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Actor: Joe Dammann
Nicholas (Nick) Martin is the reluctant hero of our series. An unimposing, 11-year-old aspiring artist who uses his great imagination and creativity to make up for what he lacks in brains and brawn. McGee is Nick's cartoon creation brought to life in Nick's imagination. Together the two experience wild adventures that Nick never would have dreamed of getting involved in if it weren't for his rascal cartoon companion.
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Actor: McGee
McGee is the cartoon inspiration from the pen and imagination of Nick Martin. As Nick's alter ego, McGee is everything Nick is not--hip, adventurous, and impulsive. Taking risks and pursuing adventures is McGee's idea of fun. After all, McGee usually doesn't have to pay the costs of their mistakes--Nick does of course! Despite all of this, McGee definitely shares in Nick's moral and spiritual beliefs. He just is the type that likes to jump headfirst into things and ask discerning questions later.
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Actor: Terry Bozeman
Dad gave up his high-paying job as an established reporter for a major metropolitan newspaper to become managing editor for a weekly community newspaper. This was all part of a change that he and the family decided upon when they wanted to simplify their life and move into Grandma's house. Dad is a good man and spiritual leader of his home but cannot always leave his work at the office. Despite his mechanical ineptitude, he likes to hold fix-it-up house parties each Saturday to build family camaraderie.
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Actor: Vaughn Taylor
Mom was the first one in the family who felt the need to simplify their life--hence the eventual move into Grandma's house. This allowed her and the family to take care of her aging mother-in-law. Gutsy, creative, and intelligent, Mom has a desire to be active in outreaches in her community.
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Actor: Sarah Dammann
Nick's older sister, Sarah, experiences the usual sibling-rivalry conflicts with her younger brother, Nick. Though they often pick on each other, Sarah and Nick do have a strong brother/sister bond. The move has not been easy for Sarah. She had forgotten how difficult it is to make new friends, and how important it is to her to have the approval of others.
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Actor: Chelsea Hertford
Jamie is the youngest member of the Martin family, she often spouts practical wisdom beyond her years, much to the surprise of her older siblings. Jamie is a budding artist, like older brother Nick, although she does struggle in drawing her favorite animal, a wombat. Jamie is the peacemaker — while Nick and Sarah are usually angry with each other for one reason or another, Jamie finds a way to get along with everyone.
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Actor: Whatever
Whatever the dog got his name after the family could not agree on what to call their rescued pet, so “Whatever” stuck. Known for eating just about anything (from toast to pillows), Whatever is the only member of the Martin family, other than Nick, who seems to be able to see McGee — this has created a long standing rivalry between our cartoon friend and his “dog breath” nemesis.
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Actor: Eve Brenner
A retired missionary now living as a widow on her own. She is nearly 80 but didn't want to sell her house despite the slow but sure decline of the neighborhood. Finally a compromise was made, now the family is living with her. Nick and Grandma are extremely close. She offers Nick the pearls of wisdom only one of her age could offer. And she, more than most, understands Nick's quiet sensitivity and encourages his wonderful gift of imagination.
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Actor: Brent Kelly
Streetwise kid who befriends Nick in our first episode, "The Big Lie". Louis grew up in the neighborhood and has taken on the task of showing Nick the ropes around the block. He likes to tease Nick for his naïveté, but Louis has an unspoken admiration for Nick's life and family. Louis is definitely wise to the ways of the neighborhood, yet he's basically a good kid.
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Actor: Johnny Green
This kid is bad. Likes to extort money from kids and beat up anyone who gets in his way. He is the leader of a small gang of guys you don't want to mess with. Of course, Nick gets on Derrick's wrong side straight off the bat. It will take all of Nick's creative energy to keep from getting clobbered by this bully. Derrick isn't very bright so, he threatens kids into doing his homework for him. We don't know much about Derrick's background except that he comes from a less-than-ideal family. Perhaps Nick's example will eventually have a surprise affect on him...
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Actor: Shaylisa Hurt
This well-dressed classmate of Nick's is just a couple of steps behind a valley girl and just as funny. She is constantly striving to be "in"--wearing the latest fashions, hair, and makeup. But she strives a little too hard for acceptance. Deep down she is a little girl starved for attention.
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