Spicy City
Spicy City is an animated television series which was created by Ralph Bakshi for HBO. The series lasted for one season which consisted of six episodes.
Broadcast
It was re-broadcast on The Detour on Teletoon.
Plot
The plot was described as a science fiction anthology series set in a futuristic city with a seamy side. Each episode is introduced by Raven, a nightclub hostess who also makes brief appearances in the tales.
Production
Discussions involving a series based upon Trey Parker and Matt Stone's video Christmas card, Jesus vs. Santa, led HBO to contact Ralph Bakshi in order to produce the first animated series targeted specifically toward adults. Bakshi enlisted a team of writers, including his son, Preston, to develop Spicy Detective, later renamed Spicy City.
Cast
Michelle Phillips - Raven
James Keane (credited as James Kean) - Lem
Barry Stigler - Boxer
Mary Mara - Alice/Geisha
John Hostetter - Jake
Vince Melocchi - Shark
Alex Fernandez - Mano
Cecilia Noel - Red Beans
James Hanes - Big Vinnie