Rocko’s Modern Life Season 1 Episode 6, 1993
“The Good, the Bad, and the Wallaby”
Nickelodeon Animation
5 cel key-master setup
Acrylic on acetate and gouache on paper
Collection of Trent Claus
Joe Murray created Rocko’s Modern Life in 1993, making it Nickelodeon’s first in-house animated program. This 5-cel setup features Rocco and Heffer on Rocco’s uncle’s ranch when Heffer begs Rocco to brand him so he can be like the other cattle. This episode was the infamous censored episode in which Rocco’s friend Heffer was “milked.”