The Detour, Canadian broadcaster TELETOON’s answer to Cartoon Network’s [adult swim], is adopting a slate of shows from its U.S. counterpart. Starting this September, [adult swim] favorites Robot Chicken, Tom Goes to the Mayor, Space Ghost Coast to Coast, 12oz Mouse and Squidbillies will join the Detour lineup, which already features Cartoon Network originals Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Venture Bros. and Harvey Birdman, Attorney At Law.
“By acquiring the original [adult swim] titles, TELETOON is fulfilling its promise of offering different, smart and fearless entertainment for our 18-34 fans,” says Carole Bonneau, VP of programming for TELETOON. ‘The current success of our post-9 p.m. block is a critical stepping stone towards building a stronger and distinct destination for more mature viewers, setting itself apart from our kids and family fare. The addition of the new [adult swim] acquisitions to our fall line-up can only serve to better anchor this destination.’
Robot Chicken will join the Detour lineup on Fridays at 10 p.m., followed by Tom Goes to the Mayor at 10:30 p.m., Space Ghost Coast to Coast at 11 p.m., 12oz Mouse at 11:30 p.m. and Squidbillies at 12 a.m. Harvey Birdman installments and new episodes of Aqua Teen will fill in the 15-minute gaps throughout. The shows will premiere as part of TELETOON’s F-Night block, which was introduced last winter to boost adult male viewership. The [adult swim] titles will then air Saturday through Thursday during The Detour.
