Tutenstein is an American animated series based on the comics by Jay Stephens, who also served as the show's creator. The show premiered as a part of Discovery Kids on NBC on November 1, 2003. Its premiere was held alongside Kenny the Shark, marking NBC's first airing for animated programs since 1992.
NBC never aired the series' third season or the television special, which premiered days after the Discovery Kids on NBC block ended.
Plot[]
Tutankhensetamun was an impulsive but kindhearted young Egyptian Pharaoh who lived a luxurious but short lived life. Back in ancient Egypt, his life was cut short when he saved a friend from being crushed by rocks, being crushed himself. He carries the mighty Sceptre of Was, and the cirumstances of his death are unknown at first.
In the 21st century, 12-year-old Cleo Carter accidentally witnesses his awakening after a bolt of lightning hits Tut's mummified body, which is on display at the local museum. She and her anthropomorphic cat Luxor must now help Tut to find his way around in the modern world. All the while, they must evade the pursuit of Set, who, with the aid of his minions, seeks to gain the Sceptre of Was and became ruler of all.
Cast[]
- Jeannie Elias as Tutankhensetamun "Tutenstein" (Seasons 1-2)
- Crystal Scales as Cleo Carter
- David Lodge as Luxor
- Joey Simmirin as Walter Jacobs
- Lex Lang as Professor Horace Behdety
- Jeannie Elias as Dr. Roxanne Vanderwheele
- Candi Milo as Rosalie Rivara
- Marie Vencer as Natasha
- Debi Derryberry as Kyle
- Billy West as Jake
- Louella Narcisus as Iris Carter
- Dave Fennoy as Cleo's Father
- David Lodge as Set