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Theme Song Lyrics
Wait for me, wait for me
I’m coming home
Wait for me, wait for me
I’m coming home
I’m going anywhere but home
I’m going anywhere but home
I’m going anywhere but home
I’m going anywhere but home!
The Opening Sequence
Two Guys on the Open Road
Gary & Mike is a funny stop-motion cartoon about two very different friends. Gary is just a normal guy looking for adventure, and Mike is a tiny blue alien who is always causing trouble. Together, they hop in a car and travel across the United States, running into strange people and places along the way.
The theme song, “Anywhere But Home,” was performed by a rock band called Bottlefly. It has an upbeat, “early 2000s” alternative rock sound that perfectly fits the feeling of being young and wanting to escape your hometown for a big adventure. Even though the show only lasted for 13 episodes, fans still remember the catchy tune and the unique look of the clay-style animation.
Common Questions
What kind of animation was used?
The show used “foam-mation” or stop-motion animation, where physical puppets are moved frame-by-frame to look like they are moving.
Who composed the music for the show?
Greg O’Connor was the main composer who created the background music that played during Gary and Mike’s funny adventures.
Why did the show only have 13 episodes?
The show aired on the UPN network but didn’t get enough viewers to stay on the air past the first season, making it a “cult classic” today.