Space Ghost Coast to Coast is a re-imagined version of the 1960s Hanna-Barbera cartoon character Space Ghost. It premiered on April 15, 1994, and originally ended on December 17, 1999. The series was revived on May 7, 2001, and moved to the then-new Adult Swim late-night programming block on September 2, where new episodes premiered until April 12, 2004. It is the first original series fully produced by Cartoon Network.
Space Ghost Coast to Coast uses a subverted talk show format hosted by Space Ghost as he interviews live-action guest stars. Space Ghost's bandleader, an evil, talking mantis named Zorak, and his director-producer, a red-helmeted lava man named Moltar, work forced unpaid labor for Space Ghost. The original theme song, "Hit Single", was composed by free jazz guitarist Sonny Sharrock.
