Futz!
A Canadian animated series with no dialogue.
Futz! is a Canadian animated series that tells its stories without any spoken words. Created by Vadim Kapridov, it was produced by 9 Story Entertainment for Teletoon. The show follows its title character, described as an anti-hero, through comedic and chaotic situations. Each of its 26 episodes runs for three minutes. The series first aired as a preview on August 24, 2007, with regular broadcasts continuing until January 6, 2008.
The show originated from a series of Flash cartoons called *Mr. Futz*, which appeared on the United Feature Syndicate website Comics.com in 2001. Development for a television version began in 2002, with production starting in December 2006 and finishing in September 2007. Early plans included full scripts with dialogue, and unproduced episodes were written by Andrew Nicholls and Darrell Vickers.
In Australia, *Futz!* aired on ABC from April 14, 2008 to October 20, 2008, with repeats later shown on ABC3. On Teletoon, it was used as an interstitial program, airing between movies.
- creator
- Vadim Kapridov
- production_company
- 9 Story Entertainment
- network
- Teletoon
- episodes
- 26
- episode_length
- 3 minutes
- air_dates
- August 24, 2007 – January 6, 2008
- origin
- Canada
Lore & Background
The series is based on a web animation that appeared on United Feature Syndicate's website, Comics.com, where a series of Flash cartoons called Mr. Futz were posted in 2001. It was later picked up for television, with development beginning in 2002, production commencing in December 2006 and ending on schedule in September 2007. Original plans for the series called for full scripts with dialogue, including unproduced episodes written by Andrew Nicholls and Darrell Vickers.
Reader's Guide
Futz! represents a notable example of a silent animated series in the 2000s, relying entirely on visual comedy and character actions rather than spoken dialogue. Its short 3-minute episodes made it suitable as an interstitial program, often airing after movies on Teletoon. The series also reached international audiences, airing in Australia on ABC from April 14, 2008 to October 20, 2008, with repeats on ABC3. Though it had a brief original run of only about four months, its 26 episodes and unique format contributed to its niche significance in Canadian animation history.
Did You Know?
- The series is based on a web animation called Mr. Futz that appeared on Comics.com in 2001.
- Original plans for the series included full scripts with dialogue, with unproduced episodes written by Andrew Nicholls and Darrell Vickers.
- The series aired as an interstitial program following movies on Teletoon.
- Australian airdates are provided for ABC1 or ABC2 depending on the episode.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Futz!?
Futz! is a Canadian wordless animated series created by Vadim Kapridov and produced by 9 Story Entertainment for the Teletoon network. It tells its stories entirely through visual gags and physical comedy, with no spoken dialogue at all.
Who is the main character in Futz!?
The title character, Futz, is described as an anti-hero who stumbles into comedic and chaotic situations throughout the show. He is the central figure in all 26 episodes, driving the humor purely through his actions and reactions.
How long are the episodes and how many are there?
Each episode of Futz! runs for just three minutes, and the complete series consists of 26 episodes. It was a short, fast-paced run designed around quick visual gags.
Where did Futz! originally come from before becoming a TV show?
The character and concept began life as a series of Flash cartoons called Mr. Futz, which were posted on the Comics.com website (run by United Feature Syndicate) back in 2001. Those early animations later served as the foundation for the full television series.
When did Futz! first air and when did it end?
The series debuted with a preview episode on August 24, 2007, and its regular broadcast run wrapped up on January 6, 2008. It aired on Teletoon in Canada during that roughly five-month window.
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