Disc News: Rocko’s Modern Life explodes before July 4th

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Rocko’s Modern Life is one of those Nickelodeon produced shows that you can watch without a small child in the room. The tales of an overwhlemed wallaby and his eager cow pal have only improved with age. Now the third season of Rocko is slated to be released on DVD on July 3. This is a perfect way to enjoy the 4th of July while waiting for the fireworks. Rocko’s Modern Life: Season Three was the last batch made with creator Joe Murray at the helm. Here’s the press release from Shout! Factory:

Australian wallaby Rocko, Spunky, Heffer and Filburt return for more hilarity-filled zany adventures in O-Town when Rocko’s Modern Life: Season Three 2-DVD set arrives in stores nationwide for the first time on July 3, 2012 from Shout! Factory. Packed with all 13 wacky episodes, this DVD set features an all-new cover art illustration and special commentary by series creator Joe Murray. A must-have for fans, collectors and animation enthusiasts, Rocko’s Modern Life: Season Three DVD set is priced to own with a suggested retail price of $19.93.

Created by award-winning animator Joe Murray for Nickelodeon, Rocko’s Modern Life boasts an all-star voice cast: Carlos Alazraqui (CatDog), Tom Kenny (SpongeBob SquarePants), Charlie Adler (Aaahh!!! Real Monsters) and Doug Lawrence (SpongeBob SquarePants). Season Three highlights include a murder investigation involving the Bigheads, Heffer unearthing a rare talent for belching, Filburt popping the question, the exposure of Rocko’s spinach tooth and more! At long last, the complete third season is now on DVD!

Rocko’s Modern Life is one of the most celebrated Nick animated classics. A favorite with viewers and critics alike, this hit animated series debuted in 1993 and garnered a Daytime Emmy Award and an Environmental Media Award over the course of its 11-year run on the network. With its off-kilter humor and a theme song performed by the B52’s, Rocko’s Modern Life is a production of Joe Murray Productions and Nickelodeon Animation Studios. It has been sub-licensed for home video distribution to Shout! Factory by Paramount Home Entertainment and Nickelodeon. Emmy is a registered trademark of the Academy for Television Arts & Sciences/The National Academy for Television Arts & Sciences.

Bonus Content:
Selected scene commentary by series creator Joe Murray

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