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Simian Undercover Detective Squad | |
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Also known as | S.U.D.S. |
Created by | Deb Loftis Perry Sachs |
Written by | Deb Loftis Perry Sachs |
Directed by | Deb Loftis Perry Sachs |
Starring | Paul Rugg Esteban Powell Craig DiFrancia Puppeteers: Ted Michaels Allan Trautman |
Country of origin | United States |
No. of episodes | 15 |
Production | |
Executive producers | Brian Henson Lisa Henson |
Producers | Deb Loftis Perry Sachs Allyson Smith |
Release | |
Original release | April 2, 2012 |
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