Episodes
1. Self Portrait
June 1, 1989
Excerpted from the collective short "Animated Self-Portraits" (1989), this 13-second clip is as the title describes: a self-portrait of Bill Plympton, animated circa 1988.
2. The Great Turn On
January 19, 1968
2 min
Bill Plympton's first animated short for his college's 1968 yearbook promotion.
3. Lucas, The Ear of Corn
January 19, 1977
4 min
An incomplete short by Bill Plympton.
Guest Stars:
Bill Plympton
4. Boomtown
January 1, 1984
6 min
The Android Sisters sing about the alarming increase in U.S. defense spending during the cold war and its effect on various aspects of the domestic economy.
Guest Stars:
Ruth Maleczech, Valeria Vasilevski
5. Drawing Lesson #2
January 1, 1985
6 min
While giving an art lesson, the Magic Line is distracted by thoughts of his true love and former model, Vera, with whom he'd had a wild and passionate affair.
Guest Stars:
Chris Hoffman, Linda Eklund, Eve Schwast, Kathryn Schweitman
6. Your Face
May 1, 1987
3 min
A tenor, in suit and tie, with a receding hairline, sings an original ballad to his love, “Your Face is Like a Song”, to simple piano accompaniment.
Guest Stars:
Maureen McElheron
7. Love in the Fast Lane
January 1, 1988
3 min
A distracted businessman buys an anniversary gift for his wife, but gets much more than he bargained for.
Guest Stars:
Maureen McElheron
8. One of Those Days
January 1, 1988
7 min
A day in the life of the world's unluckiest guy.
Guest Stars:
Bill Plympton
9. How to Kiss
October 1, 1988
6 min
As a brave couple demonstrates, the narrator uses quotes, examples and advice to help us all reach the highest heights in the art of kissing.
Guest Stars:
Chris Hoffman
10. 25 Ways to Quit Smoking
June 1, 1989
5 min
The perilous road to kicking the habit is explored in twenty-six vignettes that include various professionals and contraptions.
Guest Stars:
Bill Plympton
11. 245 Days
July 2, 1989
5 min
The music video for Peter Himmelman's song "245 Days", featuring original animations by Bill Plympton.
Guest Stars:
Peter Himmelman
12. Noodle Ear
July 1, 1989
A 13-second channel bumper for MTV, animated by Bill Plympton circa 1989.
13. Excerpt from Universal Declaration of Human Rights
August 2, 1989
A 30-second excerpt from Amnesty International's 20-minute Universal Declaration of Human Rights animation video special from 1989.
Guest Stars:
Debra Winger
14. Acid Rain
September 3, 1989
An environmental awareness PSA from MTV, animated by Bill Plympton circa 1989.
Guest Stars:
Bill Plympton
15. Trivial Pursuit TV commercial #1
January 1, 1990
A 1990 TV advertisement for the board game Trivial Pursuit, animated by Bill Plympton.
16. Trivial Pursuit TV commercial #2
January 1, 1990
A 1990 TV advertisement for the board game Trivial Pursuit, animated by Bill Plympton.
17. Sugar Delight TV commercial #1
January 1, 1991
A 1991 TV advertisement for artificial sweetener Sugar Delight, animated by Bill Plympton, featuring the voice of Emo Philips.
Guest Stars:
Emo Philips
18. Sugar Delight TV commercial #2
January 1, 1991
A 1991 TV advertisement for artificial sweetener Sugar Delight, animated by Bill Plympton, featuring the voice of Emo Philips.
Guest Stars:
Emo Philips
19. Previous Lives #1: Rod Stewart
June 6, 1991
An excerpt from MTV's 10th Anniversary Special, animated by Bill Plympton.
Guest Stars:
Bill Plympton
20. Previous Lives #2: Eddie Van Halen
June 6, 1991
An excerpt from MTV's 10th Anniversary Special, animated by Bill Plympton.
21. Plymptoons
January 1, 1990
7 min
A collection of comedic vignettes and sight gags, animated by Bill Plympton.
Guest Stars:
Bill Plympton, Lorna Munson, Jessica Wolk-Stanley
22. At the Zoo
January 1, 1969
2 min
A student film animated by Bill Plympton, when he was a student at The School of Visual Arts, New York City.
Guest Stars:
Bill Plympton
