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Captain Planet Behind-the-Scenes

Some of Captain Planet's creators, including Barbara Pyle and Nick Boxer, give insight and interesting stories about the show and the character's earliest moments, as well as its progression through the years.

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Captain Planet: The theme song

Video: Nick Boxer discusses the show's popular theme song.


Captain Planet: Ted Turner's agenda?

Video: Nick Boxer says he laughs at the idea that he was a pawn in Ted Turner's grand agenda in creating 'Captain Planet.'


Captain Planet: Hopes for how the show will be remembered

Video: Nick Boxer reveals what makes him happy about the 'Captain Planet' legacy.


Captain Planet: Ahead of its time?

Video: Nick Boxer shares his thoughts on why Captain Planet would be better received today.


Captain Planet: From script to screen

Video: Nick Boxer shares the processes involved in making an episode of 'Captain Planet.'


Captain Planet: Parody and kitsch

Video: Nick Boxer talks about a comic book that once did a parody on 'Captain Planet.'


Captain Planet: The 'Twelve Angry Animals' episode

Video: Nick Boxer shares his thoughts about one of his favorite episodes.


Captain Planet: Is the executive producer of the show vegetarian?

Video: Nick Boxer talks about the issues that surround eating meat.


Captain Planet: Older brother or superhero?

Video: Nick Boxer explains why he wanted Captain Planet to be an older brother figure to the Planeteers.


Captain Planet: Nick talks about growing up

Video: Learn how he became the executive producer of this popular cartoon.

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