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'''"Bawk Ba Gawk"''', also known as '''"B.J. and the Brak"''', is the first episode of ''[[The Brak Show]]'' season one. | '''"Bawk Ba Gawk"''', also known as '''"B.J. and the Brak"''', is the first episode of ''[[The Brak Show]]'' season one. It aired on [[October 7]], [[2001]] on [[Cartoon Network]]'s newly launched late-night programming block, [[Adult Swim]]. It was written by [[Jim Fortier]], [[Andy Merrill]], and [[Pete Smith]], and produced by Fortier and Smith. | ||
Wanting to be popular at school, Brak is convinced by Zorak to steal rival Jerkwater High's chicken mascot. | Wanting to be popular at school, Brak is convinced by Zorak to steal rival Jerkwater High's chicken mascot. | ||
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|style="background-color:# | |style="background-color:#clear"| [[Dad (The Brak Show)|Dad]] | ||
|style="background-color:# | |style="background-color:#clear"| [[George Lowe]] | ||
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|style="background-color:# | |style="background-color:#clear"| [[Mom (The Brak Show)|Mom]] | ||
|style="background-color:# | |style="background-color:#clear"| [[Marsha Crenshaw]] | ||
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|style="background-color:# | |style="background-color:#clear"| [[Giganticon]] | ||
|style="background-color:# | |style="background-color:#clear"| Unavailable | ||
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|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Brak]] | |style="background-color:#clear"| [[Brak]] | ||
|style="background-color:#clear"| Andy Merrill | |style="background-color:#clear"| Andy Merrill | ||
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|style="background-color:# | |style="background-color:#clear"| [[Dean Martin]] (drawing) | ||
|style="background-color:#ffff00"| N/A | |style="background-color:#ffff00"| N/A | ||
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|style="background-color:#clear"| [[C. Martin Croker]] | |style="background-color:#clear"| [[C. Martin Croker]] | ||
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|style="background-color:# | |style="background-color:#clear"| [[Thundercleese]] | ||
|style="background-color:# | |style="background-color:#clear"| [[Carey Means]] | ||
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|style="background-color:# | |style="background-color:#clear"| [[Bawkbagawk]] | ||
|style="background-color:#ffff00"| N/A | |style="background-color:#ffff00"| N/A | ||
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|style="background-color:# | |style="background-color:#clear"| [[Phil (Bawk Ba Gawk)|Phil]] | ||
|style="background-color:# | |style="background-color:#clear"| Unavailable | ||
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|style="background-color:#FDB56C" colspan="2"| Zorak's mother | |style="background-color:#FDB56C" colspan="2"| Zorak's mother | ||
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|style="background-color:# | |style="background-color:#clear"| [[Jenny McClucking]] | ||
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==Production== | ==Production== | ||
===Development=== | ===Development=== | ||
The episode was originally titled '''"[[Leave It to Brak]]"''', a reference to the [[1950s]] sitcom ''Leave It to Beaver''. It runs the same length as the final version, but it has cheaper looking backgrounds, as [[Primal Screen]] was not involved, and neither were [[Mott's Miniatures]], [[Aztec Imports]], and [[Cardinal]], who used photo realism for buildings and some objects. The moon is also not featured at night when Brak returns the chicken. The opening credits also introduces the main characters as being played by themselves, ignoring that it has a voice cast, unlike the final version. Guest star Carey Means is also given his own special card in the final version. | |||
This version quietly aired as a preview by [[Cartoon Network]] on [[December 21]], [[2000]] in the death slot time. | |||
===Filming=== | ===Filming=== | ||
It was copyrighted in 2001. | It was copyrighted in 2001. | ||
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* Production coordinator: [[Natali Tesche-Ricciardi]] | * Production coordinator: [[Natali Tesche-Ricciardi]] | ||
* Production assistant: [[John Brestan]] | * Production assistant: [[John Brestan]] | ||
* Cel animators: [[General Matthew Jenkins]], [[John Henshaw]], [[Les Harper]], [[Sam Layja]], [[Marc Benejan]], [[Jil Wyland]], [[Hunter Matheson]], [[C. Martin Croker]] | * Cel animators: [[Matthew Jenkins|General Matthew Jenkins]], [[John Henshaw]], [[Les Harper]], [[Sam Layja]], [[Marc Benejan]], [[Jil Wyland]], [[Hunter Matheson]], [[C. Martin Croker]] | ||
* Additional animation: [[Primal Screen]] | * Additional animation: [[Primal Screen]] | ||
* Audio editor: [[Tom Race]] | * Audio editor: [[Tom Race]] | ||
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Dates are in order of release: | Dates are in order of release: | ||
* United States: | * United States: October 7, 2001 on Adult Swim (Cartoon Network) | ||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== |
Revision as of 07:41, 1 November 2023
- For the character itself, see Bawkbagawk.
Bawk Ba Gawk | |
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Run time | 12:55 |
Starring | Andy Merrill C. Martin Croker George Lowe Marsha Crenshaw Carey Means |
Music composed by | Eddie Horst |
Writer(s) | Jim Fortier Andy Merrill Pete Smith |
Animation director(s) | Matthew I. Jenkins David Strandquest |
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"Bawk Ba Gawk", also known as "B.J. and the Brak", is the first episode of The Brak Show season one. It aired on October 7, 2001 on Cartoon Network's newly launched late-night programming block, Adult Swim. It was written by Jim Fortier, Andy Merrill, and Pete Smith, and produced by Fortier and Smith.
Wanting to be popular at school, Brak is convinced by Zorak to steal rival Jerkwater High's chicken mascot.
Detailed summary
Memorable quotes
Characters
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Organizations
- Learnmore Lowly Worms (mentioned)
- Fighting Chickens (mentioned)
- Timely Times (mentioned)
Locations
- Earth
- United States
- Brak's residence
- Jerkwater High School
- Learnmore High School (mentioned)
- Thundercleese's residence
- California (indirectly mentioned)
- Walnut (mentioned)
- United States
- The Moon
Objects
- Timely Times newspaper
Vehicles
- None
Production
Development
The episode was originally titled "Leave It to Brak", a reference to the 1950s sitcom Leave It to Beaver. It runs the same length as the final version, but it has cheaper looking backgrounds, as Primal Screen was not involved, and neither were Mott's Miniatures, Aztec Imports, and Cardinal, who used photo realism for buildings and some objects. The moon is also not featured at night when Brak returns the chicken. The opening credits also introduces the main characters as being played by themselves, ignoring that it has a voice cast, unlike the final version. Guest star Carey Means is also given his own special card in the final version.
This version quietly aired as a preview by Cartoon Network on December 21, 2000 in the death slot time.
Filming
It was copyrighted in 2001.
Music
The music was composed by Eddie Horst, who was credited as musical director.
Songs
- TBA
Crew credits
- Master compositor: Rob Fearon
- Production coordinator: Natali Tesche-Ricciardi
- Production assistant: John Brestan
- Cel animators: General Matthew Jenkins, John Henshaw, Les Harper, Sam Layja, Marc Benejan, Jil Wyland, Hunter Matheson, C. Martin Croker
- Additional animation: Primal Screen
- Audio editor: Tom Race
- Audio mixer: Rob Sanders
- Avid editor: Eric Lund
- Executive producers: Keith Crofford, Mike Lazzo
- Filmed on location at Williams Street and Turner Studios
Release
Dates are in order of release:
- United States: October 7, 2001 on Adult Swim (Cartoon Network)
Behind the scenes
- The alternate title of the episode is a parody of the TV series B.J. and the Bear.
- Giganticon is a parody of Godzilla.
- Thundercleese is a parody of anime-styled robots such as those from Gundam.
- Special thanks are given to Mott's Miniatures, Inc., Aztec Imports, Inc., Cardinal, Inc., and Pegasus Hobbies.
Errors
Critical reception
In other languages
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Home availability
- In the United States:
- February 1, 2005: Warner Home Video releases The Brak Show: Volume 1 on DVD.
- In Australia:
- ???: Madman Entertainment releases The Brak Show: Volume 1 on DVD.
- 2012: Madman Entertainment releases The Brak Show: Complete Songbook on DVD.