
Channel Umptee-3 is a Saturday morning animated television series created by Jim George and produced by Norman Lear that aired on The WB in 1997. Ogden Ostrich, Sheldon S. Cargo, and Holey Moley drive around the world in a van with their own underground television station, while fleeing the wrath of corporate-villain Stickley Rickets. This one-season cartoon show was designed to teach kids to appreciate the wonders of everyday things, such as sleep and water. The title is derived from the fictitious number “umpteen.”
Air Date: 1997-10-25
Ogden steals a band-leader's orchestra baton and tries to learn the meaning of music. Stickley must possess this thin...
Air Date: 1997-11-01
Ogden Ostrich, Sheldon S. Cargo, and Holey Moley (a mole, of course) drive around the world in a van with their own u...
Air Date: 1997-11-08
When Ogden becomes convinced that UFO's are real and extra-terrestrials exist, Professor Relevant explains that, acco...
Air Date: 1997-11-15
Ogden tries to understand what makes something funny and how laughter can be the best medicine. Meanwhile, Stickley t...
Air Date: 1997-11-22
Ogden goes on a personal search for an answer to an elusive question: 'What is now and when is now?' Stickley doesn't...
Air Date: 1997-12-06
As Ogden tries to find the perfect location for the opening of the water show, the gang explores the concept of water...
Air Date: 1997-12-19
When Ogden has a terrible nightmare, he and the gang learn about sleep and dreams. In the meantime, Stickley instruct...
Air Date: 1998-01-02
Ogden discovers the 'magic' of money when gumball machines turn quarters into gum. Meanwhile, Stickley offers Ogden a...
Air Date: 1998-01-09
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Air Date: 1998-01-16
As rain ruins Sheldon's kite show, the gang explores the concept of weather. Meanwhile, Stickley hopes to get rid of ...
Air Date: 1998-02-06
The concept of possession captures the gang's attention as Sheldon and Ogden argue over the ownership of 'The Harvey ...
Air Date: 1998-02-13
Ogden lies to the gang about his mother's illness when, instead of rescheduling the show, he has a great time at a pa...
Air Date: 1998-02-20
Ogden asks why some sounds have meaning and others don't, and why some are words and others are not?