UPN Kids! Program Descriptions

Last Updated: 20 May 2000

Breaker High: Aimed at the teen audience, this show is about a high school on an ocean liner. The focus is on the lives of Cassidy Cartwright, a surfer girl; Denise Williams, Cassidy's activist roommate; Ashley Dupress, a rich Georgian debutante; Alejandro Garcia, an athelete; Max Ballard, the captain's son; and Jimmy Farrall, the obnoxious frat-boy in the making. Premiered September 15, 1997.
Bureau of Alien Detectors: Sunday morning cartoon. The time is the present, the place is Planet Earth. For many, many years, Earth has been prey to alien invaders whose mission has been the domination of the planet and eventually, the entire galaxy. Yet with all the technology and weaponry, Earth has been unable to counter their attack. Until now... when a new alien defense team emerges. This elite special forces squadron of highly-skilled fighters and life science experts has a sole mission - to defend Earth and its people from dark alien forces. The five member team is code named B.A.D. and they take young viewers along on their exciting missions in the half-hour animated sci-fi adventure series. Description from UPN promotional materials. Premiered September 8, 1996
The Incredible Hulk: Sunday morning cartoon centered around Doctor Bruce Banner and his alter ego, The Hulk, an uncontrollable, raging green beast which somehow emerges from within him after an evil scientist sabotages the Gamma Nuclear Reactor, Banner's work-in-progress on a New Mexico military base. When the project explodes, Banner is exposed to a massive dose of radiation. Normally a reserved and studious man, Banner now finds that when angered, a startling transformation occurs -- he becomes The Incredible Hulk, a monstrous figure of immense power and raw emotion. Although Banner is aware he's metamorphosing into a wild green beast who personifies his dark side, once he returns to normal, he has no recollection of what The Hulk has done or where he has been. Few are aware that Banner is also The Hulk and while the military aims to stop the menacing creature, Banner (who is suspected of undermining his own project) is wanted in the name of National Security. Knowing that someone, somewhere has the answer to his problem, Banner sets out across the country to seek a cure. He must be wary of everyone, for now he's a hunted man. To make matters worse, one of Banner's main enemies is General Thaddeus Ross, the father of Betty Ross, the woman Banner loves. Decription from UPN promotional material. Premiered September 8, 1996.
Jumanji: Sunday morning cartoon based on the children's book. To the unsuspecting eye of the series young heroes, Judy and Peter, the game looks completely harmless. But once they open it and roll the dice, they are sucked inside the game to face the challenges of the "Jumanji" world (and what a world it is!). Strange and perilous, it is full of dark sorcery and destruction and abounds with deadly jungles, wild animals and evil masks. There are also "Jumanji" guests: VAN PELT, an English hunter whose "kill" is Alan and Peter; OAFAL, the hunter's dimwitted sidekick; THE MASTER BUILDER, a crazed inventor determined to dominate the whole "Jumanji" world; BOB, the enchanted pygmy who runs around wearing a tribal mask spouting gibberish; and a trio of troublesome MONKEYS who are always getting into mischief. To make matters worse, Peter and Judy must put up a false front of normalcy. Nobody in town knows they're living alone, and if anyone finds out, social workers would haul them away and they'd never get to finish the game! Description from UPN promotional material. Premiered September 8, 1996.
The Mouse and the Monster: A Sunday morning cartoon series following the comedic antics of two unlikely pals -- an unpredictable, bright blue, eight-foot tall, one-eyed monster and his newfound, unwitting guardian, a tiny mouse named Chesbro. The monster, affectionately dubbed "Mo" by his pal "Ches," is the makeshift laboratory creation of a mad scientist, Dr. Wackerstein. After Chesbro saves the wildly eccentric yet lovable Mo from the demented doctor's clutches, his once "quiet as a church mouse" life is turned upside down. Suddenly cast into a hilarious fray, little Chesbro assumes the role of friend, traveling companion and protector of big Mo as the duo make awkward attempts to assimilate into urban life, the high seas and other worldly adventures. Description from UPN promotional materials. Premiered September 8, 1996.
Space Strikers: Captain Nemo and his crew of the starship Nautilus must prevent the Phantom Warriors and Master Phantom from spreading chaos throught out the universe. Supposedly has comptuer generated imagry and 3-D scenes. Aired September 10, 1995 to September 1, 1996.
Sweet Valley High: This previously syndicated teen show moved to UPN starting with its fourth season. The show is based on the popular series of teen novels. The emphasis is on the travails of identical-twin sisters Jessica, who is self-absorbed, and Elizabeth Wakefield, who is responsible. Returning schoolmates are the jock Todd Wilkins and Elizabeth's best friend, Amy Danles. New this fall is Cheryl Thomas, a famous teen model. Premiered on UPN on September 15, 1997.
Teknoman: A Sunday morning anime about Slade, who can transform himself into the warrior fighting machine Teknoman, and the Space Knights who have to defend the Earth from Darkon and his army of spider crabs. Aired September 10, 1995 to September 1, 1996.

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