Monster by Mistake is a Canadian animated television series that aired on YTV from September 18, 1999 to March 23, 2003 after airing its pilot on October 26, 1996. The show features Warren; an 8 year old boy who is accidentally mixed up in a magic spell, which turns him into a large blue monster every time he sneezes.
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. It was one of the earliest TV shows to be entirely computer-animated. The series also aired on Disney Channel in the UK.
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, an 8 year old boy who turns into the titular blue sasquatch-like monster whenever he sneezes after being accidentally cursed by Gorgool's jewel. Tracy Patterson (voiced by Hillary Cooper) 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. Tom works as a bus driver. 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 intends to prove 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 to free himself from the ball. The Servant (voiced by Howard Jerome) is the dim-witted servant of Gorgool. Wesley Whiffington III (voiced by Christopher Ralph) is a child who appears in the second season. 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. Ms. Gish (voiced by Barbara Franklin) is a teacher. Kragon (voiced by George Buza) is a guard from Gorem Range who works for Morgool. Red (voiced by Megan Fahlenbock) is an orphan from Fenrath who befriends Warren and Tracy. Freddie Mitchell and Connor (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. Dr. Malarmar (voiced by Adrian Truss) is a criminal and master thief who loves to dress up to fool people. Dr. Fossel (voice by Michael Fawkes) is an archeologist and historian who works at the Pickford museum.
Episodes The first episode aired on October 26, 1996, and the last episode aired on March 23, 2003. 52 episodes were produced over three seasons.
Pilot (1996)
Season 1 (1999)
Season 2 (2000)
Season 3 (2003)
Notes Prior to the series being made, the pilot episode aired as a yearly Halloween special from 1996 to 1999.
Home media
Several episodes of the series have been released by Genius Products on DVD, with each containing two episodes: Disc one: "Monster on Purpose" and "Monster by Mistake" (titled as "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 by Winding Stair Press in 2000: "Monster By Mistake" and "Entertaining Orville" "Home Alone" and "Monster a Go-Go" "Fossil Remains" and "Kidnapped" "Gorgool's Pet" and "Jungleland"
References
External links
Official website (archive index) tv.com https://web.archive.org/web/20151105184149/http://www.catapultproductions.com/Behind/index.html http://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Monster-by-Mistake