Series synopsis
Standard Deviants TV is an American documentary comedy family kids television series that premiered on PBS on September 8, 2000. It ended on October 1, 2002. It was created by James Rena, Chip Paucek.
Standard Deviants TV comprised material from the Standard Deviants home videos, edited into 25-minute episodes that aired on PBS. The series also included three episodes with new material on geography.
Premise
Standard Deviants TV comprised material from the Standard Deviants home videos, edited into 25-minute episodes that aired on PBS. The series also included three episodes with new material on geography.
Premise: We want to educate the world — and we're crazy enough to try it!
Cast and characters
Guest cast
- Chas Mastin as Self
- Jeremy Klavens as Self
- Andy Campbell as Self
- Jennifer O'Brien as Herself
- Trinity Baker as Herself
- Brad Aldous as Self
- Gelila Asres Hurwitz as Self
- Gabrielle Smith as Self (uncredited)
- Tim Gore as Himself
- Lara Hopewell as Self
- Andrea Shreeman as Groundling
- Desmond Dutcher as Himself
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 54 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 26 | September 8, 2000 | September 8, 2000 |
| Season 2 | 28 | March 8, 2001 | October 1, 2002 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shakespeare Discover the origins and influences of one of the greatest writers the world has ever known. The Standard Deviants get up-close and personal with Shakespeare and examine Elizabethan & modern drama. |
September 8, 2000 |
| 2 |
Astronomy Explore the mysteries of the universe! Launch into an illuminating history of astronomy from the ancient Greeks to Newton as the Standard Deviants explain the science behind the stars. |
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| 3 |
American Government The first step in fighting City Hall is to learn how it works! From Aristotle to John Locke, unearth the origins of democracy and the Constitution in this fun-filled romp through history. |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
King Lear Get ready to meet royalty as the Standard Deviants introduce you to King Lear! After a quick overview of the plot, the Standard Deviants examine King Lear as a tragic figure. |
March 8, 2001 |
| 2 |
Plates and Quakes This time, the Standard Deviants will leave you shaking! Learn about plate tectonics, continental drift and faults. But don’t duck for cover until after you discover the fascinating facts behind earthquakes! |
March 15, 2001 |
| 3 |
Musclemania Muscles–they’re not just for bodybuilders anymore! The Standard Deviants will bulk you up with tons of interesting information about joints, skeletal muscles and how skeletal muscles are named. |
March 22, 2001 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | PBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 8, 2000 |
| Last aired | October 1, 2002 |
| Status | Ended |