Cousin Skeeter

Cousin Skeeter is a comedy television show which ran on Nickelodeon from 1998 to 2003. It starred Robert Ri'chard as Bobby, a young boy, whose life changed when his strange cousin Skeeter comes to live with his family. With Skeeter's help, Bobby learns life lessons and tackles the general ups and downs of growing up. The show also included Saw V's Meagan Good as Bobby's "girlfriend" Nina, Rondell Sheridan of Disney's That's So Raven as Bobby's fa... more

Cousin Skeeter is a comedy television show which ran on Nickelodeon from 1998 to 2003. It starred Robert Ri'chard as Bobby, a young boy, whose life changed when his strange cousin Skeeter comes to live with his family. With Skeeter's help, Bobby learns life lessons and tackles the general ups and downs of growing up. The show also included Saw V's Meagan Good as Bobby's "girlfriend" Nina, Rondell Sheridan of Disney's That's So Raven as Bobby's father Andre, and Angela Means as Bobby's mother Vanessa. Skeeter is portrayed by a puppet with Bill Bellamy providing his voice. Within the show, Skeeter is treated like a regular human and no mention of him being a puppet is made. In 1999, Cousin Skeeter toys were also featured in the Kids Meal at Burger King. Currently, there are no plans for a DVD release of the series, or the TV movie "New Kids On The Planet". Although the series was shot in a single-camera format, the show used a laugh track. The show's theme song is an alternate version... less