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History of the Show
The Moxy Show holds a very special place in television history as Cartoon Network’s very first “original” series. Premiering in late 1993, it was a unique experiment that blended live-action hosting with classic cartoons. The main character, Moxy (voiced by Bobcat Goldthwait), was a 3D-animated dog who “hosted” the show in real-time—a huge technical feat for the early 90s!
While the show evolved over its three-year run, eventually adding sidekicks like Flea (voiced by Penn Jillette and later Chris Rock), it always maintained a quirky, high-energy vibe. It helped transition Cartoon Network from a place that just showed old reruns into a creative hub for new, original ideas.
The Moxy Show Intro
The Beat of the Show: “De La Funk”
Every great show needs a hook, and for Moxy, it was the theme song “De La Funk,” composed by René De Wael. The track perfectly captured the “90s cool” aesthetic, featuring a funky, rhythmic beat that matched Moxy’s frantic and fun personality.
Beyond the main theme, composer David Wayne Powers worked on the show’s additional music, ensuring that the transitions and segments felt just as lively as the intro. Because the show was essentially a variety hour, the music had to be versatile enough to bridge the gap between 1930s cartoons and futuristic 3D animation. The result was a soundscape that felt fresh, edgy, and totally different from anything else on TV at the time.