Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law facts for kids
Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law is a funny animated TV show from Adult Swim. It stars a character named Birdman, who used to be a superhero in an old Hanna-Barbera cartoon called Birdman and the Galaxy Trio. But in this show, he's changed careers and become a lawyer! He now works for a law firm called Sebben & Sebben. Many of the villains from his superhero past show up again, but this time they are often his clients or involved in his cases. The show also brings back other familiar characters like Phil, Peanut, and Avenger.
Quick facts for kids Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law |
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| Created by | Michael Ouweleen Erik Richter (based on characters created by Hanna-Barbera) |
| Starring | Gary Cole Stephen Colbert Thomas Allen Peter Macnicol John Michael Higgins |
| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of seasons | 4 |
| No. of episodes | 39 |
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| Running time | 12 minutes (30 minutes for the last episode) |
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| Original network | Adult Swim |
| Picture format | 4:3 SDTV |
| Original release | December 30, 2000 – July 22, 2007 |
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Meet the Main Characters
This show features a small but memorable group of voice actors. They bring life to the cartoon characters.
Harvey Birdman
Gary Cole voices Harvey Birdman. Harvey used to be a powerful superhero. He had amazing powers, like flying and shooting energy rays. Now, he uses his skills to help people in court. He tries his best to solve legal problems.
Phil Ken Sebben
Stephen Colbert voices Phil Ken Sebben. Phil is Harvey's boss. He is the head of the law firm. Phil is known for being a bit silly and often says funny things. He also voices another character, Reducto.
Peanut
Thomas Allen voices Peanut. Peanut is Harvey's young assistant. He helps Harvey with his cases. Peanut is often the one who keeps Harvey focused.
Other Important Voices
- John Michael Higgins voices Mind Taker and Zardo.
- Peter Macnicol voices X.
Show's History
Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law first aired on December 30, 2000. It quickly became a popular show on the Adult Swim network. The series ran for four seasons. The final episode aired on July 22, 2007. Each episode was usually about 12 minutes long. The very last episode was a bit longer, lasting 30 minutes. The show is known for its unique humor. It often makes fun of old cartoons and legal dramas.
See also
In Spanish: Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law para niños
