Totally for Teens
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| Also known as | 'The Best of Totally for Teens Totally 4 Teens' |
| Created by |
Derrick Beckles Sabrina Saccoccio |
| Starring |
Derrick Beckles Leo Fitzpatrick |
| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of episodes | 1 |
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| Executive producer(s) |
Derrick Beckles Vernon Chatman Ari Fishman |
| Running time | 12 minutes |
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| Original network | Adult Swim |
| Picture format | 16:9 HDTV |
| Original release | January 19, 2011 |
Totally for Teens (also known as The Best of Totally for Teens or Totally 4 Teens) is an American television series created by and starring Derrick Beckles for Cartoon Network's late night programing block, Adult Swim.
The pilot episode for Totally for Teens eventually aired on Adult Swim's "DVR theater" on January 19, 2011. It is currently unknown if Totally for Teens will be picked up for further episodes. However, it was recently revealed that the concept for the series was re-developed and a new series will air in 2013 and will be produced by Abso Lutely Productions. ALP was responsible for three other Adult Swim series: Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule, The Eric Andre Show, and Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!. ALP also did the IFC Series Comedy Bang Bang.
Filmed in Brooklyn, New York, the pilot episode for Totally for Teens was written and produced by Derrick Beckles, who also starred in it. Produced alongside Ari Fishman (a producer on The Daily Show from 2000-2005) and directed by Chris Grismer, Totally for Teens ran for approximately 12 minutes, and was released on January 6, 2009. It has not been aired, and its future status remains unknown. However, Comedy Central has shown interest in the show, and Beckles has been contacted by several actors interested in working with him if it were to be picked up.Totally for Teens has had regular screenings at Street Carnage's "Monster Island", and Derrick has played it on comedy tours.
Described as a low quality, live-action retro after school show,Totally for Teens is a parody of shows marketed for the teen demographic, which utilizes "teen lingo" and "teen styled" wardrobes.
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