Description:  The NBC cartoon Sammy was an animated sitcom created by David Spade and Drake Sather that aired briefly in 2000. The show centered on a successful actor named James Blake and his estranged, money-hungry father, also named Sammy, who tries to capitalize on his son's fame while attempting to reunite his fractured family. Both characters were voiced by David Spade.

Premise: The show followed the relationship between a successful actor, James Blake, and his recently reappeared father, Sammy.

Characters: Sammy was a personality driven by his own debt and a desire to exploit his son's success, while the plot lines focused on his attempts to reconcile with James and his other estranged sons.

Creator: The series was created by David Spade and Drake Sather, and was inspired by Spade's own experiences with his father.

Cancellation: The show aired for only two episodes before being canceled by NBC.