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|premiere= [[December 30]], [[2000]] (preview)<br />[[October 7]], [[2001]] | |premiere= [[December 30]], [[2000]] (preview)<br />[[October 7]], [[2001]] | ||
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|cast= [[Harry Goz]]<br />[[Erik Estrada]]<br />[[Brett Butler]]<br />[[Bill Lobley]]<br />[[Kate Miller]]<br />[[Ellis Henican]]<br />[[Molly Charette]]<br />[[John J. Miller]]<br />[[Adam Reed]]<br />[[Matt Thompson]] | |cast= [[Harry Goz]]<br />[[Erik Estrada]]<br />[[Brett Butler]]<br />[[Bill Lobley]]<br />[[Kate Miller]]<br />[[Ellis Henican]]<br />[[Molly Charette]]<br />[[John J. Miller]]<br />[[Adam Reed]]<br />[[Matt Thompson]]<br />[[MC Chris]] | ||
|music= [[Julie Stepanek]] | |music= [[Julie Stepanek]] | ||
|writers= John J. Miller<br />Adam Reed<br />Matt Thompson | |writers= John J. Miller<br />Adam Reed<br />Matt Thompson | ||
Revision as of 00:49, 2 January 2023
| I, Robot | |
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| Premiere date | December 30, 2000 (preview) October 7, 2001 |
| Run time | 12:00 |
| Starring | Harry Goz Erik Estrada Brett Butler Bill Lobley Kate Miller Ellis Henican Molly Charette John J. Miller Adam Reed Matt Thompson MC Chris |
| Music composed by | Julie Stepanek |
| Writer(s) | John J. Miller Adam Reed Matt Thompson |
| Director(s) | Adam Reed Matt Thompson |
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"I, Robot" is the second episode of Sealab 2021 season one. It was previewed on December 30, 2000 on Cartoon Network, before a formal airing on October 7, 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.
Detailed summary
Memorable quotes
Characters
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Locations
- Earth
- Atlantic Ocean
- Sealab
- Rome (mentioned)
Objects
- None
Vehicles
- Ship
Production
Development
This was the first 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: Martin Lazlo, 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
- The episode title is a reference to Isaac Asimov's I, Robot short stories and essays between 1940 and 1950.
- Captain Murphy wants to be an "Adrienne Barbeaubot," in tribute to the actress Adrienne Barbeau.
- The transition music from Super Friends plays when Quinn saves the day to telling the others about it.
- Special thanks are given to "the idiot."
Errors
Everlasting influence
- The rest of the crew wants to be put in robot bodies in the third season episode "I, Robot, Really."
Critical reception
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.
- This is free to watch on the Adult Swim UK's YouTube upload.
