Kid Notorious— Hip Hop to the Godfather

Overview

Kid Notorious is an animated television series that aired for nine weeks on Comedy Central and is currently running on the UK version of Adult Swim. It starred Hollywood film producer Robert Evans as himself. Episode plots were often bizarre and absurdist in nature, featuring Evans as a James Bond type character. Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash also appeared on the show as himself. The show was directed by Pete Michels.

Animation Comedy

Current EpisodeSeason 1 • Episode 1Aired: 2003-10-22

1. Hip Hop to the Godfather

It's just another day in the life of Robert Evans. Then, Sharon Stone calls up to say she's dropping out of his film to start a Broadway show called Sharon Stone's Vagina. Evans doesn't think she'll have a chance. Later, Evans gets arrested for crashing into a pilates studio and bribing an officer. In prison, he realizes the potential to revive The Godfather for Broadway, only now with a hip-hop twist starring L.A.'s Crips and Bloods. The backers for Evan's movie are furious now that Sharon Stone is out of the picture and demand their money back. He is able to convince them to stick with him while he brings The Godfather to the stage. They reluctantly agree. Evans vows to open the same night as Sharon Stone's show to drive her out of business. In New York, rehearsals are less that perfect as the Crips and Bloods keep feuding. Evans finally convinces them to cooperate. On opening night, the backers are furious to find that Evans has removed the Italian element from The Godfather and tur