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Time Belt
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Logo
Directed byChris Tallman
StarringChris Tallman
Theme music composerAllen Simpson
ComposerAllen Simpson
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
Production locationCalifornia
CinematographyTodd Bishop
Running time5 minutes
Production companyChannel 101
Original release
ReleaseJune 30, 2003 (2003-06-30) –
March 29, 2004 (2004-03-29)

Time Belt is a science fiction/comedy series created by Chris Tallman that ran from 2003–2004 on Channel 101. The series followed the adventures of Dr. Bloom, a nerdy scientist who, after his girlfriend is killed in a lunar shuttle explosion, creates a belt that allows the wearer to travel through time. With intentionally poor production values, the series served as one of Channel 101's many homages to low-budget science fiction films.[1]

Format

Each episode is presented in short form (typically four to six minutes), and usually starts and ends with Dr. Bloom entering and leaving a certain point in time and space. Towards the dramatic conclusion of each episode, Bloom responds to the situation with his catchphrase, "Fuck… that." Most sequences used in the credits, such as the ones depicting Bloom fighting Merlin and carrying Jesus from the cross, are not used in the actual show.

Production

One of Channel 101's flagship series, it was created by producer/director/star Chris Tallman with the help of comic book writer and Channel 101 executive producer Rob Schrab. With low-budget techniques like toy dinosaurs and sound effects recorded from a microwave, they put together a pilot that was accepted by Channel 101. From there, Tallman and the crew created seven more episodes, ending in a dramatic conclusion that ties together the plot in the series finale.

References

  1. ^ Channel 101 About Page ""Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2006-06-13. Retrieved 2006-06-03. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)"