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Time Squad
Created by Dave Wasson for Cartoon Network, Time Squad follows the adventures of a trio of hapless ‘time cops’ living in the far distant future who travel back in time attempting to correct the course of history. The team is made up of the bespectacled young orphan, Otto Osworth, recruited on to the force due to his excellent knowledge of history; the aggressive and impulsive Buck Tuddrussel, a square-jawed veteran officer who is as dim-witted as he is braggadocios; and Lawrence ‘Larry’ 3000, a bored and prissy android who is endlessly annoyed by having to participate in missions.
During their adventures, the squad encounter numerous historical figures, including Julius Caesar, Abraham Lincoln, Sigmund Freud, Leonardo da Vinci, the Founding Fathers, and Moctezuma. These individuals have in some way deviated from their fates as dictated by history and it is the mission of the Time Squad is to guide these figures onto the correct path and ensure the integrity of the future. Despite the heroes’ frequent ineptitude, they always manage to succeed and right the course of history.
Time Squad features the voices of actors Mark Hamill (as Larry 3000), Pamela Adlon (as Otto) and Rob Paulsen (as Buck). The series premiered in June of 2001 and ran for two seasons.