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Will McRobb is an American television creator, writer, producer, screenwriter and web series producer. He’s best known for co-creating and co-executive producing the multiple-award- winning television series, “The Adventures of Pete and Pete” for Nickelodeon. Critics have called this quirky and heartfelt ode to growing up one of the best kids’ shows ever.

CAREER

Television

“The Adventures of Pete and Pete” - What began as a series of sixty second shorts became a half-hour series that chronicled the surreal suburban adventures of two brothers both named Pete. Critic Robert Lloyd had this to say:

“By rendering the ordinary events of childhood and adolescence — staying up late, hating shop class, discovering music, ruing the end of summer — as the epic stuff of legend, the series captured the actual depth and intensity of feeling that comes with being young. Poignant without being sentimental, oddball but never merely weird, the show was made to be "funny, sad, strange and beautiful."

The series was also known for its decidedly offbeat choices in music and special guest stars. Over its thirty-nine-episode existence, “Pete and Pete” introduced unsuspecting children to Michael Stipe, Iggy Pop, Steve Buscemi, Patricia Hearst and many others. In recent years, the show has returned to its now grown-up audience in the form of cast reunions that have played to sold-out audiences in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago and Portland.

“Kablam!”- McRobb’s pioneering work in kids’ television continued with another Nickelodeon series, “Kablam!” He was the co-creator and co-executive producer of this innovative anthology of independent animation.

“Ren and Stimpy” and “Doug”- During his years at Nickelodeon, McRobb was the story editor for these two now classic animated series.

“Sanjay and Craig”- He co-executive produced this popular, Emmy-nominated half-hour animated series for Nickelodeon.

“Albert”- Co-executive producer of a highly-rated CGI Christmas special that premiered on Nickelodeon in 2016.

“Danger and Eggs”- Producer of a critically-acclaimed animated series for Amazon Kids that premiered in the summer of 2017.

“A Click Clack Moo Christmas Special”- Executive producer and writer of an animated adaptation of the beloved “Click Clack Moo” pre-school book series. It premieres on Amazon, December, 2017.

“Costume Quest”- Will is currently the executive producer of a children’s animated series for Amazon. It is scheduled to premiere in 2018.

“A Kid Called Mayonnaise” – A live-action pilot for Amazon. It’s an oddball coming-of-age story about a kid and his mom who move to Los Angeles to run a struggling motel.

“Radio Free Roscoe”- Co-creator and executive producer of an award-winning live-action series about four misfit kids who empower themselves by starting an underground radio station. It aired on Nickelodeon’s Noggin Network and Canadian television.

Movies

Will was a co-screenwriter on several feature films including:

“Alvin and the Chipmunks” - a 2007 release from 20th Century Fox.

“Snow Day” - a 2001 release from Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Pictures.

“Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging” - a 2008 release from Paramount Pictures

He was also shared a co-screen story credit on:

“The Tale of Despereaux” - a 2008 release from Universal Pictures.

Web Series

“Bravest Warriors” - Co-executive producer and writer on the popular animated web series created by Pendleton War, the creator of “Adventure Time.”

PERSONAL LIFE

Will lives in Venice, CA with his wife, Laurie, son Hugo and four cats.

AWARDS

Ace Award - “The Adventures of Pete and Pete”. Gemini Award - “Radio Free Roscoe”. Emmy nomination - “Sanjay and Craig”. Webby Award Honoree - “Bravest Warriors”.

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