Young Person's Guide to History
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Young Person's Guide to History is a two part television special produced by Funny Garbage, the creators of Saul of the Mole Men, and features most of the same actors and creative team. It was originally titled Thomas Jefferson American Phantasm.
In the United States
, the first part aired on October 27, 2008 and the second part aired on November 3, 2008 on Cartoon Network's
late night programming block, Adult Swim
. On November 4, 2008 Young Person's Guide to History first aired in its entirety, in honor of election night
; after that night Young Person's Guide to History did not air again until July 4, 2010. Clips of it are available on Adult Swim Video . Young Person's Guide to History was originally produced in three parts but was edited down to two.
Young Person's Guide to History is not available on DVD
or iTunes
, but it is available on the "Build You Own DVD" feature on Adultswim.com.
such as the writing of the Declaration of Independence
and the choosing of the Great Seal of America
using fantastical and anachronistic
modern elements (Thomas Jefferson tattoos the Constitution onto his chest and then tears it off).
Another reference is made when the song "Mustache Ride" is played in Jefferson's car during part one.
Directed by Peter Girardi and Dave Willis
, both parts of Young Person's Guide to History were rated TV-MA in the United States
. Part One originally aired in the United States on Cartoon Network's
late night programing block, Adult Swim
, on April 1, 2008, as part of Adult Swim's annual April Fools' Day stunt
. Part one officially premiered on October 27, 2008, and the second part aired one week later on November 3, 2008. Young Person's Guide to History was originally produced in three parts but was edited down to two; and was originally going to be entitled Thomas Jefferson American Phantasm.
Young Person's Guide to History is not currently available on DVD or iTunes
, but it is available on the "Build You Own DVD" feature on Adultswim.com.
In the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, the first part aired on October 27, 2008 and the second part aired on November 3, 2008 on Cartoon Network's
Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network is a name of television channels worldwide created by Turner Broadcasting which used to primarily show animated programming. The channel began broadcasting on October 1, 1992 in the United States....
late night programming block, Adult Swim
Adult Swim
Adult Swim is an adult-oriented Cable network that shares channel space with Cartoon Network from 9:00 pm until 6:00 am ET/PT in the United States, and broadcasts in countries such as Australia and New Zealand...
. On November 4, 2008 Young Person's Guide to History first aired in its entirety, in honor of election night
United States elections, 2008
The 2008 United States general elections were held on November 4. The result was a significant victory for the Democratic Party on the national level, as they increased majorities in both houses of Congress and won the Presidency. Democrat Barack Obama defeated Republican John McCain in the...
; after that night Young Person's Guide to History did not air again until July 4, 2010. Clips of it are available on Adult Swim Video . Young Person's Guide to History was originally produced in three parts but was edited down to two.
Young Person's Guide to History is not available on DVD
DVD
A DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
or iTunes
ITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
, but it is available on the "Build You Own DVD" feature on Adultswim.com.
Plot
Young Person's Guide to History is a warped and absurd retelling of historical events that led to the creation of AmericaUnited States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
such as the writing of the Declaration of Independence
United States Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was a statement adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, which announced that the thirteen American colonies then at war with Great Britain regarded themselves as independent states, and no longer a part of the British Empire. John Adams put forth a...
and the choosing of the Great Seal of America
Great Seal of the United States
The Great Seal of the United States is used to authenticate certain documents issued by the United States federal government. The phrase is used both for the physical seal itself , and more generally for the design impressed upon it...
using fantastical and anachronistic
Anachronism
An anachronism—from the Greek ανά and χρόνος — is an inconsistency in some chronological arrangement, especially a chronological misplacing of persons, events, objects, or customs in regard to each other...
modern elements (Thomas Jefferson tattoos the Constitution onto his chest and then tears it off).
Cast
| Name | Character(s) |
|---|---|
| Hugh Davidson Hugh Davidson (actor) Hugh Davidson is an American actor and screenwriter, best known for his work on the Adult Swim television series Robot Chicken.Davidson made his acting debut in the 2001 film Pledge of Innocence. He later guest starred on television shows such as Reno 911!, Arrested Development, and Will and... |
Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson was the principal author of the United States Declaration of Independence and the Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom , the third President of the United States and founder of the University of Virginia... |
| Dana Snyder Dana Snyder Dana Snyder is an American actor, voice artist, and comedian, best known for playing Master Shake on the Aqua Teen Hunger Force show, and the film Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters, both part of Cartoon Network's Adult Swim franchise.- Early life :Dana Snyder was born in... |
Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin Dr. Benjamin Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. A noted polymath, Franklin was a leading author, printer, political theorist, politician, postmaster, scientist, musician, inventor, satirist, civic activist, statesman, and diplomat... |
| Gary Anthony Williams Gary Anthony Williams Gary Anthony Williams is an American screen actor who most recently appeared in Weeds and Boston Legal. Additionally, he is known for his recurring role on Fox's Malcolm in the Middle as "Abe" Kenarban. He has also been known for the comedy series Blue Collar TV as a regular cast member... |
Paul Revere Paul Revere Paul Revere was an American silversmith and a patriot in the American Revolution. He is most famous for alerting Colonial militia of approaching British forces before the battles of Lexington and Concord, as dramatized in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem, Paul Revere's Ride... |
| Will Forte Will Forte Orville Willis Forte IV, better known as Will Forte , is an American actor, voice actor, comedian and writer best known as a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 2002–2010 and for starring in the SNL spin-off film MacGruber.-Early life:Forte was born in Alameda County, California, the son of... |
Comte de Buffon |
| Steve Little | Aaron Burr Aaron Burr Aaron Burr, Jr. was an important political figure in the early history of the United States of America. After serving as a Continental Army officer in the Revolutionary War, Burr became a successful lawyer and politician... |
| Tim Heidecker Tim Heidecker Tim Heidecker is an American actor, comedian, musician, writer and director. He is one half of the comedy team of Tim and Eric... |
Debt Collectors Collection agency A collection agency is a business that pursues payments of debts owed by individuals or businesses. Most collection agencies operate as agents of creditors and collect debts for a fee or percentage of the total amount owed.... |
| Eric Wareheim Eric Wareheim Eric Wareheim is an American actor, comedian, writer and director. He is one half of the comedy team of Tim and Eric. Wareheim, along with Tim Heidecker, created the television shows Tom Goes to the Mayor, Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! and Check It Out! with Dr... |
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| Seth Green Seth Green Seth Benjamin Green is an American actor, comedian, voice actor, and television producer. He is well known for his role as Daniel "Oz" Osbourne in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, as Dr. Evil's son Scott in the Austin Powers series of comedy films, Mitch Miller in That '70s Show, and the voice of Chris... |
(unedited 3rd part only) |
| Anne Sertich | Nurse |
Production
Young Person's Guide to History is an offshoot/spinoff of the Saul of the Mole Men episode "Poor Clancy's Almanack", a wordplay on Poor Richard's Almanack.Another reference is made when the song "Mustache Ride" is played in Jefferson's car during part one.
Directed by Peter Girardi and Dave Willis
Dave Willis
David "Dave" Willis is an American voice actor, writer, and producer mostly known as one of the creators, writers, directors, and actors of the adult humored animated series Aqua Teen Hunger Force....
, both parts of Young Person's Guide to History were rated TV-MA in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Part One originally aired in the United States on Cartoon Network's
Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network is a name of television channels worldwide created by Turner Broadcasting which used to primarily show animated programming. The channel began broadcasting on October 1, 1992 in the United States....
late night programing block, Adult Swim
Adult Swim
Adult Swim is an adult-oriented Cable network that shares channel space with Cartoon Network from 9:00 pm until 6:00 am ET/PT in the United States, and broadcasts in countries such as Australia and New Zealand...
, on April 1, 2008, as part of Adult Swim's annual April Fools' Day stunt
April Fools' Day
April Fools' Day is celebrated in different countries around the world on April 1 every year. Sometimes referred to as All Fools' Day, April 1 is not a national holiday, but is widely recognized and celebrated as a day when many people play all kinds of jokes and foolishness...
. Part one officially premiered on October 27, 2008, and the second part aired one week later on November 3, 2008. Young Person's Guide to History was originally produced in three parts but was edited down to two; and was originally going to be entitled Thomas Jefferson American Phantasm.
Young Person's Guide to History is not currently available on DVD or iTunes
ITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
, but it is available on the "Build You Own DVD" feature on Adultswim.com.
External links
- Young Person's Guide to History at Adultswim.com