Poochini (also known as Poochini's Yard) is an animated television series which originally premiered in Germany on September 2, 2001, but it did not air in the United States until September 7, 2002. The series follows the life of a grey black-eared hound mix named Poochini who runs away from home after his rich owner dies, gets captured by the dog pound and is adopted by an average American family.
Despite being created and co-produced by the San Francisco-based entertainment company Wild Brain, Poochini was not shown in the United States for over two years after its production. Co-produced and internationally distributed by Munich-based media group EM.TV"Wild Brain Storms Ahead" August 25th, 1999 San Francisco Chronicle article by David Lazarus - Accessed February 13th, 2007 and distributed by The Television Syndication Company for US syndication, Poochini is based on the award-winning pilot short A Dog Cartoon (1999).
Poochini only made 26 episodes with the final one airing in the United States on March 1, 2003.
It was directed by Dave Marshall and Dave Thomas. The series was one of the final projects of famed background artist Maurice Noble (who mostly worked with Looney Tunes and Tom and Jerry animator Chuck Jones), who is credited as a design and color consultant, before his death in 2001.
Characters The White Family Poochini (voiced by Billy West) - Truly a well-trained Italian dog. Just like his young American dog master named Billy White, he can get into a large amount of trouble but has enough brains to escape the situation. Billy White (voiced by Dee Bradley Baker) - A mischievous and kind-hearted kid. He is a good owner to his Italian dog named Poochini. Walter White (voiced by Billy West) - the father of Billy White and the husband of Wendy White. Wendy White (voiced by Leslie Carrara-Rudolph) - the mother of the Whites Family.
Voice cast Billy West - Poochini, Walter White, Mr. Garvey, Lockjaw Dee Bradley Baker - Billy White, Bunk, Knucklehead, Snubnose Maurice LaMarche - Dirt Leslie Carrara-Rudolph - Wendy White Jeff Bennett - Additional Voices John Cygan - Additional Voices Daran Norris - Additional Voices Grey DeLisle - Additional Voices Kath Soucie - Additional Voices Corey Burton - Additional Voices Rob Paulsen - Additional Voices Frank Welker - Additional Voices
Episodes All episodes directed by Dave Marshall and Dave Thomas. +No.TitleWritten byStoryboard byAirdate (US)https://www.cwtv.com/1AbandonedMatt WayneJim SmithSeptember 7, 2002The GopherRichard Carradine & Benny ComaLyndon RuddyThe ConeRichard Carradine & Benny ComaJohn Korellis2Squeaky FromageMatt WayneJohn MartinSeptember 14, 2002Puppy ObeyRichard PurcellIan FreedmanChristmas TreeRobert MontalbanoGlen Lovett3Peanut ButterRichard Carradine & Benny ComaGlen LovettSeptember 21, 2002The VisitorMatt WayneLyndon RuddyFlea CollarRobert MontalbanoJohn Korellis4Dog WantedRobert MontalbanoCarlos BaezaSeptember 28, 2002Pleasant Puppy DreamsRichard PurcellGlen LovettStray DogRichard Carradine & Benny ComaLi Hong5The TailRichard Carradine & Benny ComaSimon O'LearyOctober 5, 2002Albino AlligatorRichard Carradine & Benny ComaChris HaugeDog ShowRichard Carradine & Benny ComaLyndon Ruddy6Mad Dog on DutyRobert MontalbanoIan FreedmanOctober 12, 2002The BaldnessRichard Carradine & Benny ComaCarlos BaezaDoggie Day AfternoonRobert MontalbanoJohn Korellis7FoamerRobert MontalbanoJohn MartinOctober 19, 2002The Dog House of TomorrowMatt WayneGlen LovettPuppy LoveRobert MontalbanoLi Hong8Extreme Poochini WrestlingRichard PurcellSimon O'LearyOctober 26, 2002The GuruCharles SchneiderLyndon RuddyPsychic DogRichard Carradine & Benny ComaCarlos Baeza9Barking OrdersRobert MontalbanoLi HongNovember 2, 2002Fallout ShelterCharles SchneiderMaxwell AtomsLeash LawCharles SchneiderIan Freedman10The Checkers DogRichard Carradine & Benny ComaJohn MartinNovember 9, 2002Dog PileRobert MontalbanoGlen LovettThe SkunkRichard Carradine & Benny ComaDavid Feiss11Bone Sweet BoneCharles SchneiderCarlos BaezaNovember 16, 2002Three Bad DogsMatt WayneSimon O'LearyPyro PoochRobert MontalbanoLyndon Ruddy12Amnesiac DogRichard Carradine & Benny ComaMaxwell AtomsNovember 23, 2002Massive HoundsRobert MontalbanoLi HongPet SmellsMatt WayneIan Freedman13Freak WeekCharles SchneiderGlen LovettNovember 30, 2002Meat MadnessAriel PrendergastChris HaugeVomitronRichard PurselJohn Martin14PiranhaCharles SchneiderIan FreedmanDecember 7, 2002League of DogsRichard PurselMaxwell AtomsHosedAriel PrendergastChris Hauge15HeatwaveAriel PrendergastCarlos BaezaDecember 14, 2002Love CatsRobert MontalbanoJohn MartinTar DogRichard Carradine & Benny ComaGlen Lovett16Night of TerrorCharles SchneiderCarlos BaezaDecember 21, 2002Queen BeeRichard Carradine & Benny ComaDavid FeissRemote ControlAriel PrendergastLi Hong17Diva DogRichard PurselStephen DeStefanoDecember 28, 2002Poolside PoochiniAriel PrendergastChris HaugeNewsboy RampageMatt WayneLarry Scholl18Coffee DogRichard Carradine & Benny ComaMaxwell AtomsJanuary 4, 2003Robot DogRichard Carradine & Benny ComaLi HongBed TimeRichard Carradine & Benny ComaIan Freedman19Garden GuardianAriel PrendergastChris HaugeJanuary 11, 2003Hurricane PoochiniAriel PrendergastIan FreedmanYard Sale of the CenturyMatt WayneLi Hong20A Hound in OneAriel PrendergastGlen LovettJanuary 18, 2003PoochersizeAriel PrendergastJohn MartinSuper Hearing DogRobert MontalbanoChris Hauge21Boning UpRobert MontalbanoMike SternJanuary 25, 2003Night CrawlersAriel PrendergastMaxwell AtomsThe Flying DogRichard Carradine & Benny ComaGlen Lovett22RecyclersAriel PrendergastLarry SchollFebruary 1, 2003Chili DogRobert MontalbanoMaxwell AtomsYou Dirty RatCharles SchneiderCarlos Baeza23The DogsitterAriel PrendergastAaron SpringerFebruary 8, 2003The ServantAriel PrendergastChris HaugePhobic FamilyRichard Carradine & Benny ComaCarlos Baeza24Carry OnRobert MontalbanoMaxwell AtomsFebruary 15, 2003DognappedRobert MontalbanoEd BellHi-Class Hi-JinxCharles SchneiderIan Freedman25Nurture DogRichard Carradine & Benny ComaLi HongFebruary 22, 2003Whitesylvania ForeverMatt WayneChris HaugeBorn Again DogRichard Carradine & Benny ComaGlen Lovett26Butterfly SeasonAriel PrendergastAaron SpringerMarch 1, 2003Leaf Me AloneAriel PrendergastMaxwell AtomsParanoid DogRichard Carradine & Benny ComaCarlos Baeza
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