Lemme start with a couple of things... first, sorry I haven't responded sooner to these latest questions but I've been quite busy with the show
second, thanks again to Goz for taking time to help out around this thread... its good to see that kind of thing
So on to some A's for a few Q's:
Conker - 2 Stupid Dogs, while yet a funny show, will probably not be seen in HBAAL anytime soon. I don't think it jives with the show's concept to bring in more modern/recent cartoon characters. That may change in the future, but I wouldn't hold your breath for it.
- Advice for cartoonists: If you've got complete films I'd suggest 2 things... hit the independent animation film circuit and enter as many festivals as you can... find an agent and attend some industry conventions like the San Diego con. Check out AWN.com for some more info. Buddha is absolutely correct that the network will not entertain show pitches from outside sources without some sort of proper legal steps being taken. An agent will know all the right people and places to send your work too if they deem it good enough. At conventions you can schmooze those people in person. I don't know what the market is like right now for new cartoons, but best of luck!
Verpetas - first off, you haven't seen our second season stuff yet... so pleas hold the praise on our crappy job 
But you asked about story input, and this is what I can tell you. The writers/creators of the show, Oweleen & Richter, are the driving forces and have final approval for everything... the directors (a Director and Asst. Director *me*) storyboard the show out working very closely with the writers. We do get to add story bits or gags here and there but as to scripting or deciding what characters will appear next, thats not our thing. The animators are also encouraged to enhance the scenes wherever they see fit by building off of boarded animation or suggesting a new twist on a gag or add gags where appropriate. A lot of the visual acting is left up to the individual animators and the animators do have close access to the producers and writers. I credit a very talented team of hardworking creative folks and truly incredible voice talents for the show's success. Its really a great gig and I'm just stoked to be here *where's my raise?*
Tenorbassman - First episode of HBAAL was done by J J Sadelmeyer of SNL T.V. Funhouse fame, and none of us have ever worked for him or NBC (although we did get to meet him once... pretty cool)
- I don't know where the Bear came from... for me, I like to think it has something to do with that old somethin' or other Wilford Brimley would say in Hotel Newhampshire about every family needing a bear or having a bear for good luck. I dunno.
- Yes, I did work on that episode of SG with Birdman hosting... I had actually forgotten about working on that... but now the flood gates are open... repressed memories of tweening all those dang wings & feathers!! NOOOooooooo .... to be honest I didn't do a whole lot more than some wing work on his landing, and maybe some other assistant type work. I think that was before the concept of HBAAL was around... whats really funny, is that I actually did the very first rough concept sketch of Harvey when the show open idea was brought to the place where I was working... the pose was already decided, Harv behind the wheel of his sweet ride. I remember thinking wtf is this? That was some years ago, and my drawings weren't all that great (still a young artist) so I didn't see much more Harvey after that. Kinda ironic doncha think?
Canface - DVDs most likely sometime in the future if other sales continue to do well... date unknown
Purple Hippo - I remember Hair Bear Bunch... I think the leader bear makes a few bg appearances in the gallery of some first season episodes already. Guess you'll have to watch them all and find out?
Edie401 - see above note about guest characters
Dogdemonfan - We do slip some things like that in now and again
Nothing innapropriate, but stuff funny to us... I'll wait for the new ep's to come out before any beans are spilt.
And to all the thank you's, you're all very welcome... and thanks for your support with the show!!
Message Edited by Yermamma on 02-27-2004 11:49 PM
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Ive been animating 20 min cartoons for a while now based on a series idea ive had. I write them, animate them, voice them, etc. Just don't know how to break into the industry. 
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