Irish TV production company Telegael, which is based in An Spidéal, Co Galway, also won an Emmy Award for the second season. Characters Note: The voice actors were credited under pseudonyms as the series was not approved by SAG-AFTRA until the movie "Clash of the Pharaohs". Tut Ankh En Set Amun ("Tutenstein") – Jeannie Elias (seasons 1-2), Donna Cherry (season 3) Cleo Carter – Crystal Scales (seasons 1-2), Leah Lynette (season 3) Luxor – Daran Norris (seasons 1-2), David Lodge (season 3) Historical accuracy Many of the gods portrayed in the series resemble their historical portrayals and all the Egyptian myths mentioned in the show are genuine. The Scepter of Was being portrayed as an all-purpose magic wand is fictional, though the Was itself is a genuine Egyptian symbol. Unlike Tutankhamun, who died at the age of 19, Tut (Tutahnkensetamun) died when he was 10. On the other hand, Tutenstein is drawn with a cleft lip, just like the real Tutankhamun. The ancient game senet did exist, but as no precise rules for the game have been preserved, the rules as shown in the series are not accurate. Egyptologist Dr. Kasia Szpakowska served as a consultant to the series. Episodes Critical reception Common Sense Media gave the show a rating of 3 stars out of 5, saying "The character of Tut is amusing, with his combination of childishness and egotism, and his interaction with Cleo and Luxor can be quite funny. The resolutions of the stories are fairly predictable – Tut uses his powers for good to help his friends, and harmony is restored – but the situation is unusual enough to keep the show fresh." DVD Verdict said "To be fair, as a product of the Discovery Channel, the producers have tried something slightly different with Tutenstein. Its educational children's programming, the attempt of an educational station to compete with more popular stations. Each episode incorporates some educational tidbits: explaining aspects of ancient Egyptian mythology and history. Unfortunately, the learning gets a bit mixed up with all the other nonsense." The Sydney Morning Herald wrote "It's The Mummy for kids... There's no Brendan Fraser or Rachel Weisz here, but the humorous dialogue – and the inclusion of a talking cat – should be a winner among younger viewers." Awards and nominations |- | 2004 | Tutenstein | Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Class Animated Program | |- |