Kenny and the Chimp
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Kenny and the Chimp is an American animated pilot created by Tom Warburton, usually known as Mr. Warburton. On a Cartoon Network's viewer's poll where shows could be chosen by viewers to become a real series, Kenny and the Chimp was entered. Only one episode was made and Codename: Kids Next Door, another series created by Mr. Warburton became a series. Originally, they were the "Kids Who Lived Next Door" and they lived next door to Kenny and got him and his pet chimp, Chimpy, into trouble.
Characters
Kenny
Kenny is a boy who gets into trouble though he tries not to. Voiced by Tom Kenny.
Chimpy
Kenny's mischievous pet chimp, clad in briefs, always finds trouble and gets away with his silly deeds. Vocal effects provided by Frank Welker.
Professor Triple-Extra Large
Professor Triple-Extra Large is a mad scientist. In the episode, he told Chimpy to clean his laboratory while he went to destroy the PTA, mistaking Kenny and Chimpy for brothers. He has also appeared in Codename: Kids Next Door as a recurring villain, appearing in the episodes Operation: A.R.C.T.I.C., Operation: C.O.L.L.E.G.E., and several others. Also voiced by Frank Welker
The Kids Who Lived Next Door
The Kids Who Lived Next Door were supposed to be five, mysterious and devious children who lived next door to Kenny and Chimpy. They where supposed to use several, high-tech machines for their schemes, and with those a new name each day. They do not like Kenny, but find that Chimpy is perfect for their pranks because of his mischievous ways. Their parents, apparently, were supposed to be never seen. Since the series never made it, the kids evolved to their own, hit Cartoon Network show, Codename: Kids Next Door.
Episodes
Only the pilot episode was made, entitled: Kenny and the Chimp: Diseasy Does It or Chimp-N-Pox.