Rugrats - "Wash/Dry Story"

From the people who brought you the episode, "Music," comes another musical episode for "Rugrats," called "Wash/Dry Story," inspired from the ever popular musical "West Side Story." Let's start the review, shall we?

When Stu inadvertently turns off the neighborhood water supply, the gang goes to the laundromat to do the laundry, but the problem is, The McNultys are there too, and Teddy McNulty sees Cynthia, and he wants to play with the Cynthia doll. The thing is Jonathan had taken Cynthia alongside with Charlotte's laundry because apparently, Charlotte doesn't do laundry, Jonathan does it for her. That seems kind of lazy. Kimi wants to return Cynthia to Angelica, but Teddy wants to keep her all to himself. That said, two groups of kids get into a standoff. Will they never cease? Stay tuned to find out!

The reason I like this episode is because it's a good satire on a classic musical. I mean you have Timmy McNulty as Riff Lorton, Kimi being Rita Moreno, Teddy being of course Richard Beymer as Tony Wyzek, and of course the music has a lot of good spoofs like for example, "Stray Cat Strut" by the Stray Cats, "Maria," and "There's a Place For Us." Clever parodies, clever plot. Too bad there's no parody of "I Feel Pretty." Come on, guys, Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim would be proud. Also, I should point out that this is the last appearance of the McNultys, good riddance if you ask me.

The only other parody of West Side Story was perhaps the Animatiacs episode with the Goodfeathers, and that episode featured the voice of Ivy Austin from Sesame Street.

Just remember, the moral of the story is always keep your eyes on your prized possessions, if not, they end up in a laundry basket on the way to the laundromat.

Just remember, someplace, there's always a place for all of us to play, it's just not at the laundromat, and that's the moral, folks. Hope you enjoyed my first review on February.

Time Squad - "Eli Whitney's Flesh-Eating Mistake"

For my last review for now until sometime this weekend, it's marvelous, it's magnetic, it's magical, it's magno hydro dynamic! Huh? It's Time Squad, created by Dave Wasson. The series premiered during Cartoon Network's "Cartoon Cartoon Fridays" block on June 8, 2001, it is also the final Cartoon Network original series to premiere during Betty Cohen's tenure, as she later resigned due to creative disagreements with Jamie Kellner, then-head of Turner Broadcasting System. But we're not here to talk about the founder's departure, we're here to review the first episode of the show. Let's begin.

In this episode, while trying to find Eli Whitney, the guy who invented the cotton gin, Buck Tuddrussel and Larry 3000, voiced by Luke Skywalker and The Joker himself, Mark Hamill, find themselves in the future, where they meet up with a young kid named Otto Osworth, voiced by Pamela Segall, known more famously for doing the voice of Pajama Sam. Before they could go find Eli Whitney, Buck and Larry break Otto free of his abusive and brutal life at the orphanage where the old nun doesn't like reading. Huh? Anyways, with his impressive historical knowledge  They travel back in time to stop Eli Whitney's flesh eating monsters.

This cartoon is awesome, but, it isn't without its flaws. The only thing I didn't like is that orphanage nun, who was voiced by Dee Dee Rescher. I have nothing against the actress who voiced Peltra, but that's not the problem, the issue is that the nun doesn't like reading, what kind of orphanage nun doesn't like reading?! That's like saying, you're prejudice against Cartoon Network's classic cartoons. But either way, she only appears once in this series, and is likely she never appeared again on the show, good riddance if you ask me. The animation is great, the acting is great, the plot is great, and it's just so futuristic. Tell Squidward to do his future reaction if you could, please?

The show only ran for two seasons from 2001 to 2003, and it was obsolete from Cartoon Network! Why? I mean unlike Sheep in the Big City and Mike Lu and Og which they only ran for two seasons because they were the less-liked Cartoon Cartoons, this one has a whole lot to be desired./Creator Dave Wasson described the series as "a C-student's guide to history" I give the people at Cartoon Network for trying to do something educational while and at the same time doing the usual comedic performances.

Time Squad was probably one of Cartoon Network's finest, even if it did run for two seasons. I even liked it when the premiere was hosted by Ed and Eddy on Cartoon Cartoon Fridays. If you want to see the Cartoon Cartoon Fridays segments that introduce the premiere, here's the link, ladies and gentlemen.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEalhy3u0rY

Johnny Bravo - "Freudian Dip"

And now, here's a review of the season three episode of Johnny Bravo, "Freudian Dip," this episode is rather interesting, considering that this aired the EXACT same day The Fairly OddParents premiered, March 30, 2001.

Johnny Bravo has been having trouble sleeping lately due to the fact he's been having the exact same nightmare night after night about the Monster from "The End." The next day, Little Suzy comes over and decides to help Johnny Bravo get to the root of his fears, how? By using a dolly, and using hypnosis on Johnny Bravo.

Will Little Suzy fix Johnny Bravo from his fears? Or will she just lose her decree from the internet? Well, I'm not telling! Because you've got to watch the episode to figure this out for yourself.

This episode is just downright funny! The plot's all over the place, but in a good way. I kind of like how Mama turns off the light, Johnny reacts going "Aah! Dark! Johnny scared!" Causing him to shiver in his blanket like in the picture right here.

I also like how the Dolly Johnny plays with tells Little Suzy about his darkest secrets like kissing his pillow and pretending it's girls, as well as causing Johnny to cry that "Malibu Tracy is right!" This is so funny, I have no idea how to sum this up. But one thing I do know is that Carl bullying Johnny when he was a teenager is not what his character is suppose to be.

All in all, this episode had a lot of humor, even at the very beginning when Mama talks in her sleep. Carl's minor appearance is well-timed, and Johnny Bravo and Little Suzy react according to their characters.. And I also like the character design for Carl's monster, oh, and the reason for Johnny giving Carl a wedgie is beyond me.

I especially like the ending of the episode where the monster peeks from the the end card saying in a menacing voice, "Or is it?!" Indicating that it's not over, but as we all know, Johnny Bravo is episodic.

And that's the end of this review........or is it? No, I'm just kidding, it is the end.

Ed, Edd n Eddy - "Momma's Little Ed"

Yep, I wanted to review an Ed, Edd n Eddy episode sooner or later. And that's what I'm going to do right now. Today, I'm reviewing this one, it's called "Momma's Little Ed." A little background, this first aired on April 6, 2001, the same the second Fairly OddParents episode aired, as well as the Invader ZIM episode, "NanoZim." The reason I say this is because both Ed, Edd n Eddy and The Fairly OddParents were both animated by Yeson Animation Studios. Now, with that off my chest, let's begin.

While waiting for Double D to finish his chores to go with Ed and Eddy on their play date, Eddy and Ed decide to sabotage this by making fake notes using Double D's parents' handwriting. For those who don't know, Double D's house is filled with sticky notes, even going so far as to put labels all over his bedroom. It goes up from a disgusting broom lint, to dressing up Rolf's pig, Wilfred in s tuxedo, and even up to the point of asking for a cup of sugar from the Kankers. Double D, now frightened and exhausted from all these ridiculous requests decides to stay with Eddy, much to Eddy's disappointment, and the episode ends on a happy note.

Much like its predecessor, Wish You Were Ed, this plot is all over the place, but in a good way, but unlike Wish You Were Ed, this one doesn't even bother to bring up a scam, not every episode needs a scam you know. The fourth wall is broken once again in this episode stating that Kevin was not even in this episode, which is true, and besides I'm not a fan of that character that Kathleen Barr voiced. But I am a fan of her other character she voiced, Marie Kanker, she would later use that voice for my favorite character from MLP: Friendship is Magic, The Great and Powerful Trixie. The reason I say she's my favorite is because since Season 6, Trixie has become a semi-regular of some sorts.

Okay, back on track. The final verdict? This episode is really funny! Especially with the ridiculous requests Ed and Eddy pull on Double D, and even Rolf and the Kankers' appearances were well timed as well. Eddy also regrets kicking Double D out of his own house, mostly because it was mostly Ed's fault for destroying his mirror ball, and speaking of which, as always, Ed is enjoyably stupid and funny, at least he never got flanderized. Know why? Because Danny Antonucci, the creator and director of the show never created the character to make him more stupid, Ed is just a slightly dim-witted person. Overall, this episode has a nice moral, don't leave behind your friends, even if you were the one tricking them. Eddy had to learn that out the hard way.

The Fairly OddParents - "A Wish Too Far!"

Man, I guess it's been a while since I've reviewed a Fairly OddParents episode. But it doesn't matter, since, Butch Hartman has his own interview channel on YouTube, I thought I would review a few episodes again for him. This one is from the first season, it is called "A Wish Too Far!"

Okay, what's the story? Oh yes. Timmy has a crush on Trixie Tang (as we all should know by now), and he wants so desperately for her to see him and like him, but however, that's impossible because he's not popular like Trixie, Veronica, and Tad and Chad are. In a desperate attempt to get attention, Timmy wishes to look like a popular kid just like the aforementioned four, even going so far as to dumping his friends, and even making so many ridiculous wishes to the fairies, without even a please or a thanks, it goes so far in fact that he ends up being sued by Fairy World and sent to Fairy Court. Will they reach the verdict? Stay tuned to find out.

This episode is pretty funny, even if Timmy did indeed act out of character in this one, I like how Timmy pushes away Chester and AJ as well as Veronica suspecting that all this was just a trap which sadly is kind of true. I even like Cosmo's attempt at a laser targeted defense, by acting as a fireman? Don't ask me, they're just showing! If there's one thing I didn't like, it has to be Jorgen Von Strangle in his first appearance here. He sounds too much like Arnold Schwarzenegger, and not too raspy, like how his voice would be later on. And he made the Judge change is mind even though Timmy said he was sorry to the entire court! Only a fire-burning Wanda would stop him, only on one conclusion.

Have we reached the verdict? Guilty or not guilty? Not guilty! This episode is very good. And it also had a good moral, just be yourself. Let's just say Timmy Turner had to learn that out the hard way.

Also, bet you didn't know that SpongeBob storyboard artist, Erik Wiese storyboarded this episode? His only other episode he storyboarded for this show was "Beddy Bye."

Go ahead and give this episode a watch if you haven't already.

SpongeBob - "Graveyard Shift"

This episode is filled with imagination, it takes you to another dimension, a dimension of sound, a dimension of fear, a dimension of mind, a dimension of 24 hours a day in a restaurant, where the Hash Slinging Slasher exists, and Nosferatu turns off the lights, you're crossing over into "Graveyard Shift."

Around closing time, when Tom comes to the doors to the Krusty Krab, when Squidward tries to inform Tom that he has to go home soon, Mr,. Krabs overhears all this and decides to make the hours to the Krusty Krab unlimited, in other words, 24 hours a day, With that Mr. Krabs leaves the scene leaving SpongeBob and Squidward in charge of the restaurant. Over time, Squidward spooks SpongeBob by telling him the story of The Hash Slinging Slasher, which results into SpongeBob into screaming in a rhythmic fashion, until Squidward snaps him out of it saying it was only a joke and a story, which results in SpongeBob laughing in the same rhythm. How will this end? Stay tuned.

This episode is scary........with humor! It's got a lot of good jokes about SpongeBob doing stuff, at night that is. Even rushing outside to take out the garbage and beathing heavily when he gets back inside. It's also very funny when SpongeBob takes off one of his arms and they grow back much to the surprise of Squidward, and even Patrick's little cameo was good. But the best highlight was has to be the reveal of the hash slinging slasher! Especially Squidward mispronouncing the name like SpongeBob did earlier, and he and SpongeBob's eyebrows and eyelashes rising up and shaking in fear. That's pretty funny, folks.

So, the bottom line, this episode is funny, with terror, and it's got a good story. Working late at night and telling scary stories along the way.

I must say, there should've been a Twilight Zone reference where Mr. Lawrence, who wrote this episode, would voice a parody of Rod Serling, explaining about the story of the Hash Slinging Slasher. Maybe it was a deleted concept or something from the storyboard artists.

Anyways, I like Dee Bradley Baker's character for the Hash Slinging Slasher who turns out to be a nice guy.

This episode to great to watch, even at night.

SpongeBob - "Prehibernation Week!" Review

Now, let's review my favorite second season episode, "Prehibernation Week!" For those who don't remember, this episode came on a while after The Fairly OddParents first premiered, and when the Fairly OddParents were airing new episodes around that time, Stephen Hillenburg and his crew had to take a break for a while after doing Shanghaied and Gary Takes a Bath. Luckily in May 2001, they went back to work with this episode. Now, let's begin the EXTREME!

The plot is that Sandy is preparing for hibernation, which is strange because in airing order, this came on after Survival of the Idiots, but that's another story. And with the hibernation only a week ahead, For the next seven days, SpongeBob and Sandy do a lot of stop that is EXTREME! Like sand-boarding, catapulting out of bed, EXTREME jacks, giant ear cleaners on the sea needle, a bike ride through the industrial park, and finally, finding the hay in the needle-stack! These thrill seekers are really EXTREME TO THE MAX! Until SpongeBob gets so exhausted and sick of all this that he decides to hide from Sandy in, where else? Under Patrick's rock.

I did feel bad for SpongeBob in this one because he's just SO forced into doing these things that are so EXTREME before Sandy could go into hibernation, however, just because SpongeBob was dragged into all of this, doesn't mean that Sandy was out of character. Because, if I didn't know any better, being a thrill seeker is just what she does in her spare time, let's just say she's a Adrenaline junkie, look it up, Wikipedia that. Or to be more precise, she's more of a novelty seeker who is so EXTREME! Even going so EXTREME as to turn Bikini Bottom upside down while looking for SpongeBob.

One thing I do have to question was that who was doing all the fry-cooking at the Krusty Krab while SpongeBob was stuck with Sandy, oh well, who cares, the customers' foods came out right. This episode is EXTREMELY funny, especially with the joke of fly fishing (cue rimshot), Squidward's dead-pan reactions are well timed as well, and I like Mr. Krabs calling out "MAN THE LIFE BOATS!" I have to give the writers for this episode, Aaron Springer, C.H. Greenblatt, and Merriwether Williams for going a different route with this episode into something SO exciting. Also, I would like to mention that this was the last episode Edgar Larrazabal served as the animation director for the show.

I wonder what he went on to do after this. Oh well, I guess we'll never know. Either way, this episode is pretty good........TO THE EXTREME!!

Rugrats - "Falling Stars"

Prepare for liftoff, because it's time for me to review "Falling Stars," the best episode of Season 7 of Rugrats! The plot is is that after Grandpa Lou shows Tommy falling stars, Tommy immediately suspects this is a bad thing, and he and the other babies go on a mission to stop the stars from falling, thanks to Angelica's teasing.

If you were to ask me WHY this is my favorite episode in the entire series is because of one thing, it's a spoof on Star Wars! From Angelica as the Big Space Boss (ala Darth Vader,) and Grandpa Lou as Yoda, (Frank Oz, eat your heart out.) And not only that, but it also focuses more on Kimi and Tommy more than the other babies. It even has a parody of "Luke, I am your father." with Angelica saying "I am your cousin!" and Tommy doing a short and over the top "NO!" And they use flashlights as light sabers. Very clever David Rosenberg, writer of the episode. In the end, Angelica does get her comeuppance for her sour attitude of getting rid of the stars. Not even Johnny Bravo could pull this off.

If your into space as much as I am, I recommend this episode to the kids, grown-ups, and even astronauts. My favorite part was Kimi's line when she and Tommy were trapped, "Somebody help us, please!" Amazingly, this aired on 2001, the same year that the Fairly OddParents first aired, and also the very last year the late Christine Cavanaugh was involved with Rugrats.

The Fairly OddParents - "Power Mad!"

Here's my favorite episode from The Fairly OddParents, and the weird thing is that it was also part of the first episode of the series, not counting the pilots from Oh Yeah! Cartoons. In this episode, Timmy wishes for a video game that's challenging, a game that you can't wish yourself out of! Heck, even Timmy's best friends, Chester and AJ get in onto the game, literally. But this becomes a bad thing because Timmy notices that the video game sucks up a lot of energy that if Vicky used the TV and all those other electricity related stuff, she would blow the power. So, it's up to Timmy to save Chester and AJ and help them win the game before it's too late. Meanwhile, hilarity ensues when Cosmo and Wanda act out TV shows to distract Vicky, obviously Cosmo's idea.

What I like about this episode is that it's fun! It satires video games and television. I especially like the CGI in the episode's video game, which was improvised by Invader Zim animator, John Sore. It comes as no surprise that Invader Zim premiered the exact same day this episode did. March 30, 2001. I like the part where Cosmo and Wanda do a parody of I Love Lucy, with Cosmo doing the "Lucy, you've got some 'splaining to do!" joke, much to Wanda's chagrin.

Also, this episode marks the first time that Chester and AJ are referred to by name after a minor role in the previous episode, "The Big Problem!' Also, according to Wanda's diary, the day Timmy wished for the video game was Wednesday, March 22nd, isn't that ironic? The exact same month the show premiered! Also, I like how Chester survives most of the dangers in the levels with only three lives. However, this gets all screwed up when AJ just pushes Chester off the platform on the Classroom of Doom level. There was computer mini-game on the Nickelodeon website called "Power Surge," and believe me, I've tried to go through that game, but I've never made it through a single level! What am I? Four? But the highlight of the episode is the battle with...

THE GIANT VICKY ROBOT!

I highly recommend this episode to anyone whose ever watched the Fairly OddParents since the very beginning. Just don't play the game version of the episode, it's too difficult.