The show premiered in September 1998 on France 3, and later expanded internationally. The show employs silent comedy: characters either do not speak or use unintelligible vocalizations and gestures. The series chronicles the exploits and adventures of Oggy, a blue cat whose life is constantly interrupted by three cockroaches – Dee Dee, Marky, and Joey respectively – who love to cause mischief within his home. Oggy and the Cockroaches ( French: Oggy et les Cafards) is a French animated comedy television series created by Jean-Yves Raimbaud for Gaumont Multimedia and Xilam Animation. Oggy and the Cockroaches: Next Generation