bolts and thunder crashing), chase after Mathman, and then eat him. He won this right the majority of the times the game was played, only being defeated a handful of times. Mr. Glitch took over Mathman's role in a few episodes when Mathman was delayed arriving at the beginning. The Announcer At the beginning of each sketch, an off-screen voice told either Mathman or Mr. Glitch what his mission would be. Then, a warning was issued to the playing character stating "He will eat you if you are wrong." He also congratulated Mathman and awarded him a free game if he finished the game perfectly. Dirk Niblick of the Math Brigade Dirk Niblick of the Math Brigade is a cartoon segment on the PBS television show Square One TV. The title character, Lt. Dirk Niblick, is tasked in each segment with helping friends through practical dilemmas through the use of mathematics. Episodes frequently center on outsmarting scam artists who use deceptive language to attempt to trick the protagonists out of money or property. Most episodes also feature Dirk having one or more telephone conversations with his mother. Supporting characters on the show include Dirk's two young friends, the brother-and-sister pair Fluff and Fold Noodleman, and Dirk's neighbor, Mr. Beasley. The Dirk Niblick segments are similar in appearance to the 1965 cartoon Roger Ramjet; Fred Crippen animated for both, and Gary Owens voiced both title characters. Cast Gary Owens — Dirk Niblick Bob Arbogast — Mr. Wallace C. Beasley, additional voices Joan Gerber — Fluff Noodleman, additional voices Gene Moss — Fold Noodleman, additional voices Jim Thurman — additional voices Mathnet Each episode featured a closing segment titled Mathnet, starring Joe Howard as George Frankly and Beverly Leech as Kate Monday. A parody of Dragnet, the storyline of each skit featured the detectives attempting to solve a crime by using math. Each Mathnet story line spanned five episodes, or one complete broadcast week (Monday through Friday). Originally set in Los Angeles, the skit was later expanded to New York City as a secondary setting. Leech left the show after the third season; she was replaced by Toni DiBuono, playing Pat Tuesday. References External links Mathematics education television series 1980s American children's television series 1990s American children's television series American children's education television series PBS original programming Television shows filmed in New York (state) Television series by Sesame Workshop 1987 American television