Monster by Mistake

Monster By Mistake is a Canadian CGI animated series that aired on YTV from September 6, 1999, to March 23, 2003. The series was created by Mark Mayerson of Catapult Productions and co-produced with CCI Entertainment (formerly Cambium) in Toronto, Canada. The two companies partnered in Studio 345, a computer animation and former Sears catalogue production facility for the production of the show, which was made using Houdini software.

Monster by Mistake
Created byMark Mayerson
Voices of
Theme music composerBruce Fowler
Blair Packham
Composers
  • Bruce Fowler
  • Modular Music
Country of originCanada
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes52
Production
Running time22 minutes
Production companiesCatapult Productions
Alliance Atlantis Communications
Cambium Entertainment (seasons 1–2)
CCI Entertainment (season 3)
DistributorCambium Releasing (1996–2002)
CCI Entertainment (2002–13)
9 Story Media Group (2013–present)
Release
Original networkYTV
Discovery Kids
VRAK.TV (season 3)
Original releaseSeptember 6, 1999 (1999-09-06) 
March 23, 2003 (2003-03-23)

Characters

  • Warren Patterson (voiced by Julie Lemieux in the series and voiced by Corey Sevier in the pilot episode) is the protagonist of the show, who turns into the titular blue monster whenever he sneezes after having been accidentally cursed by Gorgool's jewel.
  • Tracy Patterson (voiced by Hillary Goldhar) is Warren's supportive older sister who practices witchcraft after receiving Gorgool's book.
  • Johnny B. Dead (voiced by William Colgate) is a wise-cracking, trumpet-playing ghost who assists the siblings in their misadventures and secretly lives in the Pattersons' attic.

Recurring characters

  • Roz and Tom Patterson (voiced by Sally Cahill and Tony Rosato) are the parents of Warren and Tracy.
  • Aunt Dolores (voiced by Jayne Eastwood) is Warren and Tracy's aunt, a crabby and stuck-up but serious and well-meaning police officer and the older sister of Tom Patterson. She has a vendetta against the monster, unaware of it being her nephew.
  • Billy Castleman (voiced by Daniel DeSanto) is an overweight, mean school bully who often ridicules Warren. He's hellbent on proving Warren as the monster, but is unable to do so
  • Gorgool (voiced by Len Carlson) is a sorcerer and the would-be ruler of Fenrath, who is trapped in a ball. He intends to steal the Jewel of Fenrath and the Book of Spells with his servant.
  • The Servant (voiced by Howard Jerome) is the dim-witted servant of Gorgool. He carries Gorgool around and follows Gorgool's every command. His real name is never mentioned.
  • Wesley Whiffington III (voiced by Christopher Ralph) is a child who appears in Season Two. He is spoiled and never gets things his way. He is also interested in adult projects such as business and moviemaking.
  • Miranda Bell (voiced by Alyson Court) is a girl who said she became a scientist at age six and says that her brain weighs eight pounds.
  • Morgool (voiced by Len Carlson) is Gorgool's twin brother and the ruler of Fenrath. He is not trapped within a ball and is far more dangerous and evil than his twin. It is believed that Morgool is unable to control anyone who is superior to him, such as the monster, and his jealousy and greed for the throne resulted in Gorgool's confinement to the glass ball.
  • Ms. Gish (voiced by Barbara Franklin) is the teacher who is involved with most episodes in Season One.
  • Kragon (voiced by George Buza) is a guard working for Morgool in Fenrath. He always helps his master in his schemes, mainly trying to capture the monster. Kragon's home region is Gorem Range.
  • Red (voiced by Megan Fahlenbock) is an orphan from Fenrath who becomes friends with Warren and Tracy. She is always up for adventure and kicking bad-guy butt.
  • Freddie Mitchell and Corum (both voiced by Susan Roman) are friends of Warren's. Freddie loves to tell jokes and play soccer. Connor's hobbies include pogo jumping, playing the piano, and video games.
  • Keebo (voiced by Hadley Kay), is a shapeshifting creature from Fenrath.

Episodes

  • The first episode aired on September 6, 1999, and the last episode aired on March 23, 2003. To date, 52 episodes have been produced in three seasons.

Pilot (1996)

# Title Directed by Written by Original air date
0"Monster by Mistake (Titled "Jewel of Fenrath" on DVD Release)"Mark MayersonMark Mayerson and Kim DavidsonOctober 26, 1996 (1996-10-26)

Season 1 (1999)

# Title Directed by Written by Original air date
1"Pizza Day"Robert D.M. SmithDeborah JarvisSeptember 6, 1999 (1999-09-06)
2"Just Desserts"Mark MayersonLawrence S. MirkinSeptember 13, 1999 (1999-09-13)
3"Fossel Remains"Harry RasmussenDeborah JarvisSeptember 20, 1999 (1999-09-20)
4"Haunted House"Robert D.M. SmithAnita KapilaSeptember 27, 1999 (1999-09-27)
5"Monster Mayhem"Mark MayersonDeborah JarvisOctober 4, 1999 (1999-10-04)
6"Special Talent"Harry RasmussenLawrence S. MirkinOctober 11, 1999 (1999-10-11)
7"Campsite Creeper"Robert D.M. SmithDan FillOctober 18, 1999 (1999-10-18)
8"Home Alone"Mark MayersonDeborah Jarvis and Anita KapilaOctober 25, 1999 (1999-10-25)
9"Entertaining Orville"Harry RasmussenCathy MossNovember 1, 1999 (1999-11-01)
10"Kidnapped"Robert D.M. SmithAnita KapilaNovember 8, 1999 (1999-11-08)
11"Monster A-Go-Go"Mark MayersonDeborah JarvisNovember 15, 1999 (1999-11-15)
12"Back in Time"Harry RasmussenLawrence S. MirkinNovember 22, 1999 (1999-11-22)
13"Gwynneth"Robert D.M. SmithDeborah JarvisNovember 29, 1999 (1999-11-29)

Season 2 (2000)

# Title Directed by Written by Original air date
14"Billy Caves In"Brian HarrisAnita KapilaSeptember 4, 2000 (2000-09-04)
15"Tracy's Jacket"Robert D.M. SmithDeborah JarvisSeptember 11, 2000 (2000-09-11)
16"Live From Pickford"Harry RasmussenSteve WestrenSeptember 18, 2000 (2000-09-18)
17"Soap Box Derby"Brian HarrisStephen AshtonSeptember 25, 2000 (2000-09-25)
18"The Big Dig"Robert D.M. SmithDan FillOctober 2, 2000 (2000-10-02)
19"Thin Ice"Harry RasmussenAnita KapilaOctober 9, 2000 (2000-10-09)
20"Gorgool's Pet"Brian HarrisSteve WrightOctober 16, 2000 (2000-10-16)
21"Jungleland"Robert D.M. SmithCathy MossOctober 23, 2000 (2000-10-23)
22"Cops and Monsters"Harry RasmussenMark MayersonOctober 30, 2000 (2000-10-30)
23"Johnny's Reunion"Brian HarrisAnita KapilaNovember 6, 2000 (2000-11-06)
24"Moving Day"Mark MayersonMark MayersonNovember 13, 2000 (2000-11-13)
25"Lights! Camera! Monster!"Robert D.M. SmithDeborah JarvisNovember 20, 2000 (2000-11-20)

Season 3 (2003)

# Title Directed by Written by Original air date
26"Warren's Nightmare"Mark MayersonMark MayersonFebruary 26, 2003 (2003-02-26)
27"Wrestling Challenge"David GeldartStory by: Mark Mayerson
Teleplay by: Steve Westren
February 27, 2003 (2003-02-27)
28"Monkey in the Middle"Troy SullivanNicole DemerseFebruary 28, 2003 (2003-02-28)
29"Watch the Birdie"Mark MayersonMark MayersonMarch 1, 2003 (2003-03-01)
30"Natural Disaster"David GeldartPatrick GranleeseMarch 2, 2003 (2003-03-02)
31"Donut Dough"Troy SullivanSteve WestrenMarch 3, 2003 (2003-03-03)
32"Robo Fuzz"Mark MayersonTerry SaltsmanMarch 4, 2003 (2003-03-04)
33"Dino Might"David GeldartDennise FordhamMarch 5, 2003 (2003-03-05)
34"Ghost With the Most"Troy SullivanAnita KapilaMarch 6, 2003 (2003-03-06)
35"Reduce, Re-use, Recycle... Run!"Mark MayersonPatrick GranleeseMarch 7, 2003 (2003-03-07)
36"Night of the Living Meat"David GeldartSteve WestrenMarch 8, 2003 (2003-03-08)
37"Badgering Billy"Troy SullivanSteve WestrenMarch 9, 2003 (2003-03-09)
38"Monster on Purpose"Mark MayersonPatrick GranleeseMarch 10, 2003 (2003-03-10)
39"Duel for a Jewel"David GeldartStew MulliganMarch 11, 2003 (2003-03-11)
40"Keebo for Keeps"Mark MayersonBruce RobbMarch 12, 2003 (2003-03-12)
41"Who's Who"Troy SullivanPatrick GranleeseMarch 13, 2003 (2003-03-13)
42"Knight and Day"David GeldartTerry SaltsmanMarch 14, 2003 (2003-03-14)
43"Sasquashed"Troy SullivanDennise FordhamMarch 15, 2003 (2003-03-15)
44"Mine Your Own Business"Mark MayersonMark Mayerson and Bruce RobbMarch 16, 2003 (2003-03-16)
45"Leap Frog"David GeldartPatrick GranleeseMarch 17, 2003 (2003-03-17)
46"Lucky Break"Troy SullivanTerry SaltsmanMarch 18, 2003 (2003-03-18)
47"Worlds Collide"Mark MayersonTerry SaltsmanMarch 19, 2003 (2003-03-19)
48"Lights Out"David GeldartDennise Fordham and Patrick GranleeseMarch 20, 2003 (2003-03-20)
49"Curse of the Invisible Man"Troy SullivanPatrick GranleeseMarch 21, 2003 (2003-03-21)
50"Brotherly Hate"Mark MayersonMark Mayerson and Terry SaltsmanMarch 22, 2003 (2003-03-22)
51"Strawberry Jam"David GeldartSteve WestrenMarch 23, 2003 (2003-03-23)

Notes

  • Prior to the series being made, the pilot episode aired as a yearly Halloween special from 1996 to 1999.

Home Media Releases

Several episodes of the series have been released on VHS and DVD with each containing two episodes each.

  • Disc one: "Monster on Purpose," and "The Jewel of Fenrath"
  • Disc two: "Badgering Billy," and "Haunted House"
  • Disc three: "Sasquashed," and "Campsite Creeper"

Several VHS tapes of the series were released in 1999 & 2000

  • Monster By Mistake and Entertaining Orivilie
  • Home Alone and Monster a Go-Go
  • Fossil Remains and Kidnapped
  • Gorgool's Pet and Jungleland

As of 2020, 29 out of the 52 episodes have been uploaded to the official Monster By Mistake youtube channel, with prior to January 2019, a new episode being uploaded every Thursday. Currently, the channel has stopped on episode 29 (Watch the Birdie). It is unknown if the channel will continue to upload episodes.

All 52 episodes were previously available on Amazon Prime in America only.

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