| Cousin Skeeter | |
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| Format | Sitcom |
| Created by | Alonzo Brown |
| Starring | Bill Bellamy Robert Ri'chard Meagan Good Rondell Sheridan |
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| No. Bill Bellamy (born April 7, 1965) is an American actor and stand-up comedian. Robert Andrew Ri'chard (born January 7 1983) is an Emmy Award -winning American television and movie Actor. Meagan Monique Good (born August 8 1981 is an American film and television actress Rondell Sheridan (born August 15, 1958 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American Comedian and Actor, best known for his current The United States of America —commonly referred to as the of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 60 Episodes, 1 TV Movie |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Brad Kaaya Brian Robbins Jerry Perzigian |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | Nickelodeon |
| Picture format | NTSC (480i) |
| Audio format | Stereo |
| Original run | September 1, 1998 – May 19, 2003 |
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| TV.com summary | |
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Skeeter- One of two main character of the series (who is actually portrayed by a puppet and voiced by Bill Bellamy), that moves in with his cousin Bobby. Bill Bellamy (born April 7, 1965) is an American actor and stand-up comedian. He is a loudmouthed, impulsive and reckless womanizer who spends each episode getting Bobby into trouble, only to miraculously get him out at the end. Skeeter is also friends with several notable celebrities, including Michael Jordan, MC Lyte (whose life he apparently saved) and Dennis Rodman. Michael Jeffrey Jordan (born February 17 1963 is a retired American professional Basketball player and active businessman MC Lyte (born Lana Michele Moorer on October 11, 1971 in Brooklyn, New York) is a female rap artist and the Dennis Keith Rodman (born May 13 1961 is a retired American professional Basketball National Basketball Association (NBA player of the Detroit Pistons He is usually never quick to anger unless someone remarks on his extreme shortness, which causes him to fly into a rage.
Bobby- Another main character. He appears in many of the episodes along with Skeeter.
Nina- Bobby's best friend. She and Bobby seem to have a crush on each other.
Nichole- A female (puppet character) similar to skeeter but with more class and manners, appeared as a new student in the second season and quickly became friends with Nina. She is voiced by Tisha Campbell-Martin
Duke- Appeared in the 1st and 2nd season of the series. Not to be confused with Tisha Martin Tisha Campbell-Martin (born Tisha Michelle Campbell on October 13, 1968) is an American Duke is Bobby's pal and appears in several episodes. Duke sometimes talks to Skeeter on occasion.
Vanessa- Bobby's mom, who generally appears with her husband, Andre.
Andre- Bobby's dad, who generally appears with his wife, Vanessa. Andre seems to appear in more episodes than Vanessa.
Geoff- Bobby's white friend from school, who always seems to be a bad role model for the boys.
The series started from 1998 and was cancelled in 2001. Nickelodeon kept the show on air until 2003. Nickelodeon cancelled the series for unknown reasons, although many fans believe it was cancelled because many of the cast members had conflicting roles in movies. The cancellation could have also been an attempt to refresh the Nickelodeon lineup.
Young Artist Award nominated for best performance in a TV Drama or Comedy series - Leading Young Actor: Robert Ri'chard
Outstanding Performance in a Youth or Children's Series/Special: Bill Bellamy
Outstanding Youth or Children's Series/Special
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Children's Programs: Johnathan Winfrey
Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series - Guest Starring Young Performer: Rachel Glenn
Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series - Leading Young Actor: Robert Ri'chard
Outstanding Youth or Children's Series/Special
African American Achievement award for supporting actresses - Rissa JB Milhouse (episode 14)
Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series - Leading Young Actor: Robert Ri'chard