Utica Cartoon HD

[@CheesyHfj]

i didn't even pick up the first time how johnny and marty were actually in opposite policeman disguises to the ones that logically made sense for their body shape

[@frankrause]

One of my favorite things is to make things that nobody realizes are jokes for 22 years. For instance, when Dan stands up at 4:12 I added the noise of a chair scooting out of the way, even though he's at a booth and the chairs are clearly the kind that don't scoot out of the way. To me, this is the highest form of humor. However, the nation's eight-year-olds disagree, and this was not made into a series.

[@ImaBigNerd]

@CheesyHfj It's so cool that you like Utica Cartoon, I can definitely see the inspiration in your writing. Very based 👍

[@gupoll]

@@frankrauseI love little jokes like that!

[@Sourlemonosc]

Osc spotted

[@adamPhoebe]

@@frankrause this comment is my inspiration

[@kasuba4798]

This cartoon invokes a strong feeling of nostalgia in me. I feel like I’m a kid turning on Cartoon Network for an episode or two before I have to go to school. It almost always put me in a good mood for the day. I hope this cartoonist knows what a precious little gem they created.

[@mushybutton]

Funny because this pilot WAS created for Cartoon Network

[@theoddbox]

It definitely has an "eating breakfast before school" feel to it, i can almost see my reflection in the still dark window early in the morning in my old living room while watching this

[@Heshbakes]

i found the original vid like 2 weeks ago and ive already watched it 8 times i love everything about it. thank you so much for this!!

[@PotatoPatatoVonSpudsworth]

Same here. What a lovely surprise!

[@glittergelpenlyrics]

Same here!!

[@quantyy]

Same story here

[@TamagoGangan]

actually same, what the hell november 28th it just dropped and i thought it was a contemporary thing until i saw it was posted 15 years ago and now this shows up

[@ABMODEUS]

Haha same

[@novamachi]

Seeing the credits have a list of "cel painters" made me appreciate this cartoon even more. There's just so much extra work and care that goes into traditional animation that makes me respect the people behind them. this is cool.

[@frankrause]

At some point I remember totaling up the time sheets, and I think the cel painters spent about a thousand hours coloring this cartoon.

[@BananaPhoPhilly]

Always gotta appreciate stuff that’s animated in-house on cels. Always looks beautiful

[@cookiecowchu]

@@frankrause Do you plan on selling the cel sheets like most cartoons do? and if not I perfectly understand, this whole cartoon is beautiful.

[@frankrause]

I hadn't thought of it, but I have some of them in a closet somewhere, I think! @@cookiecowchu

[@mrsmeap1143]

@@frankrause omg id pay good money for a utica cel lol, this is one of my favorite cartoons ever despite it only being one episode

[@ZunkleFunkle]

I vividly remember being 4 years old and watching the pilot for this. It's a shame it never got picked up, but I'm so glad to see it survived and ended up on KZbin.

[@user-yr8mu1ce1m]

This could’ve been the Regular Show of the 90’s had it been picked up. I could see Rigby doing something like this.

[@grantwilliams2650]

*2000s

[@user-yr8mu1ce1m]

Ahh, sorry about that. Just noticed it says 2001 in the description. Thanks!

[@grantwilliams2650]

@@user-yr8mu1ce1m All good 2001’s pretty close to the 90’s so there’s still quite a lot of 90’s vibes

[@dankmemes4794]

It's funny you mention Regular Show as the sound effect at 1:03 sounds straight out of that show to me

[@BR44INZ]

3:04 is nobody gonna talk about the fact the "fancy mustard" was named motor oil? xD

[@holdmeclosertinyprancer]

watching this I am now remembering that "marty, it's not chocolate" was a joke that I was OBSESSED with for ages after seeing this pilot. I'm really glad to see this cartoon again and in such great quality!

[@ChipVD]

painting hot dogs... that weird static that happens between cell paint and acetate... Also other memories. thank you for including me. It was such a memorable experience.

[@azokoloko]

you worked on this?? tell me more!

[@frankrause]

Chip! You painted cels so good! So nice to see a familiar name out here on the KZbin!

[@SpongeSebastian]

Remember seeing this on Cartoon Network decades ago, and it's nice to see it again in such pristine quality! It's a shame the HDTV era and cel animation era didn't really overlap.

[@paulbunyangonewild7596]

Eh, film animation is pretty well preserved at this point, I saw my aunt watching Robin hood last night and I've got to say it looked wonderful, (also I see what the fuss about HIM was).

[@lollybowser]

​@@paulbunyangonewild7596animated films like Robin Hood are generally well preserved but animated shows? Not very often. Even popular ones like the Simpsons or SpongeBob don't have the cleanest quality on early seasons cause tv productions didn't use as high quality film or care to store them as well.

[@CrashLung]

@@paulbunyangonewild7596 Everything's fine and good as long as the original creator is here on youtube to share the film reel with us! Sadly this is the miracle story we rarely get to see - the cel animation world is filled with gems, short films, pilots, promos and rare releases which only survive on TV broadcasts or out-of-print VHS releases...

[@LolaliciousSmiley]

I have been saying "If you spray dog, you're disqualified" constantly since I saw the original upload. I can't express how much I love this cartoon.

[@TraphouseTCG]

Definitely used that “I am shocked and appalled” quote when I was 10

[@Gunger-H-Gunter]

God this is so beautiful thank you and your brother for making this, and thank you for coming back 15 years later with an HD upload!

[@SeveralRatsEachWithArcanePower]

I'm from Utica and we call those Steamed Hams.

[@riverscuomo7140]

I just realized this totally predicted No Rolls Barred's "Guess Who Based On Vibes" video.

[@n2oshotandironman]

A classic remastered!

[@aPonderousChain]

Truly could have been the Regular Show of it's time.

[@Redeadhunter]

Today on "Cartoons I thought I hallucinated"

[@varicosevaynes]

glizzy gobbling in glorious 4k

[@kewdii]

I saw some comments on the original video about the end credits song (which I love to pieces) It's so charming in the exact way the whole animation is. If you ever do music stuff it would be sweet to hear a newer rendition or even just a longer version. So cool to see Utica in HD.

[@nathangibbons9492]

Love the character design and the backgrounds. If this was made I feel like it would've run for 2 or 3 seasons and remembered fondly by kids who remembered it. You two deserved more.

[@carreto2995]

I love it when it aired in "What a Cartoon". It had a good dub here in Mexico.

[@BlamoStramo]

8 DAYS AGO?? how fitting. I saw this for the first time a month ago and absolutely love it

[@jellystone07]

I honestly wish this got picked up

[@cillobillo1059]

Found this just recently and I’m so happy to see it in high definition. So much stuff you don’t see, the textures in the lines and the buildings, the shadows of the cels. Great stuff. Unbelievable.

[@fluffyrock2345]

Beef franks in cartoons always look more sweet than savory and are always pink for some reason I swear

[@bonkmaykr]

I saw the original upload just a while ago... KZbin gives ideas like this a place to thrive where a TV station might not and that's wonderful. Maybe adult swim will finally pick up this pilot one day

[@BR44INZ]

I like Johnny, he's a cool cat.

[@jeremykrane4855]

i love how this was specifically sourced from a 35mm film print. i already appreciate the aesthetic of 35mm film, so seeing it here is wicked cool. this short and it's art style is still awesome btw. always makes me hungry for beef franks for some reason.

[@savinotubeproductions8795]

5:25 This one of the funniest gags I’ve seen in a cartoon 😭

[@antinpcraidresponse]

I love this cartoon sm the animation is so cool and the drawings are so awesome

[@Worldlordcupcake]

Really love thie piliot was a true shame it wasnt picked up

[@franciasii2435]

So many details for a split second. Can of barf pretty much sums it up.

[@vincentthelego7967]

This always felt like a 2000s styled Regular Show to me. Its really sad this didn't win the CN Big Pick Contest, but I believe it's competition was Billy and Mandy that year, so that's at least understandable. Also, kudos on the HD grab on this. It's super crisp. (Edit: didn't realize you were one of the creators; my bad. But regardless, I thank you for your great work doing this restoration and bringing me back to a time before I hit my teens.)

[@EdibleKnife]

i loved this little short back on cartoon network before the entire channel lost its way. i always wondered what wouldve happened over donuts

[@mecayeye]

The fact this was a sibling endeavor is really charming to me. Hope you guys are doing great! This is one of my favourite pilots around.

[@HankMFWimbleton]

God has answered my prayers

[@jn99231]

The single greatest animation of all time. I love everything about it, wish it was fleshed out into a full series.

[@ImaBigNerd]

omg this is like wearing glasses for the first time

[@Jandr02222]

honestly might be my favorite cartoon pilot ever ngl

[@knuclear200x]

This was so bizarre. Unlike most previous pilots, it didn't really have that Hanna-Barbera/Tartakovsky-esque animation/comedy style i was already accustomed to at the time. But I really missed it anyway, and seeing it again in HD is a great Christmas present

[@josh95263]

40 years later we still only have this pilot

[@mcintoshprod4126]

4:12 This is hilarious! I wish this was picked up.

[@VampyKitsune]

Thanks to the chef for preventing an instance of vore

[@thepeaceofbread9905]

Woah HD? Holy Moly :O

[@cookiecowchu]

Every month, i come back to this every like 3 weeks, On my phone i have like 10 undeleted pictures of funny screenshots. Could i now imply im the biggest utica cartoon fan?

[@Madisongs]

Never heard of this before, and that’s a real shame because I love this pilot! Wish I could’ve seen it sooner. Also wish it could’ve gotten picked up

[@flimsylad]

This is so awesome!!! I wish this show had multiple episodes!

[@Geferulf_TAS]

Never thought I'd see the day this thing was in full HD. Still a great pilot.

[@chatterbotanics]

i think about the "yes... PROFOUNDLY" line so often. I cant believe this didnt get picked up its so funny

[@z7gu3]

NO WAY ITS HD NOW!?? this is such a great animation and WAY ahead of its time for 2001

[@Samoystar]

I’ve revisited this pilot every so often for the last decade and always loved it! Thank you for this new version!

[@SnoozeAnimation]

goated cartoon

[@M3KAI5ER44]

I'll always wish there was more of this. ａｌｗａｙｓ.

[@sunsetappleton6080]

i started watching through all the cartoon network pilots i could find a couple months ago and thought Utica Cartoon was the most unique and one of the best among them. it's such a treat to see it in HD--i hope some of the creators behind those other pilots share similar re-uploads!

[@SpyGuy91]

Holy crap I remember seeing this as a kid on TV. For some reason I was really confused by it.

[@kimabrams97]

I just moved to Utica and this is important media to me.

[@frankrause]

Welcome to upstate, Kim! I'm out in LA these days and miss my hometown, especially around the holidays. I'd suggest you go grab some halfmoon cookies at Holland Farms, maybe some chocolate pusties at the Florentine, check out some art at around Munson Williams, and finish the day with a pie at O'Scugnizzo's. Hope you enjoy it!

[@kimabrams97]

@@frankrause thank you! So far I love the food and the Munson is beautiful but one important question remains….where can I get a good hot dog? 🐻 🌭

[@frankrause]

@@kimabrams97 Go to Voss's on Oriskany Blvd. They are closed for the winter but will be open in April. They also have amazing milkshakes. In the meantime, you will have to drive to Heid's, which is in Liverpool, near Syracuse. They're very good, but Voss's is the best.

[@kimabrams97]

@@frankrause thank you!

[@sox2010]

the ending song is so fun, is there a full version of it somewhere?

[@william_krause]

Sadly, this pilot didn't become a series, so we never got to tell the full story of their life on the lam in Ontario.

[@lumpofpooonastring]

I want a full song too!

[@castleyonder6035]

Thank you!!! This short is such a classic and I'm so happy to see it as originally intended. Thanks again!

[@SteveDC101]

Hi this got recommended to me, and I like this.

[@lumpofpooonastring]

Same

[@shrekkitkat6164]

Honestly Cartoon Network made a mistake for not picking this up

[@Spacelofi-c9j]

This gives major 90's cartoons vibe.

[@bingus281]

I'm so nostalgic for this aesthetic

[@flmalegre]

Jesus this has been hidden in a dark recess of my mind for ages

[@chrisvanvlair2577]

I remember watching this back when I was a tiny lad and thinking it was funny, although I don't think I understood all of it back then. The guess who spoof and the bit with Marty thinking the quarter is chocalate stuck with me the most as a kid.

[@poptaffy]

what!! this is the best thing I have ever seen!! Im charmed!!!!

[@jasonthejazzman8521]

I have been watching this over and over and over again because the vibes are just SO GOOD! It's whimsical and relatable and so down-to-earth and I really wish it could be a full series someday. This is a "good vibes" cartoon and I love it

[@footycheck]

I had alot of fun with this one as they say in france "that was good"

[@rdleonel9266]

I've been looking for this for years I knew I'd seen it.

[@plink.........]

saw the original like a month ago this is pretty cool 2 see

[@AwesTube]

This is the best

[@KrissStuff]

That was freaking awesome! I wish it got greenlit, I want more!

[@rowdy8488]

I keep coming back to this video (the original one bc I just found this one) Also it’s really interesting to see an older animation in HD

[@ExlhkA]

I would kill to have this as a full length series of this tbh

[@deez6683]

3:34 one must imagine Dan happy

[@Zylork0122]

I saw this for the first time last week and I'm glad I got to see it again in glorious HD!

[@pickledkool-aid]

No way, I just discovered this and here it is remastered!

[@bismuthdistrict]

i didn’t know this existed until 8 minutes ago but oh my god i love this😭😭

[@swampflux]

I discovered it a couple weeks ago. Went out with my brother for hotdogs the day you uploaded this and showed it to him right after. Perfect.

[@catpetter]

I can't believe I never saw this before. Amazing.

[@vero_vento]

I miss cartoons looking like this.

[@Keezawea]

Holy shit, i remember when i watched it on Latin America Cartoon Network and wanting to see more episodes of it. At the time, as a child, i didnt know anything about the concept of "pilot episode" so i was kinda bummed when they didnt aired more episodes (same thing with Kitty Bobo, for example) Thanks a lot for the nostalgia trip, guys!!

[@stupidproductions9]

What's really interesting but dumb, was that JG Quintel had the same premise and kids absolutely loved, like it was the greatest show of all time, yet we have this masterpiece nearly the same, and sadly was cancelled for not being a CN show.

[@ZevvWasHere]

I found the original cartoon on youtube a few weeks ago and, then you release the HD version. I wish the show got picked up.

[@enoinoi99]

this is too good, i wish it became a show

[@cookiecowchu]

Tbh, this should have won. I would have loved to see another episode

[@SouthJerseySam]

Damn great quality to an underrated cartoon

[@learn_with_gern]

Have you guys thought of re-pitching the pilot, even to Cartoon Network again?

[@Cattafang]

got recommended the original a few times but never checked it out until this new transfer got reuploaded. i really liked this!

[@Jack-hl4yt]

Literally just came across the original a couple days ago. So awesome to see this!!

[@Root-YogurtMale]

I want more of this so bad omg

[@hcsrop]

no way, what are the odds i found this video last night and you just released this??

[@icanbarely]

Finally now everyone can watch this with glasses on

[@therandomdudeguy1687]

one of the cartoons that lost the big pick weekend 2001 in great quality I definitely do love this pilot from the original upload but seeing it from one of the creators is crazy. If I have to speculate why it lost was because a lot of people were not interested from the show especially kids but your work will still live on and I think that you’re amazing Artist for what you do.

[@AShrimpThatGames]

I've watched the normal version tons of times, thanks for updating it! This is one of my favorite videos

[@CactusCanon]

One of my favorite parts is the Guess Whom game at the beginning

[@foolpierrot]

i just realized that the background counts down from 6 at 1:09!!! i love this so much!

[@SomeUsernameSomeoneElseTookIt]

Literally the first time I'm ever seeing this, wasn't alive when this was made, but I agree with the other people here that this totally should've been picked up, it's pretty chill

[@globbster413]

i would do anything for more utica

[@chompytv8591]

Gosh, this is such an adorable cartoon, and it’s honestly aged incredibly well, almost as if it was slightly ahead of the curve in a sense.

[@EMANRBLX]

I wish this was a full show.