Loiter Squad is an American live-action sketch comedy television series for Adult Swim starring Tyler, the Creator, Earl Sweatshirt, Jasper Dolphin, Travis "Taco" Bennett, and Lionel "L-Boy" Boyce from the Los Angeles hip hop group Odd Future. The show regularly featured other members of the group as well.Odd Future series 'Loiter Squad' picked up by Adult Swim Los Angeles Times
The show was produced by Dickhouse Productions for Cartoon Network's Adult Swim programming block during its first and second seasons. The show ran from March 25, 2012 to July 17, 2014.
The show features multiple skits most notably "Maurice," "Po-Po," "Storage War$," "Beyond Scared Straight," "E.T," "Lionel Booty Hunter," and more. On July 14, 2015, Tyler, the Creator confirmed that the show was "no more," stating, “It opened the doors up for other things that my boys want to do. That was a great thing, but we’re off that.”
History The pilot for the show was initially announced on March 11, 2011, after Los Angeles hip hop collective Odd Future began to receive mainstream recognition, with the premise originally being described as a combination of Jackass and Chappelle's Show. Later, the series was rumored to be named Blackass, a portmanteau of the TV series Jackass, due to an on-air bump from Adult Swim claiming that was the temporary title, "at least until S&P calls" them out on it. However, on April 22, 2011, Tyler, the Creator debunked the title on his official Twitter account, potentially not even knowing its origin. Then, it was not until September 8, 2011 that the show, by then officially titled Loiter Squad, was finally confirmed as a 15-minute live action show composed of various sketches, man on the street segments, pranks, and music made by Odd Future.
Loiter Squad premiered on Sunday, March 25, 2012 on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim programming block. Episode 2 featured an appearance from Jackass alumnus Johnny Knoxville while fellow Jackass cast members Bam Margera, Chris Pontius and Dave England have also made guest appearances. Other appearances have included rappers Xzibit, Lil Wayne and Juicy J, actor Seth Rogen, and Indie rock musician Mac Demarco. In February 2013, Pitchfork reported that Earl Sweatshirt and Blake Anderson would join the show for its second season, which premiered on March 10, 2013, on Adult Swim.
Loiter Squad was renewed for a third season and premiered on May 15, 2014. It was produced by Gorilla Flicks, the new production company of Jeff Tremaine, and by The Great Wang of the Floggnaw Land, the production company of Tyler, the Creator.
In July 2015, Tyler, the Creator stated that Loiter Squad would not continue after its third season.
Cast Main cast Tyler, the Creator Jasper Dolphin Earl Sweatshirt Travis "Taco" Bennett Lionel "L-Boy" Boyce
Guest appearances Notable guest appearances include: The Alchemist Blake Anderson George Clinton Mac DeMarco The Dudesons Dave England Fatlip Shelby Fero Freddie Gibbs Tony Hawk IceJJFish Juicy J Johnny Knoxville Lil Wayne Bam Margera Mac Miller Kel Mitchell Chris Pontius Seth Rogen Kanye West Xzibit
Episodes
Season 1 (2012)
Season 2 (2013) Most of the episodes in this season are named after Black movies, with the season finale being the only exception, as Roots was actually a miniseries.
Season 3 (2014) All the episodes in this season are named after professional wrestling moves.
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