February 2013 Programming Highlights
TELETOON, TELETOON at Night and TELETOON Retro Programming Highlights
TELETOON
Highlights Summary
TELETOON has February Fever with hot new series, episodes and special programming airing all month long. The premiere of TELETOON’s new prank show Just Kidding is sure to deliver lots of laughs, while special Valentine’s Day and Family Day programming will warm the hearts of viewers despite the cold weather. Among other highlights of TELETOON’s jam-packed schedule, new episodes of hit shows Rocket Monkeys, Dragons: Riders of Berk, Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes and Star Wars: The Clone Wars will air throughout February.
FEBRUARY 1 – 10
Just Kidding (New Series)
Premieres Sunday, February 3 at 6 p.m. ET/PT
From the team behind Just For Laughs Gags, this new series puts kids in the driver’s seat and lets them loose to concoct the most preposterous pranks. And who better to prank than unsuspecting adults? The kids work together to ensure that one “victim” after another falls for their ploys, whether they’re putting live birds in an ice cream cone dispenser or catapulting marshmallows at passers-by. The audience is in on the scheme and can’t resist roaring with laughter as the adults take the fall while their candid reactions are all caught on camera. The gags are all in good fun and let kids do what they do best – have a good laugh!
Skatoony (New Episodes)
Airs Sunday, February 3 at 6:30 p.m. ET/PT
Starting February 3, new episodes of fan-favourite game show Skatoony return to the TELETOON line-up every Sunday evening at 6:30 p.m. ET/PT following Just Kidding.
Adapted from the U.K. version of the innovative children’s quiz show, Skatoony is a Hollywood Squares-inspired animation and live-action show for kids, featuring real-life kids and an assortment of well-known animated characters from other TELETOON Original Productions. Hosted by Chudd Chudders and his sidekick announcer The Earl, this series features contestants competing in four side-splitting trivia-based rounds to win bragging rights and a terrific prize.
FEBRUARY 11 – 17
Valentine’s Day
TELETOON features some sweet themed programming on Thursday, February 14 during the Can’t Miss Thursdays line-up:
- Adventure Time with Finn & Jake episodes “Ricardo the Heart Guy”/“Slow Love”
Airs Thursday, February 14 at 6 p.m. ET/PT
“Ricardo the Heart Guy”: Finn becomes jealous of Princes Bubblegum’s new suitor.
“Slow Love”: Finn and Jake need to find a mate for a snail who threatens to steal their home.
- Rocket Monkeys episodes “Love on the Run”/“Monkey Hearts”
Thursday, February 14 at 6:30 p.m. ET/PT
“Love on the Run”: The Rocket Monkey’s mission is to escort criminal mastermind Monkevil to space prison, which isn’t a problem
until their prisoner turns out to be a beautiful female monkey who soon has Gus and Wally fighting for her love.
“Monkey Hearts”: GASI has a new recruit: Monkevil, former super villain - and Gus and Wally’s long standing crush!
- Dragons: Riders of Berk episode “When Lightning Strikes” (New Episode)
Airs Thursday, February 14 at 7 p.m. ET/PT
The Vikings of Berk suspect the dragons may be causing lightning storms in the village.
- Mudpit episode “Hot Zombies in Love”
Airs Thursday, February 14 at 7:30 p.m. ET/PT
When hunky Goth-boy Damien visits the G&G, talking about a new horror movie he’s promoting, Geneva becomes a love-struck
zombie!
TELETOON Big Ticket Movie – Nanny McPhee Returns (2010) (Network Premiere)
Airs Saturday, February 16 at 6:30 p.m. ET/PT
Nanny McPhee appears at the door of a harried young mother, who is trying to run the family farm while her husband is away at war. But once she's arrived, Nanny McPhee discovers that the children are fighting a war of their own against two spoiled city cousins who have just moved in and refuse to leave.
FEBRUARY 18 – 24
Family Day Marathons
In celebration of Family Day on Monday, February 18, TELETOON presents marathons of some fan-favourite shows from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET/PT:
9 a.m. ET/PT The Looney Tunes Show (five back-to-back episodes)
11:05 a.m. ET/PT Dragons: Riders of Berk (five back-to-back episodes)
1:10 p.m. ET/PT Johnny Test (four back-to-back episodes)
3 p.m. ET/PT The Amazing World of Gumball (four back-to-back episodes)
5 p.m. ET/PT Adventure Time with Finn & Jake (four back-to-back episodes)
Adventure Time with Finn & Jake – Special Presentation
On February 21, fan-favourite characters Fiona and Cake are back in two very special episodes of Adventure Time with Finn & Jake:
- Adventure Time with Finn & Jake episode "Adventure Time with Fiona and Cake" (Special Presentation)
Airs Thursday, February 21 at 6 p.m. ET/PT
It’s a parallel universe when viewers explore the adventures of Fiona and Cake from the land of Aaa!
- Adventure Time with Finn & Jake episode “Bad Little Boy” featuring Fiona and Cake (New Episode)
Airs Thursday, February 21 at 6:15 p.m. ET/PT
Community star Donald Glover guest stars as the voice of Marshall Lee and joins Neil Patrick Harris' returning character Prince Gumball in this special episode of Adventure Time with Fiona & Cake.
TELETOON Big Ticket Movie – Barnyard (2006) (Network Premiere)
Airs Saturday, February 23 at 7 p.m. ET/PT
When the farmer is away, all the animals play ... and sing and dance. Eventually, though, someone has to step in and help run things – a responsibility that falls on Otis, a carefree cow.
FEBRUARY 25 – MARCH 3
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (Season 5 Finale)
Airs Friday, March 1 at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT
In celebration of the Season 5 finale of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, TELETOON presents four back-to-back episodes of Star Wars: The Clone Wars on Friday, March 1 starting at 7 p.m. ET/PT and ending with the epic Season 5 finale at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT.
- Season 5 Finale Episode: “The Wrong Jedi”
With Ahsoka on the run, Anakin, who continues to believe in Ahsoka’s innocence, hunts for the truth.
Tom & Jerry: The Wizard of Oz (Special Presentation)
Airs Saturday, March 2 at 5 p.m. ET/PT
Tom & Jerry soar over the rainbow and travel down the yellow brick road in a special presentation of Tom & Jerry: Wizard of Oz.
TELETOON AT NIGHT
Highlights Summary
It’s time for the third annual Fannie Awards – TELETOON at Night’s very own awards show hosted by Fred Kennedy. In addition, TELETOON at Night presents special Valentine’s Day episodes of Futurama, Family Guy, American Dad and Robot Chicken. Among other highlights, this month’s schedule includes a new TELETOON at Night movie premiere, RED starring Bruce Willis, Helen Mirren and Morgan Freemen and the return of the movie The Mask starring Jim Carrey.
FEBRUARY 4 – 10
TELETOON at Night Movie – Red (2010) (Network Premiere)
Airs Saturday, February 9 at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT
Based on the DC comic book, Red stars Bruce Willis, Morgan Freemen and John Malkovich as a group of retired CIA agents who team up one last time to defeat a dangerous enemy.
FEBRUARY 11 – 17
Valentine’s Day
TELETOON at Night features a fresh take on romantic comedy with special Valentine’s Day episodes of fan-favourite shows on Thursday, February 14:
- Futurama episode “Love and Rocket”
Airs Thursday, February 14 at 9 p.m. ET/PT
As Valentine’s Day approaches, Bender’s romance with the Planet Express Ship puts the crew in jeopardy.
- Family Guy episode “We Love You Conrad”
Airs Thursday, February 14 at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT
Brian turns to the bottle when he discovers that his beloved Jillian is getting married; after a night of drinking he wakes up in bed next to Lauren Conrad of The Hills, who just might be his soul mate.
- American Dad episode “Oedipal Panties”
Airs Thursday, February 14 at 10 p.m. ET/PT
When Stan’s mother gets dumped, she shows up wanting Stan to comfort her, and Francine wants to know what’s wrong with the men in her life.
- Robot Chicken episode “The Black Cherry” Airs Thursday, February 14 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT
Napoleon Dynamite pops up as a famous figure from history. Fizzing candy has terrible repercussions for young Mikey. A weakling turns into the “King of the Beach” with some illegal help.
FEBRUARY 18 – 24
The Fannies
Airs Friday, February 22 at 9 p.m. ET/PT
Hosted by Fred Kennedy and airing during the Fred at Night programming block, the third annual Fannie Awards will celebrate this year’s best of the best in TV, movies and video games in categories that viewers won’t be seeing at The Oscars – including “Best Cleavage”, “Best Performance by a Robot” and “Best Man Bum.”
FEBRUARY 25 – MARCH 3
TELETOON at Night Movie – The Mask (1994)
Airs Saturday, March 2 at 9 p.m. ET/PT
TELETOON RETRO
Highlights Summary
This month TELETOON Retro is celebrating Pebbles with a week of special Pebbles-themed episodes of The Flintstones. Among other highlights, TELETOON Retro’s classic programming includes plenty of love-filled Valentine’s Day programming and a Family Day movie marathon.
FEBRUARY 4 – 10
Retro Rewind Marathon – Care Bears
Airs Sunday, February 10 at 1 p.m. ET
On Sunday, February 10, the TELETOON Retro Rewind Marathon presents six back-to-back episodes of Care Bears to help viewers get into a caring mood in time for Valentine’s Day.
FEBRUARY 11 – 17
Valentine’s Week Programming
From Monday, February 11 until Wednesday, February 13, TELETOON Retro presents special love-themed episodes of classic shows every night at 8 p.m. ET.
- The Jetsons episode "Las Venus"
Airs Monday, February 11 at 8 p.m. ET
Lovebirds George and Jane go on a second honeymoon.
- Care Bears (Valentine’s Day Episode)
Airs Tuesday, February 12 at 8 p.m. ET
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- The Smurfs episode “Romeo and Smurfette”
Airs Wednesday, February 13 at 8 p.m. ET
Hefty and Handy, not to mention everyone else, compete for the amourous attention of Smurfette.
Valentine’s Day Programming
For an extra dose of love, TELETOON Retro presents a special line-up of back-to-back Valentine’s Day episodes on Thursday, February 14 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. ET. Highlights include:
- The Smurfs episode “Romeo and Smurfette”
Airs Thursday, February 14 at 4 p.m. ET
Hefty and Handy, not to mention everyone else, compete for the amourous attention of Smurfette.
- The Bugs Bunny & Tweety Show episode “Cupid Capers”
Airs Thursday, February 14 at 5:30 p.m. ET
Bugs Bunny becomes an amorous rabbit when he's caught by Cupid's arrow fired by "Stupid Cupid" Elmer Fudd.
- The Flintstones episode "Love Letters on the Rocks"
Airs Thursday, February 14 at 8 p.m. ET
Fred is determined to find the originator of a love letter addressed to Wilma.
FEBRUARY 18 – 24
Family Day
On February 18, viewers can relax with the family all Family Day long as TELETOON Retro presents an all-day movie marathon:
9 a.m. ET The Jetsons Meet The Flintstones (1987)
11 a.m. ET The Jetsons: The Movie (1990)
1 p.m. ET New Scooby-Doo! Movies: Scooby-Doo Meets the Addams Family (1972)
2 p.m. ET The Addams Family (1991)
4 p.m. ET The Flintstones: Viva Rock Vegas (2000)
6 p.m. ET The Flintstones (1994)
Celebrating Pebbles
On Friday, February 18, TELETOON Retro kicks off a week of special The Flintstones programming in celebration of the life of Pebbles:
- Every night from Monday, February 18 to Thursday, February 21 at 8 p.m. ET, TELETOON Retro will feature special episodes of The Flintstones that lead up to Pebbles’ birth.
- On Saturday, February 22, TELETOON presents a special The Flintstones movie during TELETOON Retro Fun Flicks:
TELETOON Retro Fun Flicks – The Flintstones: I Yabba Dabba Do!
Airs Friday, February 22 at 7 p.m. ET
Encore presentation: Saturday, February 23 at 1 p.m. ET
- On Sunday, February 23 what better way for viewers to spend an evening than with a special Pebbles marathon from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. ET.
- The Pebbles celebrations continue on Monday, February 24 with six back-to-back Pebbles episodes of The Flintstones during the TELETOON Retro Rewind Marathon:
- Retro Rewind Marathon – The Flintstones (special Pebbles episodes)
Airs Sunday, February 24 at 1 p.m. ET
FEBRUARY 25 – MARCH 3
TELETOON Retro Fun Flicks – The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle (2000)
Airs Friday, March 1 at 7 p.m. ET
Encore presentation: Saturday, March 2 at 1 p.m. ET
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