A Kitty Bobo Show (2001)

[@forkq5720]

this feels more an adult swim show than a kids regular show

[@jonmcintyre1144]

I can see this pilot be rebooted as a whole series for an older audience for [adult swim] or HBO Max

[@forkq5720]

@@jonmcintyre1144 wish i dont mind pay even if the creator want to start a kickstarter or a patreon

[@apexMX125]

I preferred that they do it for a young audience as could originally be on Cartoon Network in 2001 but on HBO Max while also broadcasting on Cartoon Network. If it comes back as an adult animated series, I would give it a try anyway.

[@jonmcintyre1144]

@Zylo Wolf 2.0 I think the target audience would be 14 or 15+

[@forkq5720]

@Zylo Wolf 2.0 god does that kind of form exist, i didnt know 🤯

[@LegendsP137]

The only reason why a show like this didn't win is just because at the time Cartoon Network didn't have the big teen and young adults demographic that it has now. If this show was pitched today it would most likely be picked up by Adult Swim or Netflix.

[@michaelmikea.k.acholochump4617]

U are so right man lol

[@CoolGuy-ps8ho]

The creator of this pilot attempted to pitch this show again to Nick, Disney, and Cartoon Network, but none of them picked it up.

[@sakurashy8492]

They need to pitch this again. Cartoonnetwork should pick it up this time.

[@MEDZFactor]

And keep the mid sixties animation style.

[@TheNicMMc]

Yeah, and I was pretty young when I watch this pilot but I remember that I might voted for this to win.

[@rice-and-despairagus]

This show is getting a comic reboot. Confirmed on 5/31/24 by one of the show’s creator’s (Meaghan Dunn). Here’s to hoping they try their hand at turning this into a KZbin show/web series.

[@kadraeallday5582]

Omg really! I want this so bad. I think about me being a kid and how this show was ahead of its time. I did vote Kids Next Door but only because I like all the action. I think about this show often tho. The typical “What if”.

[@snail2074]

That's great! The art style fits perfectly with a potential comic! But I do still want a show because all their voices are so great

[@rhombus-h7m]

WHAT

[@S0me0ne_cool]

The artstyle kinda reminds me of "Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends"

[@aquamidideluxe5079]

Underrated aspect of this show: the music! It fits the urban vibe perfectly, but it's a little cute too, like the characters. The ending theme is so endearing, it makes it even more heartbreaking that this cartoon never got picked up.

[@ChristHoon]

NOBODY care Kitty Bobo anymore.... KND rock!

[@kricku]

The Urbz wishes it was Kitty Bobo!

[@dbgvideos6133]

@@ChristHoon nobody cares about kitty bobo ever

[@jdogmcfly1712]

@@dbgvideos6133 I do

[@dbgvideos6133]

@@jdogmcfly1712 do what? What do you do? You care about this pilot? In your day to day life you think about this pilot? No you don’t, you’re just saying that.

[@RiseofTaitoShirei]

Can anyone else appreciate how ahead of it's time this pilot was about texting while driving?

[@ChaoChao0071]

Oh wow, that's actually a little uncanny.

[@cheesemanthe2nd]

No, not really. phones with texting features had existed for a few years by then, plus texting and driving would've been even more dangerous with those numbered keyboards they used to have.

[@rickmartinez3268]

I wish show existed

[@Tr3yM34]

@@cheesemanthe2nd it was still a new concept, dont be such a dweeb

[@Katyperryfan0801]

@@Tr3yM34 it really wasn't. I bet you weren't even born when this came out.

[@NonmetalAlkali]

Even today with cellphones being so prevalent, Kitty Bobo could easily be a character who gets so caught up in trends and "being cool" and ultimately fails or learns a lesson in the end.

[@globules804]

Really could've used a show like that growing up tbh

[@ci7210]

I would've love a show like that on streaming.

[@4everinthe4d]

They could get a bit boring tho right

[@zarkflappysheep]

It makes me overly upset that this didn’t become a show. I’m happy we got DownTown which seems to have a similar vibe, but dam something about this seems so perfect. That ending theme makes me emotional!!

[@bloodtransfusion9318]

ikr, man hopefully adult swim pick this show up honestly it'll be a fair decent show

[@Mushroomy653]

Zark flappy ship

[@maclura]

i remember voting for sheep in the big city instead, but we ended up with KND which was fine.. though i liked kenny and the chimp more.

[@DarkKnux09]

It would have definitely been picked up nowadays lol it was ahead of it's time

[@thepotatoofheaven]

@@bloodtransfusion9318 this was 10 years ago I wouldn't hold my breath

[@markus3355]

I’m fascinated by the art style of this pilot… it feels like I’m in a Picasso painting in a modern (for the time, at least) world. Even though Kitty Bobo didn’t see the light of day, I’d love to see what else this animation studio has to offer.

[@NyakahanaOfficial]

The creator also worked on Dexter's Lab, Billy & Mandy, and The Critic!

[@crimsondynamo615]

It’s like Urban Picasso, which I’m honestly surprised that isn’t a thing.

[@catthatlooksatyoufunny7377]

Oh my god it really gives off those vibes I didn't even think about it

[@notquitehuman5097]

Eh, it's still quite modern for today standards. Just replace the phones they had at the time with smartphones and you're good to go.

[@geoffreyrichards6079]

It kinda reminds me of the art in a lot of children's books I read when I was younger.

[@dewdong1298]

The art style for this show is my aesthetic.

[@ripleylok1447]

And the fact is a early 2000 thing is better.

[@tuningin88]

Wish they was more episodes of this.

[@excludermus]

@@tuningin88 agreed

[@psyche234]

Honestly the art style is fantastic and at the time original. It’s a shame this never got picked up.

[@Geminisparkles]

The only thing I don't like is the girl character is obviously intended to be his love interest and has a boring design

[@TheMoggFREE]

To those who don't know yet, the story behind why Bobo has dogs for parents is because it's based on Kevin Kaliher's life who is Korean but was adopted by his American parents. It's kinda cute actually.

[@1aundulxaldin]

+moggfree Now THAT is an interesting story.

[@Skull19O1]

moggfree this was after this one

[@Mikethething]

moggfree why wasn't this put on tv

[@TyRiders2]

moggfree That explains Dante Basco as Bono.

[@higiniodelacruzjr7214]

syris strong people pick knd

[@tannerin]

seriously one of the coolest art styles i've seen. would totally work today with an updated plot.

[@jonahabenhaim1223]

he might've been a jerk in the beginning but at the end Ive learned his true feelings. He certainly needs more Development. Also i Expected him to act kinda like Harvey beaks, when I heard the ending for the 1st time before seeing the actual show.

[@casperchristiansen2458]

I don't know; I really like the datedness. It kind of adds something to the world.

[@genericnoone9610]

Yeah let the show take place in the early 2000's!

[@saturnfuture4948]

plus the outro music bangs

[@sleepysheepy9731]

If targeting the right audience, I think the dated themes could actually be the charm of the show. Bobo is a fool to materialistic early 2000s trends each episode. I can see an episode where Heelys send him flying or a digital scrolling belt buckle malfunctions and gets him in trouble with any person he encounters. There's an unreleased episode 2 where he's obsessed with MTV Cribz

[@SuccMunkey]

I feel like this is the type of show that would start out episodic and slowly turn into a canonical series with lore and full on character development.

[@catmachine109]

Normal Television Series (2010)

[@MrCrass-th8ie]

The art seen here offers countless possibilities! There could be many fantastic scenes!

[@quesadibro1245]

you mean adventure time

[@kingcoveryepic]

you mean the amazing world of gumball

[@spimbles]

you mean, like, nearly every single show? of all time? 😕

[@no_fishman9669]

I gotta be honest, Kitty Bobo had a pretty unfair competition. Because, look at the cartoon it had to compete with, Kids Next Door, it had a much more exciting and interesting pilot, that had a far more exciting premiss, kids are secret agents, that fight with super villain adults. Meanwhile, Kitty Bobo came off as a pretty timid show, about this cat guy bragging about a phone, which probably wouldn't be too exciting (i don't say there weren't kids that didn't wanted it to be a show tho). I really hope that this show is going to find a way to see a full serialisation... one day... someday.

[@Waytotheland]

The art style is like mad cool. It has a hand drawn paper cut out look, very creative. I see this short like any good short that got passed for a series. Great show wrong time. Here's hoping that Kitty Bobo comes to us someday.

[@dj-um7el]

Yeah ikr

[@baethany117]

I was so disappointed when this show didn’t get picked up. I still think about it from time to time

[@ChristHoon]

Thank God it loses to knd

[@Adam0Null]

@@ChristHoon The Show Wasn't That Bad ! It Was Very Cool

[@ChristHoon]

@@Adam0Null You people are salty and jealous for KND win to big pick 2001, because KND had a better pilot story than the dumpster fire Kitty Bobo you enjoy. Sounds to me like you’re one of the bad Cartoon Network fans, you should just be happy with we got KND!

[@ChristHoon]

@@Adam0Null even Kitty Bobo win the big pick 2001, it will have just one season and very less episodes But KND had six seasons and a movie, and you should be happy with it.

[@Adam0Null]

@@ChristHoon KND Was Also Cool But Kitty Bobo Could Have Been Cooler !

[@JSoul]

When I get super rich I’m gonna bring this show back. Period.

[@MedioPlague]

I heard that a few people have the storyboards for the second pilot from some Kickstarter award, But that requires a lost media hunt since they haven’t been uploaded publicly

[@ChristHoon]

Kitty Bobo is boring and would’ve been cancelled after one season. Kids Next Door deserved to be picked over it.

[@JSoul]

@@ChristHoon Ooh I remember kids next door. That show was cool

[@aidenwilsonthebitterfilmsf2730]

@@ChristHoon stop being a jerk

[@TheKillerEmcee]

Ok kid

[@DennisTamayo]

The final Cartoon Network pilot to use traditional cel animation.

[@ChristHoon]

and it completely losts to Knd!

[@camilosimon9189]

Instablaster.

[@aidenwilsonthebitterfilmsf2730]

@@ChristHoon stop harassing everyone

[@xs0528]

Wow! I did not c that comin’.

[@lemonmouth7895]

@@ChristHoon you are a child

[@luas2isdekoel119]

this pilot is so underrated and i don't understand why people think it should be for an older audience

[@BobbinRobbin777]

Because its more mature than most shows for that audience nowadays.

[@asfsd9980]

Yes it has the the potential to be a version of friends that's actually funny

[@luas2isdekoel119]

@@BobbinRobbin777 oh

[@0E1M1]

because most kids would just find it boring, i don't think young me would care about the interesting visuals and the weird music playing in the background, the plot itself is not that strong.

[@W0LFB3AT5]

21 years later and we’re STILL hooked onto our phones. Nothings changed. This show actually predicted the future. 😆

[@TheMedjed-k9n]

B🇬🇧tch the hell was supposed to replace it? That’s like saying “damn, 136 years later and we’re still using cars to drive to work!” OBVIOUSLY!!!

[@blizzardblast101]

If anything it's gotten significantly worse.

[@ejm1225]

@@blizzardblast101 You mean with parents using phones and tablets to have their kids distracted while they goof off and drink beer or wine? Yeah, pretty much.

[@holap2104]

they could make an episode on that​@@ejm1225

[@giselletorres4156]

Not a prediction of the future but a criticism of the present (in this show the early 00s). People were still complaining about kids being addicted to their brick phones in the 90s

[@ms_musicarchive]

I still harbor a small hope this series will be picked up eventually.

[@Knay0623]

That makes two of us. 🤞

[@og-hi9895]

Hmm... Interesting request..... Wink wink...

[@STAR_MACONHA]

8 months

[@adryacavalcante9448]

it's going to work, let's create hope

[@MisterJohnDoe]

After 20 years? I wish...

[@onthedre]

The voice of the main character is really charming. Good show!

[@philipmarable8698]

Dante Basco. The kid who played Rufio and Zuko’s voice in Avatar: The Last Airbender.

[@MB2.0]

@@philipmarable8698 sounds like adult Kevin levin from ben 10 too

[@philipmarable8698]

@@MB2.0 That’s Greg Cripes (voice of Beast Boy). He’s not in this.

[@MB2.0]

@@philipmarable8698 oh

[@UsernameDoesntCare]

I really liked Monkey Carl and Maggie.

[@NASCARFAN160]

I'm so glad Kids Next Door won as I enjoyed it so much throughout the years, but I really, really wish this would've gotten another chance on another network, it had so many things going for it like the art style and the premise that was ahead of its time.

[@kgpspyguy]

The premise WAS ahead of it’s time. Just imagine. PORTABLE telephones. 😱 maybe someday.🤗

[@NoMoreCappin]

You're a "nascar" fan 😂 who cares what you think is a better show. I can tell you're boring as shit.

[@kgpspyguy]

@@andrive wooooooosh Edit: lol. He deleted his comment.

[@axgelbxnny]

this would’ve been perfect on MTV, could’ve gone hand in hand with Mission Hill, Clone High and Daria

[@davisbowe8668]

It's definitely one of those shows that I could easily see alongside Regular Show or Gumball. It's a shame that this was back when CN was still appealing to young kids.

[@guytorie]

I remember seeing this as a kid and being so upset that it didn't get a series. I know it's unlikely, but there's a part of me that will always hope to see it come back someday.

[@alphamail8974]

Dante Basco's voice is too recognizable 😭 Everyone is calling him Cat Zuko and I keep calling him Jake because of his slang 🤣

[@xs0528]

Ya know, Zuko kinda slangs, too.

[@VSaber365]

I would have probably watched the crap out of this show if it had become one.

[@Crayolapup]

Have you tried Mission Hill? It's somewhat similar except more adult. It got canceled 13 episodes in...

[@VSaber365]

***** I've seen it.

[@JacobVonRoker]

+wolfguy23 I hope Zootopia's success can inspire this show's return

[@onedo7240]

same

[@jonahabenhaim1223]

This show Actually does look Refreshing, its more like the amazing world of Gumball But Regular show style

[@Porygonal64]

Personally I wish that this series could be revived into a new series, with the same art style.

[@NotASpyReally]

The 64th Shadow YES PLEASE!! I loved it!!

[@marz_mitzi]

+The 64th Shadow Me toooo omg so agreeeddd

[@gambler942]

+The 64th Shadow but how can when today is 2015 but nearly 2016 how can they use the same art

[@pastelsparadox]

Agreed!!

[@FumoReimuGaming]

It was 2001

[@hoovershistory]

This actually aged well

[@ECL28E]

Except the cell phone thing.

[@tannerin]

visually at least

[@NekoBoyOfficial]

Agreed. Few shows this day can do that.

[@mscapgras]

cartoondweeb this show could punch me in the face and I wouldn't mind

[@stormsource7438]

The plot would still make sense today with a couple cosmetic changes.

[@joaquinhernandez3132]

it almost feels like It was a 2010 release,and that UPA character style! it was so ahead of it's time.

[@holzman00]

This pilot has a lot of charming elements, but I understand why it wouldn’t have been picked up for a series. As a pilot, this is our first introduction to these characters and their world. From this, our introduction to Kitty Bobo is that he’s a pretentious wannabe who cares more about looking cool than being with his friends. If anything, he almost comes off as the villain when he’s supposed to be the main character. When Kitty Bobo’s friends show him up at the end, it feels deserved. If Kitty Bobo was going to be the main character of this show, I think that this pilot should have focused more on showing who he is and his regular interactions with his friends and world.

[@remyrichardson8614]

That’s the point, he’s a pretentious douche you love to hate

[@joezuru3753]

probably if this was picked, the protagonist would have slowly learned to Mature, it seems like a show that would have leaned on character development slowly

[@BaeSol-ed2ll]

@sneakyboy4828 Well I think kitty bobo could still work as a protagonist since this kind of “unlikable protagonist/side character” has been done in the past before with good success like with kuzco , Greg heffly, Ahsoka tano, Eric cartman, or Riley from the boondocks who i think is the best example since he acts so much like Kitty Bobo. Even if people ended up hating him, I feel like the show would’ve had kitty bobo go through a character arc where he learns to be a better person over time, quits his bragging nature and appreciates his friends more. Also I feel like those details that u wanted the pilot to show were saved for later in the event that it becomes a show, something that sadly never happened.

[@iheartericcartman]

i feel like this could’ve went in the direction scott pilgrim did. unlikable protagonist going through character development to become a decent person. i prefer stories like that more than good person becomes even better

[@MaxChaplin]

I think it's less due to KB being an annoying dork (some of the most popular characters are) and more because the writing is so sparse. It feels like it could be the b-plot of a more interesting story. Still, Dante Basco's scream is legendary, and the transition in 3:08 is really lush.

[@MaxGoesFourth]

Looks like something Cartoon Network would do today. Hmm...

[@gir12301]

I agree with that. ;)

[@Indego84]

It was really ahead of its time. That's why it didn't win.

[@michaelmikea.k.acholochump4617]

Indego84 it was lol this is pretty dope for a cartoon haha

[@HyperSonicXtreme]

+Max Goes Fourth TOO EDGY!!!

[@nicolasd.madsen9317]

Max Goes Fourth they actually said yes to a kick starter but I did not go so good Only 3 there has buy the kick starter and the kick starter fall The pilot you got if buy the kick starter is sadly lost right now

[@invirnio.]

this is so 2000s ipod myspace era... man i want a series of this.. even if there would be only 12 episodes

[@MintleafCakes]

me too

[@misterbearmore4633]

OOF, right in the childhood!

[@groalerable]

this is before that lol try newgrounds and yahoo chat, stuff like that. maybe xanga.

[@MintleafCakes]

@@groalerable it can still have the vibe, even if it did come before myspace. i wouldn't know exactly the vibes of those other things as i never used them personally, so i won't say whether you're right or wrong or whatever there, but it can definitely still be classified as having a myspace era vibe to it.

[@groalerable]

@@MintleafCakes The things I'm associating with this are early internet, underground- indie hip hop/electronic music, New york, maybe tokyo, somewhere between nerd and earlier hipster culture, anime starting to become popular, a slight sci fi, slight futuristic feel... When I hear myspace I'm thinking, emo/scene, iraq war, early internet celebrities, old memes, old viral videos..

[@TheGamerGeek128]

Despite being over 13 years old, it somehow predicted the mindset of people who buy a new iPhone every year. please don't hurt me...

[@MadameSomnambule]

And the kids getting cell phones back in 2007 or so when they first got popular. Though that essentially lead up to the "new iPhone = cool kid" mindset people have these days. This cartoon was kinda ahead of its time.

[@ravage657]

Illuminati confirmed.

[@sketchyshell2115]

(Pat on shoulder) We won't cuz you're right

[@TheAngelmisa]

***** illuminati is not real...

[@ravage657]

Pip bernadotte But what if illuminati was not killed?

[@YowLife]

*I can see why kids didn't want to see more of this.* That's not to say it's bad, it's just not very appealing to Cartoon Network's demographic.

[@bigbigarchive]

Should of went for a teenage demographic if you ask me

[@catmachine109]

mmh, yeah, but i can see myself watching this. KND sucked in my opinion and i am disappointed that this lost to KND

[@Cacowninja]

Why?

[@TheOldMPClub]

It ranked number two in the actual audience vote. You are just carrying water for executives that wrecked the channel bringing in such limitations that were never needed in the first place.

[@hammertoe00]

I remember when cell phones came out. It was just amazing to be able to talk to anyone, anytime.

[@MrSpazDoctor]

Im really diggin this artstyle

[@curtisashby768]

Same

[@justinmiddleton8818]

Just realized that the voice of Prince Zuko and Jake Long was Kitty. Took a bit to hear but there was no mistaking that voice.

[@vasheal]

Dude thanks you!!! The entire time I watched this I was trying to remember where I heard that voice before!!

[@realtyrannosaurusallen]

RUFIOOOO

[@NoBadsign]

This show was like, 15 years too early. It's a shame. In the modern CN climate, this would've done great.

[@patrickkirby6580]

This animation is such an incredible time capsule there’s no way writers can make something like this today

[@ciao100]

A KITTY BOBO SHOW Questa sera Alle 10 e 29

[@gefehede7783]

"If it plays music and porn, that shit is nasa to me" - some old Japanese dude with glasses

[@zeeqwan6477]

Franku 😢

[@rileyisgangsta]

This show wasnt necessarily funny but boy is it entertaining to watch... So smooth on the eyes and nice to listen to the BGM

[@Cacowninja]

Why wasn't it necessary?

[@CaptainCynica1]

@@Cacowninja they're not calling it unecessary, they're saying even though it's not that funny it's still enjoyable

[@Cacowninja]

@@CaptainCynica1 Sorry I meant why wasn't it necessarily funny? I hate typos!

[@roxlyn1665]

Dang, I was 6 when this came out. Now I'm turning 21 and I can relate to these characters. There aren't that many shows that have actually "cool" characters. Other shows just try waaay too hard. Something about their interactions seem so honest and realistic. I really like that about this pilot. The interactions seem so genuine.

[@roxlyn1665]

Yes^

[@Quakecon-s9r]

Roxlyn166 dude. same. I wish someone could pick up this show. the interaction with the characters look so fucking natural and well executed. also. Maggie is a nice waifu

[@lucapeyrefitte6899]

it's funny cuz I'm also turning 21 this year and I don't remember watching this and I'm sure I would've tried to vote for this and knd

[@roxlyn1665]

Yeah, I was too young to know what was going on at that time. I also don't vividly remember the pilot airing. What a shame, I would've voted for this. I watched this for the first time several years ago, and I always come back to it.

[@xblade149]

Roxlyn166 same here iam 22 years old

[@susanaalmeida593]

If Kids Next Door was really picked over this show, then I'm not exactly upset but this show had potential and I love the artstyle. but the creator of Kitty Bobo is trying to make a new pilot called Chloe and the Stars. I don't know if it's still up but I highly suggest people support it.

[@bm42069]

Susana Almeida knd was 1st and kitty boba was 2nd

[@nearsightedtanuki]

Such a shame this wasn’t green-lighted. 3 seconds in and I was already in love with the art style and characters. It’s so funny how Bobo has dogs for parents, it makes a fun dynamic! Maybe one day somebody will revamp this.

[@Cacowninja]

Bobo was adopted.

[@toaster9922]

You can tell the cartoon is from the early 2000s when having a cellphone is seen as a luxury.

[@marz_mitzi]

Kitty Bobo (2001) Welcome to Eltingville (2002) What do these two have in COMMON? #1 ... Cancelled #2. ... amazing, fresh, art style. #3.... really good humor and characters. #4 .. AMAZING voice actors. #5. - THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN LOVED.

[@dimsumboy22]

+FlashyFox2001 both were not canceled, they just were not picked up

[@marz_mitzi]

They are likeable in their own way, sorry.

[@marz_mitzi]

That my opinion is wrong.

[@dimsumboy22]

FlashyFox2001 opinions are never wrong

[@fl0ydd]

I feel the same way!!!!!!!!!

[@HieiDaHellSpawn94]

before he wanted to capture the avatar he was obsessed with his cell phone

[@ellimistiquekrystal]

Or capture Rose's heart and become the Am Drag.

[@HieiDaHellSpawn94]

lol

[@yochlel2642]

he also was a cat

[@dakotastein9499]

holy shit,i knew it...thats Donte Basco!

[@rustymug500]

20 years since the greatest thing to grace the airwaves came out

[@ChristHoon]

but a loser to knd

[@aidenwilsonthebitterfilmsf2730]

@rusty mug I agree this is the best pilot I’ve ever seen Edit:Well one of them

[@shrippie-4214]

Just got recommended this video reminds me of how normal things were before I was born xD

[@lonely_dolphin8923]

@@shrippie-4214 Wonder what ya mean by normal.

[@Unguided]

This pilot had so much potential and it's a crime it never got greenlit.

[@MayonaDraws]

I need this, and I wish this actually got a show. I would of seriously loved it as a kid. Definitely gives off teen vibes.

[@UrFavoriteZombie]

Sucked that this had to fend off against Codename Kids Next Door. I would have loved for this to be a full series too

[@nutlet1]

me too

[@UrFavoriteZombie]

I mean I love KND it is such a good cartoon. Shame we couldn't have both KND and Kitty Bobo

[@m56214]

​​@@UrFavoriteZombie This pilot isn't even good though it would have gotten boring really fast Regular Show did this better

[@Kittenfox_55]

What I think this pilot need was more character development, I mean The episode was just Bobo acting like a big shot with his phone, It's not bad but could use more of a polish. (But got to admit the girl cat was cute)

[@Rebel_Railroad_Productions]

You think Bobo and her might be dating?

[@RATPEZ]

Spot on what I was thinking. The visuals of the show though are fantastic and would love to see this explored more even though they did show a quite a few places in this alone. It's a shame it didn't get picked up but from what we got out of it it wasn't bad.

[@silenceenigma587]

Maggie is cute

[@nicolasperez1180]

It’s so trippy watching this in 2021. We all have smart phones now and this feels so dated.

[@ChristHoon]

That's why Knd won the 2001 big pick

[@braziliantsar]

@@ChristHoon This has nothing to do with Kids next door winning. You are one salty kid eh?

[@codafett]

I love that Bobo was beefing with Graffiti. Most cartoons would have him be a fanboy.

[@AzzyRiah]

Getting teenage gumball vibes you can’t tell me this wouldnt be him😭😭

[@norikofu509]

💀 Literally this

[@BandLBestiebros]

SO FR THO

[@loszhor]

I haven't seen this in AGES! I remember watching this on TV when it first aired! Thanks for uploading.

[@ChristHoon]

Kitty Bobo is boring and would’ve been cancelled after one season. Kids Next Door deserved to be picked over it.

[@woo_shynen8805]

@@ChristHoon like we care what u think

[@user-fx8rk2jm3w]

@@ChristHoon for everytime you say that, I get a dollar.

[@adatirei]

@@user-fx8rk2jm3w can i have one

[@BASEDSAKRI]

Watched this when it first aired. That closing theme is a banger!

[@Demarcuscousinsthethird]

I love the idea of this show

[@ChristHoon]

And I hate that dumpster Fire idea

[@CrisisMoon7]

Man this would have fit perfectly on Adult Swim. This pilot is a time capsule of its era.

[@chowder6534]

Would have loved to see how this show looked like if it was picked up. Although if Kitty Bobo was picked up today, the show would be modernised. Everything about this pilot screams 90s/2000s and I love it for that so taking that rough, urban, 90s/2000s feel away would ruin it imo. I'm just happy that someone recorded the pilot because things like this can become lost very easily. It would be cool if Cartoon Network did a pilot marathon of old pilots to see if the audience now are interested in any of them.

[@Dumb_Woof]

Oh man this show just screams Parappa minus the rapping and the protagonist being a Cat. The art style alone is worth a series but the dorky "cool" characters just burn with style. Why didn't this Win! *Sob* *Sob*

[@wigwagstudios2474]

PARAPPAAAKLJHUKSHHJLOIUFUFGDF

[@guitarlamb9295]

you called?

[@catdatwat9743]

My god this dog guy is so adorable his voice is so sweet

[@Grim_Pinata]

Fr though, it's always so nice when a character with a really soft and "normal" sounding voice is in a cartoon like this. It's so out of place it's actually endearing.

[@unfazedjae2645]

It’s Jake Long and Zuko

[@vivicreature]

This is literally my dream art style.

[@Dread_Muse]

The art style, the music, the backgrounds, the characters, everything about this is such a vibe and I love it. ❤️

[@ThatYellowCat]

"KITTY BOBO KOOL KUSTOM RINGER SONG" I love this show

[@Thecoolgman]

After all these years, I still think this should have been a show. A lot potential wasted.

[@FGPookie]

***** cartoon network would probably be different today tbh lol

[@Indego84]

Kitty Bobo should have challenged Graffiti to an Agni-Kai.

[@jjdd4307]

I remember when this aired going up against KND. Looking back at it now I realized that this was ahead of it's time. This could definitely be a show today on CN.

[@Catty_woo]

I fell in love with this pilot. Thanks to the recommendations recommending this to me. I really wish Kitty Bobo had a chance to be a show it's so familiar to regular show.

[@JustEpic_Yt]

Same

[@vmyszojelen]

I never knew about this show, but I really love the art style

[@MrEMask-eb8th]

Kitty bobo had a cellphone before they were cool,this guy is a hipster.

[@22freedom33]

All I hear is Zuko on the phone

[@melissavazquez1787]

+22freedom33 The only reason why you hear Zuko on the phone is because the person who voices Zuko also voices Kitty Bobo. ;)

[@22freedom33]

Melissa Vazquez yeah I know :)

[@gabgabatz]

Dante Basco really brought his distinct V.O. workgame thanks to this pilot but alas, this show was relatively premature in presentation. At least we got him to do Zuko and Jake Long in the long run.

[@xs0528]

Eeyup.

[@Rex_The_Mouse]

Those little paws are so precious! If this pilot was made just a decade later it would've been greenlit for sure!

[@jaycubes]

if this became a full show i guarantee it wouldve changed my life

[@olseaweedbeardye8622]

Everything about this is amazing. I especially love the designs and the artstyle. This is another example of why anthropomorphic characters are a great choice for cartoon characters

[@Crayolapup]

Insane how I remember seeing this debut in 2001. I remember coming home from Kindergarten in NYC. Now its 20 years later since that Debut.

[@fatefatefate]

yep. i remember when it was on TV and i wanted to cast a vote real bad for it but i didn’t own a computer. i was 6 years old and poor

[@ChristHoon]

Thank god it loses to Knd

[@jonahabenhaim1223]

You shouldn’t be commenting here then.

[@ChristHoon]

@@jonahabenhaim1223 Who you think you're to judge me?

[@johnmaldonado2974]

@@ChristHoon you’re literally a kiss ass for knd

[@awesomeocelot7475]

Honestly it’s so sad this never became a full series. I really love the artstyle and setting of this pilot…

[@teminus1]

This show is so amazing!!! How haven't I seen this till now??? The animation and the style is so charming!!! I hope they can pick this show up again and give it the chance it desrves.

[@Cola_Kalashni774]

Thanks to Meagan Dunn (Original Caracthers) and Kevin Khalier (Original Storyboarder and Background Maker )

[@sakurashy8492]

You know the creator should try a Kickstarter again to revive Kitty BoBo.

[@xs0528]

That’s a great idea!

[@Spearmph2]

Hopefully they still have the rights

[@mrtimo3822]

No

[@tinxieyeah]

@@mrtimo3822 shut

[@E_eboi123]

​@@mrtimo3822wdym “no”?

[@dr9gonkid20]

I absolutely adore this art style

[@Arborpress]

I still remember being pissed when Kids Next Door won over this. I really liked the art style of this show.

[@akilreid9476]

For the past 7 or so years I’ve made sure to watch this short every year on my birthday. It’s easily my favorite cartoon pilot of all time and never fails to make me smile no matter what so I always save it for a special day, once a year. I love it that much! Adult Swim (it was new at the time iirc) should have picked this show up as-is because it would have been great competition for the other urban slice-of-life cartoons at the time. I still (foolishly) dream that it’ll become an indie web series or cute lil webtoon someday because it would still work today.

[@akilreid9476]

Aaaand it’s my birthday today so I’m back :D

[@bubbleto7277]

God, this is how far back my memories go. I have this show stuck at the back of my head ever since I was toddler

[@sober_katz]

i love the nostalgic feel of this cartoon. i still really wish it would've gotten picked up. maybe somebody could make that a reality though

[@jhaynewe]

this feels so hipster

[@LS95774]

Yeah, the 90s weren't quite dead yet back in 2001

[@ripleylok1447]

Bobo saying homie, yo, etc.

[@ryanphelan895]

@@ripleylok1447 Yeah. Until, 6:31

[@TyRiders2]

@@ryanphelan895 Instant Message is still a thing today, yes.

[@IsitheScribe]

IT totally does!!

[@xX-z0mbie-Xx]

I cannot begin to describe how deeply sad I am this show didn’t get picked

[@Nek0chi0]

Didn't know Zuko/Jake Long did voice acting this early. Also like how it subtley did a "don't text and drive/bike" before cell phones were super common and we were having a huge spike in car accidents involving cell phones.

[@PhilipABuck]

I remember enjoying this and wanting it to become a series. I was also inspired by the unique choices in the art style & the cut outs in the end credits. It’s so cool to finally find this.

[@theabsolutecat915]

This cartoon was really ahead of the curve in it's storytelling. I feel like if it was pitched around 2010 it would've been accepted, as it rightfully should've been.

[@rommix0]

Now this is a distant memory I thought I'd never see again. It was during a very rough time in my life and I only vaguely remember this airing along with a promo for it. Such an obscure pilot for what could have been.

[@holzman00]

There’s something about the end credits and it’s theme that’s very hypnotic. Love it.

[@ruledbyvenus2041]

It’s an amazing instrumental

[@jadewukong]

I love how this is such a short little pilot but so many have remembered it to this day. like it's vibe and design have stuck in peoples minds so well! I personally remember calling the voting number and picking this along with knd too! I would've loved this because when I was a kid, I dreamed of that city life, living in a loft, having a cool group of friends.

[@DrgnAnim]

I'd honestly be interested to see a world where this became a full show. I can see why it never did, it's very different than what was out at the time so I can see execs not being interested in it. But personally I'm pretty into it. It has a good style, decent writing, and overall a nice vibe to it. It is unfortunate that it wouldn't be able to come out today. I think it matches perfectly with cartoons of the time, but if it were to come out today, it would need major changes to get executives interested. And if they did that, a huge part of it's charm might be lost. If this miraculously made it to a full series today, even outside of CN studios, I'd hands down watch it. Even if it's like an indie series online. A cartoon with young adult characters in 2001 that still is kid friendly is weirdly up my alley. I think the demographics being either "kid" or "adult" is very limiting as a consumer. I want that in-between where characters aren't fighting over existential dread of their early 30s, and they aren't literal children who have never been in a 7-eleven in their lives. I want 18-23 year old characters (give or take) who are young enough to explore the world at their leisure, but have to still be responsible adults. I also don't want to have "drugs sex and alcohol the show" because realistically, not everyone acts like this. I think this pilot captures exactly what I want pretty well. Kitty Bobo good.

[@shilohwhiloh9636]

Funny thing is, CN was interested in it. They just decided to put their full focus on KND since it won the contest.

[@6lucario]

back when having a cell phone meant something

[@HashUpAshole]

Back when you wanted to bitch slap those ignorant niggas that kept them on during the movie.

[@isaacargesmith8217]

HashUpAshole Isn't that still a thing though?

[@Crayolapup]

So true.

[@Crayolapup]

+Isaac Argesmith Not as much. Since everyone owns one now it's not as big as a deal when someone sees that you now have one as well. Nowadays even 6 year old kids have a cellphone... Soon people aren't going to believe that kids could "survive" without a cellphone.

[@kujakubes241]

Eureka did you predict the future

[@eevee-u1s]

love this show, if i was to bring back anything it would be this. discovered it in 2017 and i still come back to rewatch every few months :) happy 20 years

[@ChristHoon]

I HATE it, Thank god it loses to Knd

[@eevee-u1s]

@@ChristHoon im a knd fan too :)!

[@samiam2003]

@@ChristHoon nobody cares

[@auggygobby8233]

I loved the concept for "The Summoning" from Cartoon Hangover and "A kitty bobo show" from Cartoon Network, they're both such cute concepts and Kitty bobo is SO of it's time with such a unique charming art style

[@bobachii]

This was just really pleasant to watch. I wish this show got a whole series.

[@rankrodent2772]

Back when 95% of CN shows didn’t recycle the same exact art style

[@simenon5929]

Looking at todays cartoons I do see what you mean, but they definitely did back then. That sorta flat 2d artstyle was popular.

[@TheOldMPClub]

The studios still had an in-house style as most typically do. But the network itself was more committed to showcasing different art styles in animation. So we got content from other studios and art styles on the channel. Like most many things that commitment slowly went away piece by piece after Jamie Kellner and Jim Samples changed the channel.

[@dejiko]

That female cat (Maggie?) is so cute~~~ Kitty Bobo is really cute too

[@giovannigonzales5152]

Man, Sometimes I wish Maggie was Nicole's real daughter and real sister to Gumball. Even she would be better than Darwin and Anais😁

[@TheMoggFREE]

To those who don't know yet, the story behind why Bobo has dogs for parents is because it's based on Kevin Kaliher's life who is Korean but was adopted by his American parents. It's kinda cute actually.

[@dahfars5464]

moggfree Meaghan Dunn, who also created this and did the artwork for this is a Korean adoptee too.

[@xs0528]

Well, that explains a lot.

[@thecoolyoyo5353]

*hers

[@beenings213]

@@thecoolyoyo5353 *her

[@KujiraFEl]

thats also racist