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Incredible Crew
File:Incredible Crew logo.jpg
GenreSketch comedy
Surreal humor
Satire
Created byNick Cannon
Written byAlejandro Bien-Willner
Heather Anne Campbell
Mikey Day
Eric Scott
Scott Tomlinson
Directed byDanny J. Boyle
StarringShauna Case
Shameik Moore
Tristan Pasterick
Chanelle Peloso
Jeremy Shada
Brandon Soo Hoo
Country of originUnited States
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes13 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producersNick Cannon
Michael Goldman
Scott Tomlinson
ProducersCathy A. Cambria
Co-Producer:
Karen Mayeda-Vranek
Supervising Producer:
Mikey Day
Running time22 minutes
Production companiesN'Credible Entertainment
Cartoon Network Studios
Original release
NetworkCartoon Network
ReleaseDecember 31, 2012
(Preview)
January 24, 2013 - April 11, 2013

Incredible Crew is an American sketch comedy television series, created by Nick Cannon for Cartoon Network.[1] Cannon created the series in early 2012, and the series aired as a preview on December 31, 2012, while the series run premiered on January 24, 2013, featuring a 22-minute run time.[2] The series is rated TV-PG for suggestive humor.[3] On July 29, 2013, Incredible Crew was canceled by Cartoon Network.[4]

Plot

Incredible Crew is a live-action sketch comedy series from producer and entertainer Nick Cannon. Episodes consist of short-form surreal comedy acts, hidden camera pranks, original music videos, and commercial parodies using non sequitur humor. Incredible Crew casts six young comedy stars: Shauna Case (American Horror Story), Shameik Moore (Joyful Noise), Tristan Pasterick (guest star, I'm in the Band), Chanelle Peloso (Level Up), Jeremy Shada (Adventure Time), and Brandon Soo Hoo (Supah Ninjas). Nick Cannon serves as executive producer of Incredible Crew along with Michael Goldman and Scott Tomlinson. The series is produced by Cartoon Network Studios in association with N'Credible Entertainment.

Sketches

According to Michael Goldman and Scott Tomlinson, over 330 sketches were created and carefully selected for each episode.[5]

Series overview

Main article: List of Incredible Crew episodes
Season Episodes Originally aired
Series premiere Series finale
1 13 December 31, 2012
(Preview)
January 24, 2013
(Series Run) 		April 11, 2013

Cast

Crew

  • Nick Cannon – Creator, Executive Producer, Music
  • Michael Goldman – Executive Producer
  • Scott Tomlinson – Executive Producer, Writer
  • Mikey Day – Supervising Producer, Writer
  • Cathy A. Cambria – Producer
  • Alejandro Bien-Willner – Writer
  • Heather Anne Campbell – Writer
  • Eric Scott – Writer
  • Karen Mayeda-Vranek – Co-Producer
  • Danny J. Boyle – Director
  • Kevin Writer – Music
  • Byron Shah – Director of Photography
  • Jeremy Reuben – Editor
  • Steve Rasch – Editor
  • Cortney Carrillo – Editor
  • Stacey Pianko, CSA, Orly Sitowitz, CSA and Sharon Leiblein, CSA (for "Farting Grandpa") – Casting
  • Deanna Rooney – art for sketches for episodes 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10 ("George Washington Book Report", "Robot and the Three Bears", "Rockness Monster", "Shark Tooth Terry", "Spot the Difference" )

Music

In conjunction with the show's music, WaterTower Music released two soundtrack albums based on the first season of the show. The first album, Incredible Crew: Music From the Television Show (Vol. 1), was released on March 5, 2013,[6] and the second, Incredible Crew: Music From the Television Show (Vol. 2), was released on April 23, 2013.[6] Both soundtracks were available to download via iTunes. The show's music were composed by Nick Cannon and Kevin Writer.

Track listing for Volume 1

No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Incredible Crew (Main Theme)"Nick CannonNick Cannon, Kevin WriterNick Cannon0:20
2."Running Errands With My Mom" (seen on "Farting Grandpa")Nick CannonNick Cannon, Kevin WriterJeremy Shada, Shauna Case and Annie Sertich2:23
3."Doing Something Fun While Doing Something Boring" (seen on "Farting Grandpa")Nick CannonNick Cannon, Kevin WriterTristan Pasterick0:58
4."Heavy Metal Science Fair" (seen on "Magical Video Game Controller")Nick CannonNick Cannon, Kevin WriterTristan Pasterick1:39
5."So Stylin'" (seen on "Candy Deodorant")Nick CannonNick Cannon, Kevin WriterShameik Moore2:39
6."Bad Haircuts" (seen on "Remote Control Broccoli")Nick CannonNick Cannon, Kevin WriterJeremy Shada, Shauna Case and Brandon Soo Hoo1:21
7."Leggings" (seen on "Remote Control Broccoli")Nick CannonNick Cannon, Kevin WriterTristan Pasterick0:53
8."Questions Before Bed" (seen on "Cheat Sheet Tacos")Nick CannonNick Cannon, Kevin WriterChanelle Peloso, Jeremy Shada, Shauna Case and Tristan Pasterick2:41
9."Super Duper Gross Things" (seen on "Super Duper Gross Things")Nick CannonNick Cannon, Kevin WriterShauna Case1:03
Total length:00:13:57

Track listing for Volume 2

No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."AJ Boy Bander" (seen on "Pancake Genie")Nick CannonNick Cannon, Kevin WriterJeremy Shada, Chanelle Peloso & Shauna Case2:26
2."Bad Luck Rap" (seen on "Face Jeans")Nick CannonNick Cannon, Kevin WriterShameik Moore, Brandon Soo Hoo, Tristan Pasterick & Shauna Case1:46
3."New Kid" (seen on "Lunch Boxing")Nick CannonNick Cannon, Kevin WriterBrandon Soo Hoo & The New Boyz2:43
4."Reading is Fun" (seen on "Rodney Tape Face")Nick CannonNick Cannon, Kevin WriterTristan Pasterick1:43
5."Putting Shaving Cream On Stuff" (seen on "Bunk Bed Mountain")Nick CannonNick Cannon, Kevin WriterJeremy Shada, Tristan Pasterick & Chanelle Peloso2:10
6."Teacher's Lounge" (seen on "Cardboard Robot vs. Tinfoil Lizard")Nick CannonNick Cannon, Kevin WriterJeremy Shada & E-401:30
7."Stickers" (seen on "Cardboard Robot vs. Tinfoil Lizard")Nick CannonNick Cannon, Kevin WriterChanelle Peloso1:36
8."So What?!" (seen on "Manners Shark")Nick CannonNick Cannon, Kevin WriterTristan Pasterick1:35
Total length:00:15:29

Reception

Emily Ashby from Commonsensemedia.org gave the show 3 stars and said that "Nick Cannon's mild sketch comedy will entertain kids," and that it "makes the most of clever writing and a well-rounded cast."[7]

Accolades

Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref.
2013 Young Artist Award Outstanding Young Ensemble in a TV Series Shauna Case, Shameik Moore, Tristan Pasterick, Chanelle Peloso, Jeremy Shada, Brandon Soo Hoo Nominated [8]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Breaking News — Nick Cannon's "Incredible Crew" Premiered on Cartoon Network January 24 at 8:00 p.m. (ET, PT) - TheFutonCritic.com". The Futon Critic. Retrieved December 26, 2012.
  2. ^ "INCREDIBLE CREW SERIES PREVIEW!". Cartoon Network. December 17, 2012. Retrieved 2013-04-14.
  3. ^ "TV Parental Controls". Cartoon Network. Retrieved December 26, 2012.
  4. ^ "Cartoon Network Cancels 'Incredible Crew'". Retrieved July 26, 2013.
  5. ^ "Tomorrow Will Be Televised — February 5, 2013". BlogTalk Radio. Retrieved February 10, 2013.
  6. ^ a b "Releases". WaterTower Music. Retrieved 2013-04-14.
  7. ^ http://www.commonsensemedia.org/tv-reviews/incredible-crew
  8. ^ "34th Annual Young Artist Awards". YoungArtistAwards.org. Retrieved 2013-03-31.

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