Willy Unplugged

Willy Unplugged

October 13, 2003 TV Episode My Dad the Rock Star

Studio
Nelvana Limited, Carrère Groupe

Synopsis

Willy's excited about playing a cool acid jazz number on his trumpet at his school's talent night. But when Rock finds out, he tries to "help" by adding over-the-top theatrics to Willy's show. Then Q and Alissa try to get in on Willy's act- with less-than-musical results.

Fearing that his father will turn his show into an overblown spectacle, but not having the heart to say it, Willy tells his parents that the performance is the evening before the actual date of the show. When they arrive at Willy's school accompanied by an entourage that Rock has flown in from all over the country, they discover a "Talent Show Cancelled" sign (provided by Willy, of course). Unfortunately, the school janitor passes by and sets the record straight.

Willy confesses the truth to Rock&and discovers to his amazement that his father understands. Inspired by that, Willy gently tell his two best friends that it's just not working out having them in his act- and discovers that being true friends, they've reached that same conclusion, and bow out. Willy's show is a hit on talent night.

Characters

Rock Zilla, Willy Zilla, Crystal Zilla, Serenity Zilla, Mosh, Skunk, Alissa, Quincy, Bobby "Buzz" Sawchuck

Credits

Directing

Director
Doug Thoms

Producing

Producer
Marilyn McAuley
Executive Producer
Gene Simmons

Writing

Writer
Edward Kay

Voices

Voice
Lawrence Bayne (Rock Zilla), Joanne Vannicola (Willy Zilla), Kathleen Laskey (Crystal Zilla), Stephanie Anne Mills (Serenity Zilla), Don Francks (Skunk)

Crew

Created By
Gene Simmons
Voice Director
Merle Anne Ridley

Production notes

The concept for this show was developed by Gene Simmons of KISS. Based on Simmons' book "My Dad the Rockstar: Rebel Without a Nose Ring."

Initially, this series was to be about the band KISS itself, but it changed into the story of the Zilla family.

Twenty-six episodes are planned.