HappyCake
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- For the object itself, see HappyCake (object).
| HappyCake | |
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| Premiere date | December 30, 2000 (preview) September 23, 2001 |
| Starring | Harry Goz Erik Estrada Brett Butler Bill Lobley Kate Miller Ellis Henican Molly Charette John J. Miller Adam Reed Matt Thompson |
| Music composed by | Julie Stepanek |
| Writer(s) | John J. Miller Adam Reed Matt Thompson |
| Director(s) | Adam Reed Matt Thompson |
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"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.
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Locations
Objects
Vehicles
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Production
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.
Crew credits
- Executive producers: Matt Thompson, Adam Reed
- 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: Mike Lazzo, 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.
- A gag credit is Mike Lazzo as Miles Lazenby.
- Special thanks are given to Merrell Builder.
Errors
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.
