MTV goes ape over new sitcom

Puppet stars in reality spoof

MTV has ordered a new comedy series about a celebrity puppet who falls so far from grace he is forced to appear on a reality TV show.

Warren The Ape, which launches in the States next year, is a spin-off from the short-lived 2002 series Greg The Bunny.

The 12-part series follows the cantankerous puppet as he tries to revive his career after that show was cancelled.

MTV’s Brent Haynes said: ‘We're kind of making fun of ourselves a little bit at MTV… I immediately loved the idea.’

The character is voiced by Dan Milano, who created the show with Spencer Chinoy and Sean Baker.

Here he is in action:

Published: 17 Sep 2009

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