- "Spaced Out"; performed by Fillmore King and Maude Buisson
- Ending theme
- "Spaced Out" (Instrumental)
- Country
- France
- Canada
- United Kingdom
- Language
- French; English
Facts from the source article.
Synopsis
George Martin, living in a regular neighbourhood with his family, applies for a job at the monopolistic Krach Industries. Though not intended to be hired, his application is accidentally blown into the selected pile. He becomes director of a secret orbital station called Operation SOS, where his family must live as part of a Krach experiment. On the station they meet other people sent by Krach, including their children's former teacher and her son. Later they rescue a Russian cosmonaut who joins them. The Martins continue living on the station, dealing with personal disputes, alien encounters, and Krach's monopolistic control.
Characters
George Martin, voiced by Mark Camacho, is the station director responsible for running it and switching between night and day. He denies extraterrestrial life even when faced with evidence, once believing a station takeover on his birthday was a role-playing adventure staged by his wife. Monica Martin, voiced by Ellen David, is George's wife who values household order and believes in aliens. Betty Martin, voiced by Eleanor Noble, is the teenage daughter, a manic depressive who enjoys music and misses contact with friends; she is hinted to be intelligent and occasionally shows compassion. Benjamin Martin, voiced by Daniel Brochu, is the plump son and a cosmic superhero fanatic fond of computers and technology; he once stole a comic and was sent to the station's prison, later regretting it. Gran, voiced by Sonja Ball, is George's mother and a fitness fanatic with an antagonistic relationship with Monica. Fax and Goodgrief, both voiced by Rick Jones, are the family's dog and cat who often discuss episode events and may be aliens themselves. Guy, dumped by Krach on the station, performs all work except George's duties; he is hinted to be a clone or brainwashed prototype worker. Mrs. Schuman, voiced by Susan Glover, is the children's neighbour and teacher on Earth and the station. Bobby Schuman, voiced by Ricky Mabe, maintains a friendly facade with adults but shows a sadistic, manipulative side with children, once bullying Benjamin discreetly on Earth; relations with Benjamin improved after Bobby was nearly abducted on the station.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who created Spaced Out?
Spaced Out was created by Claude Lerist and Léon Nöel.
Which network aired Spaced Out?
Spaced Out aired on Canal+ and France 3 (France), Cartoon Network (Europe), Vrak.TV (Canada).
When did Spaced Out first air?
Spaced Out first aired on 7 January 2002.
When did Spaced Out end?
Spaced Out last aired in 2003.
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