The Rocketeer (2019 TV series)

The Rocketeer (titled Rocketeer in the UK and other countries) is an American computer-animated children's television series. It was debuted on Disney Junior and Disney Channel in the United States on November 8, 2019, and on November 10 on Disney Junior in Canada.[1][2] Based on the comic book superhero of the same name by Dave Stevens and the 1991 film, the series focuses on Katherine "Kit" Secord, a seven-year-old girl who receives the family jet pack for her seventh birthday.[3] This series is aimed for ages 2–5.

The Rocketeer
Also known asRocketeer (UK and other countries)
GenreSuperhero
Adventure
Action
Science fiction
Comedy
Based onThe Rocketeer by Dave Stevens
Developed byNicole Dubuc
Directed by
  • Michael Daedalus Kenny (Supervising Director)
  • Carin-Anne Anderson
  • Paul Demeyer
  • Monica Tomova
  • Max Miceli (Art Director)
Ginny McSwain (Dialogue Director)
Voices of
Opening theme"Rocketeer to the Rescue", performed by Tammy Infusino
Ending theme"Heart of a Hero", performed by Tammy Infusino
Composers
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes22 (42 segments)
Production
Executive producers
  • Nicole Dubuc
  • Richard Marlis
  • Carmen Italia
Running time22 minutes
(two 11-minute segments per half-hour)
Production companyWild Canary Animation
DistributorDisney-ABC Domestic Television
Release
Original networkDisney Junior
Picture formatHDTV 1080i
Original releaseNovember 8, 2019 (2019-11-08) 
present (present)
External links
Website

Plot

In the town of Hughesville, seven-year-old Kit Secord learns she is secretly next in line to become The Rocketeer, a jet pack-wearing superhero who can fly. Armed with her cool new gear and secret identity, Kit takes to the skies to protect Hughesville and its residents from danger. Assisting her on her heroic adventures are her best friend Tesh, bulldog sidekick Butch, and airplane mechanic grandfather Ambrose Secord.

Characters

Main

  • Katherine "Kit" Secord (voiced by Kitana Turnbull) – A seven-year-old girl who receives the family jet pack for her seventh birthday which reveals that she is next in line to become the Rocketeer, Hughesville's very own local town hero. She is the great-granddaughter of Cliff Secord. When operating as the Rocketeer, Kit's catchphrase is "Never fear, I'm the Rocketeer." She is a new character introduced in this series.
  • Ambrose Secord (voiced by Frank Welker) – Kit's grandfather who works as a mechanic at the Hughesville Airport. He is the son of Cliff Secord.
  • Mitesh "Tesh" Cheena (voiced by Callan Farris) – Kit's eight-year-old best friend who serves as Ground Control when Kit takes to the skies. He is also the inventor of the hi-tech gadgets and upgrades for her jet pack. Tesh is the inventor of kitcom and the kit tracker
  • Butch (vocal effects provided by Frank Welker) – Kit's pet bulldog and sidekick.

Recurring

  • Dave Secord (voiced by Billy Campbell) – Kit's father who is a former World War II pilot turned stunt pilot, which is where Kit gets her passion for flying. Campbell also played Cliff Secord, the original hero in the film, reprising his role in a newsreel seen in the episode "First Flight."
  • Sareena Secord (voiced by Kathy Najimy) – Kit's mother who works as the manager and chef of the Bulldog Café.
  • Valerie d'Avion (voiced by Navia Robinson) – Kit's flight school classmate and aspiring pilot whose parents own the Valkyrie Flight Academy. She owns her own plane called the Korsican Skyfang 75. Her superhero identity is the Valkyrie.

Antagonists

  • Laura and Harley (voiced by Maria Bamford and Kari Wahlgren respectively) – Two thieving sisters who like stealing things to use in their heists which often has them running from the authorities and the Rocketeer. Harley serves as the brains of the group and Laura has a ditzy personality. They are a clear homage of the golden-age comedy duo Laurel and Hardy.
  • Sylvester Slapdash (voiced by Maurice LaMarche) – A thief and a master of disguise who utilizes many costumes in his capers. He is also known as the "Costumed Bandit." Sylvester is a homage of early 20th Century vaudeville actor and quick change artist Sylvester Schaffer Jr.
    • Lilith (vocal effects provided by Frank Welker) – Sylvester's pet ferret. Lilith is a homage to Sylvester Schaffer's wife and assistant Lily Kruger.
  • The Great Orsino (voiced by Charlie Adler) – A magician that targets Kit's jet pack so that he can become the first flying magician.
    • Deany (voiced by Parvesh Cheena) – The Great Orsino's hapless assistant. In "Super Deany," it is revealed that Deany has an engineering background where he helped to fix the Rocketeer's jet pack. His name is a play on Harry Houdini which is reinforced by frequent dialog of "Who? Deany."
  • Doctor Doodlebug (voiced by Luca Padovan) – Rolland Poly is a kid genius who wears pillbug-themed armor. He invents machines suitable for his schemes out of the garbage that he steals.
    • Newton (voiced by D. C. Douglas) – An A.I. that resides in Doctor Doodlebug's wristwatch. Newton advises his master on the course of action to take.
  • Xena Treme (voiced by Stephanie Lemelin) – An extreme sports athlete determined to stay on the top through whatever means possible.
  • Cast-Iron Chef (voiced by Ted Allen) – A food truck chef who will target any secret recipes in order to improve his business. He wields a high-tech gauntlet that enables him to use any kitchen tool it contains.
  • Norman Sinclair (voiced by Raphael Alejandro) – The descendant of Neville Sinclair. He conspires to be the new Rocketeer by taking the jet pack from Kit.

Hughesville citizens

  • Lucille (voiced by Marianne Muellerleile) – An old lady who works as a cashier at the Bulldog Café.
  • Alfonzo (voiced by Eric Bauza) – A sous chef at the Bulldog Café.
  • Officer Crowfoot (voiced by Robbie Daymond) – A police officer who arrests the bad guys thwarted by the Rocketeer.
  • Mayor Primshell (voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson) – The mayor of Hughesville.
  • Richard (voiced by Julian Edwards) – A boy who resides in Hughesville.
    • Taffy – Richard's cat that is often rescued by the Rocketeer.
  • Mr. Coleman (voiced by Eugene Byrd) – Kit's teacher at the Valkyrie Flight Academy.
  • Ben (voiced by Antonio Raul Corbo) – A boy who is Kit's classmate at the Valkyrie Flight Academy.
  • Logan (voiced by Ian Chen) – A boy who is Kit's classmate at the Valkyrie Flight Academy.
  • Farmer McGinty (voiced by Mark L. Taylor) – An elderly farmer.
  • Goose (voiced by Roger Craig Smith) – A clown that wears an airplane costume.
  • Malcolm (voiced by Carlos Alazraqui) – An air traffic controller who works at Hughesville's air field.
  • Aarush Cheena (voiced by Rahul Kohli) – Tesh's father, owner of Cheena Hardware, and Scoutmaster of the Hughesville Trailblazers.
  • Chandi Cheena (voiced by Saruya Rao) – Tesh's mother.
  • Irma Philpot (voiced by Susan Silo) – An old lady who lives near Hughesville.
  • Chantal d'Avion (voiced by Yvette Nicole Brown) – Valerie's mother, and co-owner of the Valkyrie Flight Academy.
  • Captain Michael d'Avion (voiced by Imari Williams) – Valerie's father, a Navy Captain and co-owner of the Valkyrie Flight Academy.

Episodes

Like other Disney Junior shows from the time, the episode titles are spoken and do not appear in text.

No.Title[4]Directed byWritten byStoryboarded byOriginal air date[5]Prod.
code[6][7]
U.S. viewers
(millions)
1a"First Flight"Carin-Anne Anderson and Paul DemeyerNicole DubucMaria Nguyen, Ray Smyth, and Arthur ValenciaNovember 8, 2019 (2019-11-08)1010.39[8]
Song: "Heart of a Hero" performed by Tammy Infusino
1b"Pilot Error"Carin-Anne AndersonNicole DubucRay SmythNovember 8, 2019 (2019-11-08)1010.39[8]
2a"Skyway Robbery"Paul DemeyerNicole DubucArthur ValenciaNovember 8, 2019 (2019-11-08)1020.35[8]
2b"A Doggone Adventure"Paul DemeyerBrian HohlfeldArthur ValenciaNovember 8, 2019 (2019-11-08)1020.35[8]
Song: "Side by Side With You" performed by Beau Black
3a"Ground Control to Rocketeer"Carin-Anne AndersonBrian HohlfeldKate BruskNovember 15, 2019 (2019-11-15)1030.27
Song: "Fast" sung by Tesh
3b"Save the Statue"Paul DemeyerClaudia SilverRudi BerdenNovember 15, 2019 (2019-11-15)103N/A
4a"Carnival Caper"Carin-Anne AndersonKendall Michele HaneyKate BruskNovember 22, 2019 (2019-11-22)1040.26
4b"Songbird Soars Again"Paul DemeyerClaudia SilverRudi BerdenNovember 22, 2019 (2019-11-22)1040.26[8]
Song: "Walking on Air" sung by May Songbird
5a"Downhill Derby"Paul DemeyerGreg JohnsonArthur ValenciaDecember 6, 2019 (2019-12-06)V1050.24
Song: "Doodlebug Manifesto" sung by Doctor Doodlebug
5b"Flight Class Heroes"Carin-Anne AndersonClaudia SilverRay SmythDecember 6, 2019 (2019-12-06)V105N/A
6a"Hypnotic Hughesville"Carin-Anne AndersonKendall Michele HaneyKate BruskDecember 13, 2019 (2019-12-13)V106N/A
6b"The Piggy Bank Caper"Monica TomovaBrian HohlfeldDerek Lee ThompsonDecember 13, 2019 (2019-12-13)V1060.31[8]
7a"X-Treme Hero"Monica TomovaClaudia SilverKatya BowserJanuary 10, 2020 (2020-01-10)110
V107
0.31[9]
7b"Hot on the Trail"Paul DemeyerKristofer WellmanRudi BerdenJanuary 10, 2020 (2020-01-10)110
V107
0.31[9]
Song: "Share the Open Air with You" performed by Tammy Infusino
8a"Valerie the Valkyrie"Paul DemeyerClaudia SilverRudi BerdenJanuary 17, 2020 (2020-01-17)1080.34[10]
Song: "Valkyrie Theme Song" sung by Valerie
8b"Follow that Bulldog"Carin-Anne AndersonKristofer WellmanKate BruskJanuary 17, 2020 (2020-01-17)1080.34[10]
9a"Recipe for Disaster"Paul DemeyerBrian HohlfeldArthur ValenciaJanuary 24, 2020 (2020-01-24)105
V109
0.23[11]
Song: "Enjoy Your Meal" performed by Leila Milki
9b"The Critter Gang"Carin-Anne AndersonKendall Michele HaneyRay SmythJanuary 24, 2020 (2020-01-24)105
V109
0.23[11]
10a"Cleared for Takeoff"Michael Daedalus KennyNicole DubucBill Breneisen, Tamal Henley, and Robert SledgeFebruary 7, 2020 (2020-02-07)V1100.32[12]
Song: "A Beautiful View" performed by Tammy Infusino
10b"First Class"Carin-Anne AndersonNicole Dubuc and Brian HohlfeldTamal Henley and Ray SmythFebruary 7, 2020 (2020-02-07)V1100.32[12]
11a"Underground Doodlebug"Monica TomovaKendall Michele HaneyKatya BowserFebruary 21, 2020 (2020-02-21)V1110.23[13]
Song: "Sparkle Sunset Unicorn Song" sung by Sparkle Sunset Unicorn Tractor-Machine
11b"Bruce Goose"Paul DemeyerBrian HohlfeldRudi BerdenFebruary 21, 2020 (2020-02-21)V1110.23[13]
Song: "A Friend Like You" performed by Beau Black
12a"Runaway Lilith"Carin-Anne AndersonKendall Michele HaneyBen AdamsMarch 13, 2020 (2020-03-13)V2010.33[14]
Song: "Ferret on a Mission" performed by Beau Black
12b"The Hughesville Howler"Monica TomovaClaudia SilverDerek Lee ThompsonMarch 13, 2020 (2020-03-13)V2010.33[14]
13a"Friends and Family Picnic"Paul DemeyerClaudia SilverArthur ValenciaApril 3, 2020 (2020-04-03)V202N/A
13b"Lights, Camera, Action Hero!"Carin-Anne AndersonKendall Michele HaneyRay SmythApril 3, 2020 (2020-04-03)V202N/A
14a"Special Delivery"Monica TomovaBrian HohlfeldKatya BowserApril 10, 2020 (2020-04-10)V203N/A
Song: "Welcome, Sonal" sung by Tesh
14b"The Hunt for Hughesberries"Paul DemeyerKendall Michele HaneyRudi BerdenApril 10, 2020 (2020-04-10)V203N/A
15a"Super Deany"Carin-Anne AndersonBrian HohlfeldJake KimApril 17, 2020 (2020-04-17)V2040.40
Song: "Super Deany to the Rescue" sung by Deany and the Hughesville Citizens
15b"Dr. Doodlebug's Fair Game"Monica TomovaKendall Michele Haney, Brian Hohlfeld, and Claudia SilverDerek Lee ThompsonApril 17, 2020 (2020-04-17)V2040.40
16a"The Valkyrie Cleans-Up"Carin-Anne AndersonKendall Michele HaneyRay SmythApril 24, 2020 (2020-04-24)V2050.48
Song: "Best Team Ever" performed by Beau Black
16b"The Bank Job"Paul DemeyerNicole DubucArthur ValenciaApril 24, 2020 (2020-04-24)V2050.48
17a"Big Top Problems"Monica TomovaBrian HohlfeldKatya BowserJuly 4, 2020 (2020-07-04)TBAN/A
Song: "The Circus is in Town" sung by Ivan the Strongman
17b"One Trick Phony"Paul DemeyerKristofer WellmanRudi BerdenJuly 4, 2020 (2020-07-04)TBAN/A
18a"Pack-A-Doodle"Carin-Anne AndersonKendall Michele Haney, Greg Johnson, and Claudia SilverJake KimJuly 11, 2020 (2020-07-11)TBAN/A
Song: "Pack-a-Doodle-Do" sung by Dr. Doodlebug
18b"Sitti's Visit"Monica TomovaBrian HohlfeldDerek Lee ThompsonJuly 11, 2020 (2020-07-11)TBAN/A
19a"The Haunted House"Carin-Anne AndersonBrian HohlfeldKate BruskJuly 16, 2020 (2020-07-16)TBAN/A
19b"The Halloween Heist"Paul DemeyerKendall Michele HaneyRudi BerdenJuly 16, 2020 (2020-07-16)TBAN/A
Song: "Halloween Round-Up" performed by Beau Black
20"The Christmas Star"Carin-Anne Anderson and Paul DemeyerBrian HohlfeldRay Smyth and Arthur ValenciaJuly 17, 2020 (2020-07-17)TBAN/A
Songs: "It's That Time of Year" / "Look for the Light" sung by Hughesville citizens
21a"Scarlett's Search"Monica TomovaKendall Michele HaneyKatya BowserJuly 18, 2020 (2020-07-18)TBAN/A
Song: "Keep on Trying" performed by Tammy Infusino
21b"Rocketeer Day"Carin-Anne AndersonKristofer WellmanRay SmythJuly 18, 2020 (2020-07-18)TBAN/A
22"Heart of a Hero"Carin-Anne Anderson (part 1)
Monica Tomova (part 2)
Nicole Dubuc (part 1)
Greg Johnson (part 2)
Jake Kim (part 1)
Derek Lee Thompson (part 2)
July 25, 2020 (2020-07-25)TBA0.17[15]
Song: "Villains' Lament" sung by Sylvester Slapdash, Dr. Doodlebug and Valerie
23a"Win Some, Lose Some"Monica TomovaGreg JohnsonDerek Lee ThompsonAugust 2, 2020 (2020-08-02)TBAN/A
23b"The Great Rocket-Pack Heist"Carin-Anne AndersonNicole DubucRay SmythAugust 2, 2020 (2020-08-02)TBAN/A

Broadcast

The Rocketeer had its first international debut when it premiered on Canada's Disney Junior on November 10, 2019. It premiered in Spain on July 20, 2020. It will premiere on Southeast Asia's Disney Junior & France's Disney Junior in 2021. It will premiere on LittleBe and Disney+ in the United Kingdom in 2021. It will premiere on Rai YoYo and Disney+ in Italy in 2021. Finally, it will premiere on the Dutch Disney Channel in the Netherlands in 2021.

Cancellation hoax

It has been reported that, according to series developer and executive producer Nicole Dubuc, the series was cancelled after one season.[16] However, she obliquely denied this rumor on her Twitter feed claiming that her NDAs don't allow her to announce show pick-ups or cancellations before press releases as that decision is up to the studio.[17]

Reception

The show received a positive review from Vodzilla, which praised the attention to detail in vehicle design, the strength of the characterization, and the diversity of the cast.[18]

Awards and nominations

The Rocketeer has been nominated for five awards in the 47th Daytime Emmy Awards.[19] The nominations are for: Outstanding Main Title for an Animated Program, Outstanding Performance in a Preschool Animated Program (for Maurice LaMarche in the role of Sylvester Slapdash), Outstanding Writing for a Preschool Animated Program, Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Preschool Animated Program, and Outstanding Sound Editing for a Preschool Animated Program.[20]

References

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  3. Trumbore, Dave (February 27, 2018). "'The Rocketeer' Set to Return … As an Animated Disney Junior Series?". Collider. Retrieved February 27, 2018.
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  8. Mitch Metcalf (November 11, 2019). "Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 11.8.2019". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved November 11, 2019.
  9. http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-friday-cable-originals-network-finals-1-10-2020.html
  10. http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-friday-cable-originals-network-finals-1-17-2020.html
  11. http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-friday-cable-originals-network-finals-1-24-2020.html
  12. http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-friday-cable-originals-network-finals-2-7-2020.html
  13. http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-friday-cable-originals-network-finals-2-21-2020.html
  14. http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-friday-cable-originals-network-finals-3-13-2020.html
  15. http://www.showbuzzdaily.com/articles/showbuzzdailys-top-150-saturday-cable-originals-network-finals-7-25-2020.html
  16. "Disney Jr.'s 'The Rocketeer' Cancelled After Single Season". RenewCancelTV. March 26, 2020.
  17. "Friendly reminder that my NDAs don't allow me to announce show pick ups or cancellations before press releases, sorry! You gotta ask the studio for that kind of info". Nicole Dubuc's Twitter. July 12, 2020.
  18. Turner, Matthew (November 1, 2020). "Disney+ TV review: The Rocketeer (Disney Junior)". Vodzilla. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
  19. The Emmys (May 21, 2020). "NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR THE 47TH ANNUAL DAYTIME EMMY® AWARDS". The Emmys. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  20. The Emmys (May 21, 2020). "Nominees announced for the 47th annual daytime Emmy® awards" (PDF). The Emmys. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
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