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Damitol
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« Reply #7 on: 02-04-2003 17:15 »
« Last Edit on: 02-04-2003 17:15 »
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Last night "An X-Mas Story" was the Futurama rerun on Cartoon Network. Unlike FOX (and to be fair, most networks) who shrink the closing credits down to a postage stamp and show promos for upcoming programs, CN shows the closing credits as they were originally made.
As the final credits roll, the background is new animation of evil robot Santa flying through the snowy sky in his sleigh saying the above line. The music playing was a traditional Christm... er, X-Mas song, but I can't remember what it was. I think it then panned down to the snow covered city with the digital clock tower in the background showing 8:27 PM, which would have been the correct time on the East Coast when the show originally aired.
Like most people, that was the first time I had ever seen it, since FOX was probably promoting "World's Blankest Blank" when it originally aired instead of what we saw last night. Most closing credits just feature the normal music, but the reruns have been great to see (or hear) a surprise ending here and there. I officially love Cartoon Network!
If you missed it, it should rerun on CN in about 14 weeks, or (fingers crossed) Season 2 R1 DVDs should be out in a year - give or take.
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Teral
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From the audio commentaries to "Xmas Story": During the episode the guys talk about the awesome voice Goodman provided for Santa, but John DiMaggio had to take over in "A Tale Of Two Santas". Then Santa flies in:
Santa (John Goodman): "I'll be back, back when you least expects it!" Groening: "Okay..." (laughter) DiMaggio: "Tell us when you'll be back John." (laughs) Santa (John Goodman): "Next Xmaaaaaas!" DiMaggio: "I'll give you your gig back." (Lots of laughter, particular DiMaggio (who sound exactly like Bender when he laughs)) Hmm, I guess you have to hear yourself, it's really funny. Oh, and the music was the chorus of "We Wish You a Merry Christmas".
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Nixorbo
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HER CAVIAR IS ON YOUR NECK!!!
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JuNk-E
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« Reply #16 on: 02-06-2003 15:25 »
« Last Edit on: 02-06-2003 15:25 »
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I think the thing i love most about this episode is the cool 'cancer-like' car. and i really enjoyed how they played with hebrew words in the Crustacean's language. I think I watched this one at least a million times
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meisterPOOP
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I am just happy that I can still see Futurama again in the manner it was intendend to be seen.
God, what a series!!!!
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Grim
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I never noticed til now, but u r right! The voice of Harold Zoid is the same actor that did Krusty's father. Seems all too clear to me now... I'll never be able to watch that ancient episode of the simpsons now
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Nixorbo
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Originally posted by Grim: u r Urge to kill . . . RISING!
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Teral
Helpy McHelphelp
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Well, just a quick run-through:
A Head in the Polls
Brilliant, brilliant episode. Political satire, Morbo, Nixon, giant robot mayhem, what more can you ask for? Still in my top-10.
XMas Story
I still consider this to be the perfect mix of all that makes Futurama great: humor, plot, oneliners, emotions, animation extravaganzas. Plus all the maincharacters get almost equal airtime. They don't come any better.
Why Must I Be a Crustacean in Love?
3 in a row! While not on the same level as the two previous ones, WMIBACIL is still a good episode. Brilliant spoof of "Amok Time". "Moron!"
The Lesser of Two Evils
Okay, not great. I won't destroy your planet. "Why are you loking for Flexo in my underpants drawer? I didn't find him here 10 minutes ago, and thought it was time to check again." And it's proof for Rich Moore's theory that the word pants are 20% more funny than the word trousers.
Put Your Head on My Shoulder
Good Valentines episode. Definetely above average, and a good example of Futurama's sci-fi nature. "Shut up baby! I know it!"
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Timo
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Originally posted by Kryten: No, Krusty's father was voiced by Jackie Mason.
Most amusing. I'm waiting for this whole discussion to devolve to the level of the "black actor" campfire scene in Canadian Bacon: "Danny Glover did not drive Miss Daisy. Danny Glover drove Mel Gibson." "Nah, Danny Glover didn't drive Mel Gibson. Eddie Murphy drove Mel Gibson."
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