HappyCake


 * For the object itself, see HappyCake (object).

"HappyCake" is the third episode of Sealab 2021 season one. It was previewed on December 30, 2000 on Cartoon Network, before a formal airing on September 23, 2001 on the launch of their late-night programming block, Adult Swim. It was written by John J. Miller and series creators, Adam Reed and Matt Thompson, who also produced and directed.

Characters

 * style="background-color:#clear"| Captain Hank Murphy
 * style="background-color:#clear"| Harry Goz
 * style="background-color:#clear"| Lieutenant Sparks
 * style="background-color:#clear"| Bill Lobley
 * style="background-color:#clear"| Doctor Quinn
 * style="background-color:#clear"| Brett Butler
 * style="background-color:#clear"| Marco
 * style="background-color:#clear"| Erik Estrada
 * style="background-color:#clear"| Debbie DuPree
 * style="background-color:#clear"| Kate Miller
 * style="background-color:#clear"| Stormy Waters
 * style="background-color:#clear"| Ellis Henican
 * style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| Hesh Hepplewhite
 * style="background-color:#aaffaa"| MC Chris
 * style="background-color:#FDB56C" colspan="2"| Michael Caine
 * style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| Frenchman
 * style="background-color:#aaffaa"| Unavailable
 * style="background-color:#clear"| Ellis Henican
 * style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| Hesh Hepplewhite
 * style="background-color:#aaffaa"| MC Chris
 * style="background-color:#FDB56C" colspan="2"| Michael Caine
 * style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| Frenchman
 * style="background-color:#aaffaa"| Unavailable
 * style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| Frenchman
 * style="background-color:#aaffaa"| Unavailable
 * style="background-color:#aaffaa"| Unavailable

Locations

 * Earth
 * Sealab
 * France (mentioned)

Objects

 * HappyCake

Vehicles

 * None

Development
This was the second episode produced.

Filming
The episode was copyrighted in 2000.

Music
The opening theme music was written and composed by Julie Stepanek, and performed by Calamine. The radio soundtrack was by The Knaves.

Crew credits

 * Co-producers: John J. Miller, Dave Willis
 * Editors: Angus McLynn, Finbar McLynn
 * Technical director and lead animator: Chris Gelles
 * Assistant animator: Michael Rosado
 * Open title sequence animator: Gush
 * Special effects animator: Edgeworx
 * Audio engineer: Mike Fisher
 * Original Sealab 2020 animators and designers: Alex Toth, Iwao Takamoto
 * Cartoon Network staff: Maya McClure, Vishal Roney, Natali Tesche-Ricciardi
 * Executive producers for Cartoon Network: Miles Lazenby, Keith Crofford

Release
Dates are in order of release:


 * United States: December 30, 2000 preview on Cartoon Network; October 7, 2001 at 11:15 pm on Adult Swim (Cartoon Network)

Behind the scenes

 * HappyCake is a parody of the Easy-Bake Oven.
 * Quinn is first referred to as a doctor in this episode.
 * Captain Murphy refers to Michael Caine's movies The Cider House Rules and Alfie.
 * Special thanks are given to Merrell Builder.

Home availability

 * In the United States:
 * July 20, 2004: Warner Home Video releases Sealab 2021: Season One on DVD.
 * In Australia:
 * August 15, 2007: Madman Entertainment releases Sealab 2021: Season One on DVD.
 * November 28, 2012: Madman Entertainment releases Sealab 2021: Deep Pressure Complete Collection on DVD.
 * In the United Kingdom and Ireland:
 * June 22, 2009: Revolver Entertainment releases Sealab 2021: Season One on DVD.