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'''''Leader Dog''''' is a 3-minute animated short series created by Larry Schwarz that aired on Nicktoons from April 18th, 2004, to at least 2008. The show was created by Larry Schwarz and ran for 13 episodes.


'''Leader Dog''' is a 3 minute animated short series created by Larry Schwarz that aired on Nicktoons from April 18, 2004 to at least 2008. The series told the adventures of an ordinary dog captured by a race of aliens who mistook them for "Earth's leader", living on their home planet and introducing them to the world of being a dog. Most episodes revolve around Leader introducing the aliens to a dog-like activity, such as drinking toilet water or chasing after mailmen.
==Premise==
The series told the adventures of an ordinary dog captured by a race of aliens who mistakes him to be the "Earth's leader," as Leader lives on their home planet and introduces the aliens to the world of being a dog. Most episodes revolve around Leader introducing the aliens to a dog-like activity, such as drinking toilet water or chasing after mailmen.


Like many Nicktoons short series, Leader Dog has fallen into obscurity due to its sporadic air times and general lack of exposure. Thankfully, some faithful YouTubers have come to the rescue and unearthed several of the show's episodes. Unfortunately, of the 13 episodes produced, nearly half of them remain to be seen.
==Development==
The animation was used via Flash, and the majority of the characters are voiced by animators. Schwartz wanted to base the animation on Hanna Barbera cartoons.  


== Episodes (Order is Unofficial) ==
Like many Nicktoons short series, ''Leader Dog'' has fallen into obscurity due to its sporadic air times and general lack of exposure. Scwartz mentioned that he wanted to inspire animators and have an impact on animation themselves.<ref>[https://awn.com/news/nicktoons-serves-traditional-style-toons-leader-dog-tortellini-western AWN article on ''Leader Dog''.] Retrieved 11 Jun '19</ref>  
1. [https://youtu.be/Hgpdvxtwra0?t=16 Eau de Toilet] <br />
2. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNZutbl8gtY The Postman Never Rings Twice] <br />
3. [http://kisscartoon.io/Cartoon/Leader-Dog/Episode-Nobody-s-Drool?id=55955 Nobody's Drool] <br />
4. [https://youtu.be/42DG_kSTSY0?t=435 Who Buried the Bone?] <br />
5. [http://kisscartoon.io/Cartoon/Leader-Dog/Episode-Fetch-Lives?id=55954 Fetch Lives] <br />
6. Worst in Show <span style="color:red;">'''Lost'''</span><br />
7. A Poop By Any Other Name <span style="color:red;">'''Lost'''</span><br />
8. Life's an Itch <span style="color:red;">'''Lost'''</span><br />
9. TV or Not TV? <span style="color:red;">'''Lost'''</span><br />
10. Planet of the Chimps <span style="color:red;">'''Lost'''</span><br />
11. Howl-O-Ween <span style="color:red;">'''Lost'''</span><br />
12. [http://kisscartoon.io/Cartoon/Leader-Dog/Episode-Playing-Dead?id=55956 Playing Dead]<br />
13. [https://youtu.be/ONq2ET3T4pQ?t=1435 Dog Food]


==Scripts From Memory==
Schwarz said: 
An episode's plot as remembered by a fan:<br>
<blockquote>“We really wanted to create something totally original, yet familiar–the kind of shows we grew up with and watched on Saturday mornings. We wanted to tell funny stories with memorable characters–the kind that will become classics,”</blockquote> The series was also directed by Sergei Aniskov.<ref>[https://animationmagazine.net/tv/nicktoons-runs-with-leader-dog-tortellini-western/ Animation Magazine article on ''Leader Dog''.] Retrieved 11 Jun '19</ref>
<br>
 
A Poop By Any Other Name
==Availability==
<br>
YouTubers have uploaded several of the show's episodes online. Other episodes have been uploaded to Kisscartoon. Out of the 13 episodes produced, 2 shorts are currently lost.
<br>
 
Opens with the king and the prince eating a meal.<br>
==Episode List (Unofficial Order)==
Leader then hops in with his legs crossed wincing saying “I need to be let out.”<br>
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
Prince: Look dad, he no longer wants to be the leader.<br>
|-
Leader: No man, I need to be let out<br>
! style="background-color:lightblue" | #
Prince: Daaaad<br>
! style="background-color:lightblue" | Episode Title
King: Leader, surely I can change your mind.<br>
! style="background-color:lightblue" | Status
Leader: Dang man, I REALLY need to be let out. If you don’t let me out there’s going to be a major problem.<br>
|-
Prince: Look dad, now he’s threatening up. You need to get rid of him.<br>
|1||Eau de Toilet||[https://youtu.be/VX69v35e6j0<span style="color:green;">'''Found''']
King: Leader, please, you must reconsider. We’ve gotten along so well.<br>
|-
Close up on leader’s face. Fart noise.<br>
|2||The Postman Never Rings Twice||[https://youtu.be/daN6V4ieL8M<span style="color:green;">'''Found''']
Wide angle, a large pile of poop is in the middle of the frame.<br>
|-
Leader then walks out from behind, ashamed “I told you I needed to be let out.”<br>
|3||Nobody's Drool||[https://kisscartoon.io/Cartoon/Leader-Dog/Episode-Nobody-s-Drool?id=55955<span style="color:green;">'''Found''']
Prince: That is disgusting. Dad did you see what he just did!?<br>
|-
King: Leader. This. THIS! This is the best gift you could have given us. This magnificent sculpture.<br>
|4||Who Buried the Bone?||[https://youtu.be/NIfaKFDGTrw<span style="color:green;">'''Found''']
Prince: Dad you can’t be serious. He just pooped on the floor.<br>
|-
King: He made a beautiful sculpture. We must display it proudly.<br>
|5||Fetch Lives||[https://youtu.be/1aDVxwttGUA<span style="color:green;">'''Found''']
<br>
|-
The poop is now proudly displayed in the center of town, and all the citizens are cheering. Leader and prince are a bit grossed out. Fade out to credits.
|6||Worst in Show||[https://youtu.be/GMXpOjTgJ2o<span style="color:green;">'''Found''']
|-
|7||A Poop By Any Other Name||[https://youtu.be/9sR-dxKCCgg?t=117<span style="color:green;">'''Found''']
|-
|8||Life's an Itch||[https://youtu.be/9BZRcbRc8Kw<span style="color:green;">'''Found''']
|-
|9||TV or Not TV?||<span style="color:red;">'''Lost'''
|-
|10||Planet of the Chimps||[https://youtu.be/up3kkgH8-Vc<span style="color:green;">'''Found''']
|-
|11||Howl-O-Ween||<span style="color:red;">'''Lost'''
|-
|12||Play Dead||[https://kisscartoon.io/Cartoon/Leader-Dog/Episode-Playing-Dead?id=55956<span style="color:green;">'''Found''']
|-
|13||Dog Food||[https://youtu.be/ONq2ET3T4pQ?t=1435<span style="color:green;">'''Found''']
|}
 
==See Also==
===Anthology and Short Series===
*[[Astrology with Squidward (found series of "SpongeBob SquarePants" Nickelodeon animated shorts; early 2000s)]]
*[[Attack of the Giant Vulture (found Nickelodeon short film; 1998)]]
*[[Balinese Slapping Fish (found Nickelodeon Australia animated short series; 1998)]]
*[[Bobby the Lizard Boy (found Nickelodeon animated short; 2000)]]
*[[Eddie Retractorhead (partially lost Nickelodeon UK animated short series; 2008)]]
*[[Gordon Bleugh! (found Nickelodeon animated short series; early 2000s)]]
*[[The Hopkins (lost Nickelodeon Australia animated short series; 2005)]]
*[[ICarly at the 2008 Kids Choice Awards (found Nickelodeon promotional short web series; 2008)]]
*[[Making Fiends (partially lost promotional shorts for Nickelodeon animated series based on web series; 2008)]]
*[[Meet The Moores (partially found Nickelodeon UK animated short series; 2002-2003)]]
*[[Nick Studio 10 (partially found Nickelodeon channel block; 2013)]]
*[[Nickelodeon Addicting Games Showdown (partially found interstitial TV event of online game website; 2009-2010)]]
*[[Nickelodeon Blimp (found Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards animated short; 2005-2007)]]
*[[Oh Yeah! Cartoons (found Nickelodeon animated anthology series; 1998-2001)]]
*[[Schoolyard Safari (found Nickelodeon animated short series; 2002-2003)]]
*[[SpongeBob: Re-Hydrated (partially lost "SpongeBob SquarePants" animated short; 2003)]]
*[[Tortellini Western (partially lost Nickelodeon animated short series; 2004)]]
*[[A Very Aggressive Vegetable (found Nickelodeon Australia animated short series; 1998)]]
 
===Bumpers and Promos===
*[[101% Whizbang! with Henry & June (partially found Nickelodeon channel block; 1999)]]
*[[Blood and Guts (partially found Nickelodeon bumpers; 2000s)]]
*[[HaHa Nick (lost Chinese block of Nickelodeon shows; 2005-2007)]]
*[[Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (partially lost TV promos for Nickelodeon animated film and TV series; 2001–2002)]]
*[[Nickelodeon (partially found idents and bumpers from TV channel; 1979-present)]]
*[[Nickelodeon's Historical Firsts (found animated promos from TV channel; 1997)]]
*[[SpongeBob's Nicktoon Summer Splash (partially lost bumpers from Nickelodeon channel block; 2000-2001)]]
 
===Films===
*[[Aaahh!!! Real Monsters (non-existent Nickelodeon TV film; 1998)]]
*[[Cry Baby Lane (found Nickelodeon TV horror film; 2000)]]
*[[A Day With SpongeBob SquarePants: The Movie (unproduced unauthorized direct-to-DVD mockumentary film; 2011)]]
*[[The Electric Piper (found Nickelodeon animated TV film; 2003)]]
*[[Hey Arnold! The Jungle Movie (partially found production material of cancelled original adaptation of Nickelodeon animated series film; 2002)]]
*[[Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus (lost/unreleased deleted Tak scenes of film based on Nickelodeon animated series; 2018-2019)]]
*[[Prometheus and Bob (lost production material of cancelled film adaptation of "KaBlam!" Nickelodeon stop-motion animated series; late 1990s)]]
*[[Rugrats Go Wild (partially found original 90 minute cut of Nickelodeon animated crossover film; 2003)]]
 
===Game Shows===
*[[BrainSurge (partially lost Nickelodeon game show; 2009-2014)]]
*[[Double Dare (partially found Australian adaptation of Nickelodeon game show; 1989-1992)]]
*[[Double Dare (partially lost Nickelodeon game show; 1986-1993)]]
*[[Family Double Dare (partially found spin-off of Australian adaptation of Nickelodeon game show; 1989)]]
*[[Figure It Out (partially found episode of Nickelodeon game show; 1998)]]
*[[Friday Night Slimetime (partially found Nickelodeon game show; 2005-2006)]]
*[[Gamefarm (partially lost Nickelodeon GAS game show; 2003)]]
*[[Legends of the Hidden Temple (lost Pit of Despair incident footage from unaired final round/episode of Nickelodeon game show; 1994)]]
*[[Legends of the Hidden Temple (partially found original consolation plugs from Nickelodeon game show; 1993-1995)]]
*[[Nick Arcade (found Nickelodeon game show; 1992)]]
*[[Nick Arcade (partially found original consolation prize plugs from Nickelodeon game show; 1992)]]
*[[Nickelodeon Splat! (partially found Nickelodeon game show; 2004)]]
*[[Slime Time Live (partially found Nickelodeon game show; 2000-2004)]]
*[[SuperNick (partially found Nickelodeon Netherlands game show; 2007-2011)]]
*[[SuperNick op De Stoep Bij... (partially found Nickelodeon Netherlands sports show; 2007-2008)]]
*[[Webheads (partially lost Nickelodeon game show; 2014–2015)]]
 
===Inaugural Series===
*[[America Goes Bananaz (partially found Nickelodeon variety series; 1977-1980)]]
*[[By The Way (partially found inaugural Nickelodeon series; 1979-1980)]]
*[[Nickel Flicks (lost inaugural Nickelodeon series; 1979)]]
*[[Pinwheel (partially found Nickelodeon educational puppet series; 1977-1990)]]
*[[Pocket Money (non-existent inaugural Nickelodeon series; 1979)]]
*[[Video Comics (partially found inaugural Nickelodeon series; 1979-1981)]]
 
===Live Action===
*[[The Adventures of Pete & Pete (partially found original versions of episodes of Nickelodeon live-action comedy series; 1991-1993)]]
*[[All That (partially lost Nickelodeon sketch comedy series; 1994-2005)]]
*[[Bing! The Sound of Something New (partially found Nickelodeon magazine TV series; 1995)]]
*[[Cousin Skeeter (partially lost Nickelodeon live-action/puppet series; 1998-2001)]]
*[[Drake & Josh (partially found widescreen version of episodes of Nickelodeon sitcom; 2004-2007)]]
*[[Innie & Outie (found live-action Nickelodeon short film; 1996)]]
*[[Just For Kicks (found Nickelodeon live-action comedy-drama series; 2006)]]
*[[Kids' Court (partially found Nickelodeon non-traditional court series and other media; 1988-1994)]]
*[[Mcjuniorclub TV (partially found Nickelodeon Netherlands/McDonald's live-action short series; 2008)]]
*[[The Nick Cannon Show (partially lost spin-off of "All That" Nickelodeon sketch comedy series; 2002-2003)]]
*[[Nick News with Linda Ellerbee (partially found Nickelodeon educational news series; 1992-2015)]]
*[[Noah Knows Best (partially found English audio of Nickelodeon sitcom; 2000-2001)]]
*[[Reggie Jackson's World of Sports (partially found Nickelodeon sports series; 1981-1982)]]
*[[U to U (partially found Nickelodeon interactive series; 1994-1996)]]
*[[Vic's Vacant Lot (partially found ESPN/Nickelodeon sports series; 1982-1985)]]
 
===Pilots===
*[[Aaahh!!! Real Monsters (partially found pitch pilot of Nickelodeon animated series; early 1990s)]]
*[[The Adventures of Johnny Quasar (found prototype "Jimmy Neutron" animated shorts; 1995-1997)]]
*[[The Angry Beavers "Cuffed Together" (non-existent second pilot of Nickelodeon animated series; early-mid 1990s)]]
*[[The Barnyard (found original test pitch of Nickelodeon CGI animated series; 1999)]]
*[[Bad Seeds (found pitch pilot of "Harvey Beaks" Nickelodeon animated series; 2013)]]
*[[Big Beast Quintet (lost Nickelodeon animated pilot; 1990)]]
*[[Camp Nick (partially found Nickelodeon game show pilot; mid-1990s)]]
*[[Catscratch (found animated pitch of Nickelodeon animated series; 2004)]]
*[[The Crowville Chronicles (partially found Nickelodeon animated pilot; 1990)]]
*[[Curbside (found Nickelodeon animated pilot; 1999)]]
*[[Drake & Josh (partially found pitch pilot of Nickelodeon sitcom; 2002)]]
*[[Figure it Out (partially found pitch pilot of Nickelodeon game show; 1990s)]]
*[[Fresh Beat Band of Spies (found pitch pilot of Nickelodeon animated spin-off of "The Fresh Beat Band" musical series; 2013)]]
*[[Generation Gap (partially found Nickelodeon game show pilot; early 1990s)]]
*[[Gibby! (found pitch pilot of cancelled spin-off of "iCarly" Nickelodeon teen sitcom; 2012)]]
*[[Go For It (lost Nickelodeon game show pilot; early 1990s)]]
*[[Hey Arnold! (found pitch pilot of Nickelodeon animated series; 1994)]]
*[[Humongous (lost pilot of Nickelodeon game show; early 1990s)]]
*[[I Don't Think So (partially found Nickelodeon game show pilot; 1994)]]
*[[Invader Zim (lost 3D animation test sequence from Nickelodeon animated series pilot; 1999)]]
*[[KaBlam! "The Henry and June Show" (found spin-off pilot of Nickelodeon animated series; 2000)]]
*[[Kappa Mikey (found pitch pilots of Nickelodeon animated series; 2004)]]
*[[Morph Sports (partially found Nickelodeon game show pilot; 1995-1996)]]
*[[Mr. Meaty "In Parker's Sight" (partially lost pitch pilot of Nickelodeon puppet series; 2005)]]
*[[Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide (partially found original version of Nickelodeon sitcom pilots; 2003)]]
*[[Ned's Declassified High School Survival Guide (lost pitch pilot of rejected spin-off of Nickelodeon sitcom; 2008)]]
*[[The Penguins of Madagascar (partially found pitch pilot versions for Nickelodeon CGI animated series; mid-2000s)]]
*[[Pudding Toast (lost Nickelodeon animated pitch pilots; 2012)]]
*[[Rocket Beach (found pitch pilot of "Rocket Power" Nickelodeon animated series; 1998)]]
*[[Roundhouse (partially found pitch pilot of Nickelodeon comedy series; 1991)]]
*[[Slime Survivor (partially found Nickelodeon game show pilot; 2000)]]
*[[The Thundermans (partially lost pitch pilot of Nickelodeon live-action comedy series; 2012)]]
*[[Tooned In! (partially found Nickelodeon game show pilot; 1998)]]
*[[Trash (lost Nickelodeon stop-motion animated pilot; 1990)]]
*[[The Weasel Patrol (lost Nickelodeon animated pilot; 1990)]]
*[[Video Dream Theater (lost Nickelodeon animated pilots; 1979)]]
*[[Who Knew? (partially found Nickelodeon game show pilot; 1998)]]
*[[The Wild Thornberrys (found pilot of Nickelodeon animated series; 1998)]]
 
===Other===
*[[Action League Now!: The Series "Monster Mashed" (found episode of "Kablam!" spin-off animated series; 2002)]]
*[[Action League Now!: The Series "Thunder Girl: Tracking The Storm" (found episode of "Kablam!" spin-off series; 2001-2002)]]
*[[Adventures in Wonder Park (partially found unaired Nickelodeon animated series based on film; 2019)]]
*[[Against the Odds (partially found Nickelodeon documentary series; 1982-1988)]]
*[[The Angry Beavers "A Tail of Two Rangers/Bye Bye Beavers" (partially found finale episode of Nickelodeon animated series; 2001)]]
*[[Back at the Barnyard (partially found widescreen versions of Nickelodeon CGI animated series episodes; 2007-2011)]]
*[[The Butcher (lost Nickelodeon puppet short film; existence unconfirmed; 2001)]]
*[[Danny Phantom (partially found original opening title sequence of Nickelodeon animated series; 2003)]]
*[[Got Chocolate Milk? (found "SpongeBob SquarePants" animated tie-in commercial; 2001)]]
*[[Gruff's Groove Box (lost Nickelodeon music series; 2001)]]
*[[Hocus Focus (partially found Nickelodeon variety series; 1979-1981)]]
*[[The Humpback Hop (found full version of "SpongeBob SquarePants" production music; 2002)]]
*[[ICarly "How To" (found bonus content DVD from Nickelodeon sitcom "Web Show Set"; 2011)]]
*[[Invader Zim (partially found production material of cancelled episodes of Nickelodeon animated series; 2001-2002)]]
*[[KaBlam! "Episode 29" (non-existent episode of Nickelodeon animated series; 1998)]]
*[[KaBlam! "Just Chillin" (found final episode of Nickelodeon animated series; 2000)]]
*[[KaBlam! "KaFun!" (found episode of Nickelodeon animated series; 1999)]]
*[[KaBlam! "An Off-Beats Valentine's" (found spin-off special of Nickelodeon animated series; 1998)]]
*[[The Lil' Sam & Cat Show (partially lost web series based on Nickelodeon sitcom; 2013-2014)]]
*[[The Loud House (partially lost deleted scenes of Nickelodeon animated series; 2016-present)]]
*[[Nickelodeon Japan (partially found various final sign-off footage of Japanese TV channel; 2009)]]
*[[Nickelodeon Launch Box (partially lost educational series; 1991-1994)]]
*[[Nickelodeon Magazine's Big 10 Birthday Bash (found Nickelodeon TV special; 2003)]]
*[[Nickelodeon Mega Music Fest 2010 (found Nickelodeon musical event broadcast; 2010)]]
*[[Nickelodeon Studios Opening Day Celebration (found live broadcast of Nickelodeon event; 1990)]]
*[[The Ren & Stimpy Show (non-existent unused Kurt Cobain song for Nickelodeon animated series; 1990)]]
*[[The Ren & Stimpy Show "Man's Best Friend" (found banned episode of Nickelodeon animated series; 1992)]]
*[[Robot and Monster (partially found unaired/unfinished episodes of Nickelodeon animated series; 2012-2013)]]
*[[Rugrats: A Live Adventure (partially found footage of musical adaptation of Nickelodeon animated series; 1998-2000)]]
*[[Rugrats "Incredible" (partially lost storyboard jam comic of Nickelodeon animated series; 1998)]]
*[[SpongeBob SquarePants (partially lost deleted scenes of Nickelodeon animated series; 1999-present)]]
*[[SpongeBob SquarePants "Sailor Mouth" (lost uncensored version of Nickelodeon animated series episode; 2001)]]
*[[SpongeBob SquarePants "Shanghaied/You Wish" (partially lost English audio from alternate "Patchy the Pirate" segments of Nickelodeon animated series episode; 2001)]]
*[[SpongeBob SquarePants "SpaceBob InvaderPants/Krabs' Army" (lost production material of cancelled Nickelodeon animated series episodes; 2015)]]
*[[War Blowers (found full version of "SpongeBob SquarePants" production music; 1999)]]
*[[Weinerville (partially lost Nickelodeon variety puppet series; 1993-1997)]]
 
==References==
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Latest revision as of 20:26, 11 April 2024

Leadertitle.JPG

Leader Dog's title card

Status: Partially Lost

Leader Dog is a 3-minute animated short series created by Larry Schwarz that aired on Nicktoons from April 18th, 2004, to at least 2008. The show was created by Larry Schwarz and ran for 13 episodes.

Premise

The series told the adventures of an ordinary dog captured by a race of aliens who mistakes him to be the "Earth's leader," as Leader lives on their home planet and introduces the aliens to the world of being a dog. Most episodes revolve around Leader introducing the aliens to a dog-like activity, such as drinking toilet water or chasing after mailmen.

Development

The animation was used via Flash, and the majority of the characters are voiced by animators. Schwartz wanted to base the animation on Hanna Barbera cartoons.

Like many Nicktoons short series, Leader Dog has fallen into obscurity due to its sporadic air times and general lack of exposure. Scwartz mentioned that he wanted to inspire animators and have an impact on animation themselves.[1]

Schwarz said:

“We really wanted to create something totally original, yet familiar–the kind of shows we grew up with and watched on Saturday mornings. We wanted to tell funny stories with memorable characters–the kind that will become classics,”

The series was also directed by Sergei Aniskov.[2]

Availability

YouTubers have uploaded several of the show's episodes online. Other episodes have been uploaded to Kisscartoon. Out of the 13 episodes produced, 2 shorts are currently lost.

Episode List (Unofficial Order)

# Episode Title Status
1 Eau de Toilet Found
2 The Postman Never Rings Twice Found
3 Nobody's Drool Found
4 Who Buried the Bone? Found
5 Fetch Lives Found
6 Worst in Show Found
7 A Poop By Any Other Name Found
8 Life's an Itch Found
9 TV or Not TV? Lost
10 Planet of the Chimps Found
11 Howl-O-Ween Lost
12 Play Dead Found
13 Dog Food Found

See Also

Anthology and Short Series

Bumpers and Promos

Films

Game Shows

Inaugural Series

Live Action

Pilots

Other

References