The Problem Solverz

For the episode of the television series 30 Rock, see The Problem Solvers.

The Problem Solverz
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Genre	Comedy Adventure Fantasy Surrealism Action Science fiction
Created by	Ben Jones
Developed by	Dave Foligno
Written by	Ben Jones Eric Kaplan Michael Yank Dave Tennant Ryan Levin
Directed by	Ben Jones
Creative director	Jamie R. Young
Voices of	Ben Jones Kyle Kaplan John DiMaggio
Opening theme	"The Problem Solvers" by Ben Jones
Ending theme	"The Problem Solvers" (Instrumental)
Composer	Ben Jones
Country of origin	United States
No. of seasons	2
No. of episodes	18 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers	Ben Jones Eric Kaplan
Producer	Nate Funaro
Editors	Jacob Ciocci Jessica Ciocci Jimmy Avery
Running time	11 minutes
Production companies	Mirari Films Cartoon Network Studios
Original release
Network	Cartoon Network
Release	April 4, 2011 – present
Related
Paper Rad

The Problem Solverz (originally titled Neon Knome) is an American animated television series created by Ben Jones, a member of the art collective Paper Rad, for Cartoon Network. The series centred on the titular Problem Solverz trio of Alfe, Roba, and Horace, as they solve and sometimes create the various problems that plague their town. After the original pilot Neon Knome was rejected by Cartoon Network's late-night programming block Adult Swim, it was picked up and re-tooled by the main network, which premiered the series on April 4, 2011. The series is rated TV-PG. According to the official Problem Solverz Facebook page, new episodes will start in 2012, but the date is unknown. The show has been on hiatus since September 2011.

History

The characters Alfe, Roba, and Horace appeared in a comic titled "Roba" on the Paper Rad website. The comic was published in 2001. They next appeared in another comic on the website titled "MB". Their first animated appearance was in a music video titled "star kings", also on the Paper Rad website. The first full length animation was a short titled "Alfe" included on the 2006 Trash Talking DVD (released by Load Records). In 2008, several short episodes of a show called Problem Solvers appeared on YouTube, and were included in a DVD with the periodical The Ganzfield 7. While these episodes didn't contain the characters, they did introduce the "problem solving" element of the show.

In 2010, Neon Knome was pitched as an adult-oriented animated series for Cartoon Network's late night programing block, Adult Swim, and was released on Adultswim.com as part of their "Big Uber Network Sampling". Later, in December 2010, Adult Swim announced that Neon Knome was too "mindblowingly cute" for them, and that it was being re-tooled as a regular Cartoon Network show, which combined both previous ideas.

Episodes

Main article: List of The Problem Solverz episodes

Characters

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The main characters, Horace, Alfe, and Roba.

Alfe

Voiced by Ben Jones

Alfe is a large, fluffy, half man-dog-anteater creature who was found and raised by Horace. He loves to devour large quantities of pizza and acts impulsively during missions. In one episode, he claimed he lived in a cage as a child. Like a cat, he coughs up furballs whenever he chews his fur; a good explanation of this can be seen in "Badcat". Alfe's character slightly was changed starting with "Hamburger Cavez", mainly his voice.

Roba

Voiced by Ben Jones

Roba is the smartest member of them, being a half robot half human cyborg, who is incredibly insecure and anxious about everything. He is the twin brother of Horace.

Horace

Voiced by Kyle Kaplan

Horace is the most calm and collected member of the team, usually using common sense with his actions and taking care after Alfe, his companion. He is the twin brother of Roba.

Tux Dog

Voiced by John DiMaggio

Tux Dog is an extremely wealthy dog who helps the Problem Solverz in some of their cases, but is just as often the source of their problems. He insults Roba for his off-color personality and his appearance.

Cast

Main Voices

• Ben Jones - Alfe, Roba
• Kyle Kaplan- Horace
• John DiMaggio - Tux Dog, Narrator

Various Voices

• Chris Parnell - The Mayor, Eternitron
• George Takei - Mr. Konishisan
• Bronson Pinchot - AI (Master Artificial Intelligence)
• Jill Talley - Nina
• Alia Shawkat - Laura
• Jaleel White - K-999
• Paul Scheer - Tony Marv
• Mark Hamill - Buddy Huxton, Badcat
• Brian Tee - Mini Master
• Nika Futterman - Stratch
• Grey Delisle - Candace, Luka
• James Avery - Goseeki Ninja
• Pamela Adlon - Mr. Creame, Sweetie Creame
• Kari Wahlgren - Katrina Rad
• Jason Walden
• Tom Kenny
• Eric Bauza - Dork Face
• Rich Fulcher - Lidget
• Kevin Michael Richardson - Wendigo
• Andrew Daly
• Matt Berry
• Horatio Sanz - Ralphe
• Vanessa Marshall - Emily
• Michael Dorn - Yamir
• Tia Carrere
• Bobcat Goldthwait
• Tara Strong
• Rip Taylor
• Kevin McDonald
• John Caparulo