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The Big Guy and Rusty the Boy Robot

The Big Guy and Rusty the Boy Robot

19997.22 Seasons26 EpisodesEndedTV-Y7

Overview

"Big Guy" is an elite fighting robot, protecting New Tronic City from danger, whether from earth or from outer space. When the Big Guy is decommissioned, however, a smaller, childlike robot named Rusty is brought on to take its place. But it is clear that Rusty needs Big Guy's help, and it is up to the two of them to help keep the world a safer place.

Created by Mike Richardson
Produced by Frank Squillace
NetworksFOXFox Kids

Top Cast

Jonathan David Cook

Jonathan David Cook

Big Guy (voice)

Pamela Adlon

Pamela Adlon

Rusty (voice)

Jim Hanks

Jim Hanks

Dwayne Hunter (voice)

Gabrielle Carteris

Gabrielle Carteris

Dr. Erika Slate (voice)

Stephen Root

Stephen Root

Dr. Donovan (voice)

Kathy Kinney

Kathy Kinney

Jenny (voice)

Kevin Michael Richardson

Kevin Michael Richardson

Garth (voice)

M. Emmet Walsh

M. Emmet Walsh

Mack (voice)

About The Big Guy and Rusty the Boy Robot

The Big Guy and Rusty the Boy Robot is a animation, kids, action & adventure, sci-fi & fantasy series that first aired in 1999. Created by Mike Richardson, it stars Jonathan David Cook, Pamela Adlon, Jim Hanks. "Big Guy" is an elite fighting robot, protecting New Tronic City from danger, whether from earth or from outer space. When the Big Guy is decommissioned, however, a smaller, childlike robot named Rusty is brought on to take its place. But it is clear that Rusty needs Big Guy's help, and it is up to the two of them to help keep the world a safer place.

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